Obituary for Ferrell Lewis Dunaway

FERRELL LEWIS DUNAWAY

Mr. Ferrell Lewis Dunaway age 85, of Liberty, passed peacefully at his farm surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The youngest of 11 children, he was born March 24, 1937, in Irvin, Kentucky to Plez Daniel Dunaway and Maryliza Reed Dunaway.

On February 9, 1959, Ferrell married the love of his life Hazel Robinson Dunaway. They were married for 44 years prior to her passing in September 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Dunaway were blessed with 10 children, 27 grandchildren, and 56 great grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren

Ferrell was a stock racecar driver for several years; he drove it all from dirt tracks to black top he loved the adrenaline rush of racing. He lived a long blessed life of farming, driving a semi, shooting pool, and watching his grandchildren grow. He would often say, “I don’t know why the good Lord has let me live this long, but he must have big plans for me!”

Ferrell is survived by his children; Tom (Joanna) Dunaway of Connersville, Dick (Patti) Dunaway of Liberty, Sherry Dunaway of Liberty, Debby Dunaway of Georgetown, Kentucky, Betty (Harry) Franklin of Liberty, Vicky (Randy) Pollitt of Liberty, Mary Dunaway Marcroft of Liberty, and Jennifer (Kenneth) Grant of Brownsville.

Mr. Dunaway is preceded in death by his parents, and loving wife Hazel; his two sons Mike and Wayne Dunaway, and grandchildren Damon Bowling, Joseph Michael Dunaway, Ricky James Rowe, and Shawda Smith.

Friends and family may gather at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N Main St., Liberty on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 11 am to 1 pm. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm. Burial will follow at College Corner Cemetery.

Obituary for Gladys M. Lambdin

GLADYS M. LAMBDIN

Gladys M. Lambdin, age 86, of Brookville, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Brookville.

Born January 15, 1937, in Jackson County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William Sheridan and Mary Katherine (Spivey) Brown. On March 15, 1958, she became the wife of Leo C. Lambdin, and they enjoyed more than 51 years together until his passing on December 20, 2009.

Gladys along with her late husband, Leo, owned and operated the Springhill Campground in Brookville. She had also worked at the former Thies Restaurant. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Brookville.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed fishing, hunting, quilting. She also enjoyed the outdoors and sitting around the campfire with family and friends.

Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Sue Johnson and Tenia Louise (Jeff) McIntyre all of Brookville; seven grandchildren, Nicole Lykins Konicke, Travis Lambdin, Brandon Johnson, Amanda Herbert, Megan Stout, Katie Deaton, Cody McIntyre; seven great-grandchildren, Emma Konicke, Jackson Konicke, Tucker Lambdin, Alana Herbert, Clayton Herbert, Carter Stout, Jemma Herbert.

In addition to her parents and husband, Leo, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Lambdin; two sons, James William Lambdin and Anthony Wayne Lambdin; a granddaughter, Ella Rose Konicke, a grandson, Troy Anthony Lambdin; a sister, Lenora Mays; as well as four brothers, John Jackson Brown, Vernon David Brown, James Edward Brown, Edger Lee Brown.

Family and friends may visit from 5 till 8 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 530 Market Street, Brookville.

Rev. Mike Holman and Pastor Steven Sapp will officiate the Funeral Services on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Brookville. Burial will follow in Sims Cemetery in New Fairfield.

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

Obituary for Russell Scott Salzman

RUSSELL SCOTT SALZMAN

Russell Scott Salzman, 64, of Brookville, died on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence.

Russ was born in Cincinnati, on January 31, 1959, to E. Thomas Sr. and Norma Joy Robinson Salzman. He graduated from Northwest High School in Cincinnati. On September 6, 1991, Russ married Paula Petulla at a Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, and they shared more than 31 years of married life. He was employed as a Maintenance Technician at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville for the past 14 years. Russ was a hard-working man who was devoted to his family and all his rescued fur babies. He never missed an opportunity to make someone laugh with his amazing sense of humor. Russ was PaPa Salzman to his grandchildren and enjoyed fishing, cooking, being a lifelong Bengals Fan and helping anyone in need.

Russ is survived by his wife: Paula Ann of Brookville; a son: Russell Scott Salzman II (Christin) of Arizona; two daughters: Grace Elizabeth Meyer (Andrew) of Brookville, and Chelsea Christina Salzman (Adam Shell) of Brookville; grandchildren: Charlotte, Hannah, Francesca, Ozzie, and one due in July; his father: E. Thomas Salzman Sr.; a brother: E. Thomas Salzman Jr. (Cheryl); a brother-in-law: Bob Schaiper; nieces and nephews: Chris Schaiper, A. J. Hollingsworth (Brian), Emily Salzman (Zack Brinkman), Brandon Schaiper (Courtney), and Matthew Salzman; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Russ was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Joy Salzman and his sister, Victoria Lynne Schaiper.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home ~ 929 Main Street Brookville followed by cremation. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society.

To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please go to, www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Russ’s Family.

Obituary for Patricia Ann “Patty” Marshall

PATRICIA ANN “PATTY” MARSHALL

Patricia Ann “Patty” Marshall, age 65, of Brookville, began her eternal journey with the Lord on Sunday February 19, 2023, in Connersville. Patty was born in Milan, on June 4, 1957, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Eulah Kemplin Herd.

On December 15, 1973, at the Plum Grove Pentecostal Church in Metamora, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Fred Marshall. They where able to enjoy 49 years together and blessed with two children.

Patty enjoyed singing and playing the tambourine at church, watching HGTV and movies as well as gardening. She treasured the life that she lived and valued spending time with her family. She retired from Batesville Casket after 28 years of service where she was an inspector and worked with shipping and receiving.

Besides Fred, her loving husband, she is survived by a daughter, Eulah (Brad) Marshall Vest; a son, Freddy Ray Marshall; grandchildren, Ivie (Matthew) Vest Baker and Gabriel Vest, as well as her great grandchildren, Jasper and Stella Baker. She will be thought of often by her brother, Robert Charles Herd; sisters Wanda Faye Bradburn and Bessie Louis Reynold; several nieces and nephews and a harvest of friends.

She now joins her parents, brother Roscoe Ray Herd and sister Allie Mae Flint in heaven.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street, Connersville, from 4 to 8 p.m.  Funeral services will be conducted on Friday February 24, 2023, by Pastor Ronald Russell at 11 a.m. at PCT Ministries, 1892 West State Road 44, Connersville. Burial will follow a Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Obituary for Deborah Kay Johnson (complete)

DEBORAH KAY JOHNSON

Deborah Kay Johnson, age 67, of Brookville, died unexpectedly Monday, February 20, 2023, at her residence in Brookville.

Born September 22, 1955, in Perry County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Dolores (Hicks) Baker. On January 19, 1974, she was united in marriage to Donald Johnson, and he survives.

 Deborah was retired having worked at the former U.S. Shoe in Harrison, Ohio, and along with her husband she had operated the New Trenton Store, and most recently operated (alongside Donald) the Johnson Mobile Home Park. In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking and family vacations.  She also enjoyed a good movie, country music from the 1990s, as well as the music of Queen. Family was very important to Deborah, and she cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren.

Besides Don, her loving husband of more than 49 years, survivors include two sons, Don (Sheryl) Johnson Jr. of North Bend, Ohio, Eric (Vickie) Johnson of Brookville; 10 grandchildren, Deven (Hannah) Johnson, Tiffani Johnson, Lindsay Johnson, Alexis Johnson, Collin Carrithers, Carter Carrithers, Andrew Rugg, Landon Johnson, Crosley Johnson, Warner Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Tucker Johnson and Magnolia Johnson; four sisters, Terry (the late, Jim) Burckey of Cedar Grove, Missy Baker of Cedar Grove, Peggy (the late, Danny) Johnson of Brookville, Kathy (Larry) Teters of Batesville; two brothers, Mike Baker of Richmond and Jeff Baker of Lawrenceburg; in addition to many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Pastor Shawn Crisman will officiate the Funeral Services on Thursday, February 23, 2023, 12 Noon, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

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

Obituary for Dorothy C. Frey

DOROTHY C. FREY

Dorothy C. Frey, age 92, of Cedar Grove, died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati. 

She was born April 26, 1930, in Cincinnati, to the late Victor and Clara (Kramer) Roell and was one of two children. On May 30,1952, she was united in marriage to Francis J. Frey, and they enjoyed 67 years together before his passing on May 29, 2019. 

 Dorothy was raised on a dairy farm on Dry Fork Road in Harrison, Ohio. She attended St. John’s Catholic School and then Seton High School. After high school, she worked at Western Southern Life in Cincinnati. When she and Francis married, she moved to English Hill Road in Cedar Grove, where they worked together on their farm and raised seven children.

Faith and family were the center of her life. She was a member of the former Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Cedar Grove, and a current member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville.

Her hobbies included sewing, crafts, and gardening. She enjoyed being of service to others, spending time with her grandchildren, and visiting with friends and neighbors. She worked tirelessly for her family. In her later years, she and Francis took many trips across the States.

Survivors include seven children, Kathleen (James) Burns of Burr Ridge, Illinois, Annette (Mark) Rosswurm of Columbus, Frank Frey of Cedar Grove, Karen (Bill) Carlson of Olney, Maryland, Victor (Geri Marie) Frey of Brookville, Joseph Frey of Cedar Grove, and Michael (Debbie) Frey of Colorado Springs, Colorado; eight grandchildren,  Elizabeth Lecher, Jacob Rosswurm, Erin Walsh, Paul Rosswurm, Stephen Carlson, Kristen Carlson, Taylor Frey and Austin Frey; six great-grandchildren; as well as a sister, Margie Nagele of Harrison, Ohio.

In addition to her parents and husband Francis, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rose Frey.

Family and friends may visit from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, February 24, 2023; 10:30 a.m., at Holy Guardian Angels Oratory, 405 U.S. Highway 52, Cedar Grove, Indiana. Burial will then follow in Holy Guardian Angel Cemetery in Cedar Grove, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church or Guardian Angels Preservation.

The family members extend their heartfelt gratitude to those who cared for Dorothy over the past few years, especially Darlene, Bev, Linda, Lorna, Mona, and Nikki. Because of their excellent care for her, she was able to remain at her English Hill Road home where she resided for more than 70 years.

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

Obituary for Hilda Lucille Day

HILDA LUCILLE DAY

Hilda Lucille Day, 89, of Connersville passed away peacefully Monday morning, February 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 6, 1934, in Liberty, one of eight children of Guy Enoch and Martha Potter Jackson, and she attended Richmond Public Schools.

As a young woman, she sang with her family, the Jackson Singers. They were the opening act for popular groups of the Gospel Caravan which included Mahalia Jackson, a young Sam Cooke, and the Five Blind Boys of Alabama, just to name a few.

On December 6, 1952, she married the love of her life, Eugene Nelson Day in Richmond. Mr. Day Survives.

For more than 30 years, she was employed by Ford-Visteon, retiring in 1996.

Hilda was a proud member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

She loved going to yard sales and was a collector of antiques and costume jewelry.

One of her greatest loves was spending time with her grandkids and family. A very generous and caring person, Hilda never met a stranger.

She was also lovingly known as “Mama,” “J-Lo,” “Hilen,” and “Luke.”

Survivors, besides her husband of 70 years, Gene, include five children, Regina Collins and Terri (Leroy) Benjamin, both of Connersville, Carol (Mike) Greenway and John (Lisa) Day, both of Phoenix, Arizona, and Michael Day of New Castle; 16 grandchildren, including the two oldest, Eric and Fawn, who played a special role in their grandma’s journey over the last few years, and Ian, Blake, Christopher, Chris, Matthew, Xavier, Bria, Jordan, Darien, Zion, Savanna, Dylan, Danny, and Jessica; 21 great grandchildren; three sisters, Peggy Jackson, Patty Gipson, and Renae Jackson; a brother, Maurice Jackson; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Diane Day; three grandchildren, Victor and Victoria Gray and McKaleigh Day; two sisters, Mae Bozarth and Faye Guess; and a brother, Bobbie Lee Jackson.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the caregivers who helped them along this journey: Darlene Wells, Best Home Services, and Reid Hospice.

Funeral services will be conducted by Reverend Alex Fahie at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church where friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Visitation for family and friends will be 4 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.

Obituary for Hubert Marvin Brack

HUBERT MARVIN BRACK

Hubert Marvin ‘Hube’ Brack, age 89, of Brookville, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville, with his loving family at his bedside following a lengthy illness.    

Born January 4, 1934, in Brookville, he was one of 11 children born to the late Oscar W. and Edna M. (Sayers) Brack. On January 9, 1960, he was united in marriage to the former Jane Krause at the Brookville United Methodist Church, and she survives. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Hube was retired, having been a licensed barber in Brookville for several years with Ferd Humig, later he and Jim Weileman opened the H & J Barber Shop in Brookville. During construction of the Brookville Dam, he had also worked at Brookville Firestone, changing tires on heavy equipment used on the project. He also served as manager of the Dairy Cottage in Brookville for 33 years. 

He was a member of the Brookville United Methodist Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1129 of Brookville, the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion, had served on the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years, and was an EMT, and the First Squad Chief of Brookville E.M.S. #2.

Hube was a family man, and a happy and proud one! If there was a ball game, golf match, or special event he was there for his family. In his leisure time, he enjoyed golf – all of it, playing, watching, and teaching his grandchildren the joy and love of the game. He also enjoyed a good card game with his buddies.

Besides Jane, his loving wife of more than 63 years, survivors include two daughters, Susan J. (husband, Paul) Moster of Brookville, and Peggy A. (husband, David) Brandon of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Benjamin (wife, Kristi) Moster, Derek B. (wife, Heather) Stang, Kayla N. (husband, Ethan) Strong; five great-grandchildren, Willow M. Moster, Beckett T. Moster, Amelia B. Stang, Kamryn D. Stang, Kennedy C. Strong. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Helen Glaub, Evelyn Linkel, Eleanor Ailes, Hazel Geiling, Emma Brack; five brothers, Roy Brack, Dale Brack, Robert Brack, Kenneth Brack, and Neil Brack.

Family and friends may visit from 10 till 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Pastor Steve Rundel of the Brookville United Methodist Church will officiate the Memorial Services at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 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 Brookville EMS or the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brack family. To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

Brookville man charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Indiana State Press Release

On Friday, February 10, troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post arrested a Brookville, man on charges of Possession of Child Pornography after serving a search warrant on his Franklin County home.

The investigation by Trooper Vincent Scott began in July 2022 after receiving a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Using investigative techniques, Trp. Scott and detectives from the Indiana Crimes Against Children Task Force determined images depicting child pornography had been downloaded by a resident located on Catfish Lane in Brookville.

Trp.  Scott applied for and received a search warrant which was served on the residence Friday. While at the home, troopers determined a resident, Mark A. Kolb, age 54, was in possession of numerous images depicting child pornography.

Kolb was arrested and transported to the Franklin County Security Center where he was incarcerated on initial charges of Possession of Child Pornography, Level 5 Felony.  Kolb will soon make an initial appearance in the Franklin County Circuit Court.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the investigation.

If convicted of a Level 5 Felony, Kolb could receive a sentence of two to six years in prison.