COLUMBUS
Judith K. Settle, 63, of Columbus, passed from this life at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Columbus Transitional Care and Rehabilitation.
Arrangements are incomplete at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home.
Donald L. Castor
FLORIDA
Donald L. Castor, Florida, formerly of Westport and North Vernon businessman, passed away February 7th, 2020.
Survived by wife Carol, two sons and their partners, Kevin Castor & Katrina Hunter; Kelly & Maggie Castor.
Services will be held in Florida.
Kenneth Barr
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO.
Kenneth Barr, formerly of Lee’s Summit, MO. died December 31, 2019.
Survivors are his wife Thelma, sons, Darrell (Carolyn), Gene (Belinda) daughter Janette Bollinger (Jerry). service was held February 1, 2020 at the Osage Church of the Brethren, McCune, KS.
Brandon S. Harden
COLUMBUS
Brandon S. Harden, 23, of Columbus passed from this life at 3:19p.m. Monday, February 10, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.
Survivors include his mother Crystal Brown and father Aaron Harden.
Arrangements are incomplete at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home.
Marjorie Jean Hooker Whitehead
CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
Marjorie Jean (Hooker) Whitehead, 97, of Cape Coral, FL passed away at 3:07 p.m. EST on Monday, January 27, 2020, at Hope Healthcare in Cape Coral, FL.
Born in Seymour, Indiana, on July 28, 1922, Marjorie was the eldest of nine children of John Hollis and Ruby (Morris) Hooker. After graduating in 1940 from Miami Edison High School and earning a secretarial certificate from business school, Marjorie enjoyed working as a secretary at the Children’s Clinic in Coral Gables, FL, and other secretarial jobs throughout the years.
Marjorie met Thomas Young Whitehead in Miami following graduation, and they married on July 24, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, where he was first stationed in the U.S. Navy. When WWII ended, Tom and Marjorie moved to Waco, TX in 1946, while he earned his bachelor’s degree at Baylor University. In 1952, they moved back to Miami, FL to raise their children, her proudest accomplishment in life. From 1966-1973, Marjorie and family lived in Columbus, IN. However, for most of her long life, she resided in Miami and Boynton Beach, FL.
Over the years, Marjorie loved keeping in touch with her large family via letters and greeting cards. Family was always foremost in her heart.
Marjorie is survived by three of her four children, Karen J. Whitehead of Fort Wayne, IN, Susan (Gary) Lane of Cape Coral, FL, and Kenneth (Sharon) Whitehead of Enosburg Falls, VT; as well as her sister, Carol Lee (Kenneth) Hundley of Columbus, IN and many nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by her four beloved grandchildren, Brian (Kimberly) Lane of Killingworth, CT, Leah (Ezra) Oklan of Burlington, VT, Kelsie (Justin) Gregware of Cape Coral, FL, Jamin (Jamie) Whitehead of Franklin, VT; and her eight beloved great-grandchildren, Brianna Lane, Owen Adams, Eva and Ryah Whitehead, Ella and Isaiah Oklan, and Mia and Chloe Gregware.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her dear parents, her loving husband Tommy of 66 years on August 7, 2009, her son Ronald T. Keithe; brothers, Bobby, Gerald (Janice), Jack (Jeanne), William (Leah), and Ronald (Mary Jane) Hooker; and sisters, Ruth Ann (William) Meahan, and Ruby Jo (William Ellsworth) Solomon.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 18, at 12:30 p.m. at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home at 1029 Washington St, Columbus IN, with the Rev. Howard Boles officiating. Calling will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service Tuesday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Columbus. Online condolences may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com.
New United Way website launches
United Way of Bartholomew County launched a new website to connect people to local agencies and resources. Residents can visit searchuwbc.org to find information and support from a variety of resources in the community.
“When you are looking for the information you need to get help in Bartholomew County, you expect it right away. Through Search UWBC, you will quickly find the information you need — when you need it,” said Alicia Monroe, director of the Volunteer Action Center.
Since 2000, United Way has connected residents local resources through the 2-1-1 program. That is an information and referral service that connects people to resources via phone by simply dialing 2-1-1. In May 2019, Indiana 2-1-1 transitioned to a statewide system and the United Way of Bartholomew County call center was eliminated based on the state’s decision to consolidate.
Looking Back – February 12
2010
Trash collection crews began distributing 64-gallon Toters to Columbus residents who wanted to trade in their 96-gallon Toters.
1995
Columbus East girls’ basketball team defeated Jennings County 68-53 in the Columbus North Regional championship, advancing to the Seymour Semistate.
1970
A freedom shrine containing “28 of America’s most precious historical documents,” presented by Exchange Club of Columbus and Metropolitan Exchange Club, was dedicated in a public program at Southside Junior High School.
Around Town – February 12
Orchids to …
• Rebecca Smith for your book that will help young affected children, we knew early on how special and caring you were with your beautiful heart, from the Critzers.
• the awesome music teacher that has exposed students to the preforming arts; this is something they may never have gotten to experience.
• four more years with Trump.
• Sen. Mike Braun who voted for the Constitution to acquit the president who was not convicted of a crime.
• St. Peter’s Lutheran Church for the Valentine’s party at Silver Oaks, we had a real good time.
• Nia at Art’s Cleaners on California Street for being so courteous and helpful with my dry cleaning.
• Dr. Pankratz and his entire office staff for reassuring me and making me feel comfortable yesterday with excellent care, from Cheryl.
• all the people who realize Indiana educators have received the lowest pay raises for the last 18 years on average in the United States.
• parents of the fifth and sixth grade basketball team at CCS for the gift card.
• Kim Thompson and Janie Starkes for winning awards at Menard’s annual meeting.
• President Trump for the 225,000 more jobs added in January.
Onions to …
• the person that called a long-time employee disgusting for asking for his receipt.
• the local company that misled customers about the alcohol content in its product, proving money over customers.
• anyone feeling entitled enough to think they didn’t have to pay for items and could come back whenever they felt like it to pay — business doesn’t work that way.
• anyone gullible enough to think a business should let you leave with items until you return the next day.
• people who complain about reading the onions about the “federally elected official” because we’re going to have four more years of them.
• people complaining about parking; try a one-way street with no driveways.
• all who think anything is “free.”
• the elected official who thinks everyone, even those that haven’t served in the military, should get the GI Bill.
• people who want free stuff.
• the federal elected official and anyone else who thinks that he is anything but full of hate and un-American interest.
• anyone who would believe the federal elected official is a decent, stable, knowledgeable, intelligent person who cares about anyone but himself.
• teachers who are teaching children to be afraid of guns.
• state elected official whose comments to a group of schoolchildren show he is out of touch with reality and unfit to serve.
• those who want to advance their own party instead of promoting what is best for all races and people.
• school officials who bribe students with candy.
• the state elected official who puts forth he was carrying a gun and talking about children being slaughtered while answering a question from a 12-year-old student.
• the local pastor who not only gave a one-sided presentation but also labeled traditionalists as anti-gay; it’s not the person, it’s the lifestyle.
• those who don’t know the federal employees were transferred, not fired, for trying to undermine the president’s foreign policy initiatives.
• the proposed school referendum.
• the basketball coach who did not start all the seniors on senior night at the basketball game, from a disappointed grandparent.
Happy Birthday to …
• Griffin Martin from your family.
• Betty Good from your family and Donna.
• Lance Kitterman from your family and Donna.
• Gwen Collins, from Skyler, Layla, Mom, Retha, Aunt Jan, Aunt Becky, Uncle Ron, Dylan, and the rest of the family.
• Angie Morgan, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
• Norm on No. 18, from Mike.
• Trevor on No. 20, from Mike.
• Tracey Westerkamm, from Brenda and family.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Dave and Pam Dailey from your family and Donna.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
Regional Hospital, Police – February 12
JENNINGS COUNTY
Arrests
Sunday
Patrick Spears, 23, of Columbus, out-of-county warrant, 3:30 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, no bond.
Fire, medic runs
Sunday
6:57 a.m. — Medical emergency in the 2000 block of Crestwood Drive.
Incidents
Sunday
12:21 a.m. — Disturbance in the area of Hoosier Street.
Local Police, Fire – February 12
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was summarized from the records of city, county and state police, fire, and hospital agencies.
Arrests
Saturday
Karen M. Gomez, 43, of 1825 Vinewood Drive, Columbus, driving while suspended prior, 4:55 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, released on $5,000 bond.
Stacey R. Phillips, 44, of 903 Chestnut St. — 5, Columbus, possession of methamphetamine, 8:09 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $7,500 bond.
Abad M. Zelaya-Morales, 28, of 611 Garden St. — 5, Columbus, operating without a license-prior, 9:18 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, released on $5,000 bond.
Jason L. Dunbar, 40, of 1952 McKinley Ave., Columbus, public intoxication, 9:20 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $5,000 bond.
Sunday
Brittney C. L. Landrem, 27, of 404 Glendale Drive, Columbus, possession of marijuana, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, public intoxication, possession of paraphernalia, 12:33 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, released on $12,000 bond.
Tori K. Adams, 32, of 205 10th St., Elizabethtown, two counts of theft-receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, legend drug injection devices, possession of paraphernalia, driving while suspended prior, 2:01 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $131,000 bond.
Rockford A. Mobley, 37, of Morgantown, residential entry, 4:47 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, released on $7,500 bond.
Niki Linville, 26, of 8441 West Raintree Drive South, Columbus, burglary, 7:26 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $15,000 bond.
Kevin Burton, 48, of 203 Elm St., Hope, operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of .15% or more, 9:37 a.m., by the Hope Police Department, released on $5,000 bond.
Whitney D. Mitchell, 34, of 8471 West County Road 450S, Columbus, two Bartholomew County warrants, 12:33 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $65,000 bond.
Tyler D. Downs, 30, of 2727 Perry Drive, Columbus, domestic battery-prior or presence of minor, 1:00 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $7,500 bond.
Emmalea N. Johnson, 19, of 5460 West Lowell Road, Columbus, Bartholomew County warrant, 2:23 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, released on $5,000 bond.
Fire, medic runs
Sunday
12:40 p.m. — Possible overdose or poison in the 300 block of Smith Street.
1:13 p.m. — Possible overdose or poison in the 1100 block of Seventh Street.
4:01 p.m. — Possible overdose or poison in the 1100 block of Seventh Street.
8:30 p.m. — Person injured in a fall in the 7400-200 block of North County Road 825E.
Incidents
Sunday
2:55 a.m. — Shooting in the 6200 block of East County Road 450N.
4:28 a.m. — Theft in the 3400-100 block of West Jonathan Moore Pike.
9:12 a.m. — Mischief vandalism in the 3400 block of West Jonathan Moore Pike.
10:03 a.m. — Battery in the 2700 block of Perry Drive.
11:15 a.m. — Property damage in the 1400 block of Jonesville Road.
11:49 a.m. — Property-damage accident in the 700 block of Whitfield Drive.
11:56 a.m. — Disturbance in the 10300-100 block of North U.S. 31.
12:06 p.m. — Personal injury accident at the intersection of 25th Street and Eastwood Drive.
12:21 p.m. — Mischief vandalism in the 16200 block of East County Road 265N.
12:26 p.m. — Theft in the 1700 block of Franklin Street.
12:41 p.m. — Battery reported to the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.
12:49 p.m. — Accident near the 71 mile marker of North I-65.
12:57 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 17100 block of East County Road 300S.
12:58 p.m. — Property-damage accident near the 61 mile marker of North I-65.
12:58 p.m. — Slide off at the intersection of East State Road 46 and South County Road 525E.
1:08 p.m. — Personal injury accident near the 75 mile marker of South I-65.
1:35 p.m. — Theft in the 1600 block of Central Avenue.
2:05 p.m. — Accident near the 72 mile marker of North I-65.
3:46 p.m. — Child abuse or neglect in the 1800 block of North National Road.
4:16 p.m. –Shoplifting in the 2900 block of North National Road.
5:15 p.m. — Disturbance in the 6100 block of West County Road 700S.
7:02 p.m. — Shoplifting in the 2900 block of North National Road.
8:37 p.m. — Threats in the 2900 block of Lake Stream Drive.
9:02 p.m. — Property damage in the 15200 block of North U.S. 31.
9:50 p.m. — Disturbance in the 5600 block of East County Road 700N.
11:35 p.m. — Disturbance in the 3100 block of Flintwood Drive.
