Obituaries

Thelma Christopher BonnerThelma Christopher Bonner died peacefully at the age of 88 on a rainy Saturday morning July 6, 2013 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton, Indiana.  She was privileged to be in the company of many who loved her.Born in Athens, Alabama to Robbie and Fred Christopher September 27, 1924, Thelma  was one of seven children.  She was preceded...

Thomas E. BeiholdThomas Edison “Eddie” Beihold, 89, of Indianapolis, died Sunday July 10, 2011 in his home.  He was born July 27, 1921 in Decatur, Indiana to William Fredrick and Emily (Henline) Beihold.  On August 31, 1952 he married Marjorie E. Johnson, she survives.He grew up on a farm in rural Adams County in the days of horse drawn plows...

Vera Mae (Bennett) BauerVera Mae (Bennett) Bauer, 93 formerly of Tipton, died at 9:20 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2007 at Windsor Estates in Kokomo.  She had formerly lived in Greentown and Russiaville.  She was born June 18, 1914 in Tipton County to Olin Bennett and Janet (Hinkle) Bennett Askren.  On August 17, 1931 she married Omer Frank Bauer and he...

Wesley "Wes" BeatyWesley "Wes" Beaty, 26,  Tipton, tragically drown Saturday, June 16, 2007 in Hamilton County.  He was born April 3, 1981 in Tipton to Robert Edward & Pamela S. (Coverdale) Beaty.He graduated from Tipton High School in 1999.  Wesley continued his education at Vincennes University and the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Florida and graduated in 2005.He was employed...

Zoe Ann BarrZoe Ann Barr, 86 of Tipton died at 5:27 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 28, 1929 in Tipton to Irvin "Buck" & Ethel (Tudor) Myers.  On November 7, 1948 she married Gerald Barr at the Hopewell Methodist Church.  Gerald preceded her in death on June...

Ralph Lewis BozellRalph Lewis Bozell, 92 of Kokomo died at 7:26 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2015 at St Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.  He was born September 14, 1923 in Tipton County to William and Alma (Alspaugh) Bozell.  On September 4, 1948 he married Lettie "Jean" Smith and she preceded him in death on April 7, 2002.Ralph had retired from Indiana...

Lawrence J. Bath, Jr.Lawrence J. Bath, Jr., 89 of Tipton died at 7:10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor, Tipton.  He was born June 11, 1926 in Tipton to Lawrence J. Bath, Sr. and Hazel Irene (Parnell) Bath.  He married Doris Ethel Todd on May 22, 1948 and she survives.Lawrence had worked at Perfect Circle -...

Judith Ann BairdJudy A. Baird, 70, of rural Tipton County died at 12:05 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010 at St. Vincent Inpatient Hospice Care Center in Indianapolis.  She was born in Kokomo on August 16, 1940, the daughter of Glen and Georgia (Hoover) Ryan.  Judy married George Warren Baird on April 11, 1959, and he survives.Judy was a seamstress all...

Margaret A. "Peg" AshleyMargaret Alice "Peg" Ashley, 88 of Tipton passed away at 4:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton from complications from the flu.  She was the widow of Norman R. Ashley who proceeded her in death on Jan. 29, 2011.Born March 29, 1926, in Gary to Glen and Thelma Stouder, who later...

Martha Grace BairdMartha Grace Baird, 88 of Tipton died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Autumnwood Extended Care at Tipton Hospital.  She was born January 16, 1920 in Tipton County, the only child of George Ray & Orpha Elizabeth (Ludlow) Findling.  On April 30, 1938 she married Chester Andrew Baird who preceded her in death on December 3,...

Michael D. AlderferMichael D. Alderfer, 37 of Kokomo died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 8:10 p.m. at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Howard County on December 13, 1976 to Larry and Norma (Cardwell) Alderfer.  He married Kaylee Colburn on October 12, 2013 and she survives.Michael was employed at Sam's Club in Kokomo.  He was attending  Purdue...

Thomas M. AndersonThomas Martin Anderson, 66 of Tipton, son of Hervey C. and Cecelia M. (Enneking) Anderson, passed away on September 12, 2011 at his residence.  He was born December 12, 1944, in Elwood, Indiana.Tom worked as a Tipton Tribune paperboy from 8 to 12 years of age. He was commended by his employer as “one of our finest newspaper...

Wendell W. BagleyWendell W. Bagley, 80, Tipton, lost his courageous battle with cancer at 8:10 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013, with the love of family around him.  He was born on February 8, 1933, to Wilbur R. and Deva (Foulke) Bagley.Wendell married Cheryl Smith on June 20, 1956, and she survives.  He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1951. ...

William E. "Bill" BakerWilliam E. "Bill" Baker, 80 of Atlanta died on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at IU Health Methodist Hospital.  He was born on March 13, 1933 in Anderson to James E. and Gladys V. (Cokrill) Baker.  On December 26, 1954 he married Marilyn Holt and she survives.He was a lifelong farmer.  Bill was a member of the Oasis...

Ben O'Banion BarrBen O’Banion Barr, 95 of Indianapolis died at 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville.  He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 21, 1918 to Ben Harrison and Brough (O’Banion) Barr.  He married Mary Joan Spaeth on October 7, 1989 and she survives.Ben worked with International Shoe Company of St. Louis...

Beverly S. BairdBeverly S. Baird, 67 of Tipton died at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.  She was born in Kokomo on April 28, 1948 to Connie Guy and Geneva (Willis) Higgins.  Beverly married Roger L. "Leon" Baird on December 3, 1966.Beverly farmed with her husband and loved her family.  She enjoyed attending...

Crecencia S. "Chris" AlvarezCrecencia S. "Chris" Alvarez, 81, Cicero, and a 46-year Atlanta resident, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 at Sheridan Healthcare Center.  She was born January 1, 1929 in Austin, Texas to Guadalupe & Patricia (Sanchez) Soliz.  On August 4, 1948 she married Pedro Alvarez and he survives.She was a homemaker and had worked at Arcadia...

Dana George AskrenDana George Askren, 61 of Windfall and formerly of Kokomo, Tipton and Mt. Vernon, Kentucky died early Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at his residence.  He was born August 27, 1950 in Elwood to George M. & Margaret (Ogden) Askren.  He married Judith Faye Bradshaw in 1975.Dana had retired from the Indiana National Guard and later worked at Steel...

Dr. Don Richard AskrenNEW INFORMATION:A celebration of life will take place at his residence, 2853 E. St. Rd. 28 on July 4th from 5-9pm.  Family and friends are invited.  Fireworks will follow.Dr. Don Richard Askren, 89 of Tipton died at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Community Hospital, Anderson.  He was born on July 8, 1923 in Tipton...

Norman R. AshleyNorman R. Ashley, 87 of Tipton passed away at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Tipton Hospital from complications of pneumonia.Mr. Ashley was born Jan. 9, 1924 to Hazel and Kendall M. Ashley in Gary, Indiana.  After serving in the Pacific in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, he married Margaret A. ''Peg'' Stouder in...