Obituaries

Feb 19, 2022

Kusum Krishna Veerkar, 91 of Windfall died in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 19, 2022 at home. She was born in Umbergaon Maharashtra, India on May 7, 1930. Her father was K.B. Veerkar and mother Sushila Veerkar.

Kusum was a hard worker, providing her expertise in the medical field being very active with mental health issues. Over the...

Feb 15, 2022

Janet J. Gillihan, 83 of rural Kempton passed away at 3:22 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Riverview Health, Noblesville Hospital.  Janet was born in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 1938 to William I. & Leora D. (Elsner) Olkjer.  She married Bill L. Gillihan in 1956 and he preceded her in death in October 2004.  Janet’s last job was...

Feb 15, 2022

Vicki Gianakos-Griesel, 58 of Tipton passed away at 7:30 p.m. on  Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.  Vicki put up a valiant fight against the cancer that invaded her body. She was born on October 12, 1963 in Indianapolis to Mike & Bea (Scures) Gianakos.  Vicki had lived in Carmel for 35 years, McCordsville 4 years...

Feb 14, 2022

George H. Pedigo, 86 of Tipton died on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born in Hanover, Indiana on August 22, 1935 to Arnold & Ella Pedigo. On June 21, 1957 he married Stella D. (Yonts) Pedigo.

George was a Sales Representative for Sysco Food Service and retired in 1995. He was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, Tipton...

Feb 12, 2022

Charleen W. Higginbotham, 78 of Tipton died on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. She was born on June 1, 1943 in Marshall, Texas to Robert Reagan Watson & Charlotte Mae (Rape) Wallace. On October 29, 1999 she married Daniel Higginbotham and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2014.

Charleen was a member of...

Feb 2, 2022

Stephen L. Letsinger, 79 of Gaston, Indiana and formerly of Kempton died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his residence.  Steve was born in Tipton on May 12, 1942 to Elmer John & Marie Cecilla (Langley) Letsinger.  On August 4, 1962 he married Patricia Pryor and she survives.  The couple was married for 59 years and raised three children together.

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Feb 2, 2022

Updated Service Information: Steve’s graveside committal service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at St John Cemetery in Tipton.

Stephen L. Letsinger, 79 of Gaston, Indiana and formerly of Kempton died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his residence. Steve was born in Tipton on May 12, 1942 to Elmer John & Marie Cecilla (Langley) Letsinger....

Jan 26, 2022

Jan 23, 2022

Brenda K. Tatum, 66 of Tipton died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.  She was born in Gideon, Missouri on June 25, 1955 to Shirley and Gracie (McCool) Thurston.  She enjoyed 33 years of marriage with her husband John Tatum.

Brenda was a hard worker.  She completed her CNA training and began working in several nursing facilities...

Jan 18, 2022

Scott Lee Smay, 59 of Kokomo passed away at 4:06 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital.  He was born on December 5, 1962 in Tipton, Indiana. Scott’s parents are the late C. Kent Smay & Sharon S. Smay.  He grew up in Windfall and is a 1981 graduate of Tri-Central High School. Scott was...

Jan 16, 2022

Mary Lou Cage, 68 of Arcadia died at 3:17 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2022 surrounded by her family at her residence.  She was born in Tipton County on December 12, 1953 to Donald & Earle (Cuningham) Shock.  On June 28, 1975 she married Joseph Cage.  The couple had five children and enjoyed 46 years of marriage together.

Mary devoted...

Jan 16, 2022

Jan 9, 2022

Willie Mae Long, 91 of Windfall passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown.  Willie Mae was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on May 9, 1930 to Willie James & Mildred Mae (Garrett) Horton.  On December 23, 1950 in Waynesboro, Mississippi she married Carlton Long.  They enjoyed 71 years together.

Willie...

Jan 9, 2022

Freddie Nelson Spears, 82, Sharpsville passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Waterford Health Care in Kokomo. He was born on February 14, 1939 in Elwood to William Frank Spears and Nolia (Frazee) Spears. On August 19, 1962 he married Ilo Mae Shively.

Freddie was a 1957 graduate of Sharpsville High School. He was a life-long farmer in Tipton...

Jan 9, 2022

Gregory L. “Hook” Ryan, Sr., 69 of Tipton passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. Greg was born in Windfall on July 12, 1952 to Lewis & Emma (Madlem) Ryan. He was one of six boys born to Lewis & Emma.

Greg had worked as a truck driver and also more recently at Package...

Jan 8, 2022

Carolyn Sue Miller, 82 of Tipton died Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton.  She was born in Tipton on November 5, 1939 to Hugh and Fern (Howard) Jackson.  Carolyn married Donald W. Miller, spending many years together prior to his death.  Later in life she enjoyed the company of Charles Weeks.

Carolyn was a homemaker.  She...

Jan 6, 2022

George F. Browning of Sweetser passed away on January 6, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born on March 6, 1934 in Windfall to Lawrence Andrew and Goldie May (Groover ) Browning in Windfall as one of twelve children. When George’s mother passed at a young age, George was sent to the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home...

Jan 1, 2022

Donald G. Rayls, 84 of rural Tipton County died on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. Don was born in Tipton County on February 28, 1937 to Ora & Ona (Rawlings) Rayls. He married Marcella Joan Bilby on April 21, 1958 and she preceded him in death on November 29, 2005 after 47 years of...

Dec 24, 2021

James Eagle Jackson, Sr. 82 of Tipton died Friday, December 24, 2021 at I.U. Hospital in Tipton.  He was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on September 15, 1939 to Ozzy and Ada (Pickerell) Jackson.  Jim married Connie L. Shaw on August 5, 1958, she survives.

Jim was an avid gardener, taking pride in what he would harvest from the land.  He...

Dec 22, 2021

Charles E. “Chuck” “Red” Stacy, 78 a life-long resident of Tipton, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born in Leesville, Louisiana on April 30, 1943 to George Stacy and Maddie (Johnson) Stacy Head. He married Linda (Edwards) Roadruck on August 5, 1977 and they were married for 44 years.

Chuck retired from Miller’s Merry Manor...