Obituary for Pauline “Polly” Hayslett Floyd

PAULINE “POLLY” HAYSLETT FLOYD

Pauline “Polly” Hayslett Floyd, 82, passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was born on July 17, 1939, in ArJay, Kentucky, the daughter of Albert H. Hayslett and Ethel (Brunner) Hayslett.

 She graduated from Bell County High school, and later married the man she loved Robert L. Floyd in 1975. They were able to spend 38 years together before he passed away.

She was employed at Philco-Ford for 10 years and retired from Lock Home Products corporate office.

Pauline attended Lake Tansi Community Church in Crossville, Tennessee.

Pauline enjoyed playing golf and being with friends. Most importantly, she cherished her time spent with her family.

Pauline is survived by her children; Sheri Hornung Baker of Connersville and Stacy Sorensen of Chesapeake, VA, Gary (Rhonda) Hornung of Edinburg, Robert Floyd Jr. of Missouri, sister; Anna Laws of Connersville; 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and seven great great grandchildren.

Along with her parents and husband, Pauline was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Hornung Kurtz; sisters, Lucille Doulen and Georgia Strunk; brothers; Jay T. Hayslett, Roland Hayslett, and Walt “Bud” Hayslett; mother and father-in-law, Otto and Addie Floyd; a son, Brian Floyd and five siblings at birth.

Visitation for Polly will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W. 8th St. Connersville. The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 1:30 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.

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

Just a few things wrong with Curtis, BTC and area developers and real estate agents

An Editorial by Carla Hacker

Good Morning Franklin County, Town of Brookville, Friends and Neighbors! This morning when FB asked what was on my mind, I had to pause – there’s a lot on my mind and most has to do with the spending that the BTC is doing – not just the annexation, but ALL of what is going on. What am I talking about? You know me – if you ask, I will tell you:

  • I realized that there is a group of “investors”, “developers” and council members that really aren’t interested in what will make Brookville and it’s surrounding area grow and thrive. That “grow and thrive” phrase is for them personally and not for our area.
  • Every time I think of those who might be priced out of their homes with these taxes, I remember HIM saying “There’s always those casualties. It happens every day”. And you know, after watching those live streams of the council meetings, you can surely believe he said that.
  • Regarding the petition that we have 30 days to file if we want to object: We are checking on that and will report back. Did you see how the last petition was treated? It went to Gina who passed it onto the BTC, who had its president determine………. NOTHING. Of course they determined NOTHING because this council (and the one before it) listens to no one. HOWEVER, the petition we are talking about with this last meeting will go to the DLGF (the Department of Local Government Finance). I wonder how much power they have over these people? Again, we are checking on it. (If you would like to work on this project, please PM me – we would LOVE to have you help out!)
  • Regarding the READI grant. Have you read between the lines on that thing? 4 mil to run sewer up the hill. Then I guess we hook on from the street? I still think the BTC and the developers should foot the bill for the sewer lines. Why? Let THEM have the cost of this if they can afford it. Don’t worry about our property taxes and what it will cost us – we will already be capped out just like the majority of Brookville is / will be. With all they are spending and even what hasn’t been added onto the taxes yet (pool, GC, Zimmer, walking path, ect), we will be capped out before the sewer ever gets going. Therefore, I say, NO READI GRANT! That money could be used for a complex for young people to enjoy here in our area! Let the council feel the pinch of their spending and if those three developers mentioned in the grant want to develop, they can do it on their own dime!
  • If you don’t believe me about the grant vs our property taxes, PM me and we will figure yours together through the Gateway site for local government. Then you will quickly see what I’m talking about.
  • And if you watched the live stream of the joke of a public hearing last Tuesday, you saw that those with homes over $126k in value are already pretty much capped out in taxes, so now they will go after those with homes under $126k and local businesses. The rest is on our backs. That’s why I say, let’s give them back what they are giving to us! And this is also why I am including the our Town of Brookville neighbors in these posts. If we band together to get the attorney, it will benefit us all. And I for one, NEVER expected them to foot the bill for an outside attorney with regards to the things they are doing to at every public hearing ect and beyond. The annexation attorney would be on US but the civil attorney will benefit us all!
  • I truly believe we were treated unfairly the other night at the public hearing. I will show you why in a later post. Even under the watchful eyes of big dollar attorneys, we were treated unfairly! And when Bridget asked the question about the homes under $126k, did you see the gal from Baker Tilly look to Curtis before answering? She hedged the question anyway but how devious and underhanded! So when they are paid by the BTC, be careful about believing what you’re told. (That guy has got to GO!)

There is so much wrong here that we could go on for days! Please scroll down throughout the day for additions to the page. There should be 4 total. I want to add media to some of it so I think it would be better in separate posts.

FC arrests from October 4 through October 12

Provided by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department

October 4

Kaylen K. Reed, 30, Jeans Road, West Harrison, was arrested at 10:05 p.m. at an address on Gobles Creek Road by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Maxie, for Public Intoxication by Alcohol, Disorderly Conduct, Battery Against a Public Safety Official, Resisting Law Enforcement and Residential Entry.

October 8

Jesse L. Dishmon, 23, Muncie, was arrested at 12:35 p.m., at the Delaware County Jail, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy R. Gordon on an Arrest Warrant.

Steven T. Lakes, 44, Iowa Street, Connersville, was arrested at 1:55 p.m., at the Wayne County Jail, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy R. Gordon for Possession of Methamphetamine, Posession of Schedule I, II, III, IV, V Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana/Hash Oil, Hashsish, Salvia and Possession of Paraphernalia.

October 9

Brian E. Burris, 41, McQueen Road, Laurel, was arrested at 5:15 p.m. at McQueen Road by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Adam Henson for Invasion of Privacy.

October 10

Jay W. Elliott, 66, North Bend, was arrested at 2 p.m., at the intersection of Main and Eighth streets in Brookville, by Brookville Police Department R. Geiser for Public Intoxication by Drugs.

Roberto Garcia-Hernandez, 33, Indianapolis, was arrested at 2:33 a.m., at Haspin Acres, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy K. Hartman for Criminal Recklessness.

Byron L. Rojas, 38, Indianapolis, was arrested at 5:09 a.m., at Haspin Acres by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy K. Hartman for two counts of Criminal Recklessness.

October 12

Brandon T. Maxie, 28, West Baltimore Street, Laurel, was arrested at 12:20 p.m., at the Franklin County Probation Office, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy R. Gordon for an Out of County Warrant.

Paul W. Parsons, 50, Old U.S. Highway 52, Laurel, was arrested at 1 p.m., on Buena Vista Road by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy John Roberts on an Arrest Warrant.

Obituary for Ted Peters

TED PETERS

Ted Peters, 73, of Laurel, passed away on October 18, 2021, in Shelbyville. He was born on November 14, 1947, in Batesville, to the late Lester and Dorothy Mae (Porter) Peters. Ted worked as a carpenter all his life retiring in 2007 from Indy Walls and Ceiling. He enjoyed antique cars, excavators, dump trucking, bob cats and farming.

Ted is survived by his son, Rodney (Angie) Peters of Laurel and daughter, Tina (Freddy) Barnes of Glenwood; siblings, Marjorie Callahan, Kitty Sizemore, David (Peggy) Peters, Patsy Callahan, Terry (Paula) Peters, Tommy Peters, Robin (Bill) Harris, Susie (Chuck) Gerrian, Brenda Peters. He will also be missed by his four grandchildren, Rebecca Quinlan, Jodi Barnes, Brittany Monroe, Brayden Peters; great-grandchildren, Evelyn Marie Quinlan, Oaklee Mae Monroe and one on the way.
Ted is preceded in death by his parents, infant twin boys, Eddie and Teddie Peters; sisters, Shirley Combs and Joyce Byrd; brother, Gene Peters.
Services will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 1 p.m. in Moster Mortuary, with Chuck Gerrian and Tracy Daugherty presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family from 11 a.m. until the time of service in the mortuary. Burial will be held in Hopewell Cemetery.

Obituary for Gilbert F. Obermeyer

GILBERT F. OBERMEYER

Gilbert F. Obermeyer, age 82, of Oldenburg, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the Majestic Care Nursing Home in Connersville. Born February 19, 1939, he is the son of Marcella (Nee: Goldschmidt) and Leo H. Obermeyer. Gilbert was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, was an Army veteran and worked in the maintenance department at the Sisters of St. Francis Convent working with the operation and the maintaining of the furnace and boiler system, retiring after 49 years of service.

Gilbert liked to stay busy. Whether it was outside cutting and splitting wood or helping his brother Eddie on the farm building sheds, garages, fences or whatever else that was needing to be done. He worked part-time for Joe Raver Construction helping to construct buildings for them. Gilbert also loved woodworking and made a lot of small items over the years including a gun case for his brother, Rick. When he was a child, Gilbert loved to play baseball and became a fan of the Cincinnati Reds, which he attended many games throughout the years. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching Westerns on T.V.

He is survived by his brothers Ronald, Robert, Edward and Richard (Patricia) Obermeyer, all of Oldenburg; sister-in-law Jeanie Obermeyer of Oldenburg; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Rose Marie Whitfield and brother Jerome Obermeyer.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 21, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at the church, with Rev. Carl Langenderfer O.F.M. officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Family Cemetery, with military graveside rites being conducted by the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271 and the Ripley County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3183.

The family requests memorials to the Sisters of St. Francis or Masses at the church.

Obituary for David L. Perkins “KC9DP”

DAVID L. PERKINS “KC9DP”

David L. Perkins Jr. “KC9DP,” 50, of Connersville, passed away on October 16, 2021, in Richmond. He was born on November 22, 1970, in Richmond. David later married his loving wife Tonya (Glover) Perkins on September 18, 2004.

He was an auto mechanic for quite some time as well as being a tow truck driver. He was known as being the Jack of all Trades in his family.

He loved going on motorcycle rides, fishing, all things electronic, and he was also a Hamm operator. He also loved his pets dearly.

Along with his wife, David is survived by his children; Dylan Perkins, David Perkins III, Brandy (Chris) Rexrode, Cory (Lexi) Gibbs, and Emily (James) Gibbs, his sister; PaulaJo Perkins, and several grandchildren and nieces and nephews who will greatly miss him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia (Atwell) Moore.

Visitation for David will be held on Wednesday October 20, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral Home 513 W 8th St Connersville, Indiana 47331.

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

Obituary for Glen Jr. Pate

GLEN JR. PATE

Glen Jr. Pate, 88, of Connersville, passed away on October 17, 2021. He was born on August 14, 1933, in Jackson, Kentucky. He later married his loving wife of many years, Minnie (Horn) Pate on July 22, 1954.

Glen served in the United States Navy for four years.

He was employed at D&M for 33 years until the plant closed.

Along with his wife, Glen is survived by his children; Cletus (Linda) Glen Pate of Connersville, Brad (Joyce) Gerald Pate of Connersville, Mark (Janie) Herbert Pate of North Fort Myers, Florida, Tina (Bennie) Ruth Snyder of Connersville, Quintin (Kim) Shawn Pate of Connersville, a sister; Helen Pate (Charles) Hall, 23 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Glenn Pate, and Ruby (Crook) Pate, a son; Marc Herbert Pate, a brother; Cletus Pate, a sister; Betty Stowe, and a great grandson Tucker Aaron Pate.

Visitation for Glen will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral Home 513 W. 8th Street Connersville, Indiana 47331.

The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Larry Horn officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow in Everton Cemetery.

Obituary for Monsignor Harold L. Kneuven

MONSIGNOR HAROLD L. KNEUVEN

Monsignor Harold L. Knueven, 89, of Connersville, passed away Sunday evening, October 17, 2021, at his home.

One of seven children of John and Leona Easley Knueven, Harold was born in New Alsace, on July 21, 1932. He graduated from St. Meinrad School of Theology earning his Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) degree in 1958, and later earned his Master of Arts in History from Butler University.

Monsignor Knueven was ordained on May 3, 1958, then served as assistant pastor, St. Pius X, Indianapolis; 1962, assistant pastor, St. Catherine, Indianapolis, and full-time instructor, Bishop Bruté Latin School, Indianapolis; 1971, co-pastor, St. Bernadette, Indianapolis, and full-time instructor, Bishop Bruté Latin School, Indianapolis; 1975, pastor, St. Gabriel, Connersville; 1982, pastor, St. Simon the Apostle, Indianapolis; 1988, pastor, St. Augustine, Jeffersonville; 1993, pastor, Our Lady of the Greenwood, Greenwood; 1997, named prelate of honor; 1999, reappointed pastor, Our Lady of the Greenwood, Greenwood; 2002, dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery while continuing as pastor, Our Lady of the Greenwood, Greenwood; 2003, retired; 2004, administrator, St. Mary, Greensburg; 2009, reappointed administrator, St. Mary, Greensburg; 2010 until his retirement in 2014.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, winemaking, and studying history.

Survivors include three siblings, Joe Knueven of Greensburg, Charlene Rauch of Yorkville, and Willard (Linda) Knueven of Sunman; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; sister-in-law, Luella Knueven of Greensburg; and special friend, Linda Fitzgerald of Connersville.

Monsignor Knueven was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clifford, Howard, and John Jr. Knueven; brother-in-law, Joe Rauch; and three sisters-in-law, Madelene Knueven, Mary Ann Knueven, and Carolyn Knueven.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Charles Thompson at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford, Indiana with visitation one hour prior at the church. Recitation of the rosary will be conducted on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. with visitation to follow until 7:30 p.m. on at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home, Connersville. Burial will take place in St. Paul Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Cemetery or St. Gabriel School and online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com. 

Obituary for James “Shimmy” Dwayne Conner

JAMES “SHIMMY” DWAYNE CONNER

James “Shimmy” Dwayne Conner, 58, of Connersville, passed away early Monday morning, October 18, 2021, at his home.

He was born January 9, 1963, one of five children of John H. Conner and Nancy Fields Conner Hall. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1982.

James was self-employed, running his own lawn care business.

In his leisure, he enjoyed listening to music, creating art, fishing, gardening, and spending time outdoors. He also loved watching his great nieces’ and nephews’ sporting events. He also enjoyed watching the weather and was always sure to give his daily report. It could be said that James absolutely loved life; he spread his positivity and joy for life to many.

Survivors include his mother, Nancy Hall of Connersville; two sisters, Georgia (Mike) Russell and Lisa (Charlie) Hackensmith, both of Connersville; a brother, Michael (Anitra) Conner of Connersville; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, John H. Conner; a brother, John Conner; maternal and paternal grandparents; and a niece, Jerrika Hackensmith.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Pastor Ron Russell will officiate. Burial will be at Lick Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Beverly Shell

BEVERLY SHELL

Beverly Shell, 77, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin. She was born on July 27, 1944 in Batesville, the daughter of Robert and Clydia (Hughes) Siebert. She attended Brookville High School where she graduated in 1962. 

Beverly married Ronald Shell on December 16, 1962, in Brookville. From 1969 until her retirement in 2005, she farmed in Albany, Wisconsin, with her husband and later started a daycare, and became known as Grandma Shell to many. She loved spending time with her family and grandkids. Holidays were a special time, whether it was the huge Easter egg hunt, or Hattie the Witch on the front porch, or the dancing Santa Claus when you opened the front door, she made every holiday special.  

Beverly is survived by her husband Ronald; children, Jeffrey (Sarah) Shell of Ontario, WI, Rhonda (Brian) Flannery of Albany, WI, Tracy (Steve) Stefanik of Albany, WI, Tammy (Joshua) Sullivan of Brodhead, WI, Ryan (Sarah) Shell of Ft Atkinson, WI, Jessica (Eric) Thompson of Albany, WI; grandchildren, Tyler (Tanya) Shell, Karrisa (Brett) Cupps, Isaiah (Breana) Shell, Joshua Shell, Subhas Flannery, Radhika Flannery, Jada Flannery, Raj Flannery, Jordan (Kevin) Ile, Hailey Stefanik, Clinton Sullivan, Emma Thompson, Evelyn Thompson, and Matthew Thompson; great-grandkids, Tristan, Taliyah, Treyton, Hannah, and Natalie; brothers, Robert (Mary Beth) Siebert and Gary (Connie) Siebert; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 3 p.m. at SHRINER HAGER GOHLKE FUNERAL HOME with Pat Pluss officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albany, WI. A visitation will be held Saturday, from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.