Della May (Wilson) Jones, left her earthly house of this tabernacle on December 10, 2019, to be with the Lord at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 3 days.
Della was born March 7, 1936, at Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Roy and Fannie (Denny) Wilson and was the youngest of 12 children. She married Philo Jones on November 20, 1954.
Preceding her in death besides her parents were 8 brothers and 3 sisters.
Survivors include her husband J. Philo Jones and 6 children: David Jones (Debbie), Mark Jones (Shawna), Stephen Jones (Jennifer), Wesley Jones (Teri), Janice Mitchell (Dan), Teri Hosier (Scott); 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren.
Della was a member of the Wesleyan Church and served as pastors wife with her husband, Philo as they pastored 8 different churches in Southern Indiana for 38 years. She also traveled with her husband in evangelistic work for 22 years. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all.
Funeral services will be on Friday, December 13, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Marengo Wesleyan Church. Interment will follow at the Batman Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 12, 2019, from 4-8 pm and Friday, December 13, 2019, from 9:00 am until time of the service at 11:00 am, all at the Marengo Wesleyan Church.
Pastors Wesley and Stephen Jones will officiate the funeral service.
Casket Bearers will be Jason Jones, Christopher Jones, Alex Hosier, Nicholas Hosier, Tyler Poteet, and Andy King.
Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana is entrusted with the arrangements.
At an evening ceremony lasting about 30 minutes, the City of Salem’s newly elected officials were sworn in by Washington County Circuit Judge Larry Medlock and outgoing Mayor Troy Merry.
Merry swore in Mayor-Elect Justin Green telling him “there’s no better person that I would rather see take my office than Justin Green as Mayor. I know it’s going to be in good hands.”
Washington County Circuit Judge Larry Medlock watches as Salem Mayor Troy Merry swears in Mayor-Elect Justin Green.
Washington County Clerk Stephanie Rockey assisted with the paperwork to certify each officeholder.
“I’d like to thank everyone for attending the City of Salem swearing-in ceremony,” Rockey said. “It’s an honor to process the election and I know everyone has put in a lot of hard work. Please take pride in that piece of paper…it means so much. Everyone works together and gets along.”
Medlock swore in the council members in one group – Dan Libka, Jody Smedley, Gail Napier, Rick Stewart, and Steve Crane.
“A few weeks ago, we had a city election,” Medlock said. “The people of the City of Salem made their decision. They have bestowed upon those that have been elected – a sacred trust. They have trusted you with their future, with their children’s future, their grandchildren’s future and the future of this city. Today we’re going to witness the peaceful transition of government. There’s a lot of countries in which the peaceful transition of government doesn’t occur. it’s done by force, by violence, by guns, by secret ballots, treachery…But we have the honor of living in a country that recognizes our form of government and holds it dear and sacred. It’s always an honor to swear in those individuals who have been elected by the people.”
Medlock then swore in Clerk-Treasurer Sally Hattabaugh for her second term.
Mayor-Elect Justin Green was sworn in by Merry who first spoke to the 30 or so who gathered in the City of Salem Council chamber.
“It’s been an honor to be the Mayor of this city and to serve the people of this community,” said Merry. “It’s been a great honor. We’ve had a great time. I got a lot of things done with everyone working together. It’s not about one person – it’s about everyone being a team.”
“You may not all agree on the same thing but you come to an agreement on how to get the job done so that everyone benefits,” Merry said. “I want to thank the council, Sally, the Board of Works, county officials…We all got the job done. It was an honor to serve you and I’m looking forward to handing over the reins.”
After Merry aided Green in taking the oath of office, Green addressed the group.
“Thank you, Judge, Thank you, Troy, thank you, Stephanie… I want to speak about privilege. I’ve had the privilege to be a councilman for 12 years. I’ve had the privilege to learn under Mayor Bower — Under Troy Merry. I’ve had the privilege of working with a very good council and the privelidge of having a lot of support. I promise you this is something that I don’t take lightly. I want to be your mayor. A lot of good things are going to come in 2020,” said Green.
Green said he was looking forward to the council’s first meeting on January 13.
“We have a business to conduct,” he said. “I want to leave this evening on a positive note. The theme is going to be a lot of positive things in the years to come and soon, very soon, January is fast approaching. I have large shoes to fill. Troy has done a great job, been a great friend. He is leaving, sadly. I’m taking over and I’m very excited. We have a lot of things to look forward to.”
Merry, ended the ceremony with a laugh.
“The city is in good hands,” said Merry. “It is an honor to turn my office and desk over to Justin Green…after I set a few booby traps.”
At approximately 3:50 p.m. this afternoon officer, firefighters, and first responders were called to the 233-mile marker of I-69 for a report of a car off the west side of the road into a tree.
Daleville officers and firefighters arrived to find Dion L. Crittle, age 24, of St. Louis, Missouri walking away from the crash and refusing to stop.
An officer with the help of a firefighter was able to subdue and place Mr. Crittle into handcuffs until they could determine what had happened.
At some point Officers and firefighters noticed Mr. Crittle had become unresponsive on the ground where he was placed and they immediately rendered first aid.
Mr. Crittle was transported to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The exact cause of the death of Mr. Crittle is unknown pending autopsy results.
The Daleville Police Department has asked the Indiana State Police to conduct an investigation into the incident.
A preliminary investigation by Detective Ron Halbert and the Indiana State Police – Pendleton Crash Reconstruction Team indicated that a black 2019 Hyundai, being driven by Mr. Crittle was traveling south on the southbound on-ramp to I-69 from S.R. 67.
While traveling southbound Mr. Crittle’s vehicle left the roadway. Once off the roadway the vehicle proceeded through the retaining fence of the interstate and into an open grass field, before striking a tree.
Family notifications have been made. These are all of the facts that are available for release at this time. The investigation remains on-going.
Assisting at the scene were Detective Dave Preston, Trooper Lee Tinch, Trooper John Clawson, Trooper Blake Stephenson, Crash Reconstructionist’ s Senior Trooper Coley McCutcheon and Trooper Mark Hanna, the Daleville Police Department, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, the Delaware County EMS, Daleville Fire Department, the Delaware County Coroner’s Office, as well as Northwest Wrecker Service.
On December 7, 2019, Deputy John Hartman with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office responded to address in Scottsburg in reference to an assault that occurred in northern rural Scott County. After an investigation was conducted it led to the arrest of the suspect identified as Buddy Williams, 30, of Austin for multiple charges. Buddy Williams was arrested for Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Strangulation, Criminal Confinement, Intimidation, Battery and Criminal Confinement Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
On December 7, 2019, Reserve Deputy Cory Hulsizer with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop I n Austin. An investigation led to the arrest of Tonya Lee, 47, of Scottsburg for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Common Nuisance and Possession of Paraphernalia.
On December 7, 2019, Reserve Deputy Cory Hulsizer was patrolling northern rural Scott County when he observed a female that matched the description of a wanted person. Shortly thereafter he maed contact with the female identified as Ashley Dowling, 27, of Scottsburg. Ashley Dowling was placed under arrest for an out of county warrant.
Those interested in running for an elected position often have questions about the process and positions.
Join Purdue Extension and the Washington County Clerk to learn more about elected positions in the county, election processes and ethics, and hear from a panel consisting of Washington County party representatives and a current elected official.
This program will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Washington County Government Building Meeting Room (806 Martinsburg Rd., Salem).
RSVP’s are appreciated, but not required, to Purdue Extension – Washington County at 812-883-4601 or dhowellw@purdue.edu.
Light refreshments will be served at the end of the program.
Duke Energy has increased its winter assistance funding for qualifying Indiana customers who may struggle to pay their winter energy bills.
The company is contributing $650,000 for low-income customer energy assistance through its Helping Hand program this year. In addition, Duke Energy Indiana customers and employees have contributed more than $96,000 through November, and more is expected in December, raising this year’s total energy assistance to approximately $750,000. A portion of the company’s funding is the result of an agreement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor.
“We know the winter months can be a hardship for some, and each year our shareholders and customers contribute to help families and individuals who may be struggling to pay their winter energy bills,” said Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar. “This year, to reach more customers in need, we are increasing our shareholder contribution by $150,000. Last year, we were able to help more than 3,700 Hoosiers who needed assistance in paying their electricity bills.”
Duke Energy works with the Indiana Community Action Association and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s Energy Assistance Program, which determines eligibility and distributes the company’s assistance funds.
“Our clients are most vulnerable during the winter, and no one should be left in the cold,” said Elaine Zeider, manager of Family Services for the Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services. “For years we’ve used Duke Energy’s Helping Hand funds to keep Hoosiers warm and relieve some of the stress of winter bills.”
Reduce your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting when home, and bump the thermostat down a degree or two when leaving home.
One of the easiest things customers can do to support heating efficiency is to change air filters regularly. A dirty air filter makes a heating system work harder, which
uses more energy.
Leave drapes or blinds open during sunny winter days to allow the sun’s rays to warm the house, but close them at night to help insulate your home.
For more information on how to cut costs and stay warm this winter, visit duke-energy.com/home/savings/winter-heating-energy-savings. Duke Energy also offers energy efficiency products, services and information to help customers save energy and money. For more information, visit duke-energy.com
IC 35-48-4-6.1(A)FL6 ~ POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
IC 35-48-4-13(b)FL6 ~ MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
IC 35-48-4-8.3(A)MA ~ POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
IC 35-48-4-11(A)MB ~ POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH OR SALVIA
Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
WILLIAMS, BUDDY
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2019-001434
Booking Date:
12-07-2019 – 4:34 am
Charges:
IC 35-42-2-1(F)(1)FL5 ~ BATTERY-RESULTS IN SBI TO ANOTHER PERSON
IC 35-42-2-9(FL6) ~ STRANGULATION
IC 35-42-3-3(A)FL6 ~ CRIMINAL CONFINEMENT
IC 35-45-2-1(A)MA ~ INTIMIDATION
IC 35-42-2-1(MB) ~ BATTERY
IC 9-30-5-1 ~ OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED
IC 35-45-1-3(A)MB ~ DISORDERLY CONDUCT
IC 35-44.1-3-1(A)MA ~ RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
IC 7.1-5-1-3 ~ PUBLIC INTOXICATION
IC 9-30-5-1 ~ OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED – REFUSAL
IC 9-26-1-8 MA ~ LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
