Obituary for Denver Lee “Fuzzy” Marcum

DENVER LEE “FUZZY” MARCUM

Denver Lee “Fuzzy” Marcum, 70, of Laurel, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2021, following a lengthy illness.

The son of Frank and Geraldine Galloway Marcum, Denver was born on April 9, 1950, in Rushville. Denver married his sweetheart, the former Bonnie Hunter, on November 30, 1974, in Metamora. They resided in Laurel.

Denver opened his barber shop after completing barber school. In his years of running the barber shop, Denver met and had an impact on so many lives. Before he became ill, Denver was honored to give his first grandson his first haircut.

Denver was also employed at Fayette County First Aid Unit for more than 30 years. He was able to help so many people while on the unit. Denver retired from the First Aid Unit on April 30, 2013.

Anyone familiar with Denver knew they were in for a laugh. He was the first person to give you the shirt off his back. In his free time, Denver loved to ride his motorcycle, spending time with his Bonnie Beth just taking country cruises, going to dinner, and drinking their morning coffee together.

Denver loved to sit out front in the summer drinking his tea and watching his grandbabies play outside. Denver was an amazing father, husband, and papaw. Papaw Denver was always up for playing cowboys with Kolten and having morning toast with his angel, Cora.

Denver is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bonnie Marcum; two sons, Vincent Pacer Marcum and Colt (Krista) Marcum, all of Laurel; two grandchildren who were his world, Kolten and Cora Marcum; and a brother, Frank Marcum, Jr.

Besides his parents, Denver was preceded in death by his grandma, Blanche Brown.

Denver will be greatly missed by all. He left such an impact on everyone’s lives.

Your work on this Earth is done. Rest high on that mountain.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m., on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Reverend Rob Edwards will officiate. Burial will follow in Laurel North Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Some BTC members fear drastic changes to town park if park board is established

By John Estridge

It was seemingly Old School versus New School at the Brookville Town Council meeting concerning the formation of a park board.

Some with more seniority on council warned about possible drastic changes at the town park while those who were recently elected seem to be seeking change with the Brookville Town Park.

BTC President Curtis Ward is trying to get a park board formed. He said it will be a greater gateway to receiving park-related grants for future projects. Also newly elected BTC member Chuck Campbell said he is in favor of a parks board just for the possibility of getting grants for the park.

However, there is concern among some of the council members that with the formation of a park board, council would lose control over the park, and it would become a sports complex pushing out the current family atmosphere of a beautiful hiking trail, river scenery, picnic areas and shelters.

BTC member Catherine Pelsor said she likes the park the way it is with walking trails, shelters, picnic tables and different venues for families and people of all ages to enjoy. She is concerned the park may become a sports complex.

She said a park board could take the park in any direction it wants; thus, she is scared to have a park board. Pelsor called the possibility of the park being changed from what it is now to a sports complex as “tragic.”

“I love our park the way it is now,” Pelsor said. “What we have is phenomenal.”

With a parks board, the parks board members would make decisions concerning the park. Ward said the BTC controls the parks board budget, so if the BTC does not like a project the parks board is doing, it could control the situation by not budgeting money for that project.

BTC member Brooke Leffingwell, who started her first term in January, said if new town council members are elected, then those town council members could take the park in a whole new direction. She said she did not see that as any different than a park board pushing for some different uses for the park.

Leffingwell also wanted council members to serve as park board members, but BTC Attorney Tammy Davis said that is not possible. She said there are four board members to a park board.

“No municipal executive or member of county fiscal or county executive body can serve on the board,” Davis said.

Also, she said no more than two board members can be of one party. However, when that is not possible, there can be some exceptions. The school district and the library district can appoint members to the park board, Davis said. However, those members are not considered true members of the park board, but can vote on issues.

Town council can appoint park board members; however, the board members must be Brookville residents, and she said town council has had a hard time finding residents willing to sit on different boards and commissions the town council already appoints to at this time.

Council member Eric Johnson was not present for the meeting; thus, Campbell suggested discussing the issue once again when Johnson returns.

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BTC President Curtis Ward wants Brookville to establish own Area Plan; there may be some costs involved

By John Estridge

Brookville Town Council President Curtis Ward wants the town to leave the county’s unified zoning code and create its own.

Ward made the announcement during the BTC’s March 23 meeting.

Since its inception in 1965, Brookville has been a part of the county’s unified zoning code. However, Ward wants to see that change.

“I want to see if there’s any interest with the board of removing us from the area planning commission and establishing our own area planning commission,” Ward said.

Ward wants to establish a committee from council members to look into the process for moving out of the county’s area plan commission and starting the town’s own. He said Batesville, Rushville and Connersville all are not part of their respective county area plans and have their own individual area plans.

However, Brookville Attorney Tammy Davis, who is also the Franklin County Area Plan Commission attorney, said Connersville does not have its own area plan and is part of the Fayette County Area Plan.

According to openpayrolls.com, Rushville has a director of its Area Plan. The director made $40,500.20 in 2019. Rushville also hires an outside consultant for some work. The consultant is paid by the hour.

Using the same website, Batesville has a director of operations for both the Area Plan and streets. That salary in 2019 was $76,439.46. The code enforcement officer in the area plan made $53,396. It is not known if there is a secretary or receptionist.

According to Ward, one of the reasons he wants this to happen is the town has smaller lots than what the county has. Thus, he said, the library had to get a variance to be able to build its recent addition.

Ward went on to explain the town council must pass an ordinance withdrawing from the county’s area plan. Until that occurs, the town council must look at the current zoning ordinance and decide what to take with them from the county ordinance and what to change.

Then, council would adopt the new zoning ordinance to replace the one it uses with the county. He said it would take until summer or early fall to go through the process.

Ward said he had served on the county’s area plan commission and would be happy to be on the committee to go through that process.

Council members voted unanimously to start the process.

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FC property damage accidents from March 21 through March 28

Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department

March 21

Rodney Foster, Holland Road, Brookville, at 9:10 p.m., was operating a vehicle northbound on Elkhorn Road when the vehicle struck a deer. It was investigated by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dylan Enzinger.

March 22

Candy Gesell, Franklin Avenue, Brookville, at 8:59 p.m., was operating a vehicle northbound on Indiana 229. A cow came through a farm fence and walked onto the road where Gesell’s vehicle struck it. It was investigated by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Major Gregory Mehlbauer.

March 23

William Faulkner, Aurora, at 3:35 a.m., was operating a vehicle northbound on Indiana 1 when he saw a group of deer on the road and was unable to avoid striking one of them. It was investigated by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dylan Enzinger.

Jason Bates, South Twin Dry Ford Road, Connersville, at 5:05 a.m., was operating a vehicle southbound on Indiana 121 when his vehicle struck a deer standing on the road. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dylan Enzinger investigated the accident.

Denny Wentz, Cincinnati, at 1:39 p.m., was operating a vehicle eastbound on Interstate 74 around the 145 mile marker when his vehicle struck the rear end of a trailer on a vehicle operated by Kevin Emsweller, East County Road 1400 North, Batesville. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jason Lovins investigated the accident.

March 24

Tyler Mitchell, Indiana 252, Brookville, at 5:38 a.m., was operating a vehicle east on U.S. 52, when a horse came onto the road. Mitchell’s vehicle was unable to avoid striking the deer. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Bryce Jenkins investigated the accident.

March 25

Christopher Couch, Duck Creek Road, Laurel, at 3:41 a.m., was operating a vehicle west on U.S. 52, when a deer came onto the road, causing Couch’s vehicle to strike it. The accident was investigated by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Bryce Jenkins.

March 28

Brady Morehead, West Oak Road, Brookville, at 1:26 a.m., was operating a vehicle east on Oxford Pike. Morehead’s vehicle failed to navigate the turn in the road, causing it to drive off the road, striking a fence before coming to a stop. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Bryce Jenkins investigated the accident.

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FC arrests from March 25 through March 28

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March 25

Gilbert Acosta, 34, San Bernadino, California, was arrested at 8:24 p.m., at a Market Street, Brookville, address, by Brookville Police Department Officer D. Forsee, for Battery and Possession of Marijuana/Hashish.

Tyler S. Alsman, 28, Oxford Pike, was arrested at 8:07 p.m., on Oxford Pike, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Major Gregory Mehlbauer, for Criminal Mischief.

Matthew K. Hamilton, 47, Franklin County Security Center, was arrested at 8 a.m., at the jail, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jeremy Noah, on a Warrant.

Joshua A. Monreal, 35, Market Street, Brookville, was arrested at 8:24 p.m., at his residence, by Brookville Police Department Officer R. Lackey, for Battery.

James D. Phillips, 31, U.S. 52, Metamora, was arrested at 7:11 a.m., at a residence on U.S. 52, Metamora, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jeremy Noah, for Driving while Suspended with Prior Suspension within 10 Years and Criminal Trespass.

James D. Phillips, 31, U.S. 52, Metamora, was arrested at Metamora, at 6:44 p.m., by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Major Gregory Mehlbauer, for Criminal Trespass.

March 26

Jordan L. Carroll, 25, Osgood, was arrested at 10:08 p.m., on Interstate 74, at the 145 mile marker, by Indiana State Police Trooper S. Stoneking, for Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated Endangerment and Possession of a Schedule I, II, III, IV, V.

Charles S. Courtney III, 30, Duck Creek Road, Laurel, was arrested at 7:07 p.m., by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dusty Hill, at Buena Vista, for Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe or Needle.

March 27

Fred C. Martini, 55, Monroe Road, Brookville, was arrested at 12:13 a.m., in Brookville, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dusty Hill, for Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated and Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated with Passenger less than 18 Years of Age.

March 28

Gary L. Martin Jr., 49, Stipps Hill Road, Laurel, was arrested in Laurel, at 4:32 p.m., by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy A. Bowers, for a Probation Violation.

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Obituary for John Thomas Horner

JOHN THOMAS HORNER

John Thomas Horner was born September 6, 1940, in Dover. He died on March 28 at age 80.

John attended St. John’s Elementary School in Dover and Guilford High School graduating in 1958. As a youth, John enjoyed trapping for mink and muskrat and did some amateur taxidermy. With his parents’ consent, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served for three and a half years. He spent most of those years as part of the flight crew out of Patuxent, Maryland flying with Navy test pilots who later became the first astronauts. John lived in Cincinnati and worked for Simplex Time Recording Company for more than 30 years. A member of the National Muzzle Loaders, he was frequently found at his campsite in Friendship. Later, as a hobby, John bought old clocks, repaired and resold them. When his wood carver could no longer carve replacement clock parts, John would carve these himself.

Preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Dorothy (Knue) Horner, and sister, Betty Fischer. John is survived by siblings; Paul (Mary) of St. Leon, Mary (Bob) Gaynor of Dover, Joe (Linda) of Greensburg, Michael (Pam) of West Chester, Oh, Lou (Charlotte) of Wheaton, IL, Larry (Joan) of Sunman, Theresa (Mark) Widolff of Yorkville as well as many nieces and nephew and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation for John will be held on Tuesday, April 6, at Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home. The rosary will begin at 10:45 a.m., followed by visitation from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, with Fr. Jonathan Meyer presiding, will be held at All Saints Parish, St. John’s Campus at 1 p.m. Burial will immediately follow. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Cemetery Fund. Memorials will be taken 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 online guestbook and offer condolences.

Obituary for Andrew Victor Weisenbach

ANDREW VICTOR WEISENBACH

On Friday, March 26th, 2021, Andrew Victor Weisenbach, age 85, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident.

He was born in Batesville, on July 21, 1935. Andy was preceded in death by parents, Louis and Mary Lou (Grossman) Weisenbach and one older brother, Richard Weisenbach. He was the youngest of five siblings. Surviving siblings are Edwina (and the late Dan) Ertel, Ruth (and the late Eugene) Billman, Joan (and the late Richard) Weisenbach, and Ray (Rosie) Weisenbach, all from the Batesville area.

Andy was a member of St. Anthony’s Parish, St. Anthony’s bingo team #2, Batesville VFW Post #3183, VFW Honor Guard, Knights of Columbus, Hoosier Hills Water Board member, Batesville Firemen’s Association board member, and was one of the eldest members of the NCAA Batesville First-Rounders.

Always the hard worker, Andy jumped on the opportunity to start working at Batesville Casket at the tender age of 16. After a few years, service to country called, so he joined the Army and proudly served in Germany. Andy went back to Batesville Casket upon his return and stayed for 47 years and for much of that time, he farmed too! He could paint caskets like no other and his attention to detail made him admired by all. In 2013, Andy and Eleen sold the farm and moved to Batesville.

Andy was fond of getting out, meeting people, and doing things. If he met a stranger, they didn’t stay a stranger for long. He was always on the go and probably was one of most fastidious and meticulous people ever created, forever vigilant for any single leaf that flew into his yard. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed and took great pride in caring for people and would often visit others in the nursing home. A favorite thing to do was to travel with friends. The day of his death, he had just completed a round of golf with friends.

Andy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eleen (Wissel) Weisenbach, five children, Cindy (Greg) Meyer of Batesville, Dan (Robyn) Weisenbach of Carmel, Neetz (Mark) Lach of Texas, Vickie (Tom) Heil of Batesville, and Jason (Jennifer Herceg) Weisenbach, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

Visitation will take place from 5-7 p.m., at the Weigel’s Funeral Home. The current Governor’s mandate requires all attendees wear a facemask and observe physical distancing. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday, March 31, at 10, at St. Anthony’s Church in Morris, with burial in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Ripley County VFW Post #3183 and the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials should be made to St. Anthony’s Cemetery Fund or the Ripley County VFW.

Obituary for Dale Lloyd Dickey

DALE LLOYD DICKEY

Dale Lloyd Dickey went to his final resting place on Friday, March 26, 2021. Dale (74) was born on March 4, 1947, to Carol Jean (Schein) and Ronald Lloyd Dickey and was united in marriage to Sandra (Bultman) Dickey on July 11, 1970. Dale and Sandra celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2020.

After graduating from Batesville High School in 1965, Dale attended Southern Ohio College. He joined the U.S. Army in 1967, and served in Vietnam. Dale spent 40 years in sales, winning salesman of the year several times throughout his career. He worked as a business manager for Brach’s Candy (otherwise known as the “candy man” by his grandchildren) for 20 years and later for Shankman & Associates. He made many lifelong friends throughout his career.

Dale found great pleasure in spending time with family and friends. Whether it was golfing at Cricket Ridge with his late father and brothers, Saturday morning car washes or weekly “catch up calls” and daily text “bantering” with his boys, he enjoyed and appreciated life.

Dale was a car enthusiast and shared his passion with his sons and grandson. They enjoyed attending car shows and other events together. He also enjoyed going out with friends after church on Sundays, as well as Saturday morning gatherings with BHS classmates. Dale and Sandra enjoyed traveling together, including to one of their favorite spots on Hilton Head Island (HHI). In recent years, Dale enjoyed volunteering at the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament on HHI. He was also a lifetime member of Batesville United Methodist Church and served as an usher and on several committees. 

Dale was preceded in death by his parents Ronald and Carol. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, and sons Brad (Mary) Dickey of Batesville, Ben (Kim) Dickey of Antioch, IL, as well as granddaughters Claire and Aubrey and grandson Ian. Additionally, he is survived by siblings Janice (Paul) Koeneman, Bill (Joyce) Dickey, Cindy (Bill) Linville, Dan (Jenny) Dickey, Amy (Bill) Lauber, Debbie (Mark) Rozales, Kerry (Freda) Dickey, Kim (Robert) Hastings, Carron (Tim) Elser, Ronald, Jr. (Alyssa) Dickey, Michele (Bill) Eich, Andrea (Dave) Wade and numerous nieces and nephew.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 30, 2021, from 4-8 p.m., at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Chris Renick at the Batesville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 31, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the United Methodist Church Cemetery with graveside military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Batesville United Methodist Church or the Ripley County Community Foundation for the benefit of the Dale and Sandra Dickey Fund. Donations may be given at services or by mailing to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.

In accordance with the Indiana COVID-19 precautions, all attending are required to wear a mask and follow proper social distancing protocol. If you are not feeling well, or if you have compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home.

Obituary for James Cox

JAMES COX

James Ray Cox, Jim-Bo or Jimmie, age 54, went to be with his precious Lord and Savior on Saturday March 27, 2021.

He was born September 7, 1966, to James Martin and Depsie Cox. He married Kimberly Joanne Hosea on August 2, 1991, and they remained happily married until his death. He worked at Intat Precision in Rushville since 2005, and was an active member of the United Auto Workers Union there.

Jim-Bo loved people and lived to make others happy. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Along with his wife and mother, he will be greatly missed by his two beautiful children son Zachary James Cox and his daughter Deanna Lynn Cox and her fiancée Gary Isaacs, all of Connersville. His brother Kenneth (Susan) Cox of Laurel; Sister Rosie (Robert) White of Metamora; and Brother Dusty (Tasha) Cox of Brookville; and Sister-in-law Sara (Dennis Charles) Cox of Rushville; many much loved and cherished nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; mothers-in-law; and fathers-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Harvey and Rosie Hall; paternal grandparents John and Lila cox; his father James Martin Cox; Brothers Curtis Mark Cox, John Harvey Cox, and Dennis Charles Cox.

Visitation for Jim-Bo will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021, from 11 until 1 at Metamora Church of God, 20152 U.S. 52 Laurel, Indiana. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., at the church with Eric Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel North Cemetery.

Urban Winkler Funeral home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements of James Cox.

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

Obituary for Roberta Morris

ROBERTA MORRIS

Roberta Morris, 57, of Pershing, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at her home. She was born on September 18, 1963, in Richmond, to Robert Moore and Virginia Moore.

On September 19, 1990, she married Steven Morris.

Roberta was a faithful member of Bethel Apostolic Church in Connersville.

Roberta cherished her time she spent at home caring for her family.

Along with her husband and her mother, she will be greatly missed by her daughters, Kristy (Weslee) Cavins and Ashley (John) Gaddis; grandchildren, Briona, Jasmine, Skylynn, Weslee Jr. and Aubree; her brothers, John (Kim) Moore, Robert (Sherry) Moore, Tony (Dusty) Moore, Prentice (Rachel) Moore and Jeff Moore; and many nieces, nephews and her church family.

Roberta was preceded in death by her father.

Visitation for Roberta will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W. 8th St., Connersville, Indiana 47331. Family and friends may visit Bethel Apostolic Church, 2229 Iowa Ave., Connersville, Indiana on Saturday, April 3, 2021, from 11 a.m. until the starting of the funeral service at 12 p.m., with Brother Tom Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery in Centerville.