A blog about what is going on in the Whitewater Valley
WAYNE EDWARD MONROE
Wayne E. Monroe, age 82, of Brookville, died early Monday, October 3, 2022, at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be published as they become finalized.
LOGAN DAVIDSON
Logan Davidson, age 76, of Brookville, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his residence in Brookville.
Born October 2, 1945, in Oneida, Kentucky he was the son of the late Elisha and Oda (McDaniel) Davidson. On May 26, 1983, he was united in marriage to the former Phyllis Turner, and she survives.
He was retired having been a machinist at Gilbert Machine & Tool in Cincinnati for 29 years; he had also farmed. In his leisure time, he enjoyed reading, spending time with his grandchildren, and holiday gatherings with his family.
Besides Phyllis, his loving wife of 39 years, survivors include two children, Rebecca ‘Becky’ (Greg) Brooks of Dunreith, and Britt D. (Gina) Davidson of Bright; four grandchildren, Sierra Davidson, Zack Thompson, Gunner Doerflein, Ashley Staples.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Lloyd Davidson, Jay Davidson, Elmer Davidson, Harley Davidson and Ruth Davidson; a son, Shawn Davidson, and a step-son, Todd Thompson.
Family & friends may visit from 12 Noon until 1 p.m., Thursday September 29, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Brookville E.M.S. 2 or the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Davidson family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
WALTER MULLINS
Walter Mullins, age 75, of Brookville, died Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.
Born February 5, 1947, in Franklin County, he was one of eight children born to the late Hubert and Hazel Elizabeth (Moore) Mullins. He and the former Nancy Roberts were united in marriage, and she survives.
Walter was retired, having worked for Sperry Rubber in Brookville for more than 43 years. He was a member of the Blooming Grove Family Worship Center.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed farming, raising cattle, hogs, and putting up hay.
Besides Nancy, his loving wife of more than 58 years, survivors include five siblings, Ray Mullins, John (Donna) Mullins, Laverne Metcalf, Ellar (James) Sandlin, and Jewell (Johny) Richardson all of Brookville, and a brother-in-law, Jim Richardson of Laurel.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Naomi Richardson, and a brother Roy Mullins.
Family and friends may visit from 4 till 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Mike Holman will officiate the Funeral Services on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 1 p.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Blooming Grove Family Worship Church. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mullins family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
CLIFTON C. STEELE
Clifton C. Steele, age 83, of Connersville, passed away on September 18, 2022. Clifton was born on December 24, 1938, in McKee, Kentucky, one of six children of the late Luther and Pearl Hughes Steele.
He was united in marriage to Dena Carol Johnson Steele in Jackson County, Kentucky, on December 19, 1957. They were able to spend 53 years together before her passing in 2011. They were blessed with four children.
Clifton retired from D&M/WCI after 20-plus years. He worked for Steele Brothers Roofing after retirement. He enjoyed collecting old coins and knives, drawing and was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan. Above all, he treasured the time he spent with his family.
Those he has left behind to cherish his love and memoires include his daughters, Angela C. Durham and Teresa A. Brendel; a son, Matthew Steele; and a brother Finley (Patty) Steele. He will be thought of often by his eight grandchildren, Shane (Kim) Durham, Carol (Ryan) Durham, Sommer (Jeremy) Brendel, Corey (Kris) Steele, Tiffany Steele, Hannah (Dallas) Harsh, Dollie Steele and Emily Steele; 15 great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Steele and Georgie Steele; his mother-in-law, Jackie Johnson; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by a son, Luther “Luke” Steele; son-in-law, Mark Brendel; brothers James, Virgil and Leslie Steele; sister Veren Dunn; and sister-in-law Lee Steele.
Friend and family may gather on Friday September 23, 2022, 10 am until 12 noon, at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at Laurel North Cemetery.
HAROLD FRANCIS HOFER
Harold Francis Hofer, 76 of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was born on February 21, 1946, in Batesville to Frank Hofer and Thelma Hertel Hofer.
On July 10, 1965, he married Annie Cornett at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brookville. Together, they enjoyed traveling to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where they liked to go and stay at The Inn at Christmas Place. They found peace together in the mountains.
Harold was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church.
Harold was a well known mechanic in Brookville, where he worked at Tom’s Sales and Service for 52 years, which is now named Schirmer’s Service Center. He was their top mechanic.
Harold was a member of the Rod Fathers Car Club. You could often find him at Car Shows, showing his classic cars and admiring all the others. He owned a 1964 Chevrolet Malibu Super Sport that he just had out at a recent car show and won a new trophy to add to his collection.
When Harold wasn’t attending a car show and traveling with his wife, he was farming and taking pride in growing his garden at home and caring for his yard.
Along with his loving wife, Annie of 57 years he will be greatly missed by his children, Anthony (Michael) Hofer and Robin (Ron) Singer; his grandchildren, Reed Singer and Raigen Singer; his brothers, Arnold (Stephanie) Hofer and Lyle (Cathy) Hofer and a sister, Martha Sampson.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Doris Wendel.
Visitation for Harold will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 11 am until 1 pm at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N. Main St., Liberty. The funeral service will begin at 1 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Abington Cemetery.
Memorial contribution may be made to the Zora Allstatter Memorial or the Chris Haas Memorial thru the Union County Foundation.
DAVID CARL SARGENT
David Carl Sargent, 79, of Connersville, passed away Sunday morning, September 18, 2022, at his residence.
He was born August 30, 1943, in Washington, Indiana, one of three children of Harold A. and Catherine L. Campbell Sargent. As a child, he moved to Connersville with his family, and he was a 1962 graduate of Connersville High School.
A proud veteran, he joined the United States Air Force in 1964 during the Vietnam War where he was stationed in Korea. Upon his honorable discharge in 1968, he returned to Connersville.
On November 16, 1968, he was married in the First United Methodist Church to Sandra Jo Reeve by Pastor Loren Campbell.
For more than 31 years, he was employed at Stant Manufacturing as a draftsman. He later became employed at Fayette Memorial Hospital for nine years, retiring in 2009.
He was a member of Warren Lodge #15, F. & A. M. For many years, David coached Little League Baseball and girls’ softball. He was also a Junior Achievement mentor.
In his leisure, he enjoyed fishing and yardwork. Most of all, he cherished his time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sandra Jo Sargent; three children, Michael (Traci) Sargent of Indianapolis, James (Deanna) Sargent of Connersville, and Jennifer (Jason) Messer of Connersville; six grandchildren, Ayden, Samantha, Mikayla, Olivia, and Ashley Sargent, and Isaac Messer; a sister-in-law, Elaine Sargent of Connersville; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold W. Sargent and Philip Sargent; and a sister-in-law, Goldie Sargent.
Friends may visit from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home where Masonic Memorial Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the funeral home with Pastor Mal Gibson officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the Fayette County Veterans Council will be in Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of David may be made to the Fayette County Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
ROY L. GRIZZELL
Roy L. Grizzell, 65, of Laurel, passed away Monday morning, September 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. His battle with cancer in recent years showed his courage, and he always faced life’s challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Roy came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
He was born October 15, 1956, in Rushville, one of five children of Robert E. and Florence Marie Riebsomer Grizzell. He grew up in Carthage and moved to Laurel with his family in 1972, and he attended Laurel schools.
On July 5, 1975, he was married in Laurel to Debbie Vail. Mrs. Grizzell survives.
Roy retired from Batesville Casket Company in 2018 with 46 years of service. He was a member of the UAW.
An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, especially deer. He was also an active knife maker, woodworker, and ammo reloader.
Besides his wife of 47 years, Debbie Grizzell, survivors include a son, Jeremy (Dawn) Grizzell of Connersville; a daughter, Samantha (Scott) Godsey of Connersville; seven grandchildren, Emily, Jeremy, Jr. (Taylor), Hunter (Sara), Luke, Chris, and Brandon; a great granddaughter, Charlie; a great grandson, Chris, Jr.; a great granddaughter on the way, Chloe; three sisters, Lois (John) Dempsey of Lewisburg, Ohio, Mildred (Dale) Haler of Gulf Shore, Alabama, and Ruth (Bob) Ward of Connersville; a brother, Robert Lee (Dee) Grizzell of Upton, Kentucky; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be conducted by Reverend Ellis McQueen, Roy’s daughter, Samantha, and Roy’s cousin, Carl Grizzell at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Friends may visit from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laurel North Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
THOMAS W. LEARY
Thomas W. Leary, age 73, of Brookville, died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Ft. Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio.
Born July 16, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert Thomas and Verna (Stacy) Leary. He remained a lifelong resident of Franklin County. On July 26, 1980, he and the former Judith Hurst were united in marriage, and she survives.
He was an active member of Macedonia Christian Church having served as Elder for many years, was Indiana State Rural Youth President and served Indiana Farm Bureau board in addition to serving as a Boy Scout leader for many years.
He was retired, having worked 42 years as an inspector at Campbell Hausfeld in Harrison. In his leisure time, he enjoyed country music, photography, Cincinnati Reds Baseball, and his canine companion Zoey.
Besides Judy, his loving wife of more than 42 years, survivors include two children, Shawn (Becca) Leary of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Erin Leary of Brownsburg; as well as a granddaughter, Ella Leary of Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Family and friends may visit from 11 till 2 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville.
Pastor John Meaders of Macedonia Christian Church, and Garry Clark will officiate the Funeral Services on Monday, September 26, 2022, 2 p.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Drewersburg Volunteer Fire Dept. or Macedonia Christian Church. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Leary family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
TRACEY LYNNE SCHUELER CRIST
Tracey Lynne Schueler Crist, 55 of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, after a heroic battle with breast cancer. She was born on November 26, 1966, in Hamilton, Ohio to Ralph and Joyce Meyers Schueler.
Tracey was a graduate of Ross High School and had attended Miami University.
Tracey married Jeff Crist in March of 2001. Together, they enjoyed traveling the United States, going trail riding on their horses, fishing, boating, camping and amongst many other things.
Tracey worked for Purdue University in Liberty for many years. Her and her daughter opened and operated a shop called Rae Lynne Creations, a Dixie Belle Paint Company affiliate in 2018 in Liberty; they also have a shop at Warm Glow Candle Factory in Centerville where pieces they have created are sold. Tracey loved teaching art classes and painting furniture with her daughter when she wasn’t traveling and trail riding.
Tracey was a proud 4 H member in her youth and later, a leader in Union County for many years. She took pride in helping children succeed in the areas they were working towards; she especially loved the Mini 4H-ers. She was also a first responder in Liberty for many years. She loved her community and giving back. There wasn’t much that Tracey wasn’t involved in, but she took great pride in raising her Appaloosa Horses and showing them in arenas all over the United States. She had won several awards showing her horses, including placing at the Appaloosa World Show. Tracey was a true Equestrian, she inspired many people when she showed and was on trail rides. She enthusiastically shared her love of horses with others and taught many people to ride.
Tracey was always welcoming and would feed everyone; the first person in the room to crack an inappropriate joke and the first to jump to the defense of anyone who needed it. But, Tracey was so many things to so many people. She was incredible, dynamic and hilarious. She cherished her time spent with her family and friends.
Tracey will be greatly missed by her parents, Ralph and Joyce; her husband of 21 years, Jeff Crist; her children, Shelby Favorite (Addison Curren), Colton (Raegan) Shamblin, Jeremy (Tonia) Crist and Danielle (Chase) Bishop; eight grandchildren; and special friends, Kathy Osborne and Lori Bolser; and many people our family has taken in and loved over the years.
Visitation for Tracey will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 5 pm until 7 pm at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N. Main St., Liberty, Indiana 47353. A Memorial service will begin at 7 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Riddick and Jeff Adams officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Union County 4H. Those can be made at the funeral home or sent to 411 Patriot BLVD, Liberty, Indiana 47353.
CATHERINE A. MEIER
Catherine A. Meier, age 65, of Brookville, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at her residence in Brookville following a brief illness.
Born May 2, 1957, in Brookville, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. and Mary Frances (Niedenthal) Meier Clarkson. She was employed for many years as a Colorist/Designer. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville.
Survivors include two siblings, Joseph A. (Sharon) Meier and Mary Beth (Pat) Baird all of Brookville, five nieces and nephews, Betsy Vonderheide, Adam (Lisa) Meier, Brooke (Andy) Murphy, Tyler (Brittany) Meier, Logan Meier; nine great nieces & nephews, Joann Meier, Joey Meier, Austin Meier, Chase Meier, Adeline Meier, Kerrigan Murphy, Drew Murphy, Mia Meier, Max Meier.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis J. and Mary Frances (Niedenthal) Meier Clarkson, her stepfather A.P. Clarkson, an infant brother, Thomas J. Meier, as well as her niece Megan Vonderheide.
Family and friends may visit from 4 till 7 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville.
Rev. Vincent Lampert & Rev. Sean Danda will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Michaels Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael Catholic Church or I AM ALS. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Meier family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.