Obituary for Edith Eva Fuchs

EDITH EVA FUCHS

Edith Eva Fuchs, 86, of Metamora, died on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at her son’s house in Rushville. 

Eva was born in Metamora on July 6, 1935, to Conley and Oma Mobley Hunter. She married Paul Fuchs on December 26, 1953, in Lawrenceburg, and they enjoyed more than 64 years together before Paul died on July 4, 2018. Eva retired from driving school bus for Franklin County Schools after 27 years of service. She also owned and operated Grannie’s Cookie Jar and Ice Cream shop in Metamora and won an award in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most cookie jars in one place. Eva was a member of the Metamora Church of Christ and Metamora Lions Club. She enjoyed playing bingo, attending cookie jar auctions and purchasing cookie jars. Eva loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed hosting the large Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations for her entire family and helping others by opening her home to them.

Eva is survived by her children: Janie Reynolds of Metamora, John (Melissa) Fuchs of Connersville, Connie Ragle (Art Hamilton) of Metamora, and Bill (Tammy) Fuchs of Rushville; 16 grandchildren; 23 great–grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; three siblings: Ray Hunter of Milford, Ohio, Larry (Connie) Hunter of Indianapolis, Jim (Karen) Hunter of Shelbyville; sister-in-law: Mary Hunter; brother-in-law Richard Moore; and many nieces and nephews.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents; one son: Terrall Fuchs; a granddaughter: Tina Fuchs Wanner; seven siblings: William Hunter, Roy Hunter, Herbert Hunter, Paul (Bud) Hunter, Garry Hunter, Elsie Sparks; and Ruth Moore.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Metamora Church of God with Pastors Rob Edwards and Wayne Ison officiating. Burial will follow in Metamora Cemetery in the Mobley Addition. Visitation at the church will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Metamora Performing Arts.

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 Eva’s Family.

Chip and seal on Ind. 101 and Ind. 1 north of Brookville

INDOT press release

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations next week on Indiana 101 in Franklin County, starting on or after Wednesday, June 8. Crews will be active from just north of Ind. 1 to Woodside Drive, near the Union County line. Motorists should be aware of lane closures with flagging while work is in progress.

Following chip seal on Ind. 101, crews plan to begin work on Ind. 1 in Franklin County, starting on or after Monday, June 13. Operations will take place from just north of U.S. 52 to Bentley Road, near the Fayette County line. This work will also be completed under lane closures with flagging.

Chip seal work typically lasts three to four days per location depending upon weather. During operations, existing pavement is coated with liquid asphalt, which seals cracks and provides waterproof protection. This extends the service life of the roadway and lowers maintenance costs. Once the seal coat is complete, loose aggregate is applied and swept from the road. After a curing period, crews will return to fog seal the new driving surface and apply pavement markings.

Chip seal is a cost-effective pavement preservation technique that is utilized across the state of Indiana, saving an estimated $6 to $14 in taxpayer expenditures for every dollar invested in extending the life of a roadway.

INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change. 

Chip Seal

Obituary for Joyce Brewer

JOYCE BREWER

Joyce Brewer, age 80, of Sunman, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at her residence. She was born November 24, 1941, in Sunman, to Ernie and Oakla Hall Wilson. Joyce worked several jobs during her life, retiring from J&J Packaging in Sunman. She had a strong Baptist faith, always putting her trust in God.

Joyce always enjoyed cooking and eating, taking advantage of the opportunity to go out to eat when she could. She enjoyed working puzzles and doing crossword puzzle books. Joyce had a love for animals especially her dog’s and cat’s. She was always close to her cat “Baby” who she rescued and saved as a kitten.

Survived to cherish Joyce is her six children: Wanda (Ron) Skoog of North Carolina, Roy Osborne of Tennessee, Patty Osborne of California, Linda Brewer of Indianapolis, Brenda (DeAndre) Walton of Versailles, Jane (Ron) Weldishofer of Sunman; 13 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; three sisters: Zola Robbins of Colorado, Linda (Jerry) Fling of Texas, Carol Hoskins of Batesville.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents: Ernie and Oakla Wilson; four siblings: Teddy Wilson, Diane Wilson, Danny Wilson Larry Wilson; niece Christina; nephews: Ron and Jason.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 12 pm at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home 107 Vine St. Sunman. Family and friends may visit starting at 10 am until the time of service. Burial will follow service at Little Memory Church Cemetery. Memorial donations can be directed to Little Memory Church Cemetery.

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 Joyce Brewer.

Obituary for James C. Tincher (complete)

JAMES C. TINCHER

James C. Tincher, age 85, of Brookville, died unexpectedly Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence in Brookville.  

Born November 28, 1936, in Butler County, Ohio he was the son of the late Carlos and Bertha (McWhorter) Tincher. He was united in marriage in 1979, to the former Joann M. Pelfrey, and she preceded him in death on December 9, 2010.

Jim was retired having worked for more than 30 years for the Indiana State Highway Department. After retirement from the state, he also worked for Morgan’s Canoe Livery in Brookville.

He was a member of the Brookville Church of Christ.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed the outdoors, mowing grass and taking care of his livestock; trips to Holden Beach, North Carolina; as well as watching Westerns on television.

Survivors include children, Monte (Melissa) McCoy of Brookville; Carla Tincher of Minnesota and Kenny Tincher of Cincinnati, Rhonda Buck of Brookville, Steve McCoy of Dayton, Ohio; one sister, JoAnn Market of Brookville, one brother, Harold (Kathy) Tincher of Centerville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as one great-great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, and wife Joann, he was preceded in death by a sister Janet Carol Tincher, three brothers, Paul Tincher, Leo Tincher and Dallas Tincher; and a brother-in-law, Lowell Market.

Family and friends may visit from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Malcolm B. Greene will officiate the funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

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

ISP investigating inmate’s death at Fayette County Jail

ISP press release

Early this morning, detectives from the Indiana State Police Pendleton District were called to assist in a death investigation of an inmate housed at the Fayette County Community Corrections. 

The deceased was identified as Billy W. Burdge, 40, of Connersville.  Burge was found unresponsive in his bunk by Fayette County correctional staff, and medical personnel were notified. Despite life-saving efforts from medical staff, Burge was pronounced deceased by Kathy Holbert of the Fayette County Coroner’s Office. Burdge’s toxicology and autopsy report are pending, and the investigation is ongoing. Burge’s family has been notified of his death.

Indiana State Police detectives were assisted at the scene by members of the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, Connersville Police Department, and Fayette County Community Corrections.

Further information will be released by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office.

Obituary for Anna E. Telker

ANNA E. TELKER

Anna E. Telker, 98, was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on Thursday, June 2, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Connersville.

One of eight children of Michael A. and Flora C. Callahan Mulheeren, Anna was born in a log cabin in Everton on November 4, 1923, and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1942.

Anna was employed at H.H. Robertson and Roots-Dresser before working for 14 years as a secretary at McQuay-Norris. She also was employed at Commercial Printing, retiring in 1989 as secretary/office manager.

On October 24, 1942, Anna married the love of her life, Ambrose W. Telker, in Connersville. Mr. Telker passed away on April 19, 2002.

Anna was a faithful member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister to those in the hospital and nursing home, on the bereavement Committee, and St. Ann’s Altar Society. She was a Girl Scout leader and CYO advisor. Anna was an avid reader, loved to cook delicious meals for her family and friends, and lived to serve God and her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nana.

Survivors include a son, Randy L. Telker of Connersville; two daughters, Mary P. Telker of Connersville and Linda (Frank) VanHoegarden of Illinois; nine grandchildren, Jan (Tim) Tyler, Jill (Alan) Parish, Julie (Jason) Burris, Nathaniel Telker, Ann VanHoegarden, Kelly (Chris) Gettinger, Michael VanHoegarden, Renee Telker, and Amanda Telker; 18 great-grandchildren, Andrew (Sydney) O’Brien, Zachary (Cherika) O’Brien, Tyler O’Brien, Mitchell O’Brien, Keilyn O’Brien, Jacob Doty, Monica (Mitch) Pohlar, Morgan Wehr, Brooke Conover, Leslie Conover, Shelby Telker, Montana Telker, Haley Long, Caigan Gettinger, Kenzie Gettinger, Cameron VanHoegarden, Kaden VanHoegarden, and Mykenzie Thomas; six great-great-grandchildren, Myles, Cedric, Joshua, Jahmai, Jaelen, and Annabel; a brother, Michael Mulheeren; sister-in-law, Donna Mulheeren; several nieces and nephews; and special pen pal, Jacey Wilhelm, who brightened many of her days with her sweet notes.

Besides her husband of 59 years, Ambrose Telker, Anna was preceded in death by her parents; a son, William Telker; a daughter, Kathleen Risselman; a great-grandson, David Doty; and six siblings, Evelyn Pickering, Patricia Servies, Betty Mulheeren, Patrick Mulheeren, Bonnie Mulheeren, and Damon Mulheeren.

Friends are invited to recite the rosary at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Dustin Boehm at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery. Well done my good and faithful servant, your job here is finished. Enjoy eternity with our Lord and Savior.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gabriel School or St. Vincent DePaul. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Shirley Ann Gill

SHIRLEY ANN GILL

Shirley Ann Gill, 75, of Sunman, died on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at St. Andrews Health Center in Batesville.

Shirley was born in Cincinnati, on August 22, 1946, to Woodrow and Balka Craig Beaver. Following graduation, Shirley married Jim Gill, and they enjoyed their life together until Jim died on April 13, 1981. She was a homemaker, and she enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting, working crossword puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs. Shirley always enjoyed visiting with family and friends.

Shirley is survived by her children: Jack “Scott” Gill of Sunman, Jeff Gill of Sunman, Jean Elza of Sunman, and Cecil Spaulding of Milan; grandchildren: Dahkota Gill, Dalton Craft, Kayla Craft, Ronald Gill, Brooklyn Gill, Danica Gill, Mackenzie Gill, Kimberly Spaulding, and Kyle Spaulding; one sister: Judy Long. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one grandchild.

Cremation was chosen and there will be no public services. Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. For more information, send condolences or sign the online guest book goes to, www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Shirley’s Family. 

Obituary for Tina Michelle Howard

TINA MICHELLE HOWARD

Tina Michelle Howard, age 51, of Liberty, passed away on June 1, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 29, 1970, in Eaton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Linda Cole Creager.

Tina worked at Reid Health as a Nurse Practitioner. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed crafting, gardening, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved to go shopping in thrift stores, always looking for the bargain.

Those who she has left to cherish her love and memories are her daughters, Chante (Eric) Coyle, Lacey (Luke) Tipton, and Kennady (Bryce) Jenkins all of Liberty; her son, Derek Zimmers of Liberty; grandchildren, Kovyn Coyle, Brody Tipton, Bristol Tipton, Kingsley Jenkins and baby girl Tipton that is on the way. She is also survived by four brothers, Terry Howard of Texas, David Creager, Michael Creager of Liberty, and Buddy Creager of College Corner, Ohio; and a sister Shannon (Josh) Fuller of Winchester.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Reva Cole.

Friends and family may gather for a Celebration of Life on Monday June 6, 2022, from 2 to 4 pm at Hanna’s Creek Christian Church.  Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home is honored to assist her family with the arrangements.

Obituary for Clara Catherine Jones

CLARA CATHERINE JONES

Clara Catherine Jones, 89, of Liberty, passed away Tuesday, May 31, at her residence at Southview Court Apartments in Liberty. She was referred to as Kitty Jones by family and friends. She was born October 28, 1932, in Union County to the late Walter West and Laverne Crist West.

She graduated from Liberty High School. Catherine was the widow of William Morton Jones whom she married on November 18, 1951, at Mt. Pleasant Church in Liberty; they were able to spend 55 years together before he passed away in 2006. A lifelong resident of Liberty, she was a member of Hanna’s Creek Christian Church.

She farmed alongside with her husband for many years. She also worked as a cook at Kitchel School and babysat children of the community including her grandchildren for many years. She gave freely of her time to serve others. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, and friends. Catherine enjoyed playing euchre, games, painting and pencil coloring, Sudoku, reading, baking, sewing, and quilting, knitting, flowers, canning and gardening.


She leaves behind three daughters and sons-in-laws, Donna and Larry Marling, Sharon and Gary Arn and Becky and Mike Stanton, and one son, James Jones, all of Liberty; one sister, Jean McCormick of Liberty; one sister-in-law Shirley Carter of Columbus, and one brother-in-law, David Lineback of South Port, NC. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren Andrea House, Andrew (Hanna) Arn, Christie Stanton, Kyle (Heather) Stanton, Jessica Gilbert and spouse Darrell, Matthew Jones and spouse Brandy, and Wesley Jones and spouse Kayla); twelve great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and granddaughter, Rachel House. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lester, Lawrence, and Robert West along with seven sisters, Elizabeth Shriner, Minnetta Williams, Martha Mathes, Helen LaMar, Mabel Kalsbeek, Eleanor Rapson, and Ruth Logue.

Private graveside services will be held at Salem Friends Cemetery, at 2 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Salem Friends Meeting 1807 S. Salem Road, Liberty, Indiana 47353

 Memorial contributions can be made to Hanna’s Creek Christian Church or Salem Friends Meeting.