NOBLE EDWIN TONEY
Noble Edwin Toney was born on November 11, 1947, and passed away on May 2, 2021, and is under the care of Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home.
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Obituary for Paul Dobbs (complete)
PAUL DOBBS
Franklin County lost a beloved member of its community on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, when lifelong resident, Paul Dobbs, passed away.
Paul Dobbs, of Brookville, was born on February 22, 1934, in Cincinnati, a son to Sam and Bertha Goodin Dobbs. He served his country in the United States Air Force as a B-29 Mechanic from 1953 until 1957. Paul was an Atomic Veteran who served in Okinawa and California. He married his high school sweetheart, Delores Davis, on the hottest day of the year in August 1956, at Old Franklin Church and together they raised two beautiful children. After Paul and Delores returned to Franklin County, they started a dairy farm and eventually opened a store known as Parkside Plaza. Paul was a member of Old Franklin Church, Fairfield Masonic Lodge, and the American Legion Post #77. You could often find Paul talking with friends at Parkside, playing cards, bossing people around, or going hunting. He especially loved to spend time with his family. Paul had a warm smile and a knowing wink for all comers, but he always told you the truth, even if it wasn’t what you wanted to hear.
Those surviving who will cherish Paul’s memory include his wife of over 64 years, Delores Dobbs of Brookville; one son, Dr. David (Kathy) Dobbs of Aurora; one daughter, Dianna (Jeff) Koester of Brookville; five grandchildren, Emily (Chris) Dobbs, Michael Dobbs, Matthew Dobbs, Caroline Koester, and Lauren Koester; one great-granddaughter, Gwen; as well as several nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by both of his parents and eight siblings.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Paul will be laid to rest, with military honors, in the Old Franklin Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be directed to Old Franklin Church and can be mailed to 8116 Bath Road, Brookville, IN 47012.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Paul Dobbs.
Obituary for Dale A. Schnitker
DALE A. SCHNITKER
Dale A. Schnitker, age 90, a former longtime resident of Brookville, died Thursday night April 29, 2021 at North Iowa Hospice in Mason City, Iowa.
Born June 9, 1930, in Bath, he was the only child of the late George and Dorothy (VanMeter) Schnitker. On April 20, 1963, he was united in marriage to the former Mary Lou Evans, and she preceded him in death on November 24, 2016.
Dale was a retired farmer, having farmed in Union County for much of his life. He was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brookville. In his leisure time, he enjoyed woodworking and collecting model tractors.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Anita (Chuck) LaBau of Santa Barbara, California; a son and daughter-in-law, Allan (Tiffany) Schnitker of Alden, Iowa; as well as four grandchildren, Nathan LaBau, Heather Schnitker, Tristan Schnitker, and Dylan Schnitker.
Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 823 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Ladona Webb, pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, will officiate the Funeral Services on Thursday, May 5, 2021; 11 a.m., at St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Thomas Lutheran Church or North Iowa Hospice. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Schnitker family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com
Police are searching for missing woman from Richmond
Indiana State Police press release
Investigators with the Indiana State Police are still attempting to locate a Richmond woman who was reported missing on Saturday May 1.
Mikaela Grace Estes was traveling from Indianapolis to her home in Richmond along I-70. Family members told investigators Estes called and told them she was planning to stop for fuel at the 131-mile marker (Wilbur Wright Road) at approximately 8:30 pm. This exit is between New Castle and Cambridge City. She was driving a silver 2016 Chrysler 200 with an unknown Indiana temporary license plate.
The Richmond Police Department took the initial missing person report. However, they asked for assistance when the investigation revealed Estes’ last known location was in Henry County. Indiana State Police investigators have been able to confirm Estes was in Columbus Ohio yesterday, Sunday May 2, at approximately 1 p.m. They are still attempting to locate her to determine whether she is there of her own free will.
Mikaela Grace Estes is 27 years old. She is 5’03” and weighs 140 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. If you have any information that may lead to the location of Mikaela Grace Estes, please contact Sergeant Scott Jarvis at the Indiana State Police Pendleton Post. The telephone number is (765) 778-2121 or 1-800-527-4752.
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Old Guy Rant: Democrats and trains
Political Column by FC resident Larry Wiwi
Ever notice how Democrats are always pushing for passenger trains? Obama made multiple efforts to get trains built and there are two of his shining examples we can talk about – the streetcar in Cincinnati and the high-speed rail being built (sort of) in California. Any fifth grade math student could see the streetcar was going to be a financial failure even without COVID but Obama and his buddy then Cincinnati Mayor Mallory built it anyway and unlike the Field of Dreams movie we built it and they did not come and the taxpayers continue to bleed.
Similarly, the high-speed rail project in California is of questionable need but unquestionably way behind schedule and way over budget thanks to the usual Federal and California state bureaucrats and their environmental warrior friends.
This week commander-in-thief Biden continued this sorry Democrat tradition as he celebrated the 50th birthday of Amtrak which is absolutely fitting in many ways. First, Amtrak is a colossal failure and a 50 year icon of high cost, limited service and taxpayer bleeding. In other words, Amtrak fails to deliver on its mission / promises just like Biden has largely failed in his nearly 50 years in public office.
The lesson of Amtrak is very simple: If the service cannot financially support itself in the private sector, it probably deserves to die because there is not enough demand for the service. This is not to say that mass transit should never have any taxpayer subsidy, but it should be very limited and considered very carefully. For example, mass transit systems that serve the local areas of large cities like the NY subway or the Metro that serves the Washington DC area likely do receive some taxpayer subsidy, however they also take thousands of vehicles off the road in those cities every day negating the need to build and maintain much larger highway and feeder road systems so are likely taxpayer neutral or perhaps even a benefit – not so for Amtrak.
The real reason Democrats always push for trains is they want citizens to live in concentrated areas and to be dependent on public transportation, that way they are a lot easier to control. They will tell you they want to build trains to save the environment, but that is a façade, it is really all about control as it always is for the Democrats since they prefer subjects to citizens.
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Obituary for Dennis Wayne Coon
DENNIS WAYNE COON
Jeffrey Wayne Coon, 56, of Laurel, passed away April 30, at his residence.
Jeff was born in Rushville, February 28, 1965, a son of Julia C. (Sembach) Coon, and Allen W. Coon, of Glenwood. He was married to Dale Ann (Fields) Coon December. 12, 1987, in Andersonville, and she survives. They enjoyed 33 years of marriage and raised three children.
He graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 1983, and worked as a carpenter and farmer throughout his life. Jeff loved his farm, hunting and cattle. He and Dale Ann enjoyed rides in their 1925 Model T truck.
Jeff was an active member of the Andersonville now Orange Masonic Lodge F & AM 234. He was a Past Master of the former Andersonville Lodge. He was also a member of the Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving him are his loving wife Dale Ann, his parents, Allen and Julia Coon of Glenwood; two daughters, Shawn Trista, (Virgil Ray Jr.) Matney, of Knightstown; Samantha Mae, (Chris) Yarbrough, of Glenwood; a son, Charles Lee Coon, of Rushville. He is also survived by a sister, Annette M. (Donald) Fey, of Glenwood; three brothers, Brian K., (Peggy) Coon, of Laurel; Mark A. (Mary Ann) Coon, of Glenwood; George D. (fiance’ Donna Glover) Coon, of Glenwood. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Jacob and Isaac Matney; Hunter and Holden Yarbrough; Kynlei and Brynlei Coon. Eight Nieces and Nephews will also miss him.
Waiting for him in Heaven are his Grandson, Mason Yarbrough and Grandparents, Dick and Ruth Sembach and George Lee and Rosa Coon.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday May 5, 2021, at Todd Funeral Centre in Rushville, with Pastor Rob Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at the Orange North Cemetery. Friends may call 4 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, at the funeral centre. All are welcome for a Masonic Service Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sheehan Cancer Center at Rush Memorial 1300 N. Main St. Rushville, IN 46173 or Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church. 25220 Chapel Rd, Laurel, IN 47024.
Obituary for Scott Kidd
SCOTT KIDD
Scott Kidd, 58 of Connersville passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 He was born on June 19, 1962 in Connersville to Lyle Kidd and Doris Humphrey Kidd.
Scott grew up going to Everton Community Church.
Scott worked at Fayette Tool and Die for over 35 years doing calibrations on the machinery.
He was a member of the Richmond Moose Lodge, the Amvets and Eagles Lodge in Connersville.
Scott was an avid fan of Cincinnati Reds baseball and Indiana University basketball. He enjoyed going fishing, playing baseball, golfing and shooting pool. He had been on the Richmond men’s pool league for more than 17 years.
He is survived by his mother, Doris and his girlfriend, Fran Hopping; his son, Brandon (Samantha) Kidd; his daughter, Aubrey (Jessie) Hendrickson; five grandchildren, Hayden, Summer, Logan, David and Delilah; honorary sons, Alan (Leslie) Hopping, Dustin (Theresa) Hopping, Brandon Hopping and Christopher Hopping; sister-in-law, Janet Kidd; nieces and nephew, Carron (Ben) Williams, Odessa (Kyle) Schlichte and Ryan (Kim) Kidd; and aunt and uncle, Ellen (Charlie) Day.
Scott was preceded in death by his father Lyle, brothers, Rusty Kidd and Jeff Kidd; and a sister, Lorri King; and the mother of his children, Susan Kidd.
Friends and family may visit on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W. 8th St. Connersville, Indiana 47331. The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m., at the funeral home.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.
Obituary for Phyllis Anne Lake
PHYLLIS ANNE LAKE
Phyllis Anne Lake, 93, of Liberty, formerly of the Everton community for many years, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday afternoon, April 28, 2021.
She was born July 20, 1927, in Winchester, one of five children of Emerson and Vivian Reece Gulley, and she was a graduate of Everton High School.
On October 27, 1945, she was married to Charles Ellis Lake, who passed December 30, 1980.
During her life, Phyllis was employed at Newberry’s, Rex Manufacturing, Cecil Isaacs Accounting, and Philco-Ford. Later, she worked at Herdrich Petroleum for 13 years.
She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, as well as a faithful friend. She was also extremely devoted to her community.
Phyllis was a member of the Everton United Methodist Church where she served as church secretary and sang in the church choir. She was also a member of the board and treasurer for the Everton Cemetery Association. She and her husband spent many years active in the Lion’s Club, and in her retirement, she enjoyed working the election polls.
Survivors include three daughters, Dianne (Gerald) Smith of Hoover, Alabama, Julie (Charles) Loucks of Carmel, and Amy (Stephen) Mathews of Liberty; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Patsy Morris of Connersville; a brother, Terrell (Diana) Gulley of Plainfield; a brother-in-law, Norman Hapner of Connersville; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Kellett of Shallotte, North Carolina.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ellis Lake, her parents, and two sisters, Joy Hapner and Iris Fuller.
Friends may visit from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., the same day with Reverend Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Everton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Phyllis’ memory to the Everton Cemetery Association.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
Obituary for Calvin “Rick” Crouch
CALVIN “RICK” CROUCH
Calvin “Rick” Crouch, 68, of Milton, passed away April 28, 2021, at Reid Health, Connersville.
A son of Calvin and Darlene Leslie Crouch, Rick was born in New Castle, on January 7, 1953, and graduated from Chrysler High School with the class of 1973.
Rick was employed at Visteon, Connersville for more than 30 years and most recently at Advance Auto Parts, Richmond.
On March 17, 2001, Rick married the former Marilyn Paugh in Wayne County. Mrs. Crouch survives.
An avid outdoorsman, Rick enjoyed fishing, and caring for animals, especially horses and dogs.
Besides his wife of 20 years, Marilyn Crouch, survivors include four daughters, Krystal Crouch (Paul Sale) of New Castle, Dawn Crouch of New Castle, Samantha (Samuel) Swapp of Buckeye, Arizona, Amber (Daniel) Anderson of Centerville; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two half-brothers; a sister; a step-brother; and a step-sister.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Joy Hall.
The family will host a celebration of life service from 12 until 7 p.m., on May 6, 2021, at Sunset Park, 206 S Hill Avenue, Knightstown, Indiana 46148. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
Obituary for Deborah C. Zanitsch
DEBORAH C. ZANITSCH
Deborah C. Zanitsch, age 64, of Brookville, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Ohio.
Born November 22, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Donald and Carolyn (Henneman) Bailey. She was united in marriage to William Zanitsch, and he survives.
Besides her husband William, survivors include two daughters, Shannon Pullman of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jessica Bailey of Lexington, Kentucky; six grandchildren; two sisters, Cathy Jacobs of Homosassa, Florida, Donna Kihnke of Cincinnati, Ohio; three brothers, Donald Bailey of Cincinnati, Ohio, Charles Bailey of Tennessee, and David Bailey of Old Town, Florida.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Carol An Ward, and a brother, Douglas Bailey.
Rev. Brian Austin, FSSP, will officiate the Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 12 Noon, at Ss. SS. Philomena and Cecilia Oratory, 16194 St. Mary’s Road, Brookville, Indiana. Burial will immediately follow in the Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Ss. Philomena and Cecilia. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Deborah Zanitsch, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.