Marquis “Mark” D. Higginbotham, age 69 of Batesville, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at his home. The son of Earl and Thelma (Federle) Higginbotham was born on June 6, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mark as he was known to his friends and family, graduated from Western Hills High School in 1971. He worked in the IT department for Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati until he retired. Mark had an interesting hobby. He was a ham radio collector and enthusiast.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Higginbotham; three daughters, Leslie Becker, Jennifer Frazier and Rebecca Costello (Matthew); two sons, Kevin Becker (Nancy) and Jason Becker; 16 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and one brother, Ron Higginbotham.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dwayne Higginbotham.
There will be no services. Please feel free to leave a memory or a message of comfort for Mark’s family in the online guestbook.
Vickie Farmer, 72 of Connersville, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1949, in Connersville, to the late Marvin Mitchell and Paulie Long.
Vickie worked at Hassler Dry Cleaners and was a bartender at the Boardwalk. During her time married to the father of her children, Jerry, they spent several years in England and traveled throughout the country. She enjoyed playing a good game of Bingo.
She is survived by her children, Stacey Farmer and Jerry Farmer; granddaughter, Quinn Christine Doulen; brothers, Bill Marsee and Wendell Marsee; and a close friend, Betty Horn.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Jerry Farmer; and brother, Jack Marsee.
Services for Vickie will be held at the convenience of the family. Urban Winkler Funeral home is honored to be assisting with the arrangements.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family with a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.
Lois Ann Hunter, 72, of Laurel, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021, at Rush Memorial where she had been a patient for the past week. She had been in failing health and under a physician’s care for the past two years.
Lois was born December 18, 1948, in Oneida, Kentucky, one of six children of Cecil and America Jarvis Maxie and moved with her family to Laurel where she was a graduate of Laurel High School.
On October 5, 1969, she was married to Charles Edward Hunter of Laurel. Mr. Hunter passed away February 28, 1991.
She was employed at Randall-Textron of Morristown and later at GECOM of Greensburg, for more than 10 years.
Lois loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed attending family activities.
Survivors include a son, Charles J. Hunter of Laurel; six grandchildren, Brittany (Trae Lakes) Hunter of Laurel, Charles (Kendra) Hunter of Laurel, Jeremy (Courtney) Hunter of Connersville, Corbin (Patrick) Kuhn of Rushville, Tandi (Dalton) Wright of Rushville, and Amanda (Matt) Allen of Metamora; eight great-grandchildren, Mckinley and Whitley Lakes, Rylin Lee Hunter, Erza and Everett Kuhn, Karter and Eleanor Wright, and Mason Allen; three siblings, Paul (Brenda) Maxie of Connersville, Sandra (Gary) Hardin of Everton, and Jack (Rhonda) Maxie of Seymour. She is also blessed with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides her husband, she is preceded in death by a son, Paul Wayne Hunter, who passed away February 26, 2013; one infant son, Charles Edward Hunter, Jr.; her parents; a sister, Faye Maxie; and a brother, Cecil Maxie.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Eric Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in Laurel North Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
Erika Nichole Daily, 32, Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021.
Erika’s life would seem too short by many, but those who were touched by her life understood the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her smile, infectious laugh and caring heart brought so much joy to our family.
Erika was born in Cincinnati on June 30, 1989, to Mindy (Bauman) and David Buntley. After her parents divorced, Erika’s Mom would go on to marry Jim Daily. Jim adopted Erika and her sister Alysha and continued to raise them as his own. Together, they would give Erika and Alysha another sister, Josie. As the three grew up, they were inseparable and did everything together.
Erika’s passion for family continued as an adult. For the last six years, Erika, along with her partner, Ross Robertson, helped raise his two daughters, Olivianah and Kennedie. She absolutely loved being a bonus mom to those girls. Erika raised them as her own, a trait she learned early in life from her dad, the late Jim Daily, as well as her current bonus dad, Joe Miller. God blessed her to have a number of families that knew her and loved her.
For many years , Erika loved working in nursing homes. It suited her giving; caring heart since caring for people was her passion. Erika enjoyed life through simple pleasures such as gardening, canning, chatting with family and friends and spending time with people close to her. She will forever be remembered by her kind soul and a personality that always made you feel welcomed.
Erika will be deeply missed by Ross Robertson and his two daughters, Olivianah and Kennedie; mother: Mindy Daily and life partner, Joe Miller; sisters: Alysha (Dustin) Scudder, Josie Daily (Brayden Creson); grandparents: Larry and Bertie Bauman; nephews: Dusty and Gavin Scudder; aunts and uncles: Randy (Tracy) Bauman, Rick (Marcia) Bauman, Melissa Bauman, Christina (Jared) Dieselberg, Chrystal (Tim) Eckstein, Julia (Rex) Thomas, Maureen (Mark) Strange, Margaret Daily, Pat Daily, Kevin (Anna) Daily; and numerous cousins and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Father Shaun Whittington officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends may show their love for Erika and support the family on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral home ~ 107 Vine Street, Sunman ~ where memorial contributions may be made to the family or to St. Nicholas Heritage Project.
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 Erika’s family.
Retired Franklin County Sheriff Ken Murphy did the research.
He found out how to appeal the Brookville 2022 Budget to the state agency designed to approve or not approve local government entities’ budgets.
It takes 25 signatures on a petition. Ken and myself took it around and got the required number of signatures and then some. Many, many more people than we needed wanted to sign the petitions. Each one said they are tired of what is going on with the current town council members. They are tired of how they have been treated by the current Brookville Town Council members. They are upset about what is happening to their town.
Once the Division of Local Government Finance receives the petition, it will set a date for a public hearing concerning the proposed 2022 budget. Before the Pandemic, the public hearing would have been in Brookville. We do not know if the public hearing will be in Brookville or it will be a Zoom-type situation. However, this blog will publicize the facts concerning the public hearing.
It is important the public shows up to the public hearing in whatever form it takes.
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
October 13
James Wines, Germantown, Ohio, was operating a vehicle at 5:22 a.m. westbound on U.S. 52 when he attempted to make a right turn onto Holland Road south. He observed a deer standing on the middle of the road and had to swerve to miss the deer. He missed the deer but slid off the road after he was unable to stop. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Tyler Ford investigated the accident.
Jaron Denny, North Vernon, was operating a vehicle at 4:50 p.m. and was eastbound on Stipps Hill Road. Denney said there was a dump truck on his side of the road situated around a curve. He swerved to miss the dump truck, over corrected and ran off the right side of the road striking a tree. The vehicle then rolled over one time coming to rest on its wheels. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brad Lecher investigated the accident.
Leah Washam, Sleepy Hollow Road, Cedar Grove, was operating a vehicle at 7:30 p.m. and was eastbound on Indiana 252. She said a deer ran onto the road and into the path of her vehicle. She was unable to avoid striking the deer. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brad Lecher investigated the accident.
October 15
Alicia Buckler, Indiana 252, Brookville, was operating a vehicle at 5:30 p.m., southbound on Wildcat Lane and was behind a vehicle operated by Gary McCool, Horseshoe Bend Road, Brookville. Buckler said she saw McCool’s vehicle start to back up and tried to get out of the way, but was unable to do so. Buckler’s vehicle was then struck by McCool’s vehicle. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brad Lecher investigated the accident.
Provided by the Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
Criminal
Possession of a Syringe
Jada A. Farler pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with 17 months suspended to probation. She was given jail-time credit of 15 days. She was fined $250 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 17 months and was ordered to pay the Probation Users’ Fee (PUF) of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As additional conditions of probation, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. She also pleaded guilty to Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, as a class C misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with 30 days suspended to probation. Her Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days effective at the date of sentencing, August 31.
Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated
Lakendall Hunter pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 26 days in the FCSC. He was given jail-time credit for 15 days. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on May 31, 2016.
Michael W. Bannon pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on June 7, 2021. As additional conditions of probation, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Edward L. Gerrian pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 90 days retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on April 14, 2021. As additional conditions of probation, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Tina L. Deskins pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was ordered to complete 20 hours of Community Service. She was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. She was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay an Administrative Fee of $50 plus a $200 Countermeasure Fee. Her Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the notice of Administrative Suspension on February 11, 2021. As additional conditions of probation, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Gary L. Allen pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with 50 days suspended to probation. He is to serve his sentence on weekends. He was given credit for one day served. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on January 28, 2021. He shall have specialized driving privileges.
Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated — Prior
Dakota L. Burgess pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 24 months in the FCSC with 18 months suspended to probation to be served consecutive to sentences received in two felony cases. He was given jail-time credit from September 16, 2020 to August 6, 2021. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 18 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for two years retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on September 21, 2020. As additional conditions of probation, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Driving while Suspended
Daniel Perez Martinez pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with 180 days suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 180 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year effective at sentencing, September 2.
David N. Bennett pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with 347 days suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 347 days and was ordered to pay a $50 PUF and a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and his Operator’s License was suspended for one year effective at sentencing, September 29.
Nicholas M. Piercy pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 180 days effective at the date of sentencing October 5.
Theft
Christopher G. Hunter pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 20 months in the FCSC with five months suspended to probation. He was given jail-time credit from February 2, 2021 through September 29. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for five months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and restitution to the victim business in the amount of $1,129.79 and was ordered to stay off the business’ property. He pleaded guilty to False Informing as class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.
Melissa A. Meier pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to eight months in the FCSC. She was given credit for time served from June 27, 2021 to October 7, 2021. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was ordered to have no contact with the victim. She pleaded guilty to Resisting Arrest, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to eight months in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. She pleaded guilty to False Identity Statement, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to eight months in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentences imposed in Counts I and II.
Invasion of Privacy
Martin N. Wainscott pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 910 days in the FCSC with 824 days suspended to probation. He received jail-time credit of 43 actual days. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 824 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim.
Operating a Vehicle without Ever Receiving a Valid License
Aviles Gonzalez pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was ordered not to operate a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Counterfeiting
Tammy R. Herrmann was charged with a Level 6 Felony but was sentenced as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and to make monthly payments to the victim of $500 with the total restitution at $34,000.
Visiting a Common Nuisance
Brandy M. Lohrey pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 120 days suspended to probation. She was given jail-time credit from July 16, 2021 through September 1, 2021. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 120 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As additional conditions of probation, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. She pleaded guilty to Possession of Marijuana, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 120 days suspended to probation to be served concurrent with the sentence imposed in Count I.
Battery
Brandon T. Maxie pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 30 days in the FCSC to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in a felony case.
Steven L. Power pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 180 days and ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to complete a course in Anger Management.
Criminal Recklessness
Brandon T. Maxie pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 24 months in the FCSC with 14 months suspended to probation. He was given jail-time credit from October 4, 2020 through May 1, 2021. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 14 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Interdiction Fee. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim. As an additional term of probation, the defendant shall successfully participate in the Margaret Mary Community Hospital’s Addiction Services program and all recommendations and requirements thereof. He is to also have no contact with the victims. He also pleaded guilty to Criminal Mischief, as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.
Possession of Methamphetamine
Philip M. Cornelius pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 30 months in the FCSC to be served consecutive to a sentence received in a misdemeanor case. He was given credit for time served from June 3, 2019 to October 7, 2021. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee. He pleaded guilty to Resisting Arrest, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 30 months in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. He pleaded guilty to Driving while Suspended, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentences imposed in Counts I and II. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year effective at the date of sentencing, October 7.
Westin E. Mosley pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the FCSC with nine months suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for nine months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. He pleaded guilty to Possession of Marijuana, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. As additional conditions of probation, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.
Disorderly Conduct
Johnathan L. Banks pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 90 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 90 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee.
Resisting Arrest
Andrew M. Stutz was found guilty by a jury as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 30 months in the FCSC. He was given jail-time credit from July 21, 2021 through September 14, 2021. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was found guilty of Intimidation, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 30 months in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. He was found Not Guilty on Count II.
Bertha “Bert” Christiansen, 82, passed away Monday, October 25,, 2021, at The Chateau of Batesville in Batesville. Bertha Mae Kaldenberg was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 21, 1939, to Henry Matthew Kaldenberg and Regina Elizabeth (Garretson) Kaldenberg.
On March 18, 1960, she married her husband of 61 years, Lloyd Edward Christiansen. Bert and Lloyd resided in Boone, on the east side of Des Moines, on their farm near Altoona in their fifth wheel trailer. They traveled for several years before returning to live in Altoona. The couple eventually moved to Indiana to be near their daughter and her family in February of 2020.
Bert graduated from North High School in 1957. She worked at “The Telephone Company” (Northwestern Bell) for almost 30 years and at Hy-Vee customer service. During their travels, she sold angel pins, bubble wands, and Rada knives with Lloyd. She enjoyed following the lives of her grandchildren, playing penny slot machines, crafting projects with unique techniques she learned while traveling around the country, race walking, bicycling, attending the Iowa State Fair, and camping.
Bert is survived by her husband Lloyd, daughter Jill Lussow (Bob), granddaughter Katelyn Gilday (Derek), grandson Kyle Lussow, sister-in-law Betty Kaldenberg, niece Diane Manifold (Thomas), nephew Michael (Barbara) Kaldenberg, and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Marion “Bud” Kaldenberg.
A private service will be held for family members and she will be laid to rest in Greendale Cemetery in Greendale, Indiana.
Some Brookville town residents and myself are circulating a petition for the Division of Local Government Finance to hold a public hearing concerning the proposed 2022 Brookville Town Budget.
It is a simple petition:
“Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-17-16.1, the undersigned taxpayers of the Town of Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana do hereby request a public hearing before the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance prior to final review of the 2022 budget for the Town of Brookville.”
Anyone who would like to sign the petition, Private Message me, email me jestridge@yahoo.com or otherwise contact me, and I will bring the petition to you. You have to be a Brookville resident to sign.
