Obituary for Justin Moore

JUSTIN MOORE

Justin Curtis Moore, 42, of Brookville, died on Monday, October 18, 2021, as a result of an accident in Union County.

Justin was born in Oxford, Ohio, on April 30, 1979, to Jim and Debra Burgess Moore. He married Elizabeth (Beth) Brown on July 7, 2007, in Brookville. Justin was employed by the Union County Highway Department. He was a member of the Brookville First Baptist Church, St. Michael’s Church, Harmony #11 Masonic Lodge of Brookville, and the Franklin County Community School Board. Justin enjoyed traveling to the mountains, riding his motorcycle and finding antiques.

In addition to his wife Beth, Justin is survived by a daughter Grace; his parents Jimmy and Debbie Moore, a brother Jeremy Moore (Nichole), and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home ~ 929 Main Street Brookville with Pastor Mike Holman officiating. Interment will follow in Sims Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service where memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

For more information, share memories and condolences or to sign the online guest book, go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Justin’s Family.

Obituary for Herbert L. Estridge, Sr.

HERBERT L. ESTRIDGE, SR.

Herbert L. (Herb) Estridge, Sr., of Brookville, passed away October 14, 2021, following a brief illness.

On August 26, 1931, Herb was born to Walter and Pearl (Nolan) Estridge in Metamora. In his youth, he helped his family on their farm. Upon leaving high school, Herb enlisted in the Air Force and proudly served from 1948-1952. While in the service, he became a gunner on a B-29 plane, one of his most treasured accomplishments. Following an honorable discharge, he returned to Indiana, where he worked as a machinist for many years.

Herb loved life and found enjoyment from being outdoors. He had several hobbies such as gardening, canning, fishing, and hunting. In addition to the outdoors, Herb had a strong love for music and played the guitar and harmonica. He was also an avid storyteller and had numerous stories from over the years, which he loved to share with his friends and family at get-togethers.

Herb was a loving family man and immensely enjoyed spending time with each of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He will be missed by his three children, Pam (Steve) Henson, Herb (Betty) Estridge, and Bryan (Donna) Estridge. His four grandchildren, Kim Meyers, Jennifer (Jason) Hacker, Christopher (Susan) Estridge, and Amber Henson. Three great-grandchildren, Brennan Meyers, Brianna Meyers, and Emma Hacker. Lastly, he is survived by a sister, Mary Shirleen Sherwood.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Ellen Estridge, and siblings, Zella Hazelwood, Beulah McQueen, Ethel Jacobson, Christina Giese, Mattie Jester, Margareta Masters, James Estridge, and Walt Estridge.

In keeping with Herb’s wishes their will be no public services.  Memorial contributions may be directed to Valley Christian Church. 

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

Brookville resident, school board member killed while coworker critically injured Monday morning while working for Union County Highway Department

From an Indiana State Police press release

Early Monday morning, October 18, two Union County Highway Department employees were struck while working along a rural Union County roadway. The Indiana State Police responded the area of Clifton Road west of U.S. 27 to investigate a single-vehicle crash in which a Brookville man was killed, and a Liberty man was seriously injured.

The initial investigation by Master Trooper Paul Harrison revealed two Union County Highway Department employees were outside of their vehicle working along Clifton Road. At approximately 9 a.m., a 2008 Honda driven by Gina Price, 37 years old of Richmond, was traveling east on Clifton Road. Price’s vehicle struck Justin Moore, 42, of Brookville, and Douglas Scaggs, 62, of Liberty. Moore was pronounced dead at the scene by the Union County Coroner. Scaggs was airlifted my medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio with serious injuries. Price was uninjured in the crash; however, she was transported to Reid Hospital for a chemical test as required by Indiana state law. Toxicology results will be provided by the Indiana Department of Toxicology when available.

Master Trooper Harrison requested assistance from the Pendleton Crash Reconstruction Team to assist with the investigation. This team of investigators is specially trained to investigate fatal and serious bodily injury crashes. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the crash. Once the investigation is complete, all findings will be forwarded to the Union County Prosecutor who will determine if criminal charges will be filed.

Moore was a member of the Franklin County Community School Board of Trustees.

The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Union County Sheriff’s Department, Liberty Police Department, Liberty Fire Department, Reid Health Ambulance Service, MedFlight, Reid Hospital ER, and Pardo’s Wrecker.

Old Guy Rant: Outreach to a Biden voter

Political column by Larry Wiwi

Like perhaps most families, mine is split on political lines and the unspoken agreement is we generally do not go very far down the political discussion path since it usually ends in sharp disagreement, perhaps even a full-blown argument. A few weeks ago I violated that agreement because I was so angry and frankly stunned that our supposed president deliberately abandoned American citizens in Afghanistan – like all conservatives I knew a Biden administration would be a disaster on so many levels, but could not imagine that even he could screw up a withdrawal so badly.  I did not violate the agreement to pick a fight, I did it to learn how the Biden voter thinks by getting the answers to two questions:

  1. Did you know all these policy disasters of a Biden administration would happen?
  2. What was the main reason you voted for him?

The answer to the first question was they had no real idea that the Biden administration would do what it has done policy wise and when I stated that I knew on November 4 that the southern border would be wide open, that fuel prices and with that everything else would increase dramatically and that we would project weakness around the globe to the benefit of our enemies, they had a hard time believing me.  The retort was how could you possibly know these things to which I responded Biden is playing the standard liberal Democrat playbook run previously by Carter and Obama and wasn’t hard at all to predict.  But take heart, the answer could have been worse since my family member could have known all these things and still voted for Biden.

The answer to the second question took a while to really figure out since it started out with the usual fake news accusations against Trump that he lies and he is a racist to which I simply said “prove it, name the example” and the only thing I got was he said he would make Mexico pay for the wall to which I replied he undid the awful NAFTA agreement and got us the MCA.  In the end, it came down to personality, my family member simply did not like Trump.  Though hard to believe, this family member who claims to be conservative because they are truly financially conservative voted for this socialist disaster because they did not like Trump.

If we have any hope of remaining a free nation, voters must put personal likes/dislikes aside and do the hard work of understanding policy and their implications.

Larry Wiwi   

Why pray for what God already decided?

Theological column by Adrienne Greene

Q:                                                                                                                                     

Dear Pastor,

Why does God make me pray for something he already wants to give me?

A:

I admire your knowledge of the promises of God.

Your question reveals to me that you know a few important Bible verses: “ʻFor I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope’” (Jeremiah 29:11, NASB95.) And this one as well: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Matthew 7:7, 8.) Later on, the Apostle James echoed the same idea: “You do not have because you do not ask” (James 4:2.)

Praying to God is the same as asking, right? So why, if God already knows his plans for us, does he want us to ask?

Your thought-provoking question points out the fact that God plainly declares he has given everyone a destiny. The Bible calls this our “portion.” Where we live, how we make our living, what family we have, our talents and achievements—all are planned by God from the beginning. But then, Jesus himself…knowing that Jeremiah the prophet has already spoken the Word of the Lord about this subject…proclaims, “you need to ask for what I plan to give you” as if to say, “you won’t get it otherwise.” James hammers the idea home that lots of people are living without things because they haven’t asked God for them. All the while, the Lord is ready and willing to supply their assigned portion (Philippians 4:19.)

Clearly this is a conundrum. It’s one of those Christian problems we face regarding the speculation of scriptural conflict, confusion or worse, error. I assure you none of that is true. There are no errors in the Bible. As you may have heard me say many times in print, “We must always consider context.” What does it say elsewhere in the Bible about praying for our portion to be given to us, even though it’s already assigned? In a nutshell, all of Scripture points to one important thing we must never forget: God gave us free-will and God will never violate that. He may have warehouses of opportunities, provisions, material things, money, talents, skills and blessings set aside for us, but he may not distribute those unsolicited lest it be an invasion against our will. What do I mean?

I’ll use my life as an example: God knew from the beginning of time that I would one day be born and grow up to become a minister. He would not, however, force that vocation upon me. I had to come to conclusions about what I was designed to do and what I wanted for my life. My journey to the pulpit held many winding roads, potholes and ditches as I sorted out the truth about my destiny and purpose. Finally one day I decided that the best job for me would be the ministry, and I asked God to open the door. The Lord is patient and kind, always. He waited until I was ready to ask for what I wanted and needed. Only then did that portion of my life unfold. Only then would I be able to receive my destiny and everything that came with it. I am now living the life I prayed for and was finally able to receive. It had to be my choice even though it was God’s plan.

Don’t be afraid to ask God for what you need, but more importantly, what you want. He’s a good father, so sometimes his gifts will be withheld until you come to him and ask for them. Why? Because it is his joy to give you the kingdom (Luke 12:32.) And all parents love to watch their children open gifts.

Do you have a question or comment for Pastor Adrienne? Send your inquiries to: info@adriennewgreene.com or write to P.O. Box 214, Harrison, OH 45030. For more information and resources, please visit www.askpastoradrienne.com or the “Ask Pastor Adrienne” YouTube channel for videos and insights.

Obituary for Bobbi Jean (Thompson) Lamb

BOBBI JEAN (THOMPSON) LAMB

Bobbi Jean (Thompson) Lamb 35, passed away on October 13, 2021. She was born in Lafayette to her parents Charles Lewis and Christine (Thompson) Roberts.

Bobbi enjoyed spending time with her two sweet children more than anything. They were her whole world. She loved her family very much. She also recently found a love for gardening and flowers, and her greatest companion was her dog, Sissy.

Bobbi Jean is survived by her mother Christine, and Christine’s husband William R. Roberts; children; Shayden Thompson, and Olivia Gabbard, sister, and brother-in-law; Tamara (Darren) Harry, and a niece Kayleen Thompson.

Along with her father, Bobbi was preceded in death by her grandparents Margell (Edith) Thompson, and Charles (Dorisalene) Lewis.

Services are pending.

Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.

Obituary for Bobbi Jean (Thompson) Lamb (partial)

BOBBI JEAN (THOMPSON) LAMB

Bobbi Jean (Thompson) Lamb 35, passed away on October 13, 2021. She was born in Lafayette to her parents Charles (Robert) Lewis and Christine (Thompson) Roberts.

 Bobbi enjoyed spending time with her two sweet children more than anything. They were her whole world. She loved her family very much. She also recently found a love for gardening and flowers, and her greatest companion was her dog, Sissy.

Bobbi Jean is survived by her mother and her husband William R. Roberts; children; Shayden Thompson, and Olivia Gabbard, sister and brother-in-law; Tamara (Darren) Harry, and a niece Kayleen Thompson.

Along with her father, Bobbi was preceded in death by her grandparents Margell (Edith) Thompson, and Charles (Dorislene) Lewis.

Services for Bobbi Jean are pending.

Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.

Obituary for Donald Gene Stout

DONALD GENE STOUT

Donald Gene Stout, age 90, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away peacefully September 25, 2021. He was a former resident of Fayette and Union counties.

He was born in Alquina on March 22, 1931, to Morton and Catherine (Mong) Stout. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1949. After high school, he was inducted on October 29, 1951, and he served in the Army 1st Division (Big Red One) as infantryman until his discharge.

After returning to Connersville, he met and married Zelta Stephens (the love of his life) on June 30, 1962. Shortly after they were married, they opened a restaurant in Union County and named it Stout’s. Don worked at a factory during the day and at the restaurant at night. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Tampa to enjoy the warm weather.

Don was a devoted father and husband. He was an avid sports fan and antique car enthusiast. He enjoyed playing and watching sports of all sorts, specially Tampa Bay Rays baseball.

He also enjoyed family, traveling, woodworking, Dairy Queen ice cream, doughnuts, Tootsie Rolls, Hershey kisses, and scratch off lottery tickets.

Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Zelta; his children, Vicki (Dan) Willhite of Homosassa, Florida, Tammi (Ron) Davis of Liberty, Barry (Karen) Stout of Connersville, and Traci (Steve) Peña of Williston, Florida; grandchildren, Nicholas Stout, Levy Stout, Sarah Stout Alcorn, Zackary Stout, and Gabriel Peña; bonus grandchildren, Michael, Elisha, Keith, Travis, Jennifer, Erika; many great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, several brothers-in-law, and several sisters-in-law.

Services will be conducted at Mount Pleasant Church, Liberty, on October 23, 2021, at 11 a.m. followed by interment in Dale Cemetery with full military rights. There will be a meal following grave side service at VFW post 571, Connersville.