Obituaries

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...

Apr 22, 2023

Martha Lucille Lawrence, 96 of Windfall went to heaven on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on December 2, 1926 in Dexter, Missouri to Albert & Mary (Swinger) Creed.  She married Harold Lawrence on May 26, 1942 and he passed away on May 11, 2005.  Harold was truly her soul mate.  The couple...

Apr 18, 2023

Myra Reed, 92 of Fishers passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville. She was born on October 7, 1930 in Anderson to Paul S. & Elsie I. (Downing) Derr. Myra had worked for several years as a custodian at Carmel High School.

Myra loved growing and taking care of plants,...

Apr 17, 2023

Martha Peters, 86 of Tipton passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at The Waters of Tipton.  Martha was born in Tipton on May 30, 1936 to Fred & Maxine (Spay) Gray and married Doyal W. Peters on October 20, 1961.  He preceded her in death on April 9, 2008.

Martha had worked on the assembly line at Chrysler, retiring...

Apr 17, 2023

Bonnie J. Carter, 88 of Kokomo, and a former resident of Windfall, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. Bonnie was born on June 14, 1934 in New Castle to Othel & Minnie (Marcum) King. She married Tracy Carter on October 25, 1997 and he preceded her in death on February 28,...

Apr 11, 2023

Greg “Papa” Wagoner 64 of Tipton died Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on April 13, 1958 to Omar and Arlene (Morris) Wagoner. Greg married Toni Carter Fenn on June 18, 2004.

After high school, Greg enlisted in the army, serving his country. He was a hard working man, retiring...

Apr 2, 2023

Elna Dee Drullinger, 98 of Tipton died at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on November 13, 1924 in Clay County, Tennessee to Walter & Maudra (Kendall) Cherry.  On September 11, 1964 she married Arthur “Dale” Drullinger.  The couple enjoyed 39 years of marriage together before Arthur’s death on May 9, 2004.

Elna...

Mar 23, 2023

Mar 17, 2023

Jacqueline M. Ray, 95 of Elwood died at 5:41 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Bloom at Kokomo. She was born on November 18, 1927 in Tipton to Ernest & Geneva Cope (Werner) Molden. On March 12, 1948 she married George Walter Ray and he preceded her in death on December 13, 1997.

Jacqueline had worked at Delco Remy...

Mar 10, 2023

Joretta Jo “Butch” Fakes, 86 of Tipton passed away at 5:50 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023 at home with her family at her side. She was born in Sharpsville, Indiana to Charles & Burnice (Cage) Johns.  On September 11, 1955 she married Dick Fakes.  The couple enjoyed 56 years of marriage before Dick’s passing on October 18, 2011.

She...

Mar 10, 2023

Lin Rikard, 70 of Kokomo passed away on Friday March 10, 2023 at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 24, 1952.

Lin graduated from Tipton High School in 1970 where she played on the first volleyball team. She also loved choir and parliamentary procedure competitions. Lin went on to graduate from beauty...

Mar 10, 2023

Roy Lee Green, 77 of Tipton died Friday, March 10, 2023 at The Waters of Tipton. He was born in Tipton on December 26, 1945 to Bethel & Joan (Gipson) Green.

Roy retired from General Motors in Kokomo.  He also proudly served his county in the Indiana National Guard.  Roy graduated from Tipton High School in 1964.  Even after graduation...

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