Linda Estes

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November 25, 2016

Edinburgh

Linda Kay Estes, 62, of Edinburgh, died Nov. 21, 2016, at her residence.

She was survived by her mother, LaVerne Michaels Williams Burton; a daughter, Rebecca (Lance) Cooper of Mooresville; a brother, David A. (Denise) Williams of Mount Auburn; a sister, Pat Weddle of Edinburgh; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clay Williams.

Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Edinburgh Apostolic Tabernacle, with the Rev. Mark Myers officiating. Calling will be from noon until time of service Monday at the church. Burial will be at Nineveh Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh.

Catheran Davis

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November 25, 2016

North Vernon

Catheran Belle Davis, 96, of North Vernon, died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Premier Healthcare in North Vernon.

Arrangements are incomplete at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home & Cremation Service in North Vernon.

Walter Cobb

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November 25, 2016

Columbus

Walter Joe Cobb, 63, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016, in Columbus. He was born on February 15, 1953, the son of Ben E. Cobb and Lillie M. (Masner) Swift.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 20years. Walter worked line production at Cummins and worked previously for the Johnson County Jail. He enjoyed cheering on the Colts, the Pacers, and IU basketball teams. He also loved watching war documentaries on the History Channel.

Walter is survived by his wife, Amanda (Crum) Cobb; his four children, Michael Cobb of Indianapolis, Joseph (Amber) Cobb of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Melissa (Brian) Smith of Nashville and Deonna Johns of Columbus; two sisters, Jan (Mike) Barger of Franklin and Judy Isley of Columbus; his first wife, Debbie Fitzpatrick; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Barry K. Swift.

Chaplain Don Sanders will conduct a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, at Jessen Funeral Home, Whiteland Chapel, 729 N. U.S. 31, Whiteland. The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Youngs Creek Cemetery, Franklin.

Lois Morrison

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November 25, 2016

North Vernon

Lois E. Morrison, 74, of North Vernon, formerly of Barberton, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at her home.

Survivors include three children, Tracy (James) Trotter of Scipio, Lisa (Barry) Wihebrink of Anderson and Wesley D. (Kelly) Morrison Jr. of VanWert, Ohio; siblings, Jon (Sandy) Tilson, Norman (Joslin) Kendall, Karen (Gary) Smith and Tim Tilson; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley D. Morrison.

A memorial gathering will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Life Celebration Centre in Seymour.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Don & Dana Myers Cancer Center or Schneck Hospice.

Meet the East Olympians

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November 25, 2016

2016cr eastfootball teamshot and roster-DSC_9499 The Columbus East football team: (front row, from left) James Shepherd (now a manager), Austin Sheckles, Clayton Cordier, Wade Forman, Zach Springhorn, Harry Crider, Ben Jenkins, T.C. O’Neal, Bryce Duffett, Mason Phillips, Ben Elsbury, Jared Clark; (second row) Tyler Thomas, Braden Reeves (no longer with team), Zach Bolte, Cam Wilson, Caleb Voelker, Austin Smith, Kobbe Claycamp, Stuart Bryant, Kevin Phan, Zach Sutton, Isaac Doss, Brayden Burbrink; (third row) Jaedin Miller, Mark Sciutto, Zack O’Connor, Dontae Seniours, Zach Clark, Jamon Hogan, Luke Poindexter, Caleb Pettit, Cole McCarter, Charlie Burton, Ethan Summa, Josh Major; (fourth row) Isaac VanCuren, Ric Wooten, Jack Hiatt, Jared Day, Bryant Kerns, Ethan Niese, Carson Gilpin, Dakota Burton, Nick Booth, Marquis Green, Nick Henderson, Codie Hagerdon; (fifth row) Nathan Fairchild (no longer with team), Brayden Taylor, Thomas Jenkins, Michael Wade, Hunter Dickmeyer, Brayden Smith, Kenton Kamman, Justice Perry, Jacob Sitterding, Julian Greenwell, Jonah Wichman, Dylan England (no longer with team); (sixth row) Cody Horner, Dalton Anderson, Nash Murphy, Abbot Garne, Zach Pierce, Sam Thomasson, Eli Hege, Ethan Miracle, Nick Law, Degean Lambert, Matt Romig, Jacob Bolte; (seventh row) blacksmith Andy Brasher, Ashton Jones, Ethan Rogers, Cole Gilley, Luke Riley, Trevor Foster, Jay Salinas, Jeremy Clark, Connor Holcomb, Bailey Bowling (no longer with team), Jose Meza, manager Steven Dornquast; (eighth row) blacksmiths Fran Warren, Mark Dougherty, Frank Anderson and Duane Mottier, student trainers Jessica Thompson, Maddy Edgecomb and Jenna Weber, athletic trainers McKensie Vanosdol and Kathleen Gratz, assistant coach Thomas Smith; assistant athletics director Brent Chitty, blacksmith Tony Patterson; and (back row) assistant coaches Brian Muckerheide, Pete Manowitz, Jarrod Pennycuff, David Miller and Michael McBride, head coach Bob Gaddis and assistant coaches Eddie Vogel, Jonathan Martin, Rory McCoy, John Sims and Glen Brown.

Quest for a title: Sideline report – stat leaders

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Columbus East stat leaders

Passing;Att.-Comp.;Yards;TD;Int.

Josh Major;53-67;1,132;10;3

Rushing;Att.;Yards;TD;Long

Jamon Hogan;240;2,272;38;92

Josh Major;144;1,132;18;68

Jaedin Miller;116;693;11;37

Receiving;Rec.;Yards;TD;Long

Caleb Voelker;23;508;4;80

Cam Wilson;21;502;3;56

Tyler Thomas;7;121;2;40

Tackles;No.;TFL

Ethan Summa;94;5

T.C.O;Neal 75;7.5

Zack O’Connor;59;2.5

Wade Forman;58;2

Zach Sutton;54;7

Sacks;No.

Zach Sutton;5

Zack O’Connor;2.5

Interceptions;No.

Jonah Wichman;5

9 players tied with 1

Westfield stat leaders

Passing;Att.-Comp.;Yards;TD;Int.

Andy Sweet;86-164;1,266;13;4

Rushing;Att.;Yards;TD;Long

Nate Froelich;219;1,150;16;70

Johnny Swidan;154;778;10;47

Andy Sweet;94;485;4;52

Receiving;Rec.;Yards;TD;Long

Evan Manley;28;612;10;79

Johnny Swidan;15;209;2;42

Kaleb Pettijohn;15;170;0;35

Tackles;No.

Hank Grenda;104;7

Garrett Jackson;92;6.5

Justin Frey;72;4.5

Koby Hauser 68;1

Josh Tuffnell;60;3.5

Sacks;No.

Byron Hubbard;7

Collin Caldwell;3

Interceptions;No.

Justin Frey;5

Koby Hauser;4

East roster

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Number Name Pos. Year

2 Josh Major QB Jr.

3 Julian Greenwell RB/LB So.

4 Caleb Pettit DB Sr.

5 T.C. O’Neal LB Sr.

6 Wade Forman DB Sr.

7 Sam Thomasson K So.

8 Jonah Wichman WR/DB So.

9 Ethan Summa WR/DB Jr.

10 Caleb Voelker WR Sr.

14 Zack O’Connor LB Jr.

15 Cole Gilley QB Fr.

16 Kenton Kamman QB/LB So.

17 Cam Wilson WR/DB Sr.

18 Lance Greiwe RB/LB Fr.

19 Zach Springhorn DB Sr.

20 Charlie Burton WR/DB Jr.

21 Brayden Smith RB/DB So.

22 Jaedin Miller RB Jr.

23 Jamon Hogan RB Jr.

24 Ethan Rogers RB/LB Fr.

25 Brayden Burbrink DB Sr.

26 Stuart Bryan DB Sr.

27 Hunter Dickmeyer RB/LB So.

28 Carson Gilpin LB Jr.

29 Cody Horner WR/DB So.

30 Luke Poindexter WR/DB Jr.

31 Jay Salinas RB/LB So.

32 Steven Henderson WR/DB Jr.

33 Justice Perry LB So.

34 Ben Jenkins OL/DL Sr.

36 Thomas Jenkins TE/LB So.

37 Kevin Phan DB Sr.

38 Dalton Back WR/DB Fr.

41 James Shephard DB Sr.

42 Ethan Niese DB Jr.

43 Erick Briseno WR/DB So.

45 Jeremy Clark WR/DB So.

48 Tyler Thomas TE/DE Jr.

49 Abbott Garn WR/DB So.

50 Nick Booth DL Jr.

51 Jacob Sitterding OL/DL So.

52 Dalton Anderson OL/DL So.

53 Jacob Bolte DE So.

54 Mark Sciutto OL Jr.

55 Vance Hege OL/DL So.

56 Zach Bolte DL Sr.

57 Harry Crider OL/DL Sr.

58 Austin Sheckles DL Sr.

59 Brayden Taylor OL/DB So.

60 Nash Murphy OL/DB So.

61 Mason Phillips OL Sr.

62 Isaac Doss DL Sr.

63 Zach Clark OL Jr.

64 Dakota Burton OL Jr.

65 Clayton Cordier DL Sr.

67 Ben Elsbury OL Sr.

68 Ric Wooten OL Jr.

70 Connor Holcomb OL/DL So.

71 Degean Lambert OL/DL So.

72 Nick Law OL/DL So.

74 Kobbe Claycamp OL Sr.

76 Bryant Kerns OL Jr.

78 Jared Clark OL Sr.

79 Codie Hagerdon OL Jr.

80 Isaac Vancuren TE/DB So.

81 Dontae Seniours DB Jr.

82 Jose Meza Sanchez WR/DB So.

83 Zach Pierce WR/DB So.

84 Zach Sutton DL Sr.

85 Corde Yarbough WR Sr.

86 Trevor Foster WR/DB So.

87 Austin Smith TE/WR Sr.

88 Jared Day LB Jr.

89 Matt Romig TE/DE So.

90 Cole McCarter TE/DL Jr.

91 Bryce Duffett TE Sr.

93 Ty Henderson DE Jr.

94 Jack Hiatt DL Jr.

96 Marquis Green OL/DL Jr.

97 Luke Riley WR/DB So.

County residents stand tall in honoring our veterans

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Veterans of all branches of the United States military deserve respect and support from Americans for sacrifices made in defense of the country’s freedom. Each year, Veterans Day presents an important opportunity to do that.

This year, strong attendance at the Veterans Day ceremony at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans and great support from the community in the form of free meals for veterans indicate a strong commitment to recognize and honor men and women who have served their country.

About 250 people attended the Veterans Day ceremony at the Memorial for Veterans, where the the names of 192 local veterans who had died since last year’s ceremony were read.

More names were read during this year’s ceremony than during any of the previous five years. Although fewer World War II veterans were on the list, more who served in the Korean and Vietnam wars were added, as were more women and veterans of operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

The solemn ceremony offered an opportunity for attendees to reflect about family members and friends who served their country proudly.

Free meals and deals from local restaurants and organizations provided a great way to say thank you to veterans. They ranged from brunches to lunches at restaurants, retirement centers and museums.

Veterans give a lot in their service to the country. Receiving honor and respect in return is appreciated, and the right thing to do. Those who did so on Veterans Day are to be commended.

Letter: Thanks for encouragement, hope during troubled times

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November 25, 2016

From: The Rev. Kelsey Hutto

Bean Blossom

Words of encouragement and offers of help have been pouring into St. David’s Episcopal Church in Bean Blossom as we reaffirm our ministry of welcome to all. The church is decorated with hundreds of messages of support that have come in from Brown County and surrounding communities, and from Facebook and emails from across the country and as far away as England, Australia and New Zealand after the church was vandalized recently.

Those of us arriving for services Sunday, Nov. 13, were greeted by spray-painted symbols that historically represent hate, separation and violence toward specific religious groups and minorities. The swastika, the gay slur, the infamous title worn by Adolf Hitler screamed at us from the worst abuse of human rights, dignity of all people and mass murder perpetrated in the 20th century. No one could miss the dark message delivered under cover of darkness.

Thank you to our friends and neighbors who joined us at our Nov. 16 service, packing the church with your voices of support as we heal from the vandalism and plan for the safe and rewarding future.

Thank you to the more than 40 of you who have offered equipment, money and labor to remove the hate symbols and restore the church. We are blessed by your offers and your hugs. Thank you to all who took time to visit or send thoughtful messages of encouragement and hope in troubled times, especially members of area churches and our Bean Blossom neighbors. We are blessed by your caring.

We will leave the symbols on display until Wednesday for all to look at and reflect on the atmosphere in this country that leads to hateful acts. You’re welcome to stop in any time. Then we will turn our efforts toward creating county events and gatherings where we encourage unity within diversity, goodness and love instead of hate, conversation and sharing stories instead of slander, and making Brown County and Indiana a safe and peaceful place to live, work, play and worship. If you would like to be a part of the event during which we remove the graffiti from the walls, it will be 5 p.m. Wednesday. Please look for news on the community concert that will be offered in an effort to promote community relationships.

Letter: Seymour business praised for salute to veterans

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November 25, 2016

From: Command Sgt. Maj. John M. Haeseley (ret.) and Rennie Haeseley

Columbus

The Bonanza Steak & BBQ restaurant in Seymour went way beyond in showing utmost respect for all military of the United States of America on Nov. 14. Owner Mike Everhart, general manager Rick Neal, kitchen manager Chris Pratt, hospitality manager Josh Straight, assistant manager Megan Feathers and personal waitress Sonya came in and opened their restaurant, which is usually closed on Mondays.

They showed so much respect and dignity for all military — retired and active. They made you feel important, like your military service was worth it, and like you were the only ones there at the restaurant even though it was standing-room only.

They talked to all and listened to lots of stories. Everyone cried a lot and laughed a lot while others were preparing a delicious meal at no charge. They also had a special table set up just for the soldier who didn’t make it home — the empty chair.

It was an unforgettable evening. God bless those who made it possible.