Supplied by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
April 22
Richard D. Estridge Jr., 55, East 4th Street, Brookville, was arrested at 3:30 p.m., on Church Street, Brookville, by Brookville Police Department Officer J. Staal, for Invasion of Privacy.
William H. Littrell, 40, West James Road, Connersville, was arrested at 10 a.m., at the Franklin County Courthouse, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy R. Gordon by Order of the Court.
April 23
Anthony D. Gouhin, 31, Cincinnati, Ohio, was arrested at 11 a.m., at the Boone County Jail, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy S. Stirn, on an Arrest Warrant.
Nathaniel K. Thomas, 33, Harmony Road, Bath, was arrested at 5:40 p.m., at Bath, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy A. Bowers, on an Arrest Warrant.
Thomas J. Whipple, 60, Stipps Hill Road, Laurel, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. at the Hamilton County Jail, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy S. Stirn, on an Arrest Warrant.
April 26
Trenton A. Bowling, 26, State Line Road, Cedar Grove, was arrested at 7:45 a.m., at his residence, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Major Gregory Mehlbauer, for Domestic Battery Adult Against Family or Member less than 14 Years Old.
From a Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release
A Lawrenceburg man was trapped in his vehicle and injured early Sunday morning, April 25, in an accident on Pine Road.
According to a Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release, Andrew Marshall Lee Beaman, 21, the driver and only person in the vehicle, was injured.
At 6:25 a.m., dispatch received a 911 call concerning a one-vehicle accident on Pine Road near its intersection with Rosfeld Road. Dispatch was told the vehicle was into a tree and the driver was trapped in the vehicle.
Beaman was extracted from the vehicle by first responders and was taken by Sunman EMS to Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville before being transferred to University Hospital in Cincinnati for treatment of head and leg injuries.
Investigating officer Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Noah determined Beaman’s 2001 Chevrolet Silverado went off the road and struck the tree. However it does not appear that alcohol and drugs were factors in the accident.
Noah was assisted at the scene by FCSD Deputy John Roberts, Sunman Fire & Rescue, Sunman EMS and Batesville Fire.
Paul Wayne Shoemaker, age 64, of Brookville, died early Sunday morning April 25, 2021, at his residence in Brookville.
Born July 3, 1956, in Batesville, he was the son of the late Albert Jackson and Ceattie (Feltner) Shoemaker. He was united in marriage to the former Betty Steele on July 15, 1989, and she survives.
Paul was Pastor at Plum Grove Pentecostal Church where his father also Pastored for many years. He had also worked in construction for many years at Brock & Sons in Fairfield, Ohio. In his leisure time, he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and tinkering outside, helping others, but his greatest joy was time spent with family.
Besides Betty, his loving wife of nearly 32 years, survivors include six children, Nancy (Kenny) Peters of Laurel, Jennifer (Buck) Thompson of Laurel, Joseph (Laura) Robinson of Laurel, Jason Robinson of Brookville, and William Shoemaker of Brookville; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda Transier of Modoc, and Ann Reiner of Bath; two brothers, Charles Shoemaker of Metamora, and Robert Shoemaker of Brookville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Becky Thompson, a sister, Anita Shoemaker, as well as a brother Mark A. Shoemaker.
Family & friends may visit from 4 until 6 p.m., on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Dennis Henson will officiate the Funeral Services on Wednesday, April 28, 2021; 1 p.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Shoemaker family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .
The plane crash site south of the Richmond Municipal Airport near Boston on Indiana 227. Photo provided by the Indiana State Police.An Aerotrek A240 plane.
By John Estridge from an ISP press release
Indiana State Police have identified the pilot in the plane crash, which occurred Sunday morning, April 25, just south of the Boston airport.
Judson J. Costlow, 78, Richmond, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Wayne County Coroner.
At about 7:50 a.m. Wayne County Dispatch received 911 calls reporting a small plane had crashed near the Richmond Municipal Airport, which is located off Indiana 227 near Boston.
Troopers and first responders arrived near the area and located a yellow Aerotrek A240 plane, which had crashed into a field south of the airport property. Firefighters from the Richmond Fire Department and the Boston Volunteer Fire Department were able to extinguish the fire.
Early investigation revealed Costlow was flying to Arizona to visit family. He was flying alone at the time of the crash. There were no other injuries resulting from the crash.
According to AOPA.com (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association), anAerotrek A240 plane is a light-sport aircraft. And the definition of a light-sport aircraft is:
1,320 pounds maximum takeoff weight for aircraft not intended for operation on water; or
1,430 pounds maximum takeoff weight for aircraft intended for operation on water.
The maximum speed in level flight is 138 mph. Also, there is a difference in the type a license one needs to pilot a light-sport aircraft. AOPA.com said “the sport-pilot rule allows a pilot to fly light-sport aircraft without the need for an FAA medical certificate. However, a sport pilot must hold at least a current and valid U.S. driver’s license in order to exercise this privilege.”
Aerotreks are made in the Czech Republic. Registration and decals are added in the U.S.
The crash scene and the investigation have been turned over to the FAA. The Indiana State Police will continue to assist the FAA; however, any determinations made relating to the cause of the crash will be released by their agency concluding a thorough investigation.
The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Federal Aviation Administration, Wayne County Coroner, Richmond Fire Department, Boston Fire Department, and Pardo’s Wrecker.
The Indiana State Police is currently assisting the Federal Aviation Administration with the investigation of an airplane crash.
John James Hamilton, 84, of Connersville, passed away late Friday night, April 23, 2021, at Reid Health, Richmond.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lick Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Masonic memorial services will be conducted on Tuesday (check back for time).
Carl Gray, 66 years old, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 22. Carl was a member of the United States Air Force and was a proud veteran. While in the Air Force, he had the responsibility of an airplane mechanic and in his spare time, he was a DJ, playing for NCO clubs. Semi-trucks were his passion, and he drove a truck from 1989 – 2017. He thoroughly enjoyed his time working for Delivery Express and was extremely loyal to his company. He earned “Driver of the Year” award multiple times along with safe driving awards. Carl enjoyed taking his daughter on trips with him in his semi, and even picked up his son in his semi when he was discharged from the Army. Carl loved going to the truck shows, and the kids would be right by his side taking it all in. His love of trucks fostered his love for travel and about the only place Carl hadn’t seen was Niagra Falls. When he was home, Carl loved spending time with his grandkids and was big on family. He like to fish, collect model cars, enjoyed his guns and playing darts. Carl was a huge fan of music and had a collection of vinyl records.
Carl will be greatly missed by his children Crystal Gray of St. Petersburg, FL, Candace Gray (Casey Morris) of Yorkville, and David Gray of Moore’s Hill; Candace and David’s mom, Jan (Skip) Stutz, his grandchildren Jacob Gray, Bryson Gray, Amelia Gray, Robert Gray, Brantley Kernan; his siblings Catherine Harvey and Dorothy Jean Lester. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Virginia Robinson Gray, and his siblings Linda Gray, Dale Eugene Gray, Barbara Sue Gray, and Theresa Lynn Gray.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 1 at Guilford Covered Bridge Park at 4785 Main Street in Guilford, beginning at 3 p.m. A non-formal event, the Legion will perform military honors and friends and family can spend time celebrating Carl. Memorials can be given to Family Wishes and will be accepted at the Celebration of Life 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 online guestbook or leave condolences.
Brookville Police Chief Terry Mitchum told town council members the police department will begin enforcing code ordinances soon, and the enforcement will be more stringent than what has traditionally been done in the past.
According to Mitchum, the enforcement is not about writing tickets and collecting fines, but it is to clean up the town. Officers will be walking around town on May 7-9, then in July and again in October, with the intent to strongly enforce the ordinances.
“That doesn’t mean we’re not going to be enforcing, I’m just starting the jump start to this so people can get used the fact that we’re going to be enforcing the ordinances more than normal,” Mitchum said. “Because a lot of times we haven’t, and I think we ought to step that part of our enforcement up.”
Last year, Brookville Town Council members moved the enforcement of code ordinances from the office of the town administrator to the Brookville Police Department. It came after many of the residents on 12th Street complained about one property, but it took a long time for the town to force the renters at that property to clean up the property.
Mitchum said some of the areas where the officers will be enforcing are: abandoned or unlicensed vehicles, trash and garbage, grass needs to be cut, weeds and people parking the wrong way on streets.
“I’m hoping they go out and fix up some of the issues,” Mitchum said. “I just want to clean up the town a little. This is not about making money; this is not about writing tickets. I will give a couple weeks notice, and I hope people will go out and take care of those issues. But we will be enforcing it strongly.
“We have numerous violations out there that need to be pointed out,” he continued. “And I’m going to have to go out and, unfortunately, doing a couple of blitzes. What I mean is we’re not hitting this or this, we’re hitting every property. Every house in town will be visited and a walk-by by the police department. It’s happening beginning the seventh and eighth (of May).”
Mitchum said he decided to do it in this fashion because his office has received numerous complaints about unkempt properties and parking violations in the town. He said there are many complaints coming from the Valley. He gave examples of trash, mattresses, car parts, five cars in one yard, grass and weeds.
“I want everyone to know I hear your complaints, and we’re going to move forward and start enforcing it strongly starting out May 7, but all year long,” Mitchum said. “I’m just giving those three dates are going to be strongly walked, and officers are going to every property.”
On a related matter, Mitchum said there are a few people who refuse to pay their parking tickets. If they come into town, their vehicle will be towed and impounded. He said one vehicle has already been towed. He said most people do comply.
Phyllis Jean Baughman, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on April 21, 2021, at the Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1955, in Greensburg, the daughter of Richard, Sr. and Glenna (Long) Powers. Phyllis was a 1973 graduate of South Decatur High School. She worked at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital as the Director of Patient Accounts for 10 years. On June 25, 1977, she married Kenny Baughman.
Survivors include: Husband, Kenny Baughman; Children, Ashley Baughman, Aaron (Whitney Stewart) Baughman, and Jesse (Olivia Blanken) Baughman; Grandchildren, Dakota Baughman, Nevaeh Baughman, and Bo Baughman; Siblings, Lois Thomas, Joyce Whiteman, Carol Geis, Richard L. Powers, Jr., and William (Bill) Powers. Phyllis was preceded in death by her Parents, Mother and Father-In-Law, Kenneth Sr. and Loretta Baughman; and Grandson, River Baughman.
A visitation for family and friends will be held at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 10 a.m., until time of Funeral at 1 p.m.. Rev. Jerran Jackson will be officiating. Cremation to follow.
Memorial contributions can be made to the organization of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.Gilliland-Howe .com
Kevin Michael Menser, 54, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 22, 2021.
One of six children of Robert and Mary Seibert Menser, Kevin was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 13, 1966.
For many years, Kevin was a self-employed contractor. A fun-loving and joyful man, Kevin enjoyed telling jokes and good puns. He had a large heart and would help anyone in need. Kevin loved nature and animals and found spiritual peace sitting on his porch swing listening to music.
Survivors include two children, Sheena (Ronald) Schaufert of Greensburg and Shane Michael Brown (Sierra Held) of Moores Hill; three grandchildren, Zoey, Parker, and Sophie; twin sister, Karen Menser of Connersville; sisters, Theresa (Jason) Rathbone of Bridgetown, Ohio, Jeanette Menser of Covington, Kentucky; brothers, Mark Menser of Cincinnati and Robert (Sarah) Menser of Youngstown, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents.
No services have been planned at this time. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
