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Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated

Juan D. Medina pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the Probation Users’ Fee (PUF) of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on December 29, 2020. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

William H. Littrell pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with 50 days suspended to probation. He was given credit for one day served. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 50 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on November 13, 2019.

Ronnie B. Paul pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with 305 days suspended to probation. He was given jail-time credit from March 28, 2020 and May 12, 2020. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 305 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on May 7, 2020, along with an additional six months suspension effective at the date of sentencing, April 22. He pleaded guilty to Resisting Law Enforcement, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with 305 days suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.

Christian B. Fugate pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 150 days retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on November 19, 2020. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. He also pleaded guilty to Possession of Paraphernalia as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.

Battery

Joseph W. Rayburn pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 180 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to successfully complete a course in Anger Management approved by probation. He also pleaded guilty to Disorderly Conduct, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent with the sentence imposed in Count I.

Possession of Paraphernalia

Chadrick M. Stevens pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee.

Possession of Marijuana

William J. Mosley pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 120 days suspended to probation. He was ordered to complete 10 hours of Community Service. He was also given credit for 30 days spent at Recovery Works inpatient treatment. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 180 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. He also pleaded guilty to Public Intoxication, as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 120 days suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.

Public Intoxication

William Brockman pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 90 days in the FCSC. He was given credit for time served from February 19 until the date of sentencing, April 22. He was fined $1 and $185 costs.

Unlawful Possession of a Syringe

Wesley L. Lee pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 24 months in the FCSC with 10 months suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 10 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Jared Francis Kocher pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the FCSC with 10 months suspended to probation. He was given jail-time credit from December 23, 2020 until date of sentencing April 22. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 10 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Public Nudity

Kevin A. Blades pleaded guilty as a Class C Misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. As a condition of probation, defendant shall stay off the property of Brookville BP gas station and Brookville Country Mark Gas Station. If he enters the property of either, he could be subject to arrest for Trespassing.

Operating a Vehicle while a HTV

Donald Stockhoff pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 30 months in the FCSC with 18 months suspended to probation. He received credit for one day served. He was fined $1 and $185.50 in costs. He was placed on probation for 18 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 30 months effective at the date of sentencing, April 22. He pleaded guilty to Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC. He was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee.

Theft

Jared F. Kocher pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim.

Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated – Prior

Kevin M. Lacy pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 16 months in the FCSC with 15 months suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 15 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on July 15, 2020. He was granted specialized driving privileges to and from work and for medical purposes. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. He was ordered to report to the FCSC no later than 8 a.m. on May 3 to begin serving the executed portion of his sentence.

Domestic Battery

Jeremy J. McGuire pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with 355 days suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 355 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to successfully complete a course in Anger Management. The defendant is prohibited from possessing firearms by operation of law. The defendant shall report to the FCSC no later than 8 a.m., April 30, to begin serving the executed portion of his sentence.

Conversion

Ryan J. Ruhlman pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 12 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee.

Christina K. Porter pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 12 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. She was ordered to stay off the property of the victim. She pleaded guilty to Criminal Trespass, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with all time suspended to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.

Possession of Methamphetamine

Willie P. Foster pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the FCSC with 12 months suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 12 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $250 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. He also pleaded guilty to Possession of Marijuana as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. The executed portion of the sentence may be served on Home Detention to be monitored by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority.

Driving while Suspended

Stephanie L. McKinney pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with 10 months suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. She was placed on probation for 10 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. Her Operator’s License was suspended for one year effective the date of sentencing, April 22. She may serve the executed portion of her sentence in In-Home Detention to be monitored by the Franklin County Probation Department.

 Visiting a Common Nuisance

Stacy L. Hess pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 180 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. She pleaded guilty to Possession of Marijuana, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.

Operating while Intoxicated Endangering

Jeremiah Strong pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the Administrative Suspension on October 7, 2019. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

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Let us listen to the prophets

Theological column by Adrienne Greene

Q:

Dear Pastor,

Many of my friends are watching prophetic videos instead of the news. Who are these prophet-people?

A:

            I’m one of these prophet-watchers, myself. While I haven’t sworn-off conservative news outlets altogether, the media has certainly broken trust as a reliable source of truth in the last few years. Prophets often inform us of the true facts behind what the news reports.

The Bible explains the prophetic gift and the reason for it: “Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy. 2 For if you have the ability to speak in tongues,you will be talking only to God, since people won’t be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of the Spirit, but it will all be mysterious. 3 But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. 4 A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church” (1 Corinthians 14:1-4, NLT.)

We knew Covid-19 was coming because it was prophesied by several gifted Christians. As soon as the virus began multiplying across nations, prophetically-inclined believers remembered what God had said via the prophetic community and began tuning into their recordings. God used modern-day prophetic voices to proclaim what was coming to the earth in order to give us time to prepare. Churches in America were labeled, “non-essential” and were promptly closed via executive orders. (Many are still closed.) Yet the prophets went to work via YouTube, Facebook, Christian news shows and their personal websites to fulfill 1 Corinthians 14: encouraging the shuttered congregations and comforting anyone looking for answers and hope. God always tells the prophets what will occur on the earth before it happens (Amos 3:7.)

            Then our presidential election cartwheeled into a spiral of political sludge. All the mainline media jumped in the fray. A swirling storm of confusion, misinformation and political narrative from every side capture the world’s audiences. Yet God’s prophets kept proclaiming the truth; informing, encouraging and comforting as they heard the Lord speak solutions, tactics and timelines into their spirits (and ours.)

            Most mainline churches avoid the whole idea of prophetic gifting in their members because it’s dicey.  Prophetic dreams, images and utterances are not something leadership can anticipate or control. For example, when the hand of God appeared during a pagan feast and began writing on the wall, nobody was prepared for it as it prophesied the final judgment of a wicked, Babylonian king in Daniel chapter five. God spoke, via a supernatural visual, as well as, the prophetic insights of Daniel, the Prefect of God, who was summoned to explain the writing and prophesy God’s edict. Alas, we cannot know when and where God decides to speak! When a prophetic person receives a message from the Lord, he or she may not have permission from church leadership to proclaim their insight during a Sunday church service, Catholic mass, Board meeting or fellowship event. The ancient and vital function of the prophets inside the Body of Christ has been called into question, ignored and silenced because of its unpredictable nature.

But how do we avoid a false-prophet? The Bible gives us clues throughout scripture, highlighting tell-tale signs of anti-biblical activity: 1) Do they prophesy for money? They are not a reputable prophetic voice. 2) Are they more interested in their own spotlight than pointing to God? Their ego will prevent them from hearing from him. 3) Are their prophecies laced with religion, condemnation and competition with other prophets? God hates the spirit of the Pharisee who destroys the unity of the Body of Christ.

A good place to begin, if you are seeking a taste of the prophetic, is the YouTube favorite “Give Him Fifteen” by Dutch Sheets. His is one of the most authentic prophetic voices speaking today…one that has been tried and tested for multiple decades. He shares vetted prophecies from others and proclaims the Lord’s decrees. May you find hope in what God is saying to his church right now.

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Obituary for Michael Givens Jr.

MICHAEL GIVENS JR.

Michael Givens Jr., 51, passed away on Wednesday, April 28. He was born on May 10, 1969, in Xenia, Ohio, to Michael Givens Sr. and Bertha Eileen Chambliss Givens.

Michael enjoyed going mushroom hunting and fishing for catfish and catching snapping turtles. July 4 was one of his favorite holidays as he always found some humor in blowing things up. He loved to grill out and entertain his friends and family. He was a very generous person and would always be there to help those in need.

Michael is survived by his mother, Eileen; son, Michael (Chelsie) Givens III; a step son, Cody (Savanna) Delph; his sister, Michelle (Jason) McQueen; brothers, Mark (Lori) Givens and John (Julie) Givens; his grandchildren, Aiden James, Isabelle Givens, Arianna Givens and Michael Givens IV and step grandchildren, Adalynn Delph and Sawyer Delph; nieces and nephews, Brittany Shearer, Victoria, Harley, Benjamin McQueen, Mark Jr., Dylan, Kristina Givens, Lorin Burke and Devin Goble.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Michael Givens Sr.

Visitation for Michael will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Urban Winkler Funeral home, 513 w. 8th St. Connersville, Indiana 47331. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., with Pastor Chris Lovett officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, those can be made at the funeral home.

To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.

Obituary for Edward Lee Lathery Jr.

EDWARD LEE LATHERY JR.

Edward Lee Lathery Jr., 57 of Connersville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was born on June 19, 1963, to Edward Lathery Sr. and Alena Richardson Lathery in Connersville.

Edward was a member of Community Gospel Church.

Edward graduated from IUPUI where he achieved a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology and later graduated from Purdue University with a master’s degree in science technology.

Edward worked throughout Indiana and Ohio in manufacturing engineering.

In his leisure time he enjoyed traveling the United States, hiking throughout the Rocky Mountains and waterfalls. He also liked to go fishing. He cherished the time spent with his family and friends. Most importantly, he accepted his Lord and Savior before he went to his eternal home.

He will be greatly missed by his mother, his brothers, Allen Messer and Mike (Lora) Lathery; sisters, Pamela Lee Bowling and Jewell (Gene) Poe; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Edward was preceded in death by his father and his sisters, Deborah Sue Lathery, Alice Evans and Tamela Flemmings and a nephew, Ricky Joe Bowling.

Visitation for Edward will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 8th St. Connersville, Indiana 47331. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette County Cancer Society, those may be made at the funeral home.

To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.

Obituary for Darren Mathew Stegner

DARREN MATHEW STEGNER

Darren Mathew Stegner, 50, of Greenfield, passed away April 27, 2021.

Darren was born October 23, 1970, in Connersville, one of three children of Frank Douglas and Sharon Holmes Stegner. He received an associate degree in mechanical engineering from Ivy Tech in 2004.

On August 21, 1992, he was married in Connersville to Angela Gail Congleton, who survives.

Darren had been employed for many years as an electrical mechanical technician for Knauf Manufacturing in Shelbyville.

Darren was a member of the Orange Lodge #234 F.&A.M. In his leisure, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery, hiking, and other outdoor activities. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family and his dog, Sophie.

Survivors, besides his wife of 28 years, Angela Stegner, include two children, Dalton (Mary Beth) Stegner and Riley Stegner, both of Indianapolis; his father, Frank Douglas Stegner of Connersville; and two sisters, Heather (Larry) Lucas and Molli (Ed Roberts) Taylor, both of Connersville. Darren is also blessed with a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Stegner, who passed away October 30, 2020; his maternal grandparents, Richard and June Lewark Holmes; his paternal grandparents, Frank and Vera Belle Henry Stegner; and his mother-in-law, Judy Harsh Doerflein.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., on Monday, May 3, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., the same day with Pastor Richard Ware officiating. Prior to the service, a Masonic memorial service will be held at 12:45 p.m. Burial will be at Dale Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Phil Washum

PHIL WASHUM

Phil Washum, 41 years old, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 24, surrounded by his family in his home in Hidden Valley.

Growing up in Cheviot, Phil loved to play football, baseball, and soccer, and added softball to his skills as he got older. If he wasn’t on the field, you could find Phil doing just about anything outdoors. Through his love of nature, Phil appreciated working in the yard where he enjoyed the trees, bushes, and flowers that surrounded him. He also loved spending time on the lake, fishing or boating with his family, or golfing with his buddies. Buying and fixing cars was another hobby of Phil’s and it was a running joke that he couldn’t keep a car longer than 18 months because he always wanted something new or different. A bargain shopper at heart, he was always on the look for a good deal, trying to beat everyone else at the auction sites. The life of the party, Phil was constantly smiling and happy. He loved to tell jokes and stories for everyone within earshot. He was a loyal friend and remained in contact with friends from his childhood and his Oak Hills Class of ’97. He graduated from NKU with a Business Management and Organizational Leadership degree. Simply put, Phil was the nicest guy you would ever meet and was willing to help anyone out at a moment’s notice. Phil met his soon-to-be bride, Kate, at a party thrown by mutual friends. Married on August 26, 2006, and through nearly 15 years of marriage, they were blessed with four beautiful children. He always put Kate and the kids first, making sure they had the newest and best of everything. At the end of the day, Phil enjoyed nothing more than spending quiet time with his family.

Phil will be deeply missed by his wife, Kate, and their four children, Vince, Ava, Ethan and Cali; his mother Linda (Billy) Hedrick of Monroe, father William Washum of Cincinnati, brother Greg Washum of Lebanon, and nephew Will Washum Jr. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Joyce and Claude Washum Jr. and Jackie and Arthur Robertson.

Visitation for Phil will be held on Saturday, May 1 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at All Saints Parish Life Center at 7536 Church Lane, W. Harrison, IN 47060. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., at the same location. Memorials for Phil can be given toward an education fund for his children or to the Oral Cancer Foundation which helps fund Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma research. Memorials will be accepted at the visitation or can be mailed to Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home at 25615 State Rt. 1, Guilford, IN 47022. Please visit www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com to sign the guestbook or leave online condolences.

Obituary for Allen Frederick Meyer Narwold

ALLEN FREDERICK MEYER NARWOLD

Allen Frederick Meyer Narwold, age 90 of Batesville, died Sunday April 25, 2021, at St. Andrew’s.  Born February 23, 1931, in Ballstown. He is the son of Emil and Esther (Meyer) Narwold. Allen married Mary Lou Linkmeyer on May 4, 1957, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmer’s Retreat. They were together for 63 years. Allen was a Dairy Farmer and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Crossroads) Batesville.

Over the past 90 years, Allen’s life-long love was being a dairy farmer, loving husband and father in the Ballstown area. Narwold Farms has been in the family since 1866. His Dad and Uncle passed the farms down to Allen and his brother Cleo. He was born in the house where he would live after getting married to Mary Lou in 1957. Allen was only away from the farm for two years 1953 – 1955 when the Army drafted him to serve at Fort Hood, Texas. Allen was a mechanic working on tanks.

After serving in the Army, getting back to the farm was all he wanted. His family was the most important thing in the world to him, especially his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed family gatherings for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Taking vacations would be going to farm shows and they also traveled to Mexico, Hawaii, France and Germany which he loved to do in his early years, but the farm was his life. His hobbies were hours of driving tractors, plowing, disking, planting, harvesting crops and feeding hundreds of cows that are milked twice daily. He would work from the break of dawn to dusk on his beloved farm. He would read every farm magazine to keep up on new and improved ideas, this would be done in his pass time. In his later years, Dad loved watching RFD TV, which covered many farm stories.

Allen had three children, Roger who passed away at only of 15 days old, Wade, who passed away from cancer at the age of 50, and Amy who is lives in Batesville.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lou; daughter, Amy (Steve) Siebert, their children, Heather (Brent) Barker, Andy (Amy Jo) Siebert and Holly (Adam) Leising; daughter-in-law, Ann (the late Wade) Narwold-Hauk, their children, Barbara Jo Narwold and Colt (Sara) Narwold; great grandchildren Hannah and Haley Barker, Rebecca, Roxanne and Tanner Siebert and Paxton and Hadley Leising; along with his brother, Cleo (Mary Alice) Narwold, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Friday, April 30, 2021, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. with 12 p.m. funeral services all at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Crossroads. Rev. Creighton P. Leptak officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with graveside military honors conducted by the Ripley County VFW Post #3183 and Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Margaret Mary Hospice and St. Paul Church Cemetery by bringing to services or mailing to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.

You are welcome to leave a message here on Allen’s obituary page for the family in the online guestbook. 

Obituary for Charles Edward Noble

CHARLES EDWARD NOBLE

Charles Edward Noble of Oldenburg, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. He was 71 years old. The son of Bedford and Elsie (Shelton) Noble was born on April 30, 1949, in War Creek, Kentucky.

The 1967 Middletown High School graduate worked for Delco Remy Plant 3 in Anderson, for several years. Charley owned a bar in Middletown known as Cripple Creek for a period of time. He enjoyed being around people, but Country music was the love of his life. He played the guitar and sang with his band in the ’70s known as Those Muvin Brothers. He loved to gamble and go fishing. Later in life, he became an associate member of the Batesville American Legion. Most would say Charley was a giver, always willing to help someone out, even giving them the shirt off his back.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Janet Noble; daughter, Amanda Noble of Edinburgh; step-son, Bobby L. Owens of Shelbyville; granddaughter, Kurbie Carolina Noble; brother, James Noble of Middletown; sisters, Nannie Klecka and Wilma VanWinkle both of Clearwater, FL, Norma Alfrey and Anna Fay Keel both of Middletown; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Charley was preceded in death by his siblings, Hazel Heidemann, Pernia Pawlowski and Bedford Ray Noble.

Visitation will be Friday, April 30, 2021, from 4-7 p.m., at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Saturday May 1, 2021, services will be held at Ballard & Sons Funeral Home in Middletown, with visitation from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., followed by 2 p.m., funeral service. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery in Middletown.

Please join the family for food and drinks following the burial services at The American Legion in Middletown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made directly to the family in the name of Charles Noble for additional burial expenses.

You are welcome to leave a message here on Charley’s obituary page for the family in the online guestbook. 

Obituary for Richard (Dick) Allen Whittleton

RICHARD “DICK” ALLEN WHITTLETON

Richard “Dick” Allen Whittleton of Batesville, passed away on April 24, 2021. He was 78 years old. In Dick’s final days, he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Dick was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Jen and Alex Whittleton and grew up with two brothers, Jack and Dale. He was raised as a typical Canadian child with ice skates on his feet. As a teen, he loved spending time playing hockey, tennis and running track. From an early age, Dick displayed an affinity for numbers with a keen eye towards the “bottom line.” Dick embarked on a lengthy and memorable career with Amoco Oil, traveling throughout America on business, and living in six states.

Being a father was of the utmost importance to Dick and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to sharing opinions, ideas and suggestions on how to cultivate success, or a good hockey team. Regarding hockey, Dick was a longtime player (goalie) and lifetime fan. His moment of hockey “glory” came after being paged at the Indiana State Fair Coliseum to fill in for an injured goalie and he finished the game for the semi-pro Indianapolis Chiefs. Dick was a knowledgeable investor and delighted in discussing his favorite stock and mutual fund selections. He was also a car enthusiast, with a penchant for swapping out cars on an annual basis.

In addition to his children Brett (Sara Sheridan) and Denise (Mark Giesting), Dick is survived by his brother Dale (Cathi Carr), grandchildren Madison, Alec, Sam, Max, Luke and Liam, and Fiona, a 7-year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He is preceded in death by his parents Jen and Alex, and his brothers Jack and Robert. Dick received outstanding and compassionate care at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, after complications resulting from a fall at home in February 2021.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 1 from 1 to 3 p.m., at Meyers Funeral Home (1150 State Road 46 E, Batesville). Dick’s family will be present to welcome friends and hockey fans. Dick’s ashes will be interred in the Whittleton plot at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Indianapolis.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dick’s honor to Margaret Mary Health Hospice of Batesville by bringing to services or mailing to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.

You are welcome to leave a message here on Dick’s obituary page for the family in the online guestbook.