Obituary for Donald L. Dunaway

DONALD L. DUNAWAY

Donald L. Dunaway, age 88, of Brookville, died Monday, December 5, 2022, at his residence in Brookville.    

Born October 14, 1934, in Raymond, he was the son of the late Dwight and Ruth (Johnson) Dunaway. On September 4, 1955, he was united in marriage to the former Janice DeHoff, and she survives.

Don was a graduate of the former Springfield Township School in Franklin County, with the class of 1952. He then went on to graduate from Miami University in Oxford with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He then began a career that spanned more than 40 years for the U.S. Government at the Feed Materials Production Center – National Lead Company of Ohio.

Don was a member of the Brookville United Methodist Church; the Harmony #11 F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge of Brookville; Franklin County Historical Society; and he was president of the Franklin County Cemetery Commission from 2001-2018. He was also appointed to the Indiana Historical Society Membership Committee where he served until 2016.

He was an accomplished author, having written several books as well as numerous articles appearing in publications throughout the state, perhaps being best known for his preservation of the Ben Winans glass negative photo collection of more than 2,400 photo’s of the town of Brookville and the people who resided here, in his book, The Photography of Ben Winans of Brookville, Indiana 1902 – 1926; he along with Julie Schlesselman collaborated on Franklin County, A Glimpse of the Past, which was printed by Whitewater Publications.

Besides Janice, his loving wife of more than 67 years, survivors include three children, Karla (Ron) Klenke, Eric Dunaway, Joel Dunaway all of Brookville; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; as well as a sister, Linda Schuck of Florida.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Dunaway who died in 1970.

Family and friends may visit from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Steve Rundel, pastor of the Brookville United Methodist Church will officiate the Funeral Services on Friday, December 9, 2022, 10 a.m. at the Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 East 8 Street, Brookville. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Dunaway Family Scholarship through the Franklin County Community Foundation or the Brookville Public Library Genealogy Department. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dunaway family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Adrian Toler

ADRIAN TOLER

Adrian Toler, age 92, of Connersville, passed away on November 28, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond. Adrian was born on April 5, 1930, in Beattyville, Kentucky, one of 10 children of Raleigh and Della Bowman Toler.

He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marilyn Hisel Toler, on July 30, 1955. They were able to enjoy 67 years together prior to his death.

He worked at Richmond Homes for 17 years and later retired from Visteon/Ford in 1992 after 20 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Laurel where he enjoyed playing guitar and singing.  You could find Adrian relaxing by building furniture, woodworking, camping, fishing, or boating. 

Besides, Marilyn, his loving wife, he is survived by a brother, Carlos (Elaine) Toler and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Henry Toler, Joseph Toler, George Toler, Clyde Toler, Betty Payton, Martha Steele, Dema Johnson and Helen Fox.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday evening December 1, 2022, from 3 to 7 pm at the First Baptist Church of Laurel, 219 W Main Street, Laurel, IN. Funeral services will be conducted at the church on Friday morning, December 2, 2022, at 11 am with Pastor Tim Thompson and Pastor Paul Frederick officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery.

Obituary for Sadie Matilda Maupin

SADIE MATILDA MAUPIN

Sadie Matilda Maupin, 87, of Rushville, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 26, 2022, at Rush Memorial Hospital.

She was born September 15, 1935, in Glasgow, Kentucky, one of two daughters of John Allen and Alvey May Rutledge Bowles.

 She came to Indiana with her family as a child and lived many years in Franklin County.

She retired from Schnadig Furniture Company in Rushville after 35 years of service.

For more than 22 years, she lived with her companion Everett “Junior” McQueen.

She had attended the Buena Baptist Church. In her leisure, she enjoyed playing cards and traveling.

Survivors include a daughter, Patty (Robert) Robinson of Rushville; two granddaughters, Jackie Ralstin (Robby Robinson) of Rushville and Deanna (Brian) Gordon of Mehlville, Missouri; two grandsons, Gabriel (Emmy) Combs of Winterville, North Carolina and John Combs of Cissna Park, Illinois; and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her companion, Everett McQueen; a sister, Jesse Reese; her son, Benjamin Combs; and a grandson, Ricky Hammond.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rob Edwards officiating.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Brenda A. Burger

BRENDA A. BURGER

Brenda A. Burger, age 67, of Brookville, died Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville, following a long battle with cancer.    

Born January 29, 1955, in Georgetown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert Paul and Viola Jean (Curliss) Blanton. On July 24, 1972, she was united in marriage to Ronald M. Burger, and he survives.

A homemaker, Brenda also worked for several years at Batesville Casket Co., in her leisure time she enjoyed caring for her family.

Besides Ronald, her husband of more than 50 years, survivors include three children, Greggory Burger, Angela Burger, and Jennifer (Derek) Hertel all of Brookville; two grandsons, Ryan and Bradley; two granddaughters, Hannah and Kaylin; a sister, Robin Bowling of Amelia, Ohio as well as a brother, Paul Blanton of Cincinnati.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Clyde Spangler; three sisters, Barbara Longhauser, Bonnie Blanton, Beverly Brunk; as well as a brother, Gary Blanton; one granddaughter, Mackenzie Cheyenne Burger.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Mike Holman, pastor of First Baptist Church will officiate the Funeral services at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or St Jude Childrens Hospital.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burger family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Janet G. Miller

JANET G. MILLER

Janet G. Miller, age 89, of Brookville, died Friday, November 25, 2022, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.    

Born August 27, 1933, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Otto A. and Clara J. (Sauerland) Rosenberger. On October 2, 1953, she became the wife of Robert J. Miller, and this union was blessed for 54 years until his passing on October 25, 2007.

A homemaker, Janet had also worked for several years in the school cafeteria, and at the former Rosenbergers Market. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville, as well as the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include three sons, Steve (Linda) Miller, Robert ‘Bobby’ (Rhonda) Miller, Roger (Paula) Miller all of Brookville; a brother, Herbert Rosenberger of Brookville; three sisters, Joyce Lambert of Blooming Grove, Donna Gesell of St. Peters, and Karen Weir of West Alexandria, Ohio; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband Robert, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Phyllis Riedman, Roberta ‘Bertie’ Smith, Shirley Helms; as well as two brothers, Otto Rosenberger and Donald Rosenberger.

Family and friends may visit from 9 until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, November 29, 2022; 11 a.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. Burial will follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Miller family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Barbara J. Day

BARBARA J. DAY

Barbara J. Day, age 74, of Brookville, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Hospice of Cincinnati Twin Towers in Cincinnati.    

Born August 13, 1948, in Batesville, she was the daughter of the late William Sandlin and Ruth Ann (Cox) Lanning.  

Barb was retired, having been a seamstress for most of her life. In her leisure time, she enjoyed gambling and going to the riverboat casinos, as well as sitting on her front porch.

Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer (Matt) Wolfrum of Brookville, 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; five siblings, Loraine Sandlin Willis of Moores Hill, Connie Sandlin Blakely of Brookville, Penny Sandlin Reese of Brookville, Bill Sandlin of Moores Hill, and Jerry Sandlin of Brookville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Larry Bennett who died in 2017; her longtime companion, Danny Hawkins who died in 2020, as well as a sister, Sonjia Sandlin Dailey.

Family and friends may visit from 4 until 6 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, November 28, 2022, 6 p.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Day family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Phyllis Ann Davison Tinch

PHYLLIS ANN DAVISON TINCH

Phyllis Ann Davison Tinch, 90, of Connersville passed away Wednesday evening November 16, 2022, in McKinney, Texas where she had been residing with her family.

She was born February 5, 1932 in Franklin County, one of four children of Lewis and Frances Speer Davison and was a 1950 graduate of New Salem High School. Phyllis had resided in Rushville until moving to Connersville in 1966.

On August 25, 1976, she was married in Jellico, Tennessee to Mark Sterling Tinch. Mr. Tinch passed away on February 4, 2017.

With almost 54 years of service, Phyllis was employed at Philco-Ford/Visteon, retiring in 2004.

Along with her husband, she was a member of the New Heights Christian Church. She was also a member of Eta Pi Kappa Sorority and a member of the Rebekah Lodge. In her leisure, she enjoyed baking, gardening, going on shopping trips. Phyllis especially enjoyed sharing a good cup of coffee with a sweet treat with her family and friends.

Survivors include six children, Diana (Don) Trent, of Monet, Missouri, Dennis (Sherri) Ryckman, of Connersville, Carol (Ron) Rummel, of Ash Grove, Missouri, Jason (April) Tinch, of McKinney, Texas, Brenda Harrison, of Connersville and Michael Tinch, of Brookville; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald (Marilyn) Davison, of Rushville; her aunt, Joanne Lafollette, of Connersville; a brother-in-law, Paul Gerrian, of Laurel; two daughters-in-law, Shawna Tinch of Indianapolis and Brenda Tinch of Arcanum, Ohio; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides her husband of 40 years, Mark Tinch, she is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Timothy Tinch and Mark Steven Tinch; two sisters, Sharon Cook and Janice Gerrian; a brother-in-law, William Cook; a daughter-in-law, Lynn Tinch; and a son-in-law, Gregory Shaw.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2022.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Phyllis to the New Heights Christian Church.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Marian R. Hughes

MARIAN R. HUGHES

Marian R. Hughes, age 90, of Brookville, died Monday, November 21, 2022, at her residence in Brookville.    

Born September 30, 1932, in Jackson County, Kentucky, she was one of eight children born to the late Oak and Lula (Campbell) Montgomery.  On February 2, 1952, she was united in marriage to L. Charles Hughes, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2008.

Mrs. Hughes was retired having worked for many years at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Survivors include two sons, Howard (Regina) Hughes of Brookville, and Harry (Hannah) Hughes of Emmett, Idaho; two sisters, Mable Leytze and Joan Boothby; two grandchildren, Grace (Tyler) Hullemeyer of Greensburg, and Anna Hughes of Bloomington.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Marie Farmer, Mae Kirschner, Joyce Montgomery; two brothers, Don Montgomery and David Montgomery.

There will be no public services.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Humane Society or the Friends of the F.C. Animal Shelter.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Hughes family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com. .