Obituaries
Tipton, Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas
Robert Tim Buckley
Oct 26, 2026
Robert Tim Buckley, aged 80, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at his residence in Sharpsville, surrounded by his family. Born on October 13, 1946, in Kokomo, he was the son of George Edward and Della Mae (Fennell) Buckley. Tim was a devoted husband to Linda L. Neal, whom he married on November 16, 1968. She survives him.
A...
Tana Entinghe
Oct 22, 2026
In loving memory of Tana Entinghe March 17, 1945 – October 22, 2026
A beautiful life; a love that will never fade.
There are some people in this world whose light shines so brightly that it touches everyone who was fortunate to know them. Tana was one of those rare and beautiful souls. To us she was the most beautiful woman in the...
Rachel Elizabeth Kelley
Oct 17, 2026
Rachel Elizabeth Kelley, 42 of Indianapolis passed away at home on Saturday, October 17, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis on July 23, 1984 to Michael D. Kelley and Victoria (Dewey) Goeke. Rachel had worked in the restaurant industry as a server. She was very outgoing and loved working with other people.
Rachel was a graduate of North Central High School...
Robert "Bob" Calvin
Oct 17, 2026
Robert “Bob” Calvin 92 of Atlanta died Saturday, October 17, 2026 at I.U. North Hospital in Carmel. He was born in Tipton County on April 19, 1934 to Ray and Anita Pauline (Rode) Calvin. He married Anna Marie Clark on August 30, 1956. She preceded him in death on February 12, 2020 after spending over 53 years of marriage together.
Bob...
Laura Cast
Oct 11, 2026
Laura B. Cast, 94, of Tipton, passed away at 1:37 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at The Waters of Tipton. In addition to Tipton, Laura had previously lived in Elwood. She was born on October 27, 1931, in Clay County, Tennessee, to Raymond and Docia (McAlpin) Short. On June 12, 1948, she married Billie L. Cast, Sr., who preceded...
Lisa Keown
Oct 8, 2026
Lisa Ann Keown, 53 of Sharpsville died Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Community Howard Hospital in Kokomo. She was born on September 11, 1973 and raised in Muncie, Indiana. Her parents were Larry and Shirley (Beeler) Badders. She married James E. Keown on July 5, 2000.
Lisa was a 1992 graduate of Wes-Del High School where she played several sports. In...
Steven Dale Freeman
Oct 3, 2026
Steven Dale Freeman 73 of Kempton died at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born in Frankfort, Indiana on November 26, 1952 to John F. and Katherine L. (Friend) Freeman. On May 27, 1995 Steven married Rita Joan Simmons; she preceded him in death on August 29, 2018.
Steven was the warehouse manager at Pioneer...
Dwayne K. Prifogle
Sep 30, 2026
Dwayne Kent Prifogle, age 63, passed peacefully in his Columbus, Ind., home on September 30, 2026. Dwayne knew he was greatly loved and content in having lived a life that was blessed beyond measure but all too short.
A native of Tipton, Ind, Dwayne was a graduate of Tipton High School and Hanover College in Hanover, Ind. where he was active...
Scott Etheridge
Sep 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Scott Gregory Etheridge, "Flipper", "Big E", passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 66. Scott was a wonderful father, brother, uncle, partner, and best friend whose heart and love touched the lives of all who knew him.
Scott is survived by his two...
Brod Silence
Sep 7, 2026
Brod Silence was 70 years-old when he passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 in Kokomo. He was a resident of rural Kokomo and had grown up in Tipton County. Brod was born in Tipton on April 3, 1956 to Joseph C. & Luanne (Scott) Silence.
Brod was a truck driver for most of his life, working for JB Hunt until...
Leroy Parton
Sep 4, 2026
Leroy Parton was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on February 28, 1939. After 87 years on this earth he went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026 while at home surrounded by his family. His parents were Dall Ray & Nellie Lee (Chellette) Parton. Leroy had lived in Coalfield, Tennessee for 13 years before moving to Tipton...
Marvin T. "Tim" Nash
Sep 3, 2026
Marvin T. “Tim” Nash, 82 of Noblesville passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Copper Trace Family-First Senior Living in Westfield. Tim had previously lived in Tipton, Lafayette and Thorntown. He was born in Elwood on November 24, 1943 to Robert & Josephine (Surratt) Nash. Meeting up with Tena (Lewis) Frazer at their 50th Class Reunion, a romance was...
Bernadette "Bernie" Morris
Sep 1, 2026
Bernadette Ann "Bernie" Morris, aged 87, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Born on March 16, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, Bernie was the cherished daughter of Lamiel and Martha (Weber) Kline. On April 22, 1995 she wed Thomas D. Morris and shared a loving marriage with him until his death...
Nila Jean Utterback
Aug 30, 2026
Nila Jean Utterback, 91 of Anderson, and formerly of Tipton, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Anderson. Nila Jean was born in Paulding, Ohio and raised in Payne, Ohio. She also lived in Willshire, Lakeview, and Gallipolis, all in Ohio, Highland, Indiana and then to Tipton while moving her family as her husband John’s pastoral assignments changed. Nila...
Martha "Marty" Meng
Aug 26, 2026
Martha A. “Marty” Meng, 91 of Tipton was born in Conception Junction, Missouri on August 29, 1934. Her parents were Leo Joseph & Catherine Leota (Van Vactor) Protzman. Marty married James L. Meng on September 14, 1957 and after 61 years of marriage, Jim passed away on November 18, 2018. Marty passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at IU...
Rosanne Reed
Aug 23, 2026
Rosanne Kemp Reed, 75, of Indianapolis and Kempton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, with her husband at her side.
For over two decades, Rosanne lived with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic disease that slowly narrowed her world, first through worsening COPD, later through liver cirrhosis. She never let it define her. Rosanne...
Sonya Sue Smith
Aug 23, 2026
Sonya Sue Smith, 92 of Tipton died peacefully Sunday morning August 23, 2026 at Autumnwood Village with her family by her side. She was born in Tipton County on September 17, 1933 to Garris T. and Madge (Vandevender) Molden. She married Jean Smith and he preceded her in death.
She was a certified nursing aide, attending to many patients in her career...
Peggy D. Leap
Aug 19, 2026
Peggy D. Leap, age 76, of Tipton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Born on March 19, 1950, in Noblesville, Peggy was the cherished daughter of Harold and Elsie (Zeigler) Leap.
She graduated from Hamilton Heights High School, class of 1968. Peggy embarked on a diverse career in insurance, contributing her skills to Meridian Insurance and Conseco....
Jerry Mundell
Aug 18, 2026
Jerry J. Mundell, 84 of Windfall was born in Kokomo on July 8, 1942. His parents were Owen & Mildred (Foreman) Mundell. He married Marlene Sue Roler on May 17, 1966 and after 60 years of marriage, Jerry passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1961.
Jerry worked at Chrysler in Kokomo at the...
Bob Whitworth
Aug 15, 2026
Bob Whitworth, 90 of Tipton died peacefully at I.U. Tipton Hospital Saturday evening August 15, 2026. He was born in Bonnie Blue, Virginia on March 27, 1936 to Samuel J. and Bessie Lee (Russell) Whitworth. Bob married his sweetheart Dorothy Christine Temple on November 16, 1959. They enjoyed over 43 years of marriage as she preceded him in death on...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
