FC candidates for primary election

Provided by the Franklin County Clerk’s Office

Clerk of Circuit Court

Neysa R. Raible, Republican

Convention Delegate

Kimberly T. Beckman, Democrat

L. Joe Combs, Republican

Patricia R. Combs, Republican

Jeffery G. Dorrel, Republican

Neysa R. Raible, Republican

Ruth A. Rowlett, Republican

Assessor

Debbie Schoettelkotte, Republican

Auditor

Karla Bauman, Republican

County Commissioner

District 2

John Heis, Republican

Tom Linkel, Republican

District 1

Gerald (Jerry) Wendel, Republican

Coroner

Brian R. Baxter, Republican

County Council

District 1

R. Dakota L. Hollars, Republican

Joe Sizemore, Republican

Mary P. Strong, Republican

District 2

Scott M. McDonough, Republican

Dean McQueen, Republican

District 3

Jeffery C. Koch, Republican

District 4

Dwight C. Ball, Republican

Bob Evans, Republican

Joe W. Gillespie, Democrat

Sheriff

Peter W. Cates, Republican

Precinct Committeeman

Butler Democratic Precinct Committeeman

Melvin A. Pulskamp

Blooming Grove Democratic Precinct Committeeman

Jeffrey M. Sauerland

Prosecuting Attorney

Chris Huerkamp, Republican

State Representative 55th District

John R. Moton, Republican

Lindsay Patterson, Republican

Curtis W. Ward, Republican

David Welsh, Republican

State Senator District 27

Ronald Itnyre, Democrat

Jeffrey S. Raatz, Republican

Brookville Town Council

Ward 2

Bridget C. Hayes, Republican

Benjamin J. Summey, Republican

Ward 4

Earl E. Moore, Republican

John (Rudy) Rudisell, Republican

Obituary for Orval “Buster” Estes

ORVAL “BUSTER” ESTES

Orval “Buster” Estes, 80, of Everton, went home to be with his Lord Wednesday evening, February 2, 2022.
One of 10 children of Sherman and Clora White Estes, Orval was born in Lee County, Kentucky on March 12, 1941, and graduated from Lee County High School with the class of 1957.
On February 14, 1959, Orval married the former Myrtle Roberts in Lawrenceburg, and they made Everton their home in 1963. Mrs. Estes passed away on July 9, 2016.
For many years, Orval and his wife farmed in rural Fayette and Union counties. He also was employed as a semi-tractor trailer operator for Design and Manufacturing for 33 years and previously helped build the Mountain Parkway in Kentucky with S.J. Groves and Son Construction Company.
Orval was a charter member of Connersville Baptist Temple and in his leisure time, enjoyed working on the family farm and raising his garden. He also enjoyed listening to Christian music and with his wife, spending winters in Florida.
Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Estes Raymond-Diaz of Everton and husband, Francisco Raymond-Diaz, a native of Cuba; a son, Nino Michael Estes and wife, Amy, of Zionsville; three grandchildren, Victor Gerad (Sarah) Roberts, of Connersville, Cole Estes and Emma Estes, both of Zionsville; a great-grandson, Elijah Mac Roberts, of Connersville; three brothers, Larry Joe Estes, Eugene Estes, both of Old Landing, Kentucky, and Wallace(Nancy) Estes of Chattanooga, Tennessee; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his wife of 57 years, Myrtle Estes, Orval was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harlan, Alonzo, and Marvin Estes; three sisters, Hazel McCormic, Madgaline Ritzenburger and Virginia Ruth Drake.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Pastor Joe Ferreira will officiate. Burial will follow in Everton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Connersville Baptist Temple.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Naomi Richardson

NAOMI RICHARDSON

Naomi Richardson, age 62 of Metamora, died peacefully at her home on Feb. 1, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 23, 1959, in Batesville, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Hazel (Moore) Mullins. She was united in marriage to Jim Richardson on August 14, 1976, and he survives.

Besides spending time with her family, Naomi enjoyed traveling. She was especially fond of the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg TN area. She also enjoyed gardening and sewing. Naomi touched many lives with her love and care.  She will be missed beyond measure.

Besides Jim, her loving husband of more than 45 years, survivors include three children, Elizabeth (Brad) Monroe of Brookville; Jeffery (Misty) Richardson of Metamora; and Amanda (Jake) Swanson of Covington.  Nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren; surviving siblings include Ray Mullins, Laverne Metcalf, Walter (Nancy) Mullins, John Cecil (Donna) Mullins, Ellar (James) Sandlin, all of Brookville; Jewell (Johny) Richardson of Laurel; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Roy Mullins, two sisters-in-law Paulette and Mary Mullins, also one brother-in-law Clarence Metcalf.

Naomi chose cremation and per her wishes there will be no services held.  Family and friends are encouraged to remember and honor her as the hard working, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend that she was.  Please light a candle and share a memory with the family at www.ToddFuneralHome.com

Obituary for Owenita A. Grubert

OWENITA A. GRUBERT

Owenita A. Grubert, age 75 of Batesville, passed away Tuesday February 1, 2022, at her residence. Born in Batesville January 29, 1947, she was the daughter of Owen and Mathilda (Nee: Gluesenkamp) Schumacher. She married Allen M. Grubert of White Plains, New York on March 29, 1969, at St. John UCC in Batesville.

He preceded her in death in 2007.

They have two children, Christopher Grubert of Pelham, New Hampshire, and Elizabeth Grubert (James Smith) of Florence, Massachusetts who both survive. Owenita is also survived by her very close friend and companion Roger Burke of Columbus, Ohio, and one brother Michael (Janet) Schumacher of Batesville as well as nieces and nephews Katie (Chris) Sapp, Sarah Schumacher and Jessica (Jeff) Stephan.

Owenita retired from IBM in New York after working for them twice in her career, both before and after raising a family, as well as working several years for attorney and good friend John Busch. She was adventurous in her younger years working one summer in Chicago before meeting Allen at Wittenberg University, marrying and moving to White Plains, NY. She had often shared her desire to move east, and she realized that goal living first in White Plains, NY before moving to Pleasantville, NY and raising her family. While in Pleasantville, she was a deeply involved member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church and a committed parent volunteer for a multitude of Pleasantville School District events. Following her retirement from IBM, she returned to her family home in Batesville in 2004, where she lived until her death. She was active in her church, St. John UCC Batesville, working tirelessly to fund restoration of the Huntersville School House as well as being a loyal member of the funeral meal committee. In addition, she was the Treasurer of the Batesville Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) at the time of her death. A source of great joy in her later years was the monthly “reunion” breakfasts with her fellow 1965 classmates of Batesville High School. She also served on the committees that planned both the 50th and 55th class reunions.

Her passion was her children, especially spending Christmas with them in New Hampshire and late summer visits to a river cottage in the Thousand Islands, NY. In her spare time, she loved planting and tending to her flowers, watching figure skating, and keeping in touch with loved ones.

Visitation will be Monday February 7, 2022, at St. John UCC in Batesville from 10 am – 12 pm with the funeral service immediately following at 12 noon. The family requests those attending to please wear face masks in light of current Covid conditions. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Joseph Feldmann officiating. 

The family suggests memorials may be given to the Batesville Area Ministerial Association, or The Cancer Research Institute. You may use the links, bring to services or mail to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.

Please feel free to leave a memory or a message of comfort to Owenita’s family in the online guestbook.

Obituary for Joyce A. Randall

JOYCE A RANDALL

Joyce A. Randall, age 82 of Milan, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville. The daughter of Boyd Sr. and Rosie Brown she was born in Litchfield, MN on January 9, 1940. Joyce graduated from Eden Valley High School in Minnesota.  

She is survived by her husband, Richard Schilson of Milan; brother, Boyd (Dawn) Brown Jr. and sister, Judy Lundeen both of Minnesota.  

Cremation was chosen. There will be no services at this time.  

Obituary for Rosanna Hobbs

ROSANNA HOBBS

Rosanna Hobbs 69, of Connersville, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2022. She was born on April 18, 1952, in Richmond to the late Norman Caskey and Donna Taylor Caskey.

For 10 years Rosanna was the cook at the Country Club.

Rosanna cherished her time with her family. She was the homemaker and caretaker of her family. She was the one always in the kitchen cooking up their favorite meals. You could often find her reading a Danielle Steele book or watching the deer, bunnies and hummingbirds out her back door. She loved her dogs. She enjoyed every second spent with her grandchildren. Overall, everyone else came before herself in life, she was the family lifeline.

Rosanna is survived by her daughter, Brandy (Doug) Easley; her son, Matthew Hobbs; two grandchildren, Zachary and Cade Daniels; three great grandchildren, Jax, Ava and Layne Daniels; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Donald Caskey, Stephen Caskey, Christine Towler, Lois Matherly and Brenda Smith; and a nephews, Stephen King and John Hobbs.

A memorial service for Rosanna will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

Obituary for Dr. George T. Meisenhelder

DR. GEORGE T. MEISENHELDER

Dr. George T. Meisenhelder, 94, formerly of Connersville, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 2, 2022, at Sunrise Senior Living Center in Carmel. He had resided in the Indianapolis area for the last six years.

He was born November 9, 1927, in New Albany, to Edward and Ida Reed Meisenhelder.

George served his country in the United States Army and after receiving his honorable discharge he graduated from The Ohio State University School of Optometry in Columbus, Ohio with the class of 1952.

On September 2, 1949, he married the former Doris C. Irion in New Albany. After George graduated from Optometry School, they made their home in Connersville, where he practiced until his retirement in 1987. Mrs. Meisenhelder passed away on March 20, 2009.

George was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Lion’s Club, Indiana Optometry Association, and the American Legion.

An avid card player, George enjoyed playing bridge, and euchre. He also enjoyed bowling.

Survivors include his loving children, Thomas J. (Jacquie) Meisenhelder of Indianapolis, Joseph L. (Barb) Meisenhelder of Farmington, Minnesota, Eric L. Meisenhelder of Connersville, Mark E. (Kelly) Meisenhelder of Indianapolis, Jan M. Anderson of Carmel, David M. (Shelley) Meisenhelder of Carmel, and Cara A. (David) Salyer of Indianapolis. Also left to cherish his wonderful memories are 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife of 60 years, Doris Meisenhelder, George was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charles, Joe, and Jake Meisenhelder; and four sisters, Mary Blunk, Johanna Haller, Laurue Rainboldt, and Madge Ayers; and a grandson, Jason Meisenhelder.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Dustin Boehm at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of military honors by Fayette County Veterans Council at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gabriel Church and online condolences may be given anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.