Laura Cast

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 her in death on May 19, 1969. She then married Bob J. Cast on October 21, 1972 and he passed away on April 20, 1996.

Laura worked for many years as a medical assistant, filing insurance claims at Dr. Gossard’s office in Tipton. She was a member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed crocheting and making quilts. During her time at Miller’s Merry Manor, now The Waters of Tipton, she especially enjoyed participating in craft activities. Laura also loved watching her favorite television show, “Reba,” and, most of all, sharing laughter and jokes with her family. Her sense of humor and the joy she found in spending time with her loved ones will be fondly remembered.

Laura is survived by her three children, Mike Cast, Sr., of Elwood; Brenda Damon and her husband, Fred III, of Tipton; and Tom Cast of Tipton. She is also survived by two sisters, Imogene Dulworth of Anderson, and Kathryn Vincent of Tipton.

Her surviving grandchildren include Mike Cast, Jr. and his wife, Amy; Matt Cast and his wife, Lindsay; Laura Nelson and her husband, Jason; Jennifer Cox and her husband, Trinity; Valerie Watson and her husband, Jason; Bobby Taylor; Heather Cast; Stephanie Campbell and Katrina Cast.

Laura was blessed with 17 great-grandchildren: Blake Nance-Cast, Alex Cox and his wife, Olivia, Sierra Holler and her husband, Nick, Brendyn Nelson and his wife, Katie, Aubrey Cast Sherwin and her husband, Daniel, Spencer Phipps and his wife, Chloe, Camden Nelson, Korbin Nelson, Madelin Cox, Madalyn Cast, Ryan Cast, Lydia Watson, Emma Watson, Katie Cast, Jack Watson, Gage Sherbino, and Kye Cast. She also leaves behind four great-great-grandchildren, Irelyn Nelson, Avery Sherwin, and Beckett Nelson, with another great-great-grandchild on the way.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Billy Cast, Jr.; her grandson, Mickyle Cast; her brothers, Bill Short and Ed Short and her sisters, Irene Savage, Opal Phifer, Estelle Plake, Polly Hunter, and Elene Flowers.

Funeral services for Laura will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, with Pastor John Ankrom officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Tetersburg Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services, 325 S. 150 E., Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383.

Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist the Cast family during this time of loss. Online condolences may be left for Laura’s family on her obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.