Obituaries

Jun 2, 2021

Jerry A. Wood, 78 of Tipton died at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Tipton, Indiana on January 26, 1943 to Melvin & Berta (Parks) Wood.

Jerry married Shirlie in 1984.  He worked at Delco Electronics in Kokomo.  Jerry was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Noblesville and loved being outdoors. ...

Jun 2, 2021

Dorothy R. Johnson, 86 of Tipton died on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent – Kokomo.  She was born on January 17, 1935 in Clay County, Indiana and had previously lived in Kokomo, Patricksburg and Clay City.  Her parents were Herman & Laura Bell (Long) Culler.  Dorothy married Jimmie L. Johnson on July 19, 1958 and he preceded...

May 30, 2021

Opal D. Lundy, 86, joined family in Heaven on May 30, 2021. We are comforted with the knowledge that Opal was able to pass away at home, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born November 9, 1934 in Warren County, Kentucky to James Willie and Mildred Mae (Garrett) Horton. Opal married the love of her life, Robert “Frank” Lundy...

May 26, 2021

Dorinda K. Harvey, 73 of Tipton, died at 7:25 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family and friends.  She was born on March 4, 1948 in Elwood, Indiana to Bernard Francis & Delores May (Parnell) Dane.

Dorinda loved kids and being outdoors.  She was a school bus driver for Hamilton Heights Schools until she retired...

May 21, 2021

Margaret Ann Off, 88 of Tipton died Friday evening, May 21, 2021 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo.  Margaret was born in Elwood on June 3, 1932 and had lived in Elwood for 22 years and Sharpsville for 18 years.  Her parents were Hansel W. & Mary M. (Larimore) Smith.  She married George E. Off on July 4, 1953 he survives.  They...

May 21, 2021

Deardra L. “Dee” (Smith) Henry, age 81, of Sun City West, AZ and formerly of Tipton, passed away Friday May 21, 2021 at 7:15 p.m. in Sun City. She was born in Tipton, November 3, 1939 to Ezra and Margaret (Cuppy) Smith.  Dee was a 1957 graduate of Tipton High School where she met her high school sweetheart,  Michael “Fred”...

May 19, 2021

Helen Louise (Whisler) Planalp, 99 of Tipton passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Autumnwood Village in Tipton.  She was born in Atlanta, Indiana on August 6, 1921 to Everett Lee & Cora Estelle (Shuck) Whisler.  Helen married Lawrence Murl Planalp on September 29, 1940 and he preceded her in death on October 1, 1999.

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May 17, 2021

Robert A. Long, 68 of Windfall died Monday, May 17, 2021 at Silver Birch in Kokomo. He was born in Indianapolis on December 4, 1952 to Carlton and Willie Mae (Horton) Long.

Robert was retired from GM in Kokomo where he worked in production. He was a member of the Bethel Tabernacle Church of God in Kokomo. Robert was a...

May 10, 2021

Helen Marie (Parks) Smith, 90 of Tipton died on Monday, May 10, 2021 in Alabama.  Helen was born in Scottsburg, Indiana on February 9, 1931 to Valoris & Goldie Marie (Kallembach) Parks.  On November 4, 1950 she married Robert Lloyd Smith and he preceded her in death on February 28, 1987.

Helen was a homemaker, a job which required a...

May 6, 2021

Christy Elaine Weismiller, 67 of Elwood, Indiana died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Elwood, Indiana on March 11, 1954 to Edward and Carolee Courtney.

Christy loved to cook, garden, fish, work crossword puzzles, watch NASCAR, and most importantly spend time with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Chip; a daughter,...

Apr 30, 2021

Joseph A. “Joe” Bear 88 of Tipton died at his residence Friday, April 30, 2021.  He was born in Elwood on October 12, 1932 to Albert J. and Mary Alma (Wheatley) Bear.  On July 23, 1966 Joe married Loretta J. Shell, in Fort Wayne, Indiana and she survives.

Joe was a 1951 graduate of Tipton High School.  Following graduation from...

Apr 28, 2021

Velma Yvonne Green, 85 of Tipton died on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 13, 1935 in Tipton to John L. & Olla F. (Ogden) Wanner.  On December 26, 1953 she married the love of her life Lewis Edward Green.  The couple enjoyed 34 years of marriage together before Lewis’ death on August 15,...

Apr 27, 2021

Marilyn K. Sink, 75 of Indianapolis died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Altenheim Community in Indianapolis. She was born in San Francisco, California on October 14, 1945 to Alan Monte and Helen Henrietta (Hansen) Olmsted. She met the love of her life Steven L. Sink in art school and they were later married on November 11, 1967. He preceded her...

Apr 27, 2021

Ed Richards, 86 of Kokomo died on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. Ed was born in Windfall on December 29, 1934 to Oscar & Garnet (Bogue) Richards. He was married to Jean L. Richards from 1958 until her passing in 2008. He married Malnee Needler on January 1, 2010 and she survives. Ed had spent many...

Apr 26, 2021

Danny Allen Huffer, 82, died Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home in Titusville, Florida. He was born on August 7, 1938 in Pickard, Indiana to Kenneth and Louetta Huffer. Danny was raised by his grandparents Levi and Lettie Huffer. On October 14, 1978 he married Vicki Huffer and she survives.

Danny worked for Herb Storms Service Station in Kempton,...

Apr 26, 2021

Vivian Marlene (Likens) Shadle, 75 of Kokomo died on Monday, April 26, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She had previously lived in Tipton from 1946-1973. Vivian was born in Tipton on April 6, 1946 and lived there until 1973. Her parents were Charles Wilbur Howey and Viola Phyllis (Pore) Likens.

Vivian had worked at Bona Vista doing assembly work...

Apr 23, 2021

Apr 22, 2021

William A. “Bill” Dunbar, 65 of Tipton died on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo.  He was born on November 29, 1955 in Tipton to William Dunbar & Mary (Roe) Beheler.  On July 31, 1981 he married Mary Gutierrez and she survives.

Bill worked at Böttcher America in Tipton before retiring in 2016.  He attended...

Apr 21, 2021

Joyce Lindley, 80, passed away on April 21, 2021. She was a life-long resident of Tipton County. Joyce married James Lindley and they enjoyed a 47 year marriage until his death.

Joyce was a devoted, caring and loving Wife, Mother, Mamaw and Great Grandma with a big heart for family, friends and her many dogs over the years. She was...

Apr 19, 2021

Brandon Scott Cessna, 32 of Tipton went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1988 in Noblesville, Indiana to Scott A. & Dixie L. (Castor) Cessna.

Brandon was a 2007 graduate of Tipton High School.  After high school he attended IU School of Business in...