Obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

Peggy Jo Fortune, 64 of Tipton and formerly of Windfall passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at IU Health Tipton. She was born in Tipton on June 17, 1959 to Jesse R. & Etta Wilma (Ryan) McKay. On March 18, 2000 she married Ron Fortune and he survives.

Peggy was a wife, homemaker, grandmother, and great-grandmother to name just...

Jul 8, 2023

Jul 6, 2023

Ralph Anthony “Tony” Plake was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father at 6:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born in Indiana on September 27, 1962 to Jack and Cassandra (Swaim) Plake.

Tony graduated from Tipton High School in 1981 where he excelled in football and track. He furthered his education with a degree in conservation Law Enforcement...

Jul 4, 2023

Pearl Thompson, 99 of Windfall, and formerly of Tipton, passed away at 1:58 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Century Villa in Greentown. She was born on May 29, 1924 in Wayne County Kentucky to Lonnie & Texas (Duncan) Honey. On November 14, 1944 she married Robert W. Thompson. The couple enjoyed 27 years of marriage together before Robert’s...

Jun 30, 2023

Evelyn Rebecca Cherry, 93 of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born in Gallatin, Tennessee on April 26, 1930 to William A. Kendall and Flora B. (Clancy) Kendall. She married Delbert C. Cherry on February 21, 1948. They were married for 63 years when Delbert passed away on October 31, 2011.

Evelyn was a member...

Jun 29, 2023

Helen T. Matthews, 83 of Tipton passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023at IU Health Tipton Hospital. She was born in Tipton on May 19, 1940 to A.G. & Berniece (Powell) Tebbe. On October 23, 1958 she married John E. “Smiley” Matthews and he preceded her in death on June 5, 1989. The couple enjoyed 30 years of marriage and...

Jun 29, 2023

Lance Norman Hyde, 73 of Tipton passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1950 in Peru, Indiana to Norman & Norma (Pavey) Hyde. On May 21, 1982 he married Peggy Ammerman. The couple enjoyed 41 years of marriage together.

Lance was retired after owning his own body shops, All Types, and...

Jun 25, 2023

Marisa Dawn Reese-Thorud of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the age of 63, while visiting with her Uncle Ron & Aunt Linda Vores in Tipton, Indiana.

Dawn is survived by her husband of 24 years, John W. Thorud; her daughter, Jessica Dale Reese and son, Mychal B. Reese (Nicol) and her grandson, Brody...

Jun 8, 2023

Ronald E. “Ronnie” Sottong, 85 of Tipton died Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 6:05 P.M. at Wellbrooke of Westfield.  He was born in Tipton County on December 20, 1937 to Joseph Earl and Mary Louise (Clark) Sottong.  He married the love of his life, Judy K. Bowers on August 21, 1960, spending over 60 years together.

Ronnie was the oldest...

Jun 6, 2023

Sandra D. Burns, 61 of Beech Grove died Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Martinsville on December 19, 1961 to William and Lois (Whittington) Lambert. She met Phillip Burns and they were married in 1994.

Sandra was a housewife, enjoying all the facets of managing the home and family. She graduated from...

Jun 5, 2023

Connie Jo Wallpe, 93 of Tipton died Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Waters of Tipton.  She was born in Tipton on July 17, 1930 to Cornelius Jackson Fox and Nedra (Shaw) Fox.  She married Francis Wallpe and he preceded her in death.

Connie was well known in the art world.  Her focus was on art, the creation of pieces...

Jun 3, 2023

Sadly, Angela Mary Simons (nee Whisman) has lost her courageous battle with brain cancer on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Angela was born to Hiram Lee & Norma Mary Whisman (nee Gilland) on May 20, 1952, in Noblesville, Indiana. Angela was the only girl in the family, having five brothers—Ronnie, Donnie, Tim, Kenny, and Steve. She was...

May 24, 2023

Charles “Pete” Alley, 93 of Elwood passed away at home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was born in Tipton County on March 25, 1930 to John & Dessie (Trimble) Alley. Pete’s father, John was a proud WWI veteran. On September 20, 1952 he married Jeannine Songer and she preceded him in death on May 25, 2011. The couple enjoyed...

May 13, 2023

Ralph Brannum, 80 of Kempton passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at his home.  He was born on December 14, 1942 in Byrdstown, Tennessee.  His mother was Dorothy Brannum.  Ralph married Janet Burnette in 1963 and Janet preceded him in death on November 13, 2021.

Ralph loved cars and loved working on them. It seems like he always had...

May 13, 2023

Jane Tyner, 104 of Tipton passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at The Waters of Tipton. She was born on June 14, 1918 in Goldsmith, Indiana to Dr. Lloyd & Nellie Bly (Smith) Tyner.

Jane graduated from Goldsmith High School and Indiana University, getting a degree in Education. She did not have children of her own, but she was...

May 10, 2023

Paul Frederick Etheridge age 83, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023 in Tipton surrounded by his family.  He was born July 20, 1939 in Tipton.  His parents were Helen (Retherford) Etheridge and Cleo Etheridge.

In his years following high school, Paul joined the Army and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany for much of his time served. Following the Army,...

May 4, 2023

Zach Bond, 36 of Kokomo died at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 27, 1986 in Kokomo, Indiana to Dennis & Deborah (Matthews) Bond. Zach was brought into this world fighting for his breath, and went out the same way. He loved life and everything in it.

Zack lived in Lapel...

Apr 30, 2023

Sandy Lorts, 83 of Sharpsville died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 30, 2023.  She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on September 29, 1939 to Robert and Genevieve (Falkenthal) Rees.  She married Ted William Lorts on January 8, 1966.  He survives.

Sandy retired from a long career as real estate agent, working for FC...

Apr 29, 2023

Corey Wayne Kennedy, 52 of Tipton died Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Anderson.  He was born in Kokomo on November 25, 1970 to Kenneth Wayne Kennedy and Patricia Lou (Twilling) Leisure.

Corey was a 1990 graduate of Tipton High School.  He had many activities that he enjoyed.  He was an avid sports fan, watching wrestling, and NASCAR were frequent weekend...

Apr 26, 2023

Petronel Shuck, 88 years old of Kokomo, succumbed to complications from a stroke on April 26, 2023 in Kokomo. She was born in Tipton County on May 27, 1934 to Mary (Bauer) & Dallas Davenport. She lived most of her adult life in Kokomo.

Petronel was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald W. Shuck whom she married on October...