Obituaries

Jan 23, 2022

Brenda K. Tatum, 66 of Tipton died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.  She was born in Gideon, Missouri on June 25, 1955 to Shirley and Gracie (McCool) Thurston.  She enjoyed 33 years of marriage with her husband John Tatum.

Brenda was a hard worker.  She completed her CNA training and began working in several nursing facilities...

Jan 18, 2022

Scott Lee Smay, 59 of Kokomo passed away at 4:06 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital.  He was born on December 5, 1962 in Tipton, Indiana. Scott’s parents are the late C. Kent Smay & Sharon S. Smay.  He grew up in Windfall and is a 1981 graduate of Tri-Central High School. Scott was...

Jan 16, 2022

Mary Lou Cage, 68 of Arcadia died at 3:17 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2022 surrounded by her family at her residence.  She was born in Tipton County on December 12, 1953 to Donald & Earle (Cuningham) Shock.  On June 28, 1975 she married Joseph Cage.  The couple had five children and enjoyed 46 years of marriage together.

Mary devoted...

Jan 16, 2022

Jan 9, 2022

Willie Mae Long, 91 of Windfall passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown.  Willie Mae was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on May 9, 1930 to Willie James & Mildred Mae (Garrett) Horton.  On December 23, 1950 in Waynesboro, Mississippi she married Carlton Long.  They enjoyed 71 years together.

Willie...

Jan 9, 2022

Freddie Nelson Spears, 82, Sharpsville passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Waterford Health Care in Kokomo. He was born on February 14, 1939 in Elwood to William Frank Spears and Nolia (Frazee) Spears. On August 19, 1962 he married Ilo Mae Shively.

Freddie was a 1957 graduate of Sharpsville High School. He was a life-long farmer in Tipton...

Jan 9, 2022

Gregory L. “Hook” Ryan, Sr., 69 of Tipton passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. Greg was born in Windfall on July 12, 1952 to Lewis & Emma (Madlem) Ryan. He was one of six boys born to Lewis & Emma.

Greg had worked as a truck driver and also more recently at Package...

Jan 8, 2022

Carolyn Sue Miller, 82 of Tipton died Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton.  She was born in Tipton on November 5, 1939 to Hugh and Fern (Howard) Jackson.  Carolyn married Donald W. Miller, spending many years together prior to his death.  Later in life she enjoyed the company of Charles Weeks.

Carolyn was a homemaker.  She...

Jan 6, 2022

George F. Browning of Sweetser passed away on January 6, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born on March 6, 1934 in Windfall to Lawrence Andrew and Goldie May (Groover ) Browning in Windfall as one of twelve children. When George’s mother passed at a young age, George was sent to the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home...

Jan 1, 2022

Donald G. Rayls, 84 of rural Tipton County died on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. Don was born in Tipton County on February 28, 1937 to Ora & Ona (Rawlings) Rayls. He married Marcella Joan Bilby on April 21, 1958 and she preceded him in death on November 29, 2005 after 47 years of...

Dec 24, 2021

James Eagle Jackson, Sr. 82 of Tipton died Friday, December 24, 2021 at I.U. Hospital in Tipton.  He was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on September 15, 1939 to Ozzy and Ada (Pickerell) Jackson.  Jim married Connie L. Shaw on August 5, 1958, she survives.

Jim was an avid gardener, taking pride in what he would harvest from the land.  He...

Dec 22, 2021

Charles E. “Chuck” “Red” Stacy, 78 a life-long resident of Tipton, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born in Leesville, Louisiana on April 30, 1943 to George Stacy and Maddie (Johnson) Stacy Head. He married Linda (Edwards) Roadruck on August 5, 1977 and they were married for 44 years.

Chuck retired from Miller’s Merry Manor...

Dec 20, 2021

Tara L. Ritter, 54 of Tipton passed away at 1:57 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Indiana University North in Carmel. She was born on July 15, 1967 in Derry Township, Pennsylvania. On March 25, 1989 she married James Ritter. The couple enjoyed 28 years of marriage before James’ passing on September 29, 2017.

Tara worked at McDonald’s in...

Dec 19, 2021

Sandra “Sandee” Manlove, 67 of Indianapolis died at home on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born in Kokomo on June 26, 1954 to Harry and Martha (Whitacre) Vautaw. On February 14, 1981 she married David Manlove. David preceded her in death on September 29, 2011.

Sandee lived in Tipton growing up and graduated from Tipton High School, Class of...

Dec 13, 2021

Byllie L. VanHorn, 91 of Tipton passed away at home on Monday, December 13, 2021 surrounded by her family. Byllie was born in Hobbs on July 7, 1930 to Elton Book and Jesse M. (Barnes) Book Hale. She married Jack E. VanHorn on June 13, 1948 and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage before his passing on April 26, 2012.

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Dec 11, 2021

Dec 5, 2021

Ronald L. “RL” Jordan, 88 of Tipton died at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. RL was born on June 3, 1933 in Tipton County to Hugh B. & Kathleen (Rupe) Jordan.

He was a school bus driver for over 40 years for Tipton Community Schools and had also run Hobbs Feed &...

Nov 28, 2021

Laurie Ann Sallee, 51 died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Apopka, Florida on May 29, 1970 to Scott and Laura (Hood) Curran.

Laurie worked as a cashier for various shops in Tipton. She never knew a stranger and enjoyed visiting with the store patrons. Music was an important part of her life....

Nov 24, 2021

Elizabeth ‘Betty” Naden, 85 of Tipton, died at 3:09 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 27, 1936 in Lebanon, New Hampshire to William Chase & Pauline (Wilcox) Wheeler.  Betty was married twice, she first married Vance Funkhouser on November 20, 1954 and then later on she married Robert Bruce Naden on...

Nov 21, 2021

Harold A. Ley, 89 of Claypool, Indiana and formerly of Sharpsville and Tipton, died at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Tipton County on August 19, 1932 to Arthur and Myrtle (Marks) Ley.  Harold married Eleanor J. DeWitt on August 30, 1968 enjoying 51 years of marriage until her passing on October...