David Paul Stahly was born June 24, 1947, in Wolf Lake, Indiana, to Daniel J. and Mabel (Wright) Stahly.
He married his high school sweetheart, Joy Ann Moore, on June 4, 1965. They both graduated from Cromwell High School in 1965 and moved to Tipton one year later. They shared over 60 years of love and partnership. Together they raised three...
John Paul Duncan, Jr., 81, of Tipton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 30, 2025, after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Carolyn, and their children, Desiree and Mark.
Born December 20, 1943, in Elwood, Indiana, to Paul and Bernice Duncan, John was a lifelong resident of Tipton County. A 1962 graduate of Windfall High...
Larry L. Gibson, 69 of Russiaville passed away surrounded by his family at 11:29 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at the home of his daughter where he resided. Larry was born in Elwood on April 3, 1956 to Lawrence & Alice (Bragg) Gibson.
He worked at Steel Parts in Tipton for most of his career. Larry was a graduate of...
Betty (Clouser) Johner, 100, passed away on November 27, 2025 at The Waters of Tipton, in Tipton, Indiana after a prolonged illness. Born on August 13, 1925 in Modoc, Indiana she grew up on a farm near Windfall, Indiana where she attended school.
After graduation, Betty worked at the Delco Radio factory and lived in Kokomo during WW II. She met...
Deborah Jean Baxter, 72, of Converse, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 22, 2025. She was born on May 16, 1953 in Hobbs, Indiana, to Frederick Martin and Ella Mae (Lewellen) Plummer. In July 1984, she married Michael Charles Baxter, the love of her life. They shared nearly four decades of marriage until Michael’s passing eleven days ahead of...
Dwight David Speer 1958-2025
Born in Biloxi, Mississippi in a post-war time when great men served their country, Dwight David Speer was the beloved first-born son to David and Joann (Phillips) Speer. It was 1958; Keesler Air Force Base was his early home. He was soon joined by brother, Douglas, and after a move to Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming,...
Doris M. (Funke) Whidden, age 95, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on November 18, 2025. Doris was born in Tipton County, Indiana on July 9, 1930 to Joseph and Edna (Vair) Funke. On August 18, 1948, she married Eugene Whidden at St. John’s Catholic Church in Tipton, IN.
Doris was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Whidden; son, James Whidden;...
Rosemary Miller, age 76, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away on November 13, 2025, at Vernon Manor in Wabash. She was born on July 24, 1949 in Elwood, Indiana, to Noah Elsworth and Carrie June (Gillian) Miller. Rosemary grew up on a farm near Atlanta, Indiana.
Despite losing her eyesight at birth, Rosemary developed a profound love for music. She was able...
Hubert "Max" Henderson was born on December 23, 1928, to Hubert Leroy and Frieda Margarite (Ellabarger) Henderson and passed away on November 12, 2025. He married his high school sweetheart, Frances Jane Hawkins, on January 21, 1950, and they shared 75 years together. Max graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1947 and attended Purdue University for a time. From an...
Michael Charles Baxter, 67, of Converse, Indiana, formerly of Tipton, passed away at his home on November 11, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1958, in Tipton, Indiana, to Charles Mitchell and Sheila Rae (Sorrell) Baxter. In July 1984, he married Deborah Baxter, the love of his life.
Mike was a dedicated Harley-Davidson enthusiast and a jack of all trades—master...
Linda Louthen, 74, of Tipton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas, on July 7, 1951, to Orbie and Sylvia Christine (Finley) McCullough.
Linda dedicated her career to Delco/Delphi, where she worked until her retirement. Linda’s passions brought joy to those around her. An avid Indianapolis Colts fan, she rooted for...
Brenda Jo (Tidler) Crousore, 74 of Walton, Indiana died peacefully at her residence on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was born in Tipton on July 5, 1951 the daughter of William E. and Doris G. (Amstutz) Tidler. She married William Crousore on June 21, 1978. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2025.
Brenda worked diligently in the maintenance and...
George Richard Klein, “Dick” to everyone who knew him, 90 of Tipton passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at I.U. Health – Tipton Hospital. Dick was born in Kokomo on October 20, 1935 to Karl L. & Leland G. (Roach) Klein. He married Mary E. Colvin on October 29, 1960 and she survives.
Dick was a Union Electrician for over...
James F. “Jim” Leffler, 86, of Tipton, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at IU Health Methodist in Indianapolis. Born on February 18, 1939, in Florence, Wisconsin, he was the son of Francis and Jane (Swanson) Leffler. On August 28, 1970, he married Judith Shepard, who survives him.
After losing his father at a young age of 10, Jim was...
David B. Quigley, 78, Tipton, passed peacefully on October 20, 2025. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on February 10, 1947 to Richard B. and Anna (Kinder) Quigley. David was a 1965 graduate of Tipton High School and a 1969 graduate of Indiana University - Bloomington. He graduated from the I.U. Robert H. Kinney School of Law in 1974, where...
Anna Gipson, aged 78, of Tipton passed away on October 16, 2025, at the Village of Avon Health and Rehab Facility. She was born on December 22, 1946, in Moss, Tennessee, to George and Roxie (Green) Gipson. She was a beloved sister, aunt and friend. Anna lived in Kokomo and Tipton throughout her adult life.
A proud graduate of Tipton High...
Walter Roy “Bud” Johnson, 95 of Tipton died peacefully Monday morning October 13, 2025 at the Waters of Tipton. He was born in Hancock County, Tennessee on May 21, 1930 to Lon and Martha (Fletcher) Johnson. He married Beulah T. (Brooks) on May 31, 1955 spending a blessed 70 years in matrimony; she survives.
Bud was a hard worker, spending over...
Sidney Lewis Brown, 79 of Carmel died early Monday morning October 13, 2025 at Wellbrooke of Westfield. He was born on July 12, 1946 in Elwood to Jack Lewis and Martha Mae (Havens) Brown. Sidney was fortunate to meet his Australian wife Ann Geddes in 1994 and after a few years of traveling back and forth between the countries they...
Tracy D. Boyles, 75 of Kirklin, who departed this world peacefully on October 8, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Elwood on June 12, 1950, to the late Cecil Boes and Becky (Evans) Boes Albright, Tracy radiated warmth and love throughout her life. She married Jerry K. Boyles on September 30, 1996 and he survives.
Tracy...
Paul Edward Reynolds 84 of Tipton died peacefully at his residence Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born in Parma, Missouri on October 17, 1940 to Bradley and Theda (Grubbs) Reynolds. Paul married Virginia L. Ziegler on December 17, 1966 spending 56 years of marriage prior to her death on May 15, 2017.
Paul proudly served his country in the United...