Obituaries

Feb 6, 2024

Melvin Thurston, 82 of Kokomo passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Hamilton Trace in Fishers.  Prior to moving to Fishers Melvin was a 60-year resident of Kokomo.  He was born on June 15, 1941 in New Point, Indiana to Russell & Helen (Keaton) Thurston.

After high school, Melvin served in the United States Air Force; he was stationed...

Jan 28, 2024

Sandra K. Fox 81 of Tipton died Sunday, January 28, 2024 at The Waters of Tipton. She was born in Hamilton County on October 8, 1942 to Arnold and M. Irene (Huffman) Redmon. Sandy married John A. Fox on April 29, 1966; he survives.

Sandy worked at Delco Electronics in Kokomo on the production line and later in the print...

Jan 23, 2024

Clyde G. Forsythe, 87 of Ft. Wayne passed away at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at St. Anne Randallia Place in Ft. Wayne. Clyde was a former resident of Sharpsville for many years. He was born in Carroll County, Missouri on March 24, 1936 to William H. & Francis Catherine (Bingham) Forsythe. On July 18, 1971 he married...

Jan 22, 2024

Jan 20, 2024

Matthew Edward Leininger, 53 of Tipton died after a brief illness at I.U. Methodist on Saturday, January 20, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Indianapolis on July 6, 1970 to Vernon E. and Judith L. (Johnson) Leininger. Matt married Jennifer Whitesell (Harris) on March 15, 2013 and she survives.

Matt was a 1989 graduate...

Jan 18, 2024

Charles Cambron Doran, aged 91, passed away on January 18, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Charles was born on March 23 in Maryville, MO to William & Agnes Doran. Charles was the youngest and last surviving of the 6 children: William,...

Jan 17, 2024

Eugene L. “Gene” Whisler, 94 of Tipton passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Elwood, Indiana on December 9, 1929 to Ray V. & Bonnie “Edith” (Jolliff) Whisler. On June 10, 1951 he married Donna Jones and she preceded him in death on October 4, 1999. After Donna’s passing...

Jan 17, 2024

Nora Sue Zimmerman, 82, Of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Hickory Creek of Connersville.

Nora was born October 27, 1941 in Tipton, the older of two daughters of Horace and Mary Ellen (Russell) Zimmerman and was a graduate of Tipton High School with the class of 1959.

Nora graduated from Ball State...

Jan 11, 2024

John Bernard Cherven, Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024 due to complications from a stroke.

John was born on October 28, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Marcyle (Green) Woodard and John B. Cherven, Sr. He graduated from Wilmot High School in Wisconsin in 1964. In 1966, John enlisted in the Marine Corp and served for two...

Jan 9, 2024

Judy Peters, 83 of Sharpsville died Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at The Waters of Tipton that had become her second home. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 29, 1940 at the Beechwood Hospital in rural Tipton County to Don and Marjorie (Shuck) Warner. On February 12, 1961 she married her high school sweetheart, Bill...

Jan 9, 2024

Darlene J. Captain, 74 of Noblesville passed away on Tuesday January 9, 2024 at Wellbrooke of Westfield. Darlene was born on January 30, 1949 in Terre Haute to Gray Cecil & Betty Joan Burk. The Burks passed away soon after her birth and she was adopted and raised by Charles & Josephine (Lansaw) Prose. On November 30, 1991 she married...

Jan 6, 2024

Peggy Evon Blessing, 85 of Windfall died Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Autumnwood Village assisted living in Tipton. She was surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born in Tipton County on July 4, 1938 to Ralph L. and Leota A. (Pufahl) Blessing.

Peggy was a sales representative for Stellite Haynes International for over 30 years before retiring in 1986....

Jan 5, 2024

Diana L. Kemp, 75 of Kempton died at her residence on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born in Tipton on April 14, 1948 to Glen M. and Marie E. (Ervin) Huffer. Diana married Marvin L. Kemp and he preceded her in death in 2020.

Diana grew up in the Kempton area and had also lived in Clinton County...

Jan 5, 2024

Melinda K. (Buscher) Haggadone, 82 of Stevensville, Montana, died January 5, 2024 following a brief illness.

Melinda was born January 30, 1941, and was raised in Atlanta, Indiana before moving to Michigan after marriage. She graduated with a nursing degree in 1963 and practiced as a registered nurse for many years.

She is survived by her two children, Brian Haggadone...

Jan 4, 2024

Susie Anderson, 79 of rural Frankfort, died peacefully at her residence Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was blessed to be surrounded by her loving family. Susie was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on June 23, 1944 to Clifford and Jesse Vivian Tompkins. She married Sherman Anderson I on December 26, 1964, he survives.

Susie was very proud to have worked for...

Jan 1, 2024

Phillip W. Frazier, 83 of Kokomo passed away at 8:33 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024 at North Woods Village. He was born on September 18, 1940 in Knightstown to Frederick & Flora (Thomas) Frazier. Phil had also lived in Tipton, Fillmore, Bluffton, South Carolina, Rotunda West, Florida and Kokomo. On August 21, 1960 he married Betty Culbertson and they...

Dec 30, 2023

Anna Mae Hughey, 89 of Tipton passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home.  Anna Mae was born in Tipton on January 20, 1934 to Glen & Eva (Gettle) Mock.  She was a dedicated employee at General Motors – Delco Electronics in Kokomo and worked there for 32 years before retiring.

Anna Mae was a graduate of Tipton...

Dec 29, 2023

Norma Lou Whisler, 85 of Plainfield died Friday, December 29, 2023 at Avon Healthcare. She was born in Arcadia, Indiana on June 1, 1938 to Richard H. and Marie (Coffin) Whisler. Norma had lived in Tipton, Iron Mountain, Michigan and eventually in Plainfield.

Norma worked for a brief time at Sycamore Services and Laughner’s Cafeteria. She was very artistic. Her...

Dec 21, 2023

Sally A. Teter, 85 of Goldsmith, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Westfield. She was born on September 1, 1938 in Mulvane, Kansas to Clifford L. and Alice E. (Young) Britton. Her husband of 57 years, Jack O. Teter, preceded her in death on June 2, 2014.

Sally was a devoted member of the Tetersburg Christian...

Dec 20, 2023

Thomas E. Mason, Jr. joined Jesus in Heaven on Dec. 20, 2023. Born in Elwood on Nov. 28, 1947, Tom was a beloved son to Thomas “Tony” Mason Sr. and Mary Ann (Mongold) Mason; brother to Sharon Mason Stroup, Richard Mason, and Michael Mason; husband to Kate Ferguson Mason; step-father to Ryan Wilson and Ramsey Wilson; father-in-law and surrogate father...