Mavis Herring

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November 18, 2016

Columbus

Mavis Jean Herring, 75, of Columbus, died at 1:34 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Four Seasons Retirement Center.

Born in Minnesota May 9, 1941, Mavis was the daughter of Erhardt and Evelyn Johnson Rust. She married Don Herring and he preceded her in death in 2011.

Mavis is survived by her children, Jennifer (Michael) Langevin of Columbus, Beth (Aaron) Connell of Columbus, Ohio, and Donn (LeaAnn) Herring of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister and one brother; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don; and her daughter, Pam, in 2007.

A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church on 25th Street, Columbus, with Pastor Larry Isbell officiating.

In keeping with Mavis’ wishes, cremation is planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Pittsburgh Foundation, 5 PPG Place, #250, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hathaway-myers.com.

Ruby Cooksey

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November 18, 2016

Franklin

Ruby I. Cooksey, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, in Franklin. She was a resident of Franklin.

She was born on October 24, 1936, in Hope, Indiana, to Virgil and Edith (McMillian) Jaggers. She married David A Cooksey on October 1, 1966. They celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Her husband, David, survives, as well as daughter, Vicki (Gary) Reese of Franklin; grandchildren, Nichole (Raymond) Cox of Franklin and Lindsey (Mark) Hampton of Franklin; and great-grandchildren, Alexis, Morgan and Kaden Summers and Blake, Brooke and Braely Hampton, and stepgrandchildren, Kameron and Drucilla Cox.

A graduate of Los Angeles High School in Los Angeles, California, Ruby was employed by Cummins Engine in Columbus, retiring after many years of dedicated service.

She enjoyed spending time with her family.

A private family memorial service will be held.

Online condolences will be received at www.flinnmaguire.net.

Sharon Kronhart

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November 18, 2016

Columbus

Sharon G. Kronhart, 73, of Columbus, died at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Arrangements are incomplete at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street.

Patricia Poff

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November 18, 2016

Vallonia

Patricia Ann Poff, 79, of Vallonia, died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. She had been ill for two weeks.

Pat was a retired typesetter and had worked in Chicago. In recent years, her great-niece, Amy Edick, came to live with her and they took care of each other. Pat enjoyed flowers, birds and fishing and had a great love for her dog, Annie.

She was born June 12, 1937, in Jackson County, Indiana, to the late John R. Beck and Audrey O. Brewer Beck Thompson.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Jeffery Holloway, Shannon Guinn, Kimberly Williams, Tina Robison, Janet Beniot, Linda Persinger, Ann Roy, Michael Kruczek, Don Mathis, and Patty Forister; and numerous great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Richard and Jerry Beck, and sisters, Emma Lee Kruczek Mathis, Wanda Beck, Megan Holloway and Shirley Brasfield.

A graveside service will take place at a later date at Vallonia Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by Johnson Funeral Home in Vallonia.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.Johnsonfh.net.

Sandra Whitehead

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November 18, 2016

Seymour

Sandra S. Whitehead, 68, of Seymour, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Schneck Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Sandra is survived by her sons, Russell (Jessica) Edwards, Bradley Stout, Robert Stout and Brien (Rhonda) Stout; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Linda Smith, Kristy Smith and Herb (Kim) Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lee Whitehead.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Voss Chapel with the Rev. Brien Stout officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at Voss Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society through Voss & Sons Funeral and Crematory Service, Seymour, Indiana.

George Hill

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November 18, 2016

Evansville

George R. Hill, 84, peacefully went to be with his heavenly father at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2016. George was born at home in St. Ann’s, Indiana, on April 16, 1932, the firstborn of nine children to the late Herman and Helen (Ley) Hill.

Although a farmer at heart, he dedicated more than 35 years to working as a millwright and certified welder. He held three certified cards as a union laborer for most of his career. George was a devout Roman Catholic and was a lifelong member and parishioner of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and was a founding charter member of St. Columba Catholic Church. He enjoyed music, singing karaoke, square dancing, cars, trucks and tractors. He also enjoyed attending auctions, church socials, the fall festival and traveling to Florida. More than anything, he loved being outdoors.

George was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Norman.

He is survived by his children, Thomas (Judith), Robert (Sherri) and Gregory (Melissa) Hill, Elaine (John) Beliles and Kathleen (Dennis) Hoehn; siblings, Virginia Scheller, Edmund Hill, Margie Effinger, Gerald Hill, Alfred Hill, Wilma Ramseyer and Betty Henderson; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A special “thanks” is extended to George’s nurse, Penny Holmes and her family, as well as his granddaughter and nurse, Taylor Elpers, for their loving care and attention.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois St., Evansville, Indiana 47712. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in North Vernon, Indiana, will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

Friday Night Lights

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November 18, 2016

Columbus East at Bloomington South

Game time: 7 p.m.

Admission: $10 at the gate, or $10 in advance when purchased at the Columbus East athletic office, 7:30 a.m. to noon today.

Records: Columbus East 12-1, Bloomington South 11-1

Last week: Columbus East beat Zionsville 42-35, Bloomington South beat Castle 44-23

Last year’s meeting: Did not meet

Coaches: Bob Gaddis is 289-132 in his 38th year, including 171-32 in his 16th year at East; Mo Moriarity is 284-83 in his 31st year, including 180-42 in his 19th year at Bloomington South

Key players: Columbus East QB Josh Major, RB Jamon Hogan, WR Caleb Voelker, OT Jared Clark, C/LB Harry Crider, LB T.C. O’Neal, DB Ethan Summa, DB Wade Forman; Bloomington South QB Gavin Yeskie, RB Kristian Pechac, WR Chris Bomba, WR Luke Jager, LB Sam Helm

What to watch for: Both the Class 5A No. 4 Olympians and 5A No. 3 Panthers are riding 11-game winning streaks. Bloomington South’s lone loss against Brownsburg and East’s lone loss at Columbus North came against teams who were ranked in the top six in Class 6A at the time. The teams have played two common opponents. The Olympians beat Bloomington North 62-7, and the Panthers beat the Cougars 49-0 and 38-0. East lost to Columbus North 30-13, and Bloomington South beat the Bull Dogs 42-28.

Prediction: Columbus East 35, Bloomington South 28

Free museum admission for adoption event

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November 18, 2016

National Adoption Month is being observed Saturday night with free admission for adoptive families at kidscommons museum in Columbus.

Special hours for this private event are 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 309 Washington St.

Free pizza and free giveaways are available to adoptive families while supplies last.

Besides families that already include adopted children, others considering adoption also are welcome, spokeswoman Jeannie Keating said.

Registration is required at adopt-kc.eventbrite.com

The private event is sponsored by the nonprofit Children’s Bureau and the Indiana Department of Child Services.

Letter: Kids causing trouble outside library

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November 18, 2016

From: John Tinkey

Columbus

I am appalled that young students are causing trouble outside the Bartholomew County Public Library. Leaving a local downtown eatery, it is dangerous to be outside the public library. Supervision by school officials is needed, and also by local law enforcement.

Time to reason, work together

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November 18, 2016

Fifty-two years ago at Akron University, President Lyndon B. Johnson gave a speech in which he called on the American people to work together to address the challenges facing the nation.

His closing words in his address were as follows: “I saw a poll coming down here this morning. It showed that I had most of the Democrats and had 30 percent of the Republicans. But that distressed me, that I only had 30 percent of the Republicans. Those are good people if they get the truth and if they get the facts, and we have to improve that situation between now and November the 3rd. So let’s all put our shoulders to the wheel and unite instead of divide, and again in the words of the prophet, let’s go out and reason together.”

Truer words were never spoken, nor were they ever needed as much. This most recent campaign has divided us as a nation in a way that makes me feel uncomfortable. This is not that we have not been divided before; we were coming off the tail end a Civil War 150 years ago. We’ve been divided over issues like Iraq and Vietnam and how we deal with the rights of those of different skin colors and sexual orientations. However, despite those divisions, we were always Americans and we all came together to address our issues and solve our problems. We could use some of that again.

To give you that idea of just how much, a Pew Research study this past summer showed for the first time in nearly 25 years that majorities in both parties expressed not just unfavorable but very unfavorable views of the other party. There was even a study that showed more Americans had problem with their sons or daughters dating and marrying someone of a different political party as opposed to race. We have gone through the looking glass and it’s time to turn around and come back.

This doesn’t mean we can’t disagree. And I am not talking about returning to a romanticized era of public discourse that never existed. What I am saying is that now that the election is over we need to take a step back, take a deep breath and remember nobody has a monopoly on good ideas or stupidity. Republicans can learn from Democrats. Democrats can learn from Republicans. And both parties can learn something from Libertarians.

However, to do that, it means you need to stop talking and start listening. I know this sounds counterproductive coming from a guy who talks for a living. But one thing I make it a point to do is listen to the other side and make a point to understand them, and when I disagree I make it a point to be civil. I also make it a point to have friends and colleagues who don’t think the same way I do. If I wanted to be around someone all the time I agreed with, as appealing as this might be, I’d stand in front of a mirror all day.

So, as we go forward with new administrations in Washington, D.C., and the Statehouse, let’s make a point to listen and understand more. Remember, the good Lord gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason. With that said, shall we follow LBJ’s advice: “Come now, let us reason together.” And more importantly, let us work together.

Abdul Hakim-Shabazz is an attorney and the editor and publisher of IndyPoltics.Org. He is also a frequent contributor to numerous Indiana media outlets. He can be reached at abdul@indypolitics.org.