Howard James “Jamie” Halcomb, 61, of Laurel, died on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his residence.
Jamie was born in Connersville on January 1, 1962, to Harold Eugene and Clara June Hammond Halcomb. He was employed as an independent truck driver for most of his life. Jamie enjoyed watching NASCAR, going to car shows and swap meets. He basically loved anything with wheels. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Jamie is survived by two daughters: Amanda (Charlie) Selm of Brookville and Samantha (Tony) Steiner of Everton; four grandchildren: Karlie, Kaley, Kylie, Quinn and one on the way; two siblings; three nephews; and one niece. Jamie was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at First Baptist Church ~ 530 Market Street, Brookville ~ with Pastor Mike Holman officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home ~ 929 Main Street, Brookville ~ from 4 until 7 p.m., on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please, go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Jamie’s Family.
Joel Stephen Dunaway, age 61, of Brookville, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Brookville.
Born October 24, 1961, in Connersville, he was the son of Donald L. and Janice (DeHoff) Dunaway.
Joel worked for more than 15 years at Kroger, then at the former Rosenberger’s Market where he was meat cutter until they closed. In his leisure time, he enjoyed listening to music.
Survivors include his mother, Janice Dunaway of Brookville; his companion, Vickie Alvey of Brookville; a sister, Karla (Ron) Klenke, and a brother Eric Dunaway all of Brookville.
In addition to his father Donald, he was preceded in death by a brother Matthew Dunaway.
Family & friends may visit from 10 till 11 a.m., on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Pastor Steve Rundel of the Brookville United Methodist Church will officiate the Memorial Services at 11 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Dunaway Family Scholarship through the Franklin County Community Foundation. 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.
Robert J. Bradley, age 75, of Cedar Grove, died Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Waters of Batesville in Batesville, following a lengthy illness.
Born March 10, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert Byron and Harriet R. (Flack) Bradley. On October 9, 1970, he and the former Joyce M. Grant were united in marriage, and she survives.
He was retired having worked at General Electric, and the former Ford/Visteon. In his leisure time, he enjoyed woodworking, tinkering on tractors and being on his farm.
Besides Joyce, his loving wife of more than 52 years, survivors include two daughters, Melissa Jacobs of Anderson Township, Ohio and Heather Bradley of Cedar Grove; three grandchildren, Bradley Jacobs, Benjamin (Brittany Wall) Jacobs, and Shelby (Carson) Rinkenberger; two brothers, Howard A. (Colleen) Bradley of Cedar Grove, and Donald H. (Kathleen) Bradley of Seymour.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Bradley family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com
Elmer Ray Chaney, age 76, of Brookville, died Friday, May 12, 2023, at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville.
Born February 17, 1947, in Jefferson County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Morgan and Edith (Phillips) Chaney. On March 19, 1968, he was united in marriage to the love of his life the former Margie Johnson, and she survives.
He was retired, having worked for many years as a custodian for the Southwest Local School District. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and playing the banjo. More than anything, he was a family man and a devoted Grandpa to his grandchildren.
Besides Margie, his loving wife of more than 55 years, survivors include a daughter, Patricia King of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren, Hannah King, Jeffrey England, Amanda Chaney, Tyler Chaney; six siblings, Cathy Jo Metz, Morgan Chaney, Paul Chaney, Liz Lane, Annie Chaney, Billy Chaney.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Elvis Ray Chaney, as well as five siblings, Harold Dale Chaney, Carl Chaney, Tracy Chaney, Herman J. Chaney, Richard Chaney.
Family and Friends may visit from 10 till 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Dustin Dummel will officiate the Funeral Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Elmer Chaney, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com
Angela Dawn Lee, age 46, of Brookville, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born May 1, 1977, in Connersville, to Vicki (Race) Lee and the late Robert Edward ‘Ed’ Lee.
Angie went to school at Laurel Elementary and was a 1996 graduate of Connersville High School where she attended their invaluable programs for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Angie also attended the WATCH Center in Brookville. There, she found a strong and supportive group of friends and staff. She was very outgoing and loved participating in the many programs they offered. She was an athlete with the Franklin County Special Olympics, competing in Bocce, bowling, basketball, volleyball, snowshoeing, and track and field. And as much as Angie enjoyed her own sports activities, one of her absolute greatest pleasures was attending her nephews’ sporting events. She was their biggest fan.
Angie was a social butterfly. She didn’t know a stranger and at community events she would work her way through a crowd, moving from friend to friend with kind words, smiles, and hugs. Another favorite past time was to go … anywhere! If you asked Angie if she wanted to go somewhere she answered with a resounding yes without even knowing where she was going. You could be assured, too, that she would be showered (never fewer than two to three a day), dressed in something she loved – bright colors or a Franklin County Wildcat, Franklin County Special Olympics, Indiana University, or Cincinnati Reds shirt – and have on her trademark fanny pack, which she never left home without. You could also be positive she’d be ready and waiting outside at least two to three hours earlier than she needed to be. She took punctuality to a whole new level.
Angie was a lifelong member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville, but her faith knew no boundaries. If there was a Church in Franklin County that would pick her up in their church van, you could bet she was attending their services. This was just one more reason her community network was so full and far reaching. The outpouring of love and prayer from local churches and individuals throughout her hospitalization and illness just took our breath away, and we thank you deeply for caring so much about her.
Angie was affectionately called Gladys by her brothers. She adored Rob and Mic, and like all good sibling relationships they picked on her as often as they could and worked hard to drive her crazy (although they were also her greatest protectors). No one could get her to laugh like they could, and they took great pleasure in doing it. They would have her laughing so hard she would lose her breath, her entire face would turn red, and they would have to yell, “Breathe, Gladys! Breathe!” We think she was pretty fond of her sisters-in-law, too. Or, she was at least fond of their cooking, always gladly taking home any leftovers. She would even return the empty containers telling them to fill them up again and bring them back. And, as sweet and fun-loving as she typically was, she could also be stubborn and feisty, especially when told she couldn’t do something she wanted to do. If she was mad, you knew it. She would sulk around and mutter under her breath or give you the cold shoulder until she got over it. But we loved that spunky side of her as much as her sweet side. She was a big fan of family gatherings, where she could be heard repeatedly saying some of her favorite phrases like, “Whatever,” “Yeah, right,” and [usually to Rob or Mic] “You Brat!” She enjoyed bossing her nephews around, and because she always got on them for splashing too much when swimming at her house she earned the nickname, Pool Nazi. She loved playing games, watching movies, lounging in her own bed, cuddling her baby doll Paisley, and especially receiving and opening any presents that she’d carefully made lists for when her birthday and Christmas were near. We could always count on the request for a brightly colored new pair of tennis shoes and a Mickey Mouse watch … every single year. She was a creature of habit. And despite how much Angie loved to go, go, go … home was her happy place, and Vicki was her safe space.
On February 9, 2023, Angie suffered a medical crisis resulting in hospitalization, where she remained in critical care for much of her three-month stay. Vicki advocated and fought fiercely for Angie, and the medical team at IU Methodist provided the best care. But, despite receiving every opportunity modern medicine could offer she was just too sick and too weak to heal. At 6:44 a.m., on Thursday, May 11, 2023, our sweet Angie died peacefully in her sleep. She was shrouded in love and surrounded by her family – Vicki, Rob, Mic, Julie and Tink – who were honored to be there with her until her last breath was taken and her pain turned to peace. Our hearts are broken, and we will miss her beyond words, but we are grateful to God that he allowed us to be Angie’s family. One of our greatest gifts in this lifetime is to have loved her and to have been loved by her in return.
Angie is survived by her mother, Vicki Lee of Brookville; two brothers, Rob (Wanda ‘Tink’) Lee of Brookville, and Mic (Julie) Lee of Brookville; four nephews, Jarred Harrison, Jacob Lee, Isaiah Lee, and Adam Lee; her paternal grandmother, Norma Thompson of Buena Vista; her Godmother, Melanie (Emigh) Swartz of Blooming Grove, and Godfather, Larry Wolff of Brookville; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, all of whom she cherished.
We take comfort in knowing that Angie’s Heaven is filled with people she loved, including her father, Robert Edward ‘Ed’ Lee and her grandparents, Fred and Agnes Race, Morton ‘Dodo’ Lee, and Geary Miller who she loved as a father figure. She now lives in the glorious comfort of the arms of Jesus until we see her again.
Family and friends may visit from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, where the Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Rev. Vincent P. Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 10 a.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michaels Blvd., Brookville. Burial will follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery where Rob Lee, Mic Lee, Jarred Harrison, Jacob Lee, Isaiah Lee and Adam Lee will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Masses or Special Olympics Franklin County. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lee family. To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com
James H. Halcomb, 61, of Laurel, died at his residence on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Arrangements are pending at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home in Brookville.
Doris E. Kidd, 91 of Connersville passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1931, to Talmage Humphrey and Martha Cauble Humphrey.
On January 5, 1950, she married Lyle Kidd in Connersville at Central Christian Church. They were able to spend 63 years together before he passed away on June 1, 2013.
Doris was a founding member of the Everton Community Church, where she served faithfully as the choir director and the treasurer of the church. You could always find Doris at church on Sunday mornings.
Doris and her husband, Lyle, founded owned and operated Rusty Acres for 27 years together. She also had worked at Fayette County Schools as the Secretary for the superintendent and at Fayette Bank and Trust. She was a member of the Liberty Country Club and played in the women’s golf league for many years.
You could often find Doris playing the piano, singing, or reading the Bible. She also enjoyed traveling, playing softball, boating, skiing and bowling. Doris loved to watch IU Basketball and the Cincinnati Reds Baseball. Most importantly she cherished the time spent with her family.
Doris is survived by her grandchildren, Odessa (Kyle) Schlichte, Carron (Ben) Williams, Ryan (Kim) Kidd, Brandon (Sammy) Kidd and Aubrey (Jesse) Henderickson; great grandchildren, Claire, Elliott, Eli, Aleigha, Lillianna, Hayden, Summer, Lorelai, Logan, David, Delilah and Abel; a sister, Ellen Day; her daughters in law, Janet (Tom) Kidd and Fran Hopping; nephews, Doug (Marsha) Day, Tim (Karen) Day, James Day, Brian (Cindy) Humphrey, Greg (Jane) Humphrey and niece, Gena (Jeff) Hurst; sister in law, Janet E. Kidd and many great nieces and nephews and honorary grandchildren.
Along with her parents and husband of 63 years, Lyle; Doris was preceded in death by her children, Lorri (Kidd) King, Jeffrey Kidd, Russell “Rusty” Kidd and Scott Kidd; her brother, Donovan Humphrey; brothers in law, Charlie Day and Lowell Kidd; sister in law, Mary Lynn Humphrey; a daughter in law, Susan Kidd; nephews, Barry Day and Ricky Kidd; great nephews, Ryan Linn-Day and Adam Hurst; and a niece, Janet Day.
Visitation for Doris will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 4 pm until 8 pm at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W. 8th St., Connersville, Indiana 47331. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 11 am at Everton Community Church, 5671 S. State Road 1, Connersville. Burial will follow in Everton Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.
Shelia Burdge, age 52, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on May 6, 2023, at her home. Sheila was born on June 22, 1970, in Carrollton, Georgia. She is the daughter of Mable I. Yax Polley and the late Charles DuBois.
Sheila had worked in customer service at Pizza King. She also worked at J & J Packaging and Hassler’s Dry Cleaning. Sheila enjoyed riding scooters, playing online video games, and was known for being a very talented artist. Above all, she treasured the time spent with her family.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Bobby Burdge; children Ashley Jarrett, Shanelle Carter and Derek Carter; siblings, James A. Isaacs, Sr., Wilbur Lutz, Lucinda (Earl) Brandenburg and Louverna Isaacs; six grandchildren; companion of many years, Allen Carlin and many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family may gather on Tuesday May 16, 2023, at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street, Connersville, from 2 to 4 pm. Services will be conducted at 4 pm.
Janice E. Boone, of Metamora, was born on March 12, 1925, in Metamora, a daughter to John C. and Edith Wright Moore. She was a 1943 graduate of Brookville High school and later married Edward Boone on April 19, 1948. Janice was a member of the Brookville Eastern Star for 80 years and the Bible Baptist Church and worked in the Assessor’s office at the Franklin County Court House. Janice was most happy spending time with her children and grandchildren but also enjoyed sports, watching birds and gardening. On Monday, May 8, 2023, at the young age of 98, she passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Those surviving who will cherish Janice’s memories include her children; Cheryl Tillison of Metamora, Thomas Boone of Fredericktown, Missouri, Marquita Wilson of Metamora, John (Debby) Boone of Fredericktown, Missouri, and Beth Henninger and Kim Boone, both of Metamora. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Janice was preceded in death by three brothers, John Jr., Charles, and Sonny Moore: one granddaughter, Nerida Day and a grandson, Thomas Boone Jr.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Rev. Ron McCulloch will officiate the funeral service at Bible Baptist Church, 19101 US Hwy 52, Metamora on Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the Bible Baptist Church. To send condolences or sign the online guest book, go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Janice Boone.
