Obituaries

May 16, 2024

Nancy J. Batchelder, 90 of Tipton passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Kokomo.  Nancy was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on June 7, 1933 to her parents Martin H. & Evelyn (Peters) Cole.  She married Arthur Batchelder on July 25, 1953 and he preceded her in death on January 25, 1986.  Nancy had previously lived in Merrimac, Massachusetts, Sebring,...

May 13, 2024

Rodolfo “Rudy” Gutierrez, 84 of Tipton died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, May 13, 2024.  He was born in McAllen, Texas, one of eight children of Eligio and Aurora (Perez) Gutierrez.  He married Maria Mireles on November 18, 1964, she survives.

Rudy worked for Pioneer Hi Bred retiring in 1999 after doing all the...

May 8, 2024

James “Pug” Acres, 92 of Noblesville died early Wednesday morning May 8, 2024. He was born in Elwood on February 14, 1932 to Harley C. and Margaret (Sullivan) Acres. James married Florence Frazier in December of 1950. She preceded him in death last year.

James was a hard worker. He retired from Excello / Textron in Elwood after 30 years...

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Apr 28, 2024

Dallas Franklin Etchison, 91, died on April 28, 2024 at his home in Avalon Village in Hampden, Maine nine days after the death of his beloved sweetheart of 65 years, Marilyn Cotton Etchison, 89. He was the son of Chandos Leon and Georgia Waymire Etchison. His brothers were Carl Leon and Lloyd Eugene Etchison.

He grew up farming and participating...

Apr 27, 2024

Cynthia J. Richardson, 69 of Tipton passed away at home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Cynthia was born on May 22, 1954 in Kokomo to Durrell & Mildred Louise (Boone) Rawls.

She had worked at McDonald’s in Carmel, retiring in 2020. Her free time now allowed her to attend garage sales and flea markets; always looking for a bargain. She...

Apr 20, 2024

Ronald Lee Hammack, 82 of Tipton and formerly of Kempton died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at The Waters of Tipton.  He was born in Sheridan, Indiana on May 8, 1941 the youngest child of Eliza and Esther (Mann) Hammack.

Ron retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo after 27 years of employment.  He was best known for his over 50 year...

Apr 19, 2024

Marilyn Cotton Etchison, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher and friend, died after a brief illness at 4 AM April 19, 2024 at home in Avalon Village in Hampden, Maine. She was surrounded by her family and caregivers. Many devoted caregivers and medical professionals cared for her and assisted the family over the years.

Marilyn grew up in Elwood, the...

Apr 17, 2024

Jimmie Joe Scott, 81 of Tipton died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Celina, Tennessee on June 3, 1942 to Oss and Ready (Morris) Scott. On Valentine’s Day in 1990, he married Sue Landseadel, spending 34 years together.

Jimmie was the owner and operator of Jim’s Northside Phillips 66 Gas Station. He was...

Apr 10, 2024

Amber Kathleen Harpe, 71, of Tipton died peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on September 23, 1952 to Glenn Eldon and Dorothy Sue (Stoddard) Smith. Amber married Allen Lee Harpe on May 6, 1972, the couple enjoying over 51 years together.

Amber was a...

Apr 9, 2024

Catherine “Katie” Smith, 88 of Tipton died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her residence with her family at her side.  She was born in Tipton County on November 29, 1935 to Rupert A. and Elizabeth (Aldridge) Watson Sr.  Katie married Tom Smith in 1955.

Katie grew up in Jefferson Township and graduated from the Jefferson Township High School in...

Apr 4, 2024

Danny L. Kerr 65 of Atlanta died Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Tipton on July 10, 1958 to R.T. and Jewell (Netherton) Kerr. Danny married Sharon Reynolds on April 16, 1983, she survives.

Danny was a hard worker and great provider. He had retired from imi where he drove a...

Mar 24, 2024

Nancy Ellen (Goar) Cole died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from natural causes at the age of 95. She was born in Tipton on February 10, 1929, to Joseph Jean Goar and Ethel Mae (Paul) Goar. Her only sibling, Betty (Goar) Ford, preceded her in death. On October 9, 1948, she married Bernard A. Andrews who...

Mar 13, 2024

Ray Edward Noble passed away peacefully at his residence on March 13, 2024 with his family by his side.  He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1936, to Arthur H. and Ruby C. (Ray) Noble. He attended Hobbs School from first through eighth grade and graduated from Tipton High School in 1954. He then attended Purdue University and graduated...

Mar 10, 2024

Mar 9, 2024

David “Davy” Alan Sandman, 46 of Tipton passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. He was born on November 14, 1977 in Tipton to David Sandman & Karen (Dell) Sandman Barr.

David graduated from Tipton High School Class of 1996. He proudly played football for the Blue Devils during high school. After high school he...

Feb 21, 2024

James D. Ashbaugh, 71 of Tipton died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born in St. Louis on September 6, 1952 and made that his residence until 1992 when he moved to the Tipton area. His parents were Millard and Betty (Borders) Ashbaugh. James married Debbie Tabacchi on December 9, 1972...

Feb 18, 2024