FC property damage accidents from October 5 through October 9

Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department

October 5

Josie Nowlin, Cedar Creek Road, Sunman, at 10:50 a.m., was operating a vehicle northbound on Blue Creek Road. She said she noticed a utility company had signs out warning they were working in the area. Nowlin said she came around the curve, hit her brakes, the brakes locked up and her car skidded sideways striking the trailer. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brad Lecher investigated the accident.

Chester Ball, Stateline Road, Cedar Grove, at 3:40 p.m., was operating a vehicle southbound on Wildcat Lane while a vehicle was parked facing westbound. Ball’s vehicle was turning right to leave its parking area for student pickup. His vehicle struck the second vehicle with the back end of his vehicle. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Andrew Voelker investigated the accident.

October 6

Andrew West, Kelly Avenue, Brookville, at 7 a.m., was operating a vehicle on Indiana 1. He stated a deer ran onto the road, and West’s vehicle was unable to avoid striking the deer. FCSD Deputy Dakota Huntsman investigated the accident.

October 8

Stacey Carter, North Fairground Street, Liberty, at 9:35 p.m., was operating a vehicle northbound along Indiana 101 when a deer came out of the tree line and jumped in front of her vehicle. She said her vehicle was unable to avoid striking the deer. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Tyler Ford investigated the accident.

October 9

Jeffrey Batta, Water Street, Oldenburg, at 9:24 a.m., was operating a catering van. He returned to the restaurant and someone was parked in the van’s parking spot. He circled the lot and parked out on the street, waiting for the vehicle to be moved. After the vehicle moved out of the parking spot, Batta turned the steering wheel and rolled forward not realizing he was next to the pole and rolled into it. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Adam Henson investigated the accident.

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Obituary for Patricia A. Goins

PATRICIA A. GOINS

Patricia A. Goins, age 61 of Batesville, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Margaret Mary Health. Born August 25, 1960, in Covington, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Laura (Nee: Schaffeld) and Charles Goins. She worked at Batesville Tool & Die.

Patti was an exceptional cook and her family loved her green bean casserole, apple spiced cake and black brussels sprouts……….at least until someone threw the recipe away. She also liked to travel and often would return to Grundy, Virginia for reunions at the Mountain Mission School. Other interests included watching old black and white movies, sewing and quilting, painting, some gardening in earlier years and suffering the disappointments of being a Bengals fan. And according to her family, she was a HUGE Elvis fan. Family was important to Patti and no one would argue that her children and grandchildren were her life.

Patti is survived by her daughters Angela Norman of Cincinnati, Cassandra Goins of Batesville; sons Jeremia Goins of Cincinnati, David Vanover of Cleves, Ohio; sister Rose Flowers of Valley Village, California, Mildred Anderson of Brookville; brothers John Goins of Holiday, Florida, Henry Gregory of Batesville; her soul mate Bill Huelsman of Batesville and six grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Thursday, October 28, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home. At 10 a.m. Friday, October 29, a graveside service and entombment will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati (11825 Pippin Road). The family requests memorials to Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Research or the Mountain Mission School.

Obituary for Rena (Robinson) Shankland

RENA (ROBINSON) SHANKLAND

Rena Shankland, 74, of Rushville, passed away Oct. 19, 2021, at her residence. 

Rena was born in McComb, MS on Jan. 6,1947, a daughter of the late Lois (Anglan) Lively and Gurstel Nave Robinson. She married James K. Shankland March 13, 1975, and he survives.

Rena graduated from Central High School in Jackson, MS. She became a certified student pilot. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a Seventh Day Adventist and Loved her Lord!

In addition to her husband James, she is survived by a daughter, Theda (John) Dolan, of Rushville; two sons Thomas (Audrey) Phillips, of Metamora, and Russell Nave Phillips, of Indianapolis;  

Also missing her are her Grandchildren, Tiffany Phillips, James (JR) Dolan, Brittany Carlisle, Carrie Luna Phillips & Samantha Christine Vanmeter and 12 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Fairview Christian Church 5131 N. – CR 800 E. Falmouth, IN 46127 with Brian Yensho officiating. Friends may call after 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery.

Rena’s pallbearers will be John Dolan, JR Dolan, Duane Bentley, Stanley Shankland, Rusty Phillips, Bryan Smith, Edward Miller and Jason Keen. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association 115 W. Washington St. Suite 1180S  Indianapolis, IN 46204. 

Please light a candle and share a memory at www.ToddFuneralHome.com

Obituary for Mary Niese

MARY NIESE

Mary Niese, 74 years old, of Dover, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Mary found joy in volunteering and was available to many groups within her community. She donated her time to the North Dearborn Pantry, St. Nicholas Catholic School, Think Smart Stay Safe, All Saints Parish Adoration Chapel, and All Saints Parish Atrium. Seeing a new opportunity at St. John’s Summer Festival, Mary started the basket booth which continues to be very successful. Many people got to know Mary through her work as a bank teller at UCB Bank in St. Leon before it became Civista. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed reading, working in the yard, and painting landscapes. Mary loved being with others and liked to show her appreciation by cooking and baking for her family and friends. She adored her grandchildren and thoroughly enjoyed spoiling them.

Mary was a true Dover native. Daughter to Bernita and Walter Weekly, she was born at home on Ennis Ridge. Several years ago, Mary and her husband, Joe, built their home on the exact same spot as her childhood home. Mary completed her circle of life in Dover and passed away in her home.

Mary will be deeply missed by her husband of 51 years, Joe, and children Brenda (Todd) Spade of Florida, Brian (Kendra) Niese of Dover, and Katie (Randall) McMasters of Dover; and grandchildren Soren Koch-Hutchinson, Elly Niese, Owen Niese, William McMasters, Alana McMasters. Mary is preceded in death by her parents Bernita and Walter Weekly and brother Joe Weekly.

A memorial service for Mary will be held at a later date. Friends are encouraged to visit www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com to offer condolences through the online guestbook. Memorials can be made to All Saints Parish or North Dearborn Pantry. Memorials will be accepted at the future memorial service or can be mailed to Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home at 25615 State Rt. 1, Guilford, IN 47022.

Obituary for George W. Himes

GEORGE W. HIMES

George W. Himes, age 77, of Brookville, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond, following a lengthy illness.

Born February 22, 1944, in Connersville, he was the son of the late Chester and Opal Irene (Tussey) Himes.

George was retired having worked for many years in area factories.

Survivors include two sisters, Donna Foster of Brookville, and Barbara Milbourn of Dearborn Heights, Michigan; two step-daughters, Jamie Bleh and Stacey Lehrter; as well as several nieces and nephews.      

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Barber, Linda Hokey and Doris Burch; two brothers, Kenny Himes and David Himes; and his fiancée Nina Coleen Seal who died January 28, 2011.

Family and friends may visit from 12 Noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville. 

Obituary for Michael Ernest Condo Sr.

MICHAEL ERNEST CONDO SR.

Michael Ernest Condo Sr., age 78, of Brookville, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville.

Born August 2, 1943, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Gilbert ‘Gus’ and LaVeda (Kiley) Condo. On July 25, 1964, he and the former Karen Rae Rogers were united in marriage, and she preceded him in death on December 14, 2008.

Mike attended Fairfield, Ohio Schools and completed the former Fisher Body Tool & Die Apprentice Program. He had owned and operated the former KC Grocery in Scipio, and Condo Farm Service/Peoria Grain Mill, was a Select Seed and Vigortone Representative. He had also worked at Reliance Technology in Mason, Ohio and Ludwig Electric in Brookville.  He was also active in the Reily Township Historical Society, where he had served as President since 2016.

Mike was a Franklin County E.M.S. 1 Emergency Medical Technician for 22 years, during that time, he also served as Training Officer, and was appointed to the Franklin County E.M.S. Board.

Survivors include three children, Michael Condo Jr., Scott Eric Condo and Stephanie Rae Condo Gibson; eight grandchildren, Kasey Marie Condo, Brandon Ray Fisher, Kevin Augustus Condo, Zakery Scott Condo, Garrett Lee Condo, Sarah Ann Ellis, Joshua Baker and David Gibson; a great-granddaughter, Braelyn Alexis Ray Fisher; a sister, Sue (Jack) Sundstrum; two brothers, Chuck (Linda) Condo and Dick (Merrellyn) Condo; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins and close friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 19, 2021, 4 until 8 p.m. at the Reily Community Center, 6061 Reily Millville Road, Oxford, Ohio 45056.

Burial will take place in Springdale Cemetery in Reily, Ohio.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to Drewersburg EMS 1 or the Reily Township Historical Society. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Condo family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Obituary for Kalen Todd Wolfe

KALEN TODD WOLFE

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kalen Todd Wolfe. He fought the good fight, he has finished his race, and we have kept our faith. On Friday, October 15, 2021, as a beautiful rainbow appeared over Cincinnati, Kalen finished his race at his young age of 42.  His family doesn’t want to remember the end but in how he lived his life. 

He was born on March 22, 1979, the first born of Todd and Debbie (nee Stone) Wolfe. He graduated East Central High School class of 1997. Kalen worked at many pizza places around Harrison for 20 years, mainly at Domino’s. He then started working as a technician for Geotechnology, LLC. Kalen transitioned to P&G and was with them for the past four years as a plant technician. His pride and joy was his family starting with his loving wife Kristie Johannigman whom he married June 18, 2004, and his beautiful daughters Kyra, Kailey, and Karlie. They loved traveling together as a family to Tennessee and Michigan. The fond memories of their Domino games and the simplicity of spending time as a family will be cherished. If you knew Kalen you know that he loved to laugh, golfing, poker and his love for fireworks. His favorite holiday was Halloween, and he loved Scooby Doo. Kalen also loved to go fishing with his daughters and his dad. However, every family gathering was fun especially when he brought Bean Boozled.

The memories he shared will be treasured by his loving wife: Kristie; cherished daughters: Kyra, Kailey & Karlie;  beloved parents: Todd and Debbie Wolfe; dear sister: Kimber (Richie) Nare; brother: Danny (Sarah) Kraus; loving grandparents: Walter Lee (the late Helen) Wolfe and Victoria May Knight and the late Doris & Roy Stone;  Aunts and Uncles: Dawn (Don) Maucher, Kelly (Linda) Wolfe, and Jana (Jimmy) Bunch; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law: Tom and Lois Johannigman; sister-in-law: Jennifer (Randy) Kramer; brothers-in-law: Michael (Mollie) and Craig (Rachel) Johannigman.  He was also a loving uncle and a wonderful cousin to many. 

Visitation will be held at Legacy Christian Church, 207 North Vine Street, Harrison, Ohio on Sunday October 24, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Legacy Christian Church. Graveside services to follow. The family asks that instead of flowers (or as Kalen called them Glorified weeds) donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral costs and left-over money will be going to a college fund for his daughters. Brater Winter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary for Shirley Ann (Marie Antoinette Cecilia) Golden Mitchell Propes

SHIRLEY ANN (MARIE ANTOINETTE CECILIA) GOLDEN MITCHELL PROPES

Shirley Ann (Marie Antoinette Cecilia) Golden Mitchell Propes was born on July 13, 1943, to William “Willy” Golden and Frances Loretta Burdge Golden at St. Mary’s Hospital in Cincinnati. (Her father named her “Shirley” after Shirley Temple.) Her mother divorced Shirley’s father and later met and married Robert Mitchell. Shirley felt blessed to have two fathers in her life. She loved them both (notice the names Golden and Mitchell in her name). Shirley attended school at St. Monica’s and St. George in Clifton Heights, Ohio, and attended high school at Our Lady of Angels (OLA) in St. Bernard. In 1961, she began working at Industrial Processing.

At age 17, Shirley married 21-year-old Andrew Clinton Propes on January 6, 1962. They stayed in the Cincinnati area and had three children – Diana, Deborah, and Andrew. She stayed home to raise their children while her husband, Andrew, ran a construction/contracting business. In 1982, Shirley began work as an insurance agent for Western Southern Life Insurance – during which time she attended 30 hours of college courses per year, being trained in selling, psychology, annuities, mortgages, insurance, etc. She worked there for 15 years, then at Furniture Fair for five years, and then in Private Home Care until she retired. 

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents – Frances and Robert Mitchell and William Golden; her sister – Charlene Chase; her husband – Andrew Clinton Propes, and her daughter – Diana Marie Propes.

She is survived by brother, Robert Theodore (Patricia) Mitchell; Children- Deborah Ann (the late Gary) Dunhoft, Andrew Christopher (Tina) Propes, and Patrick Maloney; nine grandchildren – Tenise Propes, Elias Propes, Nathaniel Propes, Stacey (Kyle) Rudolph, Anthony Thor, Melissa (Trent) Finke, David (Amanda) Thor, Jessie Propes, Joshua Propes; 16 great-grandchildren – Neveah Propes, Christopher Griffin, Kirea Propes, Nathaniel Propes, Kirsten Propes, Andy Propes, Aubreanna Shirley Propes, Kylee Stamper, Harmony Propes, Haley Rudolph, Tyler Rudolph, Lauryn Rudolph, Ethan Thor, Cole Johnson, Payten Finke, Parker Finke and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, October 25, 2021, from 10-11 a.m. followed by 11 a.m. Funeral Services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Batesville Ward. Directly after the service, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be providing a luncheon. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Arlington Memorial Gardens in Mt. Healthy.

Memorials may be given to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in honor of Shirley. They may be brought to services or mailed to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.

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

Obituary for Melissa Moore Abrams

MELISSA MOORE ABRAMS

Melissa Moore Abrams, 47 of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.

Melissa was born on March 7, 1974, to Phyllis (Frank) Russell and Ray (Shelly) Moore.

Melissa enjoyed being around friends and family, spending time on Brookville Lake, listening to music and other outdoor activities, such as mushroom hunting.

Melissa’s family would like to thank everyone who has supported her through her battle with breast cancer.

Melissa will be greatly missed by her parents, Phyllis and Frank Russell, Ray and Shelly Moore; both of Connersville; a son, Caleb Abrams and a daughter, Kaylie Abrams, both of Connersville; two brothers, Jason (Lori) Moore and Jared Russell, both of Connersville; a step sister, Jama Russell; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  

Melissa was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William and Elva Taylor; paternal grandparents, Ray Moore Sr. and Clarabelle Moore; grandmother, Wanda Kidd and grandmother, Jean Russell.

Services for Melissa will be held at the convenience of the family. Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.

Obituary for Dolores “Dolly” Hohman

DOLORES “DOLLY” HOHMAN

Dolores “Dolly” Hohman, age 97, Brookville, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Chateau of Batesville. She was born January 10, 1924, in Batesville a daughter to Ben and Louisa Moorman Schwegman. On July 26, 1947, Dolly married the love of her life Jerome “Romie” Hohman. Dolly and Romie enjoyed 64 years of marriage up to his passing in 2011. She is a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, and Ladies Sodality.

Dolly and her husband enjoyed owning and operating St. Peters Tavern and Store for more than 27 years. She always enjoyed visiting with people, gardening, cooking, but most of all spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Dolly is survived by her five sons; Ron (Rebecca) Hohman-Brookville, Don (Darlene) Hohman-Connersville, Mike (Donna) Hohman-Bright, Kevin (Melissa) Hohman-Brookville and David Hohman-St. Peters,  seven grandchildren, one step grandchild, 13 great-grandchildren and many, many friends. Besides her husband, Dolly was proceeded in death by her parents, six brothers, three sisters, and son Gerald Hohman.

Friends are invited to visit and support the family Monday, October 25, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church. Father Vincent Lampert will officiate A Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Burial following in St. Peters Cemetery.  

For more information, share condolences, or to sign the online guest book, go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger is honored to serve the family of Dolly Hohman.