Helen Fox, 79, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday October 5, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 15,1942, in Beattyville, Ky. to Raleigh, and Della Toler. She married Lawrence Fox February 1, 1964.
Helen was known as the homemaker; she loved laughing with her family, playing her guitar, and singing.
She is survived by her children; Lisa (Doug) Lineback of Lawrenceburg, Lori Fox of Connersville, Larry Fox of Connersville, Greg Fox of Connersville, and Kevin Fox of Connersville, Stepchildren; Sue Conley of Connersville, Donna Fox of Connersville, Darryl Fox of St. Paris Ohio, and Shannon Evans of Greencastle. Her siblings; Adrian (Marilyn) Toler, Betty Payton, and Carlos (Elaine) Toler. She is also survived by her precious grandchildren; Desiree Lineback, Brandon Gaddis, Zachary Fox, Katelyn Fox, Kelsey Fox, Kaylee Fox, and great grandchildren as well.
Along with her Husband and parents, Helen was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters; Clyde Toler, George Toler, Joseph Toler, Martha Steele, and Deemi Johnson.
Visitation for Helen will be held on Monday October 11, 2021, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral Home 513 W. 8th St Connersville, Indiana 47331. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Kim McHale officiating.
Burial will follow at Lick Creek Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family a personal message, visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.
Norma J. Peters, 83, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born on January 7, 1938, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Carlis Nixon and Thelma Thomas Nixon.
On September 10, 1954, she married her high school sweetheart Jerry Peters at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Brookville. After they got married, they moved to Sewart Air Force Base in Smyrna, Tennessee, where Jerry served in the United States Air Force for four years before they moved back home to Union County. Together they raised their six children.
Norma was a member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Liberty.
Norma worked at Miami University as the payroll clerk.
Norma enjoyed bowling and sewing. Most importantly she cherished her time being a wife, mother and grandmother.
Along with her loving husband, Jerry of 67 years, she is survived by her children, Andy Peters, Tony Peters, Kendra Hufford, Brooks Peters, Holly Turner and Kirsten Sommer; 12 grandchildren, Krista, Luke, Amber, Sarah, Lindsay, Trevor, Spencer, Brady, Chase, Kirby, Samantha and Ben; eight great grandchildren with 2 on the way; and three sisters, Linda Hendrix, Karen Gesell and Janet Miller.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John Nixon.
Mass of Christian Burial for Norma will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 1:30 pm St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Liberty with Father Dustin Boehm officiating. Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Peters family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Logan Crabtree, 30, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1991, in Lexington, Kentucky to Wayne Crabtree and Julia Sizemore Dawson.
Logan was an extremely talented tattoo artist, he owned his own shop in Richmond called Black Diamond Tattoo. When he wasn’t tattooing, you could often find him out fishing or hunting.
Logan is survived by his father, a brother and sister in law, Gerek and Artisha Crabtree; his girlfriend, Ariel Desonie; sons, Landen Crabtree and Vincent; a half sister, Melanie Crabtree; nieces, Macy Crabtree and Alexis Carroll; and grandmother, Judy Crabtree.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia; a grandfather, Condy Crabtree; great grandfather and great grandmother, Howard and Mary Crouch.
Visitation for Logan will held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral home, 513 W. 8th St. Connersville. The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family with a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.
Oren D. Isaacs Sr., 74, of Connersville, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born on April 22, 1947, in McKee, Kentucky to the late Elijah Isaacs and Flossie McKenny Rice.
In July 1998, he married Delma McKee in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. They were able to spend 34 years together before she passed away on September 15, 2014.
Oren was enlisted in the United States Army, he served in the Vietnam War.
After the Army he went to work at Ryobi, and worked in roofing, carpet and construction.
Oren enjoyed going to car shows with his granddaughter, Emily Powell.
Oren is survived by his children, Michael (Crystal) Powell, Chris (companion, Sarah Steele) Powell, Amanda Sizemore, Lynda Isaacs, Kutisha Isaacs and Oren Isaacs Jr.; grandchildren, Jordan Sizemore, Michael Powell Jr., Emily Powell, Michaela Powell, Damian Sexton, Jordan Isaacs, Ava Powell, Lilly Powell, Alexis Sparks and Destiny Isaacs; a great grandchild, Ezekiel Isaacs; siblings, Nina Rogers, Wade Isaacs, Voyd Isaacs Sr., Ruby (Jimmy) Griffin, Barbara (Herbert) Henderson and Malva.
Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Owen Isaacs, Orben Isaacs and Robert Isaacs.
Visitation for Oren will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W. 8th St., Connersville. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family with a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com
To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family with a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com
I’m thinking about attending church for the first time. What is your favorite thing about it?
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Most people, in any season of life, will tell you the best thing about Church is the fellowship. That’s a churchy-word for “social life.” And this brings up two important issues to address; both the people and the language. One thing you’ll experience as you enter into Christian-church-world is that the folks involved often have their own jargon and lingo. This is not meant to sound elitist or exclusive at all…as if they know the language and others don’t. No, church folk have been reading the Bible a while, hopefully, and what a person reads (or watches or listens to) often taints their expressions of speech. I recall participating in the Cincinnati Writer’s Group as I was compiling one of my books: My peers and editors could easily tell if I was reading my favorite author, Charles Dickens, in my spare time. His writer’s-voice affected my sentence structure and vocabulary to the point where I needed to break from his novels while I crafted my own work.
Congregations become like family. During many seasons of my life when I was called away from my relatives and hometown, my first priority was to locate a church that matched my beliefs, lifestyle and personality. These people then quickly became surrogate family members—many are still my dearest friends to this day. Yet as a newcomer to The Church, you must also be aware of the reality of these people called “church family.” They won’t be perfect. Like your own family, it’s not always smooth-sailing, relationally, with well-behaved children and elders; like-minded and serene pew-sitters. In real relationships, diversity, challenge and disagreement often enhances our growth and maturity: “Iron is made sharp with iron, and one man is made sharp by a friend” (Proverbs 27:17, NLT.) This fact is probably the most important for you to understand. Church is filled with imperfect people. There is only one perfect person…and we gather in our Christian churches to celebrate him (Jesus Christ.) It’s also important not to elevate pastors or leaders in churches to a status or image they will not be able to live up to. No one on a pedestal can stand there for long; humans were never designed to. Priests, pastors, deacons and elders are people, not gods. If you attend Church, be sure to put Jesus on his pedestal and leave all others in their proper place at the foot of his cross. That said, if you perceive a person in church-leadership operates from a autocratic, condescending position, leave that church immediately. The Church is not to be a dictatorship. Christ is the only King of the Christian and his Church.
Your church-hunt is the most important investigation of your life. Where you decide to attend and which “flock” (another churchy word) you join, will affect you in the deepest part; your spirit. Be sure you choose a place where the Bible is regularly being read, studied, sung and prayed. God’s book must be primary blueprint of a church. That said, the foundation and cornerstone of a Christian church is Jesus Christ alone. If he is not the center of all worship, I would question the church’s doctrine. Doctrine (the church’s beliefs) will also be important—you must know the depths of your own doctrine (what you believe) first, then find a Bible-based church that parallels your convictions. You will struggle to agree with the culture of that group if your beliefs and theirs differ. Case in point: if immersion is your conviction regarding water baptism, you will struggle inside a church that accepts other forms such as sprinkling, pouring, etc. Finding a church is a lot like finding a spouse. You must choose with wisdom: knowing yourself and what you need; and knowing them.
My favorite part of church is the safety and peace it gives me. As a woman alone in the world, I need both of these things before I’m able to thrive. I bless you as you find your way to a new kind of extended family waiting for you to arrive. 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.
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
September 21
At 2:30 p.m., Phillip Jones, Crawfordsville, was operating a vehicle eastbound on U.S. 52 when he overcorrected and ran off the left side of the highway, striking a ditch. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brad Lecher investigated the accident.
September 22
Jessalyn Relly, Bath Road, Brookville at 5:25 a.m., was operating a vehicle on Cane Mill Road when a tree was blocking the road, and she was unable to see the tree. Her vehicle struck the tree. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dylan Enzinger investigated the accident.
Curtis Cranert, Redwood Drive, Lawrenceburg, was operating a vehicle northbound on Indiana 229 at 7:46 a.m. Also operating a vehicle northbound on the highway was Evan Hilbert, Trackville Road, Brookville. Cranert’s vehicle ran into the back of Hilbert’s vehicle. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jason Robinson investigated the accident.
September 23
Tara Upchurch, Gray Road, West Harrison, at 6 p.m., was operating a vehicle northbound on Johnson Fork Road, when a deer crossed the road in front of Upchurch’s vehicle, and she was unable to avoid the deer. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Chris Maxie investigated the accident.
September 24
Roger Bowling, West Union Street, Liberty, at 4:50 a.m., was operating a vehicle southbound on Indiana 101 when his vehicle was struck by a deer that had jumped the barrier from the east side of the road. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Tyler Ford investigated the accident.
September 26
David Narwold, North Hamburg Road, Oldenburg, at 8:17 a.m., was operating a vehicle northbound on North Hamburg Road, when a deer ran into the path of the vehicle, and Narwold was unable to avoid hitting the deer with his vehicle. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Adam Henson investigated the accident.
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
September 20
Christopher G. Hunter, 30, South 3rd Street, Cambridge City, was arrested at 2 p.m., at the Plainfield Correctional Facility, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy R. Gordon on an Order of Court.
Wilhelmina C. McDaniel, 47, U.S. 52, Laurel, was arrested at 10:13 p.m., in Laurel, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy A. Bowers for Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle with a Controlled Substance and Possession of Methamphetamine.
September 21
Daniel Marshall, 49, Short Street, Brookville, was arrested at 9:11 p.m., at Brookville by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy D. Huntsman, for Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated Prior Conviction and Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated Endangerment.
September 22
Latosha A. Allen, 32, Eastern Avenue, Connersville, was arrested at 11:03 a.m., at the Fayette County Jail by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy A. Maxie on an Order of Court.
September 23
Amy J. Marshall, 45, Old U.S. 52, Laurel, was arrested at 6:30 p.m., at Old U.S. 52 by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Chris Maxie on an Arrest Warrant.
September 25
Roger D. Buchanan, 50, East 5th Street, Connersville, was arrested at 2 p.m., at Andersonville by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dusty Hill on an Out of County Warrant.
April L. McGuire, 44, Sanes Creek Road, Laurel, was arrested at 5:06 p.m., on Chapel Road, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dusty Hill for Possession of Marijuana.
Kristi R. Seals, 40, Chapel Road, Laurel, was arrested at 5:06 p.m. on Chapel Road by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dusty Hill for Possession of Marijuana/Hash Oil/Hashish/Salvia and Resisting Law Enforcement.
September 27
David L. Powell, 31, South 11th Street, Richmond, was arrested at 11:40 a.m., at the Wayne County Jail by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy R. Gordon on an Arrest Warrant.
Shawnya A. Zurborg, 37, South County Road 50 West, Connersville, was arrested at 7:37 a.m. at a residence on U.S. 52, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy D. Huntsman, for Residential Entry and Criminal Trespass.
A man found walking in traffic along U.S. 52 Monday allegedly assaulted a Franklin County Sheriff’s Department deputy and led officers on a foot chase before being caught and subsequently charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor.
Kaylen Reed, 30, address unknown, was charged with Resisting Arrest and Residential Entry, as Level 6 Felonies and Public Intoxication, as a class B misdemeanor.
According to an Affidavit for Probable Cause written by FCSD Deputy Chris Maxie, a resident reported a man walking east on U.S. 52 east of Brookville and dancing in the middle of the highway.
Maxie and fellow deputy Kyle Hartman went to investigate and found Reed walking in a curve on U.S. 52 shirtless with a camo-hooded sweatshirt over his shoulder. Maxie said the traffic was congested and Maxie was concerned for Reed’s safety.
Thus, Maxie parked his vehicle on a gravel pull off near Reed. However, Reed crossed the highway to the other side away from the deputies. Where Reed was walking, traffic had to stop. Maxie walked across the highway and asked Reed to come back to the other side out of the traffic so they could talk. When Maxie and Reed were close in proximity, they recognized each other and apparently attended high school around the same time.
Maxie said Reed was soaked in sweat, with the sweat dripping off Reed’s face and body. Reed seemed confused, disoriented and was very hyper. Also, Maxie said Reed’s mood went from sad to angry and back repeatedly.
Reed then gave Hartman the finger.
At that point, Reed tried to walk farther onto the road into traffic. Hartman and Maxie tried to keep Reed from going into the oncoming traffic. At that point, according to Maxie, Reed grabbed Hartman’s vest and started jerking on it apparently trying to throw Hartman onto the ground. Reed then pushed Hartman out onto the highway, causing Hartman to fall onto the asphalt on one elbow and knee.
Later, Hartman was found to be bleeding from both locations. Maxie transported Hartman to the Brookville EMS building where EMTs at the building treated Hartman.
After pushing Hartman onto U.S. 52, Reed ran past Maxie into the woods and toward the Whitewater River. The deputies went in pursuit with the deputies yelling loudly for Reed to come out. Deputy Tyler Ford and FCSD Sgt. Adam Henson arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter around where Reed disappeared into the woods, but they were unable to find him.
Maxie found Reed’s sweatshirt on the highway, photographed it and took it as evidence.
Later that night, at 9:33 p.m., a River Road resident called 911, saying a shirtless male was at his house wandering around. The resident found out Reed’s name and that Reed was living at the Mound’s Motel. Reed left the River Road residence wearing a brown shirt and jeans.
Deputies went to the site and began looking for Reed.
Maxie found Reed on a private drive off Gobles Creek Road. Maxie ordered Reed to the ground and handcuffed him. Reed was transported to the Franklin County Security Center. At the FCSC, Maxie showed Reed the sweatshirt, and Reed acknowledged it was his sweatshirt. Also, at the FCSC, Maxie performed a sobriety test called Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. Maxie said Reed’s eyes showed “lack of smooth pursuit.”
In 2013, Reed was convicted in the Franklin County Circuit Court 2 of Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .15, as a class A misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation.
If convicted of a Level 6 Felony, Reed could be sentenced from six months to two-and-a-half years in the FCSC.
Political Column by Franklin County resident Larry Wiwi
Old Guy Rant: Lady Justice is No Longer Blind
If you believe that Lady Justice still blindly holds the scales of justice and that we are all equal under the law, you have not been paying attention – today Lady Justice sees what she wants, and importantly does not see what she doesn’t want to acknowledge. I am not exactly sure when this started, but I first noticed it during the Obama years where Lois Lerner used the IRS to go after conservatives, the illegal “Fast & Furious” gun running campaign saw no prosecution and Hillary Clinton had no charges pressed in her illegal e-mails, wiping the computer server and her “pay for play” Clinton Global fund.
I had hoped the FBI and Dept. of Justice (DOJ) would get a serious house cleaning during the Trump years but that did not happen, perhaps because much of that time was spent fighting investigations by these very same organization. Regardless, we saw Trump hounded for election tampering with help from the Russians which proved to be the hoax any thinking American knew it to be followed by two impeachments, one for making a legitimate phone call and the other for supposedly inciting the Jan 6 “insurrection.” I am not making excuses or apologies for the Jan 6 protestors who entered the Capitol, but if it was an insurrection, it was the world’s first unarmed insurrection.
Compare all that FBI, DOJ and Congressional activity against Trump versus what we see today with Biden. In just a few months commander-in-thief Biden has managed to kill oil pipeline jobs and taken other anti-oil actions to drive up the price of fuel and thereby everything else while approving a gas pipeline for Putin and begging the mid-east oil countries to produce more. He opened the southern border entirely, so far bringing in more than 1MM more illegals, many covid infected and spread them throughout the US. He set a new, shockingly low standard for how to not withdraw from another country, leaving billions of dollars of some of the world’s most sophisticated weaponry for the Taliban and far worse, knowingly leaving American citizens behind to fend for themselves. All this, and yet no talk of impeachment – how can that be?
How does a chief executive steal billions from American citizens, endanger their lives, threaten their jobs, enrich the enemy, heavily arm terrorist, proclaim an illegal covid vaccination on citizens and all we hear are some tepid remarks from a few weak Republicans that he should resign?
Lady Justice is not blind – she sees guilt for Republicans and conservatives often when there is none and she sees no fault with Democrats, almost no matter what they do.
We are living in very dangerous times, with our liberty and Constitutional protections very much in jeopardy.
