Obituary for Don “Bear” Patrick

DON “BEAR” PATRICK

Don “Bear” Patrick age 41, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Don was born August 15, 1980, in Lawrenceburg, a son to Leah Lynn Patrick. Don graduated from Christian Academy in Greensburg. After graduating high school, he worked several jobs eventually starting his own business as a Tower Climber. On September 29, 2018, he married Angelia Wullenweber in St. Mary’s. 

Don was a hard worker and was always willing to help anyone at any time with anything. He was always ready for a good time with family and friends. Don enjoyed family gatherings, bonfires, and a good party. He always had a love for his Harleys and never missed an opportunity to ride with his brothers. Don loved animals and had a passion for roses. After tending to his rose bushes, he would personally pick the first blooms of the year and give them to his wife.

Survived to cherish memories of Don is his wife, Angelia Patrick; 10-children: Nathaniel Christian Wullenweber of Greensburg, Briana Parkin of Columbus, Cheyenne Rose Patrick of Greensburg, Edward Daniel Patrick of Indianapolis, Michael Louis Patrick of Illinois, Don William Patrick of Illinois, Saxen Kael Patrick of Illinois, Noah Wilson of Texas, Nevaeh Michelle Sky Patrick of Illinois, Sharon Rae Wright; grandchildren: Micah Lee Wullenweber, and Addelyn Grace Mozingo; mother, Leah Lynn Parks of Westport; step-father, Edward Peters of Rising Sun; sisters, April Peters of Greensburg, Laura (Rusty) Guy of Milan, Shantana Rose (Jason) Pohlman of Brookville; brother, Samuel Peters-Lancaster of Batesville, several nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Don was preceded in death by his stepdad, Eli Gabbard and grandparents Ace and Sharon Loomis.

Services will be Tuesday June 21, 2022, 1 pm at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home 107 Vine St. Sunman. Visitation will begin at 11 am until the time of service. Burial will immediately follow service at Little Memory Church Cemetery, Sunman. Memorial contributions can be directed to his children, payable to Angelia Patrick.

For more information, send condolences or to sign the online guest book go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Don “Bear” Patrick.

Obituary for Thomas W. “Blackie” Smith Sr.

THOMAS W. “BLACKIE” SMITH SR.

Thomas W. “Blackie” Smith, 79, of Metamora died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his residence.

Thomas was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on September 24, 1942, to Henry X and Mamie Mae White Smith. He had been employed at Visteon in Connersville. Thomas enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, metal detecting, mushroom hunting, gardening and White’s Flea Market. He also enjoyed making fudge, baking and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Thomas is survived by his children: Susie Ketchum of Metamora, Joyce (Greg) Rogers of Laurel, Tommy (Becky) Smith of Metamora, Robert Smith of Metamora; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother: James Smith of Brookville; and many nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and seven sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Metamora Church of God with Pastor Wayne Ison officiating. Burial will follow in Cupps Chapel Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Metamora Church of God.

For more information, send condolences or sign the online guest book go to, www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home was honored to serve the Smith  Family and assist them with the arrangements.

Obituary for Beverly Jean Bradley

BEVERLY JEAN BRADLEY

Beverly Jean Bradley, 62, died  on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Beverly was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on January 9, 1960, to Jerome and Dorothy McCree Draeger. She married Sid Bradley on March 5, 1983, and they enjoyed over 39 years together. Beverly assisted her husband, Sid, in his State Farm Insurance office. She attended Redlife Church in Brookville and delighted in spending time with her family and grandchildren. Beverly was an accomplished Christian author and speaker and led people to Christ everywhere she went.

In addition to her husband, Beverly is survived by her children: Justin Bradley (LuAnn) of Brookville and Kelsey Paz ( Sebastian) of Brookville; Grandchildren: Makayla, Olivia, Micah, Luca, Noa, and Atlas; her siblings: Joe ( Gayle) Draeger, Rick (Katrica) Draeger, Denise (Mike) O’Bryan, Tony (Beth) Draeger, Patricia Sheahan, and Aaron (Deniese) Draeger; and many nieces and nephews. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation was chosen and her family will be having a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Redlife Church ~ 1112 Main Street in Brookville. A time of visiting and sharing with the family will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. The Celebration of Life will begin at 12 p.m.

For more information, send condolences or sign the online guest book go to, www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Beverly’s Family and assist with the arrangements.

Apparent road rage on St. Mary’s Road ends in felony battery charges

By John Estridge

An act of apparent road rage has resulted in a felony and two misdemeanor charges.

Richard Hinson, 45, St. Mary’s Road, was charged with Battery, as a Level 6 Felony; Criminal Mischief; as a class B misdemeanor; and Reckless Driving, as a class C misdemeanor.

According to a Narrative written by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Andrew Voelker, on the morning of May 26, a local delivery person pulled out of a drive on St. Mary’s Road after completing a delivery at that address.

The delivery person said a blue Jeep came up behind him very quickly, went around the delivery vehicle and stopped in the road. This caused the delivery person to take his vehicle around the stopped Jeep and continue on.

Again, the Jeep came up behind the delivery vehicle quickly, went around the vehicle and again, stopped in the road. A male about six feet tall exited the Jeep, came back and allegedly punched the delivery driver in the jaw and stomach before trying to get the driver into a headlock. When this occurred, the delivery driver’s glasses were bent.

After the incident, the delivery driver went to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and a report was made of the incident.

On the next day, the delivery driver went back to the FCSC and reported the suspect’s blue Jeep was discovered near the residence where the driver had made the delivery on May 26.

Voelker went to the address and knocked on the door. No one answered the door, but Voelker discovered the Jeep in question was parked at the house and was owned by Hinson.

On May 31, Voelker arranged a photo array of six males. The alleged victim immediately picked out one of the photos as the man who allegedly battered him. It was Hinson’s photo.

Based on that information, Franklin County Prosecutor Chris Huerkamp filed the charges which were signed by Franklin Circuit Court 2 Judge Clay Kellerman.

If convicted of a Level 6 Felony, Hinson could receive a sentence of a half year to 2.5 years in the FCSC. A class B misdemeanor conviction carries with it a sentence of up to 180 days in the FCSC. A class C misdemeanor’s sentence is up to 90 days in the FCSC.

According to mycase.org, Hinson pleaded guilty to in January 2016, to Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 545 days in the FCSC with 485 days suspended to probation. His fines and fees totaled $1,113.

In June 2010, he pleaded guilty to Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended. His Operator’s License was suspended for 180 days with the allowance he could drive to and from his work. His fines and fees totaled $954.40.

He has also pleaded guilty to Passing in a No Passing Zone in July 2021, Operating with Expired Plates in 2018 and Speeding in 2009.

Obituary for Sharon S. Eisenshank

SHARON S. EISENSHANK

Sharon S. Eisenshank, 70, of Laurel, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati.

Sharon was born in Cincinnati on August 23, 1951, to John and Beulah Faulkner Combs. She graduated from high school in Harrison Ohio and earned an Associate Degree from Purdue University. On August 26, 2000, Sharon married Mike Eisenshank in Brookville and they have enjoyed more than 20 years together. She was employed as an Office Manager for a roofing company. Sharon enjoyed riding motorcycles, caring for her flower gardens, listening to music, and most of all spending time with her family.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Mike, of Laurel; five children: Ronnie Combs of Brookville, April McDaniel (Ronald) of Harrison, Ohio, Benjamin Combs of Bright, Season Eisenshank (Nicole Morrison) of Batavia, Ohio, and Robin Eisenshank of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother: John Combs (Marcia) of Cleves, Ohio. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Carol Hyatt.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home ~ 929 Main Street, Brookville with Pastor Rick Back officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.  Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service where memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

For more information, send condolences or sign the online guest book go to, www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Sharon’s Family.

Obituary for Marlin J. Henson

MARLIN J. HENSON

Marlin J. Henson age 75 of Brookville, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Born September 3, 1946, in Barbourville, Kentucky he was the son of the late Martin Edward and Susan (Burns) Henson. He was retired having worked for much of his life doing carpentry and construction.

He enjoyed antiques, gardening, traveling and taking care of his home. He had attended the Ben Davis Creek Christian Church in Rushville.

Survivors include three sisters, Joyce Pullum of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ruby Hunter of Brookville, and Patricia Henson of Brookville; a brother and sister-in-law, Steve (Pam) Henson of Brookville, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Harding, three brothers, Sherman Henson, David E. Henson, and James R. Henson, two nephews, Perry and Ronald Harding.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. till 12 Noon on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Pastor Howard Bullard of the Ben Davis Creek Christian Church will officiate the Funeral Services Monday, June 20, 2022, 12 Noon, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Henson family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .

Obituary for Ryan J. Strothman (complete)

RYAN J. STROTHMAN

Ryan J. Strothman, age 46, of Batesville, and formerly of Brookville died Tuesday June 14, 2022, at his home in Batesville following a lengthy illness.

Born February 2, 1976, in Oxford, Ohio, he was the son of Sheldon and Vicki (Brack) Strothman. On August 20, 2011, he was united in marriage to Jennifer Short, and she survives. 

Ryan had worked for many years at Brookville NAPA/ Radio Shack. In his leisure time, he enjoyed music and played the drums in a band. He also enjoyed R/C cars. 

Besides Jennifer, his wife, survivors include a daughter, Lucy J. Strothman of Middletown, Ohio; two step-children, Izabelle Trammell and Jesse Trammell both of Batesville; his parents, Sheldon and Vicki Strothman of Brookville; as well as his sister, Jennifer Turner of Rising Sun.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Faye Snider, Donald and Hazel Strothman; his maternal grandparents, Russell and Hazel Brack.

Family and friends may visit from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville.

Rev. Steve Rundel, pastor of the Brookville United Methodist Church, will officiate the Funeral Services on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 6 p.m. at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Strothman family. To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com

Obituary for Martha Ann Berry

MARTHA ANN BERRY

Martha Ann Berry, age 81, of Liberty, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday June 13, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati.  Born on February 19, 1941, in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Pearly Duffy Rowe and Thereatha May Rowe.

Martha is a graduate of Richmond High School and attended area Pentecostal churches, most recently, Bethlehem Ministries. She loved going to church as often as she could. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She had worked as a CNA.

Her family she has left behind to cherish her love and memories include two daughters, Lorinda (George) Byrd of Liberty and Angel (Wally) Durham of Connersville; two sons, Brandon Berry and Eric Berry; 17 grandchildren, Sarah, Lexi, Justin, Dillion, Erica, Robbie, Jamie, Jessica, David, Devin, Dustin, Derek, Hannah, Matthew, Emily, Alex and Devin; several great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald David Berry; a son Donald Berry, Jr.; a brother, James Rowe; sisters, Evelyn Johnson and Alice Keeton; and her lifelong friend and cousin, Marcella Hillard.

Graveside services will be conducted at 10 am on Monday June 20, 2022, at Elkhorn Cemetery.

Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home is honored to assist Martha’s family with arrangements. 

Obituary for Bret D. Eddy

BRET D. EDDY

Bret D. Eddy, 61, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 14, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.

A lifelong resident of Connersville, Bret was born on October 1, 1961, to Betty and the late George W. Eddy Jr. After graduating from Connersville High School in 1979, he enlisted in the United States Army specializing in various mechanical fields and had high honors in sharp shooting. He spent a large part of his service time stationed in Germany. He finished his military career with the Indiana National Guard in 1985.

Bret enjoyed staying around the house, caring for his mother, spending time with family, cooking and making sure all his nieces and nephews got “goodie bags” for holidays and their birthdays. His other past times include fishing, hunting, playing pool, working on motors of all types and caring for the family pets.

He is survived by his mother Betty Eddy of Connersville; a brother George W Eddy III of Peru; sisters Niah Hicks, and Monica Ross of Connersville; a brother Anthony (Tammy) Eddy of Orlando, FL; and a brother Mark (Tina) Eddy of Salt Lick, KY. He will also be missed by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Bret is preceded in death by his father George W. Eddy Jr., older brother Brian D. Eddy, and infant brother William.

Funeral services will be held privately for immediate family members. A memorial will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Reid Hospice Centerstone in Connersville or the American Lung Association.