Union County Native, Douglas D. Petty, 59, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at IU Health in Indianapolis.
Doug was born to Ronald Petty and Joan J. Smith Chandler on June 22, 1961, in Richmond. Doug attended Union County Elementary School and graduated from Union County High School in 1980. He continued his education at Ball State University, receiving his bachelor’s degree in Education in 1985. Doug was married to Beth Ann Dooley on August 3, 1985, in Liberty. Doug spent six years as a high school teacher. He taught business at Lacrosse High School and at Orgen Davis High School. He spent many years in sales, as a sales representative for Steve Kauffman and Associates and most recently as the Regional Sales Manager for Hawke Optics.
One of Doug’s greatest passions was hunting; he loved to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, and participated in annual dove hunts. He was an avid basketball fan. Doug especially enjoyed coaching his children, and other children. Doug enjoyed watching his own children compete in their local sporting events. He loved listening to music; his favorite band was Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Doug also enjoyed the art of photography. He loved spending time with his family. Doug was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Doug is survived by his parents: Ronald Petty and Joan Smith Chandler; his wife of 35 years: Beth Ann Petty; his sons: Sean Petty and his significant other Kristen Dwyer of New York City, Christopher Petty of Anderson, Alexander “A.J.” of Liberty; sister: Sherry Davis of Liberty; his princess: Yona; many nieces and nephews as well as many friends.
Doug is preceded in death by his brother: Garry Petty and his brother in-law: Rick Davis.
Two hours after coming into this world, Abraham James Schneider passed away peacefully in his parents’ arms on February 10, 2021, at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. During that fleeting time, Abe touched many lives.
Abe is the son of Kurt and Emily Schneider and is survived by his big sister, Ruthie, paternal grandparents, Dave and Debbie Schneider, maternal grandparents, Bruce and Mary Bergman, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 15, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s Church in Greensburg with Rev. John Meyer officiating. A rosary will be prayed at 9 a.m. Friends and Family can visit before the mass while observing CDC and state guidelines for social distancing and facial coverings.
Charlotte Ann Oliver, 62, of West College Corner, passed away Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021, at her residence.
She was born February 18, 1958, in Middletown, Ohio to Robert and Bessie Baker Merrill.
Charlotte was employed for Circle K as a cashier.
She was a member of Hamilton Church of Christ.
In her leisure, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, puzzles, camping, fishing, and tubing at Perfect North Slopes. She also enjoyed babysitting and helping others. She had a loving heart that always wanted to help.
Survivors include five children, Crystal L. (Carl Eskins) Roberts of Hamilton, Ohio, Shaun M. O’Malley of Oxford, Ohio, Jerry Oliver, Jr. of London, Kentucky, Kevin (Patricia) Oliver of London, Kentucky, and Willie Oliver of Hamilton, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; siblings, Don (Debbie) Merrill and Catrina (Kenny) Sawyer, both of West College Corner Angela (Shane) Lainhart of Camden, Ohio, and Earl (Dee) Williams of Eaton, Ohio; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a special great-niece, McKinzie Philpot.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Chris Wallen.
The family wishes to give a special thank you to Dee Williams who stayed with Charlotte seven days a week keeping her comfortable and reminiscing about the good times they had.
Friends are welcome to visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2021, at Trinity Holiness Church, West College Corner, Indiana. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. the same day at the church with Reverend Dean VanWinkle officiating. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Burial will follow at Woodside Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
Devon Andrew Krepp, 25, a native of Connersville, currently living in Anderson, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
He was born March 8, 1995, in Connersville, to Joshua Andrew and Heather Kay Singleton Krepp. He attended Heritage High School in White House, Tennessee and earned his high school equivalency from Connersville High School in 2015.
Devon was currently engaged to be married to Taylor Brook Gregory of Cambridge City, who is expecting their son, Kayson Andrew Krepp, due in June.
Devon was employed in construction in Tennessee, All My Sons Moving and Storage in Tennessee, Mac Machine in Connersville, seasonally for DNR at Quakertown Recreational Area, Primex Plastics in Richmond, and Tire Barn as a tire technician in Anderson.
In his leisure, Devon enjoyed the outdoors, whether he was four-wheeling, mudding, or fishing, any outdoor activity made him happy.
Other than his fiancée, Taylor Brook Gregory, Devon is survived by his daughter, Raegin Paisleigh Krepp; his mother and stepfather, Heather (Singleton) and Alan Ruby; his sister, Madison Singleton; his grandparents, Pam Krepp and Debra and Mark Keen; his great grandfather Noel Dean Steinard; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, Joshua Krepp; his paternal grandfather, Steve Krepp; and his maternal grandfather, Charles Singleton.
Family and friends may visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted the same day at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Everton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Devon to the House of Hope, Anderson, Indiana, 902 High Street, 46012.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
Jennifer Nicole Goecke, 38, of Connersville, passed away Friday morning, February 12, 2021, at her residence.
She was born March 20, 1982, in Fort Wright, Kentucky to Jeffery Alan Goecke and Georgia Marion Godman.
Jennifer had attended Ivy Tech where she studied Psychology.
She was employed for The Waters Nursing Home in Batesville, Caring Services in Connersville, and J&J Packaging in Sunman.
She was a member of the New Hope Tabernacle. In her leisure, she enjoyed fishing, camping, and attending family activities.
Survivors include her mother, Georgia Marion Godman of Connersville; five children, Dravin Isaacs, Makayla Evans, Remington Evans, Brhynan Goecke, and Bo Bell, all of Connersville; a granddaughter, Kimslee Isaacs; siblings, Amanda Messer, Steven Hall, and James Hall, all of Connersville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents.
Friends and family may visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., the same day. Burial will follow at Lick Creek Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
Transfer on Death Deed: Kathy A. Jackson to Erica L. Fischmer and Timothy R. Jackson; Lots 22-23, Town of Peppertown.
Warranty Deed: Marshall Kent Staudt and Nichole J. Staudt to Bill Roberts; Lot 22, Town of Brookville.
Warranty Deed: Konradi Properties LLC to Kathryn L. Hughes; Lot 11, Quail Meadows Estates.
Warranty Deed: Robert J. Kuntz, Ealine M. Kuntz and Douglas A. Kuntz to BAM Investments LLC; land in Brookville Township.
Warranty Deed: John O. Marincovich, Marshal L. Marincovich and Marincovich Family Trust of 1993 to Jared Ryan Keck; Lot 106, Phase 3, Farmington Estates (Correction).
Warranty Deed: Daniel N. Biltz and Kristen L. Biltz to Alex M. Wittmer and Courtney E. Wittmer; land in Ray Township.
Warranty Deed: North American Development Corporation and Bryan A. Metz to David W. Bross and Karen S. Bross; Lot 33, Autumn Oakes Estates Subdivision.
Warranty Deed: Kevin L. Banks to BAC Properties LLC; Lots 14 and 17, Town of Laurel.
Warranty Deed: Laura Huber to Karen Burge and Michael Burge; Lot 153, Phase I, Section III, Lakeshore Resort Subdivision.
Warranty Deed: Donald Fox, Shirley Fox and Raymond Fox to Brandon Hall and Shelby Hall; Lots 122-123, Phase I, Section I, Lakeshore Resort.
Warranty Deed: John A. Hillenbrand II and Joan L. Hillenbrand to Shogo Nischikawa and Carolette Norwood Nishikawa; land in Ray Township.
Quit Claim Deed: Patricia A. Hatcher to Jeffrey A. Hatcher; land in Ray Township.
Warranty Deed: Jeffery Hatcher to Chris M. Chapman and Brenda A. Chapman; land in Ray Township.
Warranty Deed: Harold W. Spurlock, Mary Spurlock, Delbert Spurlock and Nylah Spurlock to Delbert Spurlock and Nylah Spurlock; land in Laurel Township.
Warranty Deed: Harold W. Spurlock, Mary Spurlock, Delbert Spurlock and Nylah Spurlock to Harold W. Spurlock and Mary Spurlock; land in Laurel Township.
Warranty Deed: Harold W. Spurlock, Mary Spurlock, Delbert Spurlock and Nylah Spurlock to Bradley L. Spurlock and Rebecca M. Spurlock; land in Laurel Township.
Warranty Deed: Nylah Spurlock and Delbert Spurlock to Christa A. Spurlock, Bradley L. Spurlock and Rebecca M. Spurlock; land in Laurel Township.
Warranty Deed: George Grimmeissen to Lucas J. Grimmeissen; Lots 49-50, Jesse B. Thomas Plat.
Warranty Deed: Ann M. Bowman to Jesse R. Fowle and Jamie L. Fowle; land in Metamora Township.
Warranty Deed: Brook Hill Estaes LLC to Larry Eckerle and Ruth A. Eckerle; Lot 3, Brook Hill Estates.
Corporate Deed: Spectrum Real Estate Enterprise LLC to James E. Macke; Three tracts, Tract I, Lots 67, 68, 79, 80 and 81, McWhorters Addition and land in Metamora Township, Tract 2, Lot 82 McWhorter’s Addition, and Tract 3, Lot 69 McWhorter’s Addition.
Warranty Deed: Joann E. O’Connor to Joann O’Connor and Joann O’Connor Living Revocable Trust; Lot 1, Bonwell Estates.
Trustees Deed: Joann E. O’Connor, Thomas J. O’Connor and Thomas J. O’Connor and Joann E. O’Connor Revocable Trust to Joann O’Connor and Joann O’Connor Living Revocable Trust; three tracts, all tracts, land in Fairfield Township.
Warranty Deed: Heather L. Alicia to Mollie Partin; land in Whitewater Township.
Warranty Deed: John A. Simmons and Crystal M. Simmons to Rajesh Kandasamy; Lot 149, Farmington Estates Phase 5.
Personal Representatives Deed: Donald Haas and Stephen Haas to Michael J. Buckingham and Betty J. Buckingham; land in Highland Township.
Warranty Deed: Richard C. Kopp and Michelle Kopp to Bryan McCurry and Sharon McCurry; land in Whitewater Township.
Quit Claim Deed: Francis L. Lake and Joyce Lake to Matthew F. Lake, Kelsi M. Lake and Liam P. Lake; Lot 14, Greens Plat in Cedar Grove.
Quit Claim Deed: Penelope L. Engel and Penelope L. Engel Living Trust to Peneolope L. Engel and the Penelope L. Engel Living Trust; land in Brookville Township.
Warranty Deed: Preferred Property Investment Inc. to Jonathon Conner Scott and John W. Scott; Lot 24, Section I, New Fairfield.
I do not agree that women should be pastors. How can you go against biblical teaching and assume that title?
A:
By God’s grace and his fine sense of humor at such a time as this, I lead two congregations. Your question is the most-often-asked query I receive on a monthly basis. Usually, it comes in the form of an unsigned, unaddressed letter or do-not-reply email where the writer makes sure I receive their unsolicited opinion without fearing accountability or response. These rebukes come from around the world and right here in the Midwest, too. Apparently there is a lot of errant, Church teaching about the evils of lady pastors…so I periodically respond in my column as I will today.
Most often…if I’ve been given the dignity of a personal encounter…I reply, “See the management” when facing a finger in my face with a hateful mouth behind it hissing, “I don’t approve of lady pastors.” (This actually happened once when I was asked to preach a funeral in a Baptist Church.) The folly is on them. Their approval is not necessary for me to accomplish my commission. God has approved of me and asked me to step into Kingdom-work in this particular way. I’ve learned not to argue with him.
When God made mankind, he made us both male and female. Why would he do that? Because God is neither gender; he is both. “This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day when God created man, He made him in the likeness of God. He created them male and female, and He blessed them and named them Man in the day when they were created” Genesis 5:1, 2, NASB1995.) We represent equal parts of who God is. This was the original concept; the Plan-A. It’s not a feminist statement nor is it a gender-identity-nod to the homosexual, trans-gender confusion. It’s the truth. God made people male and female, and thus we were born.
But then came what we in Church circles call, “The Fall.” Sin was committed by the Plan-A people, Adam and Eve, and they began their journey into a foreign world of strife, problems and issues. Only then was it necessary for the early Church to craft a pecking order for marriage and for the organized religion. Mankind had abandoned the original, divine, creation order where the sexes were fully equal (The Garden of Eden.) Now, struggles of control and domination; imbalance and manipulation entered into the hearts of humans through their sin. As a result, leaders were chosen (men) and subordinates were named (women) so the disordered herd of humanity would be able to craft some kind of post-Fall harmony. Yet it was never God’s original plan. Eve was crafted from the rib, not the foot. Not the head either. Women walk beside men.
While numerous scriptures regarding female submission in marriage were stated by Paul, he also proclaimed passionately, “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26-28.) Is he confused? No, he simply understood what Jesus alluded to in his personal treatment of women during his ministry years: he saw them as equal to men. The Samaritan woman was commissioned as the first evangelist (John 4); the Syrophoenecian woman, he declared of superior faith (Matthew 15) and Mary Magdalene was entrusted with the first news of the empty tomb (John 20.) Countless Old Testament women shine as examples of the Edenic ideal as well: Deborah judged the nation of Israel (Judges 4); Miriam shared leadership with Aaron, her brother and high-priest (Exodus 15); Esther masterminded a rescue of her race, etc.
I applaud the unique roles of men and women since they promote unity and harmony. Yet when the Lord asked me to step into his pulpits, I answered the call…not the Church culture or pecking order. My job is not to make you comfortable, but to make him known.
Do you have a question or comment for Pastor Adrienne? Send your inquiries to: info@adriennewgreene.com or write to P.O. Box 214, Harrison, OH 45030. For more information, please visit www.adriennewgreene.com or tune into the “Ask Pastor Adrienne” YouTube channel for sermons and insights.
Timothy T. Bunch pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 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. He was ordered to pay $1,375.84 in restitution to the Indiana Department of Transportation. His Operator’s License was suspended for 180 days retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on December 29, 2020. He was given driving privileges for work, medical and childcare purposes.
Guadalupe Moto Chapol pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with 359 days suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 359 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 June 9, 2020. 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 and comply with all recommendations.
Battery on a Public Safety Official
Dwayne E. Littleton pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 540 days in the FCSC with 456 days suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 456 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to successfully complete a course in Anger Management. He also pleaded guilty to a second count of Battery on a Public Safety Official, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 540 days with 456 days suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. He pleaded guilty to Intimidation, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with 10 months suspended to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Counts I and II. He was given jail-time credit from October 9, 2020 to November 19, 2020.
Intimidation
Paul S. Bryant pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 30 months in the FCSC with 15 months suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 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. 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 and comply with all recommendations. He was ordered to complete a course in Anger Management. He shall have no contact with the victim.
Possession of Marijuana
Christon C. Ollman 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 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 and comply with all recommendations.
Public Intoxication
Toni L. Vestal pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 170 days suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 170 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, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release and comply with all recommendations. She shall enroll in and successfully complete the Rural Works Program.
Theft
Darrin C. Murray pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed on a previous felony charge. 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 stay off the property of the victim.
Tuesday night, February 9, Brookville Town Council President Curtis Ward read and received a unanimous vote to issue a Request for Proposals/Qualifications for a town hall.
It is on a fast track with the bids from prospective companies to do the entire project from design to funding and looking at possible building sites or inspecting empty buildings to remodel to be opened on March 3. Construction is to begin this summer.
And it may be a very good thing to have a new town hall. On the Facebook post where I advertised my article on my blog concerning BTC’s actions on the request, Ward responded to posters saying remodeling an empty building would be nice and saying he heard there is a pending offer on the former Elsie Dreyer Nursing Home.
Again, that may be a wonderful thing. My problem and I think a lot of other people’s problem with this is the Feb. 9 meeting is the first any taxpayers heard of it, and it seems the project is a fait accompli. There has not been one word of discussion about it by town council members in an open meeting, which is required by law, unless each member has an ESP ability and they send mental waves to each other all the time.
After Ward read the request, there was not one word of discussion. I believe if I were on town council and hearing for the first time there was going to be a new town hall, and it should be under construction in less than six months, I would be brimming over with questions. That means, I presume, those people on council knew all about the project.
I looked back at my notices for executive sessions. There was one on a January 26 for an executive session for The purchase or lease of real property by the governing body up to the time a contract or option to purchase or lease is executed by the parties. It is from Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D).
Indiana codes on executive sessions are literal for a reason. There are few gray areas where open meetings and executive sessions are involved. In an executive session, the public cannot sit in and hear what is going on. And I agree with the use of executive sessions for the reasons spelled out in Indiana Code.
But the Indiana Code for the purchase and lease of real property… that does not include elected officials talking about a multi-million dollar project to build a new town hall.
If they brewed up this project in an executive session, and I really don’t believe any of the town council members do possess ESP, they broke Indiana law. More importantly, they broke a trust with the taxpayers. We are the people who elected them, pay their salaries and it is our hard-earned money that is going to pay for that town hall.
It may be that they believe the average taxpayer is too slow and stupid to see the big picture. Brooke Leffingwell wanted to cut out public participation because it became “a circus.” Her friends laughed at it in their discussions after meetings she attended. I don’t believe she was accusing present and past town council members on being the clowns.
When Leffingwell made her motion to not allow public participation, there was no discussion about it either. Again, I felt strongly that night, as did other reporters covering that meeting, the matter was well discussed behind closed doors, through emails, messenger or group texts prior to the open meeting
I have the feeling with these council members, more than any other representatives from any other government entities I have ever dealt with in my more than 30 years in the business, they are terribly, terribly condescending to the taxpayers. They are the elite, the knowledgeable, the mental giants and maybe even — at least to themselves — they have an aura of omnipresence, and we need to get out of their way.
They know what is best for us, and they are going to do what is best for us, according to them. How did we even get by before?
