Obituary for Barbara J. Monroe

BARBARA J. MONROE

Barbara Monroe, age 81, of Brookville, died early Saturday morning, May 6, 2023, at her residence in Brookville.    

Born January 16, 1942, in Brookville, she was the daughter of the late Charles Robert and Mildred Marie (Mullins) Reuss. On August 5, 1961, she and Wayne E. Monroe were united in marriage, and he preceded her in death on October 3, 2022.

Barbara was retired having worked at the former J. Garment Works in Brookville, Rosenberger’s Market, the cafeteria at high school, and she retired from the Franklin County Security Center where she was a cook.

She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella St. Catherine Circle, and had participated in several Bible study groups. In her leisure time, she enjoyed being with her family.

Survivors include four daughters, Annette Sizemore of Cincinnati, Becky (Chuck) Ketchum of Metamora, Cathy Baudendistel of Connersville, and Denise (Mike) Rains of Brookville; 12 grandchildren, Donnie (Christy) Sizemore, Whitney Sizemore, Alayna (Seth Parsley) Sizemore, Josh (Kipp Williams) Ketchum, Jenna Ketchum, Jonathan (Kiana) Baudendistel, Carlee (Nick) Moody, Coren (Curtis) Murphy, Cody Rains, Tyler (Amelia Hartman) Rains, Kiya Rains, Cayden Rains; six great-grandchildren, Lily Sizemore, Kyren Sizemore, Brysen Coker, Brody Haffey, Marcus Baudendistel and Kash Murphy; a sister, Judy (Lester) Monroe of Brookville, two brothers, Ted (Ruth Ann) Reuss of Brookville, Roger (Heidi) Reuss of Brookville, as well as her sister-in-law, Cathy Reuss of Noblesville.

 In addition to her parents, and husband, Wayne, she was preceded in death a brother Rodney Reuss who died April 13, 2018, as well as an infant sister.

Family and friends may visit from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 12, 2023, 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church or the Daughters of Isabella.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Monroe family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Charlene Yvonne Schrank

CHARLENE YVONNE SCHRANK

Charlene Yvonne Schrank, age 81, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Brookville. She was born April 1, 1942, in Liberty, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ruby (Klein) Huntington. 

She married Henry Schrank on March 27, 1981, in Liberty, and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2020. She was employed for more than 31 years at the Liberty Herald newspaper.

Charlene was a member of the First Christian Church in Oxford, Ohio and Oak Forest Church of Christ in Brookville; the Liberty Red Hat Society, and the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club.

Survivors include a son, Larry (Mary) Wentz of Cincinnati; three step-sons, Tony (Lisa) Schrank of Goldsboro, North Carolina David (Rhonda) Schrank of Greenfield, and Ric (Stephanie) Schrank of Virginia City, Nevada; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband Henry, she was preceded in death by a brother Ron Huntington who died in 2015.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Oak Forest Church of Christ, 13071 St. Mary’s Road, Brookville. 

John Witt and David Hokey will officiate the Funeral Services at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Oak Forest Church of Christ. Burial will then follow in Sims Cemetery in New Fairfield.

Memorial contributions may be directed to First Christian Church, Oak Forest Church of Christ or the Franklin County Antique Machinery Cub. The family wishes to offer their sincere thanks to her caregivers, Kay, Kenny and Esther. 

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Schrank family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com

Obituary for Roger B. Williams

ROGER B. WILLIAMS

On April 29, 2023, Roger B. Williams, 79, went to be with his lord and personal savior. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on May 10, 1943, to Mollie Ann (Jones) Williams and Orval Williams. Growing up, he cherished his time in the family woods.  

Roger was a born again Christian. Roger continued the family dedication to the country by joining the United States Air Force. During the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Guam on the fire and rescue unit for four years. After returning to the States, Roger worked for the soil and water conservation department for 51 years. He enjoyed being a part of God’s creations, farmers, and occasionally sharing his lunch with their dogs. He truly enjoyed life.  

In 1967, Roger and Mary were married. Together, they enjoyed teaching and helping with the nursery, through the older youth in any church. His sense of humor will be missed by many.  

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Mary Williams of 54 years, his daughters, Melissa Williams of Muncie, and Elizabeth Findley of Melbourne, Kentucky, his loving sister, Ann Williams of South Carolina, two grandsons, Thomas (Kaitlyn) and Joshua Findley of Kentucky, one great-grandson, Thomas John Findley of Kentucky, his nephew, Bob (Pat) Richards of Marion,  his niece Karen (Ron) Richards, his cousin Carol Ann (Pastor Jim) Moore, Candy Brooks, his great niece Danielle (Beau)  Ely and their daughter baby Olivia, and his great nephew Cody Richards.  

Special thanks to the Church of Christ family for all their love and support. And especially the family of Tom Wildman who go above and beyond for the Williams family.   

Roger is preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents and nephew Brett Richards.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 2 pm- 4 pm at the Church of Christ in Liberty. The Burial will be Monday, May 8, 2023, at Noon, in Gaston, at the Thompson Cemetery.

Obituary for John J. Patterson

JOHN J. PATTERSON

John J. Patterson, age 65, of Brookville, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at UC Health in Cincinnati. 

Born June 4, 1957, in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late John Benjamin and Genevieve Christine (Brewer) Patterson. On August 14, 1976, he was united in marriage to the former Karen Sharp, and she survives.

John was retired, having managed the Brookville IGA, and in later years working for Gillman Home Centers. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and mowing grass and spending time with his family. John was a people person, and never met a stranger.

He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Brookville where he had served as a Deacon; and the Fairfield Masonic Lodge #98 F. & A.M.  

Besides Karen, his loving wife of 47 years, survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Emily (Eric) Faulkenberry of Spring Hill, Florida; two grandchildren, Ella Faulkenberry and Ean Faulkenberry; a sister, Mary Lee (Dean) Patterson Smith of Liberty, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Wanda Weber and two brothers, Earl Patterson and Larry Patterson.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10066 Oxford Pike, Brookville, Indiana.

Pastor Kevin Waltz will officiate the Funeral Services on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Big Cedar Cemetery where Eric Faulkenberry, Dave Stutzman, David Bennett, David Hess, Dean Smith, and Derrick Waltz will serve as pallbearers.

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

Obituary for Joseph (J.J.) Miller

JOSEPH (J.J.) MILLER

Joseph (J.J.) Miller, 57 of Liberty, passed away on Sunday April 30, 2023. Joe was born on March 25, 1966, to Joseph A. and Louetta Burchfield Miller in Hamilton, Ohio.

J.J. was a 1984 graduate of Union County High School.

On March 17, 1990, in West College Corner, Joseph married the love of his life Elizabeth A Davis. They were blessed with three children.

J.J. was employed for more than 40 years as a meat cutter. He had most recently worked at Woodruff’s for the past five years. In the past, he worked at Marsh, and LoBill’s.  

Joe loved the time he spent with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, and practicing his golf swing. He was also an avid fantasy football participant, if a game was on, his attention would not be divided. He loved watching sports, specifically basketball, football and golf.

He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 33 years, Beth, his children Brianna Renee Miller, Garrick Miller, and a bonus son Brent (Kayla) Means; his siblings; brothers, Michael (Debbie) Miller, Josh (Lisa) Miller, and sister Paula (Jerry Davis) Miller.

His memory will be cherished forever by his grandchildren; Avery Means, Jaxson Miller, Abel Miller, Bowen Means, Logan Miller, Bryson Miller, and Oakley Means; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

J.J. was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Pauline Burchfield, and August Joseph and Mary E. Miller.

Friends and family may gather on Friday May 5, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home located at 310 N. Main Street, Liberty.

Memorial contributions in honor of J.J. can be made to Liberty Country Club, or the Liberty VFW Post 1472.

To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family a personal message visit, www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.

Obituary for Klaytin James Thomas

KLAYTIN JAMES THOMAS

Klaytin James Thomas, 32, of Connersville, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati, where he had been a patient for several weeks.

He was born April 19, 1991, in Oxford, Ohio, to Stefannie Lee Doolin Thomas and the late Kevin James Thomas of Bath.

Following high school, Klaytin worked on the family farm in Bath, and the family feed mill. He had also been employed at Maxwell Farms and later at Sugar Creek in Cambridge City as a sanitation supervisor.

A caring heart, Klaytin loved his family and friends. He also had a great love for a special person in his life, Kari Gregory and her daughters, Alexis and Karlee Hinson. Together, they made the perfect family and enjoyed time spent together.

Other than Kari and her daughters, Klaytin is survived by his pride and joy, two sons, Tristan James Thomas and Levi Brantley Thomas, both of Connersville; his mother, Stefannie Lee Doolin Thomas of Connersville; three brothers, Zachary Paul Thomas of Connersville, Nathaniel Thomas and Tyler Ross, both of Oxford, Ohio; six special cousins that he thought a lot of, Mike Campbell of Liberty, Joshua Harlan, Jonathan Harlan, Daniel Leo, Jordan Leo, and Ellis Jones, all of Connersville; an aunt and uncle that helped raise him, Loris and Scott Leo; his maternal grandfather, Maynes Doolin; and his best friend, Jordan Mardis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kevin James Thomas; maternal grandmother, Roberta Mae Jones Doolin; and paternal grandparents, Helen Joy Watterson Thomas and James Earl Thomas.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., at the funeral home with Pastor Richard Ware of Higher Praise Worship Center officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Leonard Rick Baker

LEONARD RICK BAKER

 Leonard Rick Baker, age 63, of Laurel, passed peacefully at home, on the farm where he was raised, on Friday, April 28, 2023. 

Born December 30, 1959, in Batesville, he was youngest child of the late Leonard and Norma (Hahn) Baker. He lived most of his life in Franklin County. He was united in marriage to the former Annette Precht, and she survives.

He farmed and was a heavy equipment operator. In his leisure time, he enjoyed working on his tractors and farm equipment. He was a family man who cherished time spent with his family.          

Besides his wife, Annette, survivors include a son, Josh (Emily) Baker of Laurel, a daughter, Ayla Bulmer of Connersville; four siblings, Marilyn (Tom) Davis Sr., Sherilyn (Brent) Neukam, Carolyn (Lee) Hulm, Anita Cameron, and Ronnie Baker. 

There will be no public services.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Baker family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com

Obituary for Henry Nicholas Roth

HENRY NICHOLAS ROTH

Henry Nicholas Roth, age 82, of Brookville, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center following injuries sustained in an accident in Brookville.

Born September 30, 1940, in North College Hill, Ohio he was the son of the late Aggie Roth. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He was retired, having worked at Liberty Tree Campground for many years.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping; as well as tinkering and fixing things.

Survivors include a son, Jeffrey N. Roth of Metamora; and a grandson, Jesse Roth.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella Roth, who died December 15, 1990, as well as a sister, Sandy Freese.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Humane Society.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Roth family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Gordon Lee “Gordy” Helderman (complete)

GORDON LEE “GORDY” HELDERMAN

Gordon Lee ‘Gordy’ Helderman, age 77, of Brookville, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. 

He was born in Cambridge City, the son of the late Gordon Helderman and Vivian (Shelton) West. He grew up on Yellow Bank, and was raised by his grandparents, Matt and Viola Shelton.

Gordy was retired, having owned and operated Gordy’s Tire Sales in Brookville for many years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed bowling, having participated in several bowling leagues over the years; NASCAR racing, as well as playing euchre.

Survivors include a sister, Marlene Jackson Lunsford Nichols of Sarasota, Florida; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and siblings Pat Shelton Calihan, and Juanita Jackson Miller.

Family and friends may visit from 9 till 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Tony Filek will officiate the Funeral Services on Saturday, April 29, 2023, 11 a.m. at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Gordon Helderman, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com