Calvin Carson “The Flagman” Crawley, 72, of Rushville, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born February 4, 1949, in Connersville, to the late William David and Beulah Philpot Crawley. In 1969, he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps, where he served for two years. He was a member of the American Legion and the DAV.
He was self employed for most of his life and drove a semi-truck. He also worked for Lambert’s Furniture and as an auctioneer. He absolutely loved playing cards with his family and friends and running a booth at flea markets.
Calvin is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Case, of Connersville; three sons, Timothy (Amanda) Crawley, of Connersville, Swayne Hauri, of Connersville, and Christopher (Erica) Crawley, of Cadillac, Michigan; five grandchildren, Cody Hauri, Chancelor Case, Haley (Blane) Medlock, Zoyee Beth Cranfill, and Justin Seeley, all of Connersville; two great-grandchildren, Adrian and Adaline Medlock, along with two nephews, Gary and Terry Harrison, and five great-nieces.
Along with his parents, Calvin was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Janice Smith Crawley, whom he married on January 29, 1988; a sister, Blanche Irene Harrison; a nephew, Denzil Jay Harrison, and all of his uncles.
Visitation for Calvin will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Urban-Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville. The funeral service will be on Saturday, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial with a graveside military service presented by the Fayette County Honor Guard will follow at Everton Cemetery.
Carolyn Baker, 77, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, February 8, 2021, at her home.
One of five children of Ollie J. and Nelda M. Blemker Baker, Carolyn was born in Connersville on August 20, 1943, and attended Connersville schools.
Although she never married, Carolyn helped raise several of her nieces and nephews.
She was employed at Ford Electronics for 35 years, retiring in 2001.
Carolyn was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and enjoyed listening to country music, attending music festivals, and travelling with her friends.
Survivors include a sister, Alma M. (Lou) Baker Teufel of Ohio; a niece, Melody (Steve) Hegerlin of Arizona; three nephews, Richard (Sue) Spencer of California, Larry (Janet) Baker of Laurel, and Tony (Sharon) Teufel of Ohio; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ollie J. Baker, Jr. and Carter T. Baker; and a sister, Wanda Baker Spencer.
Family and friends may call from 12 until the time of service at 1 p.m., on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2907 Virginia Avenue, Connersville, Indiana. Pastor Ott will officiate. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.
Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
Deborah L. Holliday, of Alexandria, Kentucky, was born on March 27, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter to John and Verda Burns Holliday. She raised one child and she spent her career as an administrative assistant. In her spare time, Deborah enjoyed cooking, sewing, and caring for her plants. On Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the age of 67, Deborah passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky.
Deborah left behind one daughter, Kristy Daigneau of Alexandria, Kentucky, who will cherish her mother’s memory. She was preceded in death by both of her parents. Cremation was chosen, and a private burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery in Sunman.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Deborah L. Holliday.
Inclement weather really increased the number of accidents in Franklin County last week. But there was also the ubiquitous deer causing accidents.
January 28
Kimberly Smith, McCain Street, Connersville, was operating a vehicle at 6:51 a.m., on Rhein Hill on Indiana 1 and was in a curve. The roads had heavy salt on them. McCain’s vehicle started sliding sideways and lost control going left of center, over-steering and hitting a guardrail on the west side of the road. The vehicle then went up and over the guardrail, coming to rest on its driver’s side on top of the guardrail. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jeremy Noah investigated the accident.
January 29
Andrew Meltzer, Indianapolis, at 2:20 p.m., was operating a vehicle from a private drive and pulled into the path of a second vehicle on U.S. 52. The second vehicle was operated by Cindy Hofer, Fairfield Avenue, Brookville. Hofer’s vehicle was westbound on U.S. 52. Meltzer said he did not see the Hofer vehicle. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brad Lecher investigated the accident.
January 30
Leslee Worley, Tremont Place, Brookville, was operating a vehicle at 10:45 a.m., and traveling east on Indiana 252, when her vehicle ran off the road. The vehicle struck a guardrail and then continued into a creek. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dylan Enzinger investigated the accident.
January 31
At 4:53 p.m., Alexander Castillo, East County Road 750 North, Greensburg, was operating a vehicle northbound on County Line Road. As he crested a hill and entered into a curve, he was unable to navigate the curve due to ice and snow on the road. He then struck a second vehicle operated by Samuel Nobbe, North County Road 700 East, Greensburg. Nobbe’s vehicle was going southbound. Castillo said after the collision, he ran off the right side of the road, through a fence and came to rest in a field. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dusty Hill investigated the accident.
February 1
Porter Manis, English Hill Road, Cedar Grove, at 5:40 a.m., was operating a vehicle southbound on Johnson Fork Road when the vehicle hit a slick spot on the road. It caused the vehicle to go off the road, coming to a stop after sliding into a utility pole. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dylan Enzinger investigated the accident.
Bobbi Sorber, Sorber Road, Batesville, at 5:50 a.m., was operating a vehicle southbound on Horseshoe Bend Road, when she lost control of her vehicle on the snow-covered road. The vehicle then traveled off the road, striking several trees. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brad Lecher investigated the accident.
February 2
Yolanda Swearingen, Ott Road, Laurel, at 6:45 a.m., was operating a vehicle westbound on Old U.S. 52, when a deer ran into the path of Swearingen’s vehicle. She said she locked up her brakes trying to miss the deer, making her lose control over her vehicle on the ice-covered road. It caused her vehicle to go off the south side of the road, rolling over and onto its side in a creek. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brad Lecher investigated the accident.
February 3
Anthony Lakin, Shady Lane, Brookville, at 7:51 a.m., was operating a vehicle on U.S. 52, east of Brookville and coming into a curve. Roads were beginning to freeze over, causing him to lose control, striking a guardrail on the north side of the road. The vehicle remained in motion, striking a guardrail on the south side of the road before coming to a stop. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jeremy Noah investigated the accident.
Owen Fannin, West Starlight Drive, Connersville, at 8:12 a.m., was operating a vehicle westbound on U.S. 52, when he came into a left angled curve and saw another vehicle that had stopped because it wrecked in the eastbound lane with other traffic coming eastbound. Fannin hit his brakes hard and ran off the right side of the road and then went straight into a guardrail. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy John Roberts investigated the accident.
February 4
Autumn Bruns, Smith Road, Brookville, at 3:40 p.m., was operating a vehicle westbound on Indiana 252, just west of its intersection with Little Cedar Creek Road and attempting to negotiate left-hand curve. Bruns’ vehicle slid off the north side of the road, going over an embankment and into the creek, about 20 feet below the road. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jeremy Noah investigated the accident.
Katrina Murray, North Manchester, at 5:08 p.m., was operating a vehicle eastbound on Indiana 252. Her vehicle traveled off the left side of the road, went into the ditch and struck a tree. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jeremy Noah investigated the accident.
Aramis Drahman, Cleves, Ohio, at 5:28 p.m., was operating a vehicle eastbound in the left lane of Interstate 74. The weather was snow mixed with sleet and the road was slick in patches. Luis Febre, Phenix City, Alabama, was operating a vehicle eastbound on I-74 in the right lane. The two vehicles were traveling parallel to each other. Drahman’s vehicle accelerated and attempted to pass the second vehicle. As Drahman’s vehicle accelerated past Febre’s vehicle, the speed of Drahman’s vehicle along with the road conditions, caused Drahman’s vehicle to fishtail. Drahman’ vehicle passed Febre’s vehicle but lost control and went sideways in front of Febre’s vehicle. Febre’s vehicle struck Drahman’s vehicle, pushing it off the interstate with the Drahman’s vehicle coming to a stop in the ditch. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kyle Hartman investigated the accident.
David Lopez Jr., Duck Creek Road, Laurel, was operating a vehicle westbound on Fairfield Causeway Road, at 6:20 p.m. Lopez lost control of his vehicle on the snow-covered road, traveling off the left side of the road, over an embankment and striking the hardscape landscaping and sign on the Twin Forks Campground. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Adam Henson investigated the accident.
February 5
Jacob Gilley, Indiana 1, Connersville, at 7:44 p.m., was operating a vehicle northbound on Indiana 1, when his vehicle struck a deer that had crossed the road. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kyle Hartman investigated the accident.
February 7
Gregory Scherer, Fairfield Avenue, Brookville, at 4:20 p.m., was operating a vehicle westbound on Oxford Pike. The vehicle traveled off the north side of the road, down an embankment and then rolled over. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Arin Bowers investigated the accident.
Cody A. Baker, 26, Lafayette Street, Laurel, was arrested at 10 p.m., at Metamora, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Dusty Hill, for Possession of Methamphetamine.
Zachary J. Burkhart, 29, West Pearl Street, Laurel, was arrested at 10 p.m., at Metamora, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Dusty Hill, for Possession of Methamphetamine.
Audrey R. Shoemaker, 28, East 3rd Street, Brookville, was arrested at 8:50 a.m., by Brookville Police Department Officer R. Zeiser, for an Arrest Warrant, Battery and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Thomas L. Walston, 29, Basin Street, Laurel, was arrested at 9:45 a.m., at Main Street, Laurel, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Major Gregory Mehlbauer, for Manufacture/Dealing Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine.
February 5
Rita G. Reverman, 49, Vine Street, Batesville, was arrested at 10:10 a.m., at the Ripley County Jail for an Arrest Warrant by Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy R. Gordon.
Marcus A. Robinson, 29, Brown Street, Anderson, was arrested at 11:53 a.m., at Laurel, by Laurel Police Department Officer Joey Ailes, for Operating a Vehicle while Suspended – Conviction and Possession of Marijuana.
Jeremy D. Wilson, 45, Clover Drive, Brookville, was arrested at 1:37 a.m., by Brookville Police Department Officer R. Lackey, for Battery
Photos from the Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office’s dedicated employees. Top left is Ruth Rowlette’s ruler in the courthouse lawn; Top middle and top right are from clerk Neysa Raible in Blooming Grove and the final photo is a yardstick at Cedar Grove by Pam Graf.
Herschel Taylor, 96 of Laurel, passed away on February 7, 2021, in Laurel. He was born on September 6, 1924, in Blooming Grove to the late Otto and Grace (Steward) Taylor. Herschel married Aillene F. (Monce) Taylor on November 15, 1947, and she preceded him in death on January 18, 1988. He was a proud United States Army World War II Veteran. Herschel worked at Ford Company in Connersville until they closed. Aillene and Herschel started the restaurant Have a Bite to Eat in Metamora and ran that for many years together. He enjoyed farming, fishing, and attending farm shows and tractor pulls. Herschel is survived by his sons, Kerry O. Taylor of Rushville, Ronald M. Taylor of Carrollton, Texas, and Herschel Taylor, II of Laurel; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one on the way of great-great grandchildren.
Herschel is preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Gilbert and Herman Taylor; sisters, Ora McKnight, Thelma Taylor, Virginia Sams, Irene Murrel; granddaughter, Rachel Somers and daughter-in-law, Sandra Lynn Taylor.
Private Services will be held for Herschel. Burial will be held in Laurel North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Premier Hospice.
Paul Volk, 88 years old of St. Leon, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. A true country boy at heart, Paul enjoyed farming, Brown Swiss Dairy cattle and his hay business with his son, David. Even after Paul semi-retired he continued to help his son, David and grandson Jordan, with farming chores, errands and bringing food while working in the fields. Farming was his passion. He and his late wife, Alice, immersed themselves in that lifestyle by being involved in the Brown Swiss Association and 4-H activities. They took the opportunity to travel together to Brown Swiss conventions and 4-H Fairs. Paul was the buyer and seller in their hay business which afforded Paul and Alice more time to travel to inspect hay quality and allowed them to meet a lot of good people along the way. Paul was married to his late wife Alice for more than 50 years. He was a loving husband and cared for Alice during her illness.
Paul and Alice’s children remember summers at the Indiana State Fair and 4-H Fairs which centered around the cattle shows which was a reunion of friends every year. They remember many fun trips the family would take to Natural Bridge, Mammoth Cave, Markland Dam, Smoky Mountains, The Cincinnati Zoo and Coney Island. Sunday drives and Drive in Movies in the blue Falcon car will forever remain a good memory for the Volk family. Paul was always big on family reunions and would always encourage his children to attend as they got older as he never missed one of them.
Faith played a big part of Paul’s life from the time he was a young boy. He attended Holy Guardian Angel School until the eighth grade and was an altar boy for the church. He was a faithful Catholic, and prayer was part of his daily routine. Paul had a great sense of humor, although dry at times. He had a twinkle in his eye and a great smile that would let you know he was kidding around with you. He adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he lovingly called “snipes” and they loved sitting on his lap. A United States Army veteran, Paul was a member of the St. Joseph Legion Post 464, 4-H and All Saints Catholic Parish.
Paul will be greatly missed by his four children Marie (David) Frey of Indianapolis, Lisa (Larry) Allen of Stewartstown, PA, Linda Volk of St. Leon and David Volk of St. Leon; grandchildren Christina Kolb, Jenny (Andy) Hillstrom, Melissa Allen (Bethany Vreeland), Rebekah Allen (Stephen Glass), Katherine (Mike) Cliff, Tyler (Alyssa) Volk, Jordan Volk (Elise Fahringer), and Alyssa Volk; great grandchildren Anna and Samuel Kolb, Lucas, Jacob, and Brooklynn Hillstrom, Gabriel and Elijah Glass, McKenzie Cliff, Charlotte and Franklin Volk, Remmington Volk, Nora Fahringer, and Gianna Volk; siblings Mary Moster, Margaret Wuebolt, Rosean Tumlin and George Volk. Paul is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Margaret Volk and wife of more than 50 years Alice Volk.
Visitation for Paul will be on Saturday, February 13, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home. Rosary will begin at 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12:30 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Campus, All Saints Parish with Fr. Jonathan Meyer presiding. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorials in Paul’s honor can be made to family wishes. Memorials will be taken during 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 leave condolences.
In compliance with the Governor’s mandate regarding COVID-19, please remember the social distancing guidelines and the wearing of masks. To comply with Dearborn County guidelines, we are following directives regarding large gatherings. Funeral home staff will be assisting with this so that everyone has a chance to pay their respects in a safe and reverent manner. For those that are not able to attend in person, Mass will be lived streamed at https://www.youtube.com/user/aspweeklyhomily.
Shirley Sadie Huneke, age 87, of Batesville, (The Chateau), passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. She was surrounded by her immediate family when God called her home after a brief illness.
Shirley was born May 5, 1933, on the family farm in Lawrenceville. She was the third of six children born to Estal and Ida Huber. Shirley attended the local country school and graduated from Sunman High School in 1951. She helped with all the chores that came along with farm life.
Rumor has it that she often volunteered for indoor work to get out of doing outside duties. Although the work was hard and seemingly unending, Shirley fit in time to have fun with friends and siblings whenever possible.
Shirley eventually left home and put her domestic skills to good use by taking on various jobs as a live-in housekeeper. In her spare time, she went to parties and dances with her core group of friends and dabbled in drawing and painting as well.
Shirley met and fell in love with a young man from these social gatherings. They were married in 1962, and began life on a small farm just outside of Batesville, where they had two daughters, Wendy and Tracy. Sadly, the union was not meant to be, and Shirley became a single parent, raising the two daughters on her own. With a strong faith and determination, working as a cleaning lady, Shirley was able to provide for everything her family needed, and even put both daughters through college.
Shirley was creative and good with crafts. She loved to build things and assist with school art and science projects. Shirley enjoyed being outside, mowing grass, working in the garden, and planting flowers. She also enjoyed participating in church activities at St Jacobs at Blue Creek, visiting with family and friends, and trying out new recipes. Some of her other hobbies included going to garage sales, bowling, and volunteering at the local Fireman Festival.
Amazingly, Shirley did not retire until she turned 80, and she lived by herself in the country a few years after that, until her daughters convinced her to rest a little and let others help take care of her. Shirley sold her home and moved to the Chateau in Batesville, where she became quite proficient at completing puzzles, crosswords, playing UNO, and winning at Bingo.
Shirley was quite content living the simple life. She had an infectious smile, bright blue eyes, a mischievous sense of humor, and apparently, was a social butterfly with the gift of gab.
Shirley is survived and missed by daughters, Wendy (Jim) Ray of Hilliard, Ohio, and Tracy (Phil) Michael of Cicero; grandsons, Jared and Kyle Michael; brother, Vernon (Betty Jo) Huber of Sunman; nieces and nephews Duane, Mark, Doug, Brenda, Daryl, Cindi, Cassie, Lori, Cheryl, Christy, Diane, Joyce, and Rebecca and their families, along with many other extended family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Estal and Ida Huber, siblings, Betty Ann Roepke, Allen Huber, Dorothy Baker Eaton, Loraine Galle and nephew, Eldon Roepke.
Family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by Shirley are invited to Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, on Saturday, February 13, 2021, 1-2 p.m., to reminisce prior to a funeral service at 2 p.m., to be presided by Pastor Mark Jellison. Burial will follow at St Jacob’s Cemetery, Blue Creek.
Memorial donations may be directed to St Jacob’s UCC, Blue Creek, or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital c/o 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.
