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Tipton, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas
Nathan Davis
Jul 9, 2026
R. Nathan Davis, 78, of Tipton, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 9, 2026, surrounded by family.
Nathan was born July 15, 1947, in Wardell, Mo., to James E. Davis and Emogene (Hawkins) Davis. He married Thresa “Tre” Stroud in 1991, and she survives.
Nathan graduated from Lone Oak High School in Paducah, Ky., in 1965. He attended the University of Missouri at Rolla...
Sandra Scott Longdo
Jul 21, 2026
Sandra Scott Longdo, 85, of Tipton, IN, formerly of Ottumwa, died July 21, 2026, at IU Health Tipton Hospital.
She was born August 12, 1940, in Lancaster, MO to Harold E. and Doris McElhinney Aeschliman. She married Paul Scott November 22, 1959, and he preceded her in death August 21, 1991. She married David Michael Longdo June 8, 1995, and he...
Ilene Waters
Jul 20, 2026
Ilene Lucille Waters, 83 of Kokomo died Monday July 20, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent in Kokomo. She was born on January 30, 1943 in Moss, Tennessee to Hubard and Ida Mae Gibson.
Ilene retired from Delco where she worked many years in the assembly of the radio products. She was a member of the Christian Heritage Church in Kokomo where...
Michael Stephen Leader
Jul 19, 2026
Michael Stephen Leader, 72, of Tipton, Indiana, formerly of Savannah, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Born on September 19, 1953, in San Diego, California, Michael was the son of Morris and Hazel Leader.
Michael spent his career as a truck driver before retiring. He was known for his strong work ethic, his stubborn...
Rebecca Ann Martin
Jul 18, 2026
Rebecca Ann Martin, 78 of Frankfort died Saturday July 18, 2026 at the Clinton House Rehabilitation Center in Frankfort. She was born in Howard County, Indiana on March 14, 1948 to Ralph and Dena (Halley) Drake. She spent several years growing up and living in the Prairie Township area.
Rebecca graduated in 1966 from Sharpsville-Prairie High School. Her love of sports...
Mary Ann Johnson
Jul 18, 2026
Mary Ann Johnson, 92 of Medaryville passed away at 3:53 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on October 31, 1933, in Medaryville, she was the daughter of the late James and Mabel (Steele) Nicolas.
She retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 1997. Mary Ann was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, St. Henry’s Altar Rosary Society,...
James Albert Baker
Jul 18, 2026
James Albert Baker, formerly of Tipton and Culver, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home in Carmel on July 18, 2026. He was born July 19, 1929,in Kokomo, Indiana to Albert Yeaman and Sara Janette (Fariss) Baker. Jim married Jeannine Leeson McIntosh, daughter of Maj. Gen. Jesse Eschol McIntosh and Vivian Era Leeson, on September 6, 1953, in Tipton.
Jim was a 1946...
Glen Mitchell Cupp
Jul 15, 2026
Glen M. "Mitchell" Cupp, 32 of Kokomo passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at home. Mitchell, or Mitch as most people called him, was born on April 21, 1994 in Kokomo to Rodney Cupp and Glenda S. (Fecher) Reeher.
Born with Down Syndrome Mitch lead a simple life, but his family, and those who knew him, know how much he...
Linda Gail Fritz
Jul 13, 2026
Linda Gail Fritz, 77, was born in Portland, Tennessee on July 13, 1949 to Paul & Alta (Bandy) Dunning. She passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026 at home in rural Tipton County surrounded by her loving family. Gail married Kenny J. Fritz on March 7, 1969 and they celebrated 57 years of marriage. She had lived in Kokomo from...
Jim Roark
Jul 12, 2026
Jim Roark, 74 of Elwood passed away on July 12, 2026 in Anderson, Indiana. Throughout his 74 years, Jim touched the lives of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege to know him. He was born on May 31, 1952 in Frankfort, Kentucky to Earl & Pauline Roark.
Jim worked alongside his father in a factory in his younger...
Diane Grimme Henderson
Jul 11, 2026
Diane Grimme Henderson, 72, of Tipton, passed away at IU North Hospital on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Born on February 14, 1954, in Tipton to Verl and Phyllis (La Garde) Grimme, Diane grew up in the community and graduated from Tipton High School. She went on to attend Ball State University.
On December 26, 1998, she married Fred M. Henderson, and...
Larry R Caylor
Jul 8, 2026
Larry R. Caylor 86 of San Antonio, Texas died Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Elwood, Indiana on June 4, 1940 to Charles H. and Mary (Perry) Caylor. His father died when Larry was young so Larry was raised by his mother and his step-father, Wayne Carson.
Larry had an accomplished military career, serving in the...
Barbara S. Watson
Jul 6, 2026
Barbara S. Watson 84 of Tipton died peacefully at The Waters of Tipton on Monday, July 6, 2026. She was born in Tipton in the fall of 1941 on October 1. Her parents were Herbert and Margaret (Bitner) McNew. She married William “Bill” Watson on February 8, 1974.
Barbara was a homemaker who enjoyed providing a wonderful atmosphere for her family....
Carolyn Joy Barker Smith
Jun 27, 2026
Carolyn Joy Barker Smith, 96 formerly of Windfall and Cicero died Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Traditions at Solana in Indianapolis. She was born in Windfall on April 10, 1930, to Glen “Dick” and Byrona B. (Riffe) Barker.
Carolyn worked with her father at Solar Petroleum and later performed clerical work at the Union State Bank in Windfall, the Union...
Theresa L Berg
Jun 26, 2026
Theresa L. Berg, 68 of Kokomo, and formerly of Kempton, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Kokomo. She was born in Tipton on September 27, 1957, the daughter of Floyd & Ethel (Pearson) Brown. She married David R. Berg in 1994 and he survives.
Theresa was certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, helping many people over the years. She...
Jeannie Wolfe
Jun 20, 2026
Jeannie Wolfe, 82 of Tipton passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at I.U. Health – Tipton. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on August 8, 1943 to Walter & Norma (Dogget) Giffin. Jeannie married Richard N. Wolfe on January 16, 1965 and he passed away on April 6, 1986.
Jeannie was a 1961 graduate of Smithton (Missouri) High School. She...
Angela Marie Fenoglio
Jun 12, 2026
Angela Marie Fenoglio, 54 of Westfield died Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born in Kokomo on August 3, 1971 to Marshall “Al” and Kathy Sue (Teter) Brown.
Angela was a strong worker, staying focused on her tasks as she worked with government contracts and financial details from her home office. She was an avid reader, enjoying multiple books each month,...
William A. "Bill" Grimes
Jun 4, 2026
William Arthur “Bill” Grimes went home to his Lord on Thursday night June 4, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was welcomed into the world by his loving parents, Charles Franklin Sr. and Rosamary (Bates) Grimes on October 27, 1943 in Tipton.
Bill graduated from Tipton High School as a member of the Class of 1962. Upon graduation, Bill...
Erik Jason Modisett
Jun 3, 2026
Erik Jason Modisett, age 50, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026.
Born on July 15, 1975, in Kokomo, Indiana, Erik was raised in Windfall where he developed the strong values, work ethic, and sense of humor that would define his life. He graduated from Tri-Central High School in 1993 and was a proud graduate of Purdue University,...
Meredith K. "Katie" Ihnat
Jun 3, 2026
Meredith K. “Katie” Ihnat, 42 of Broad Ripple, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis with her parents by her side. Katie was born during a major snow storm in Kokomo on February 27, 1984 to her parents Dr. Terrence J. Ihnat and Dixie (McNew) Ihnat. From an early age, her personality, love of...
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