Obituaries

Feb 2, 2016

Richard E. Arnold, 65 of Windfall died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Tipton on January 27, 1951 to Ed and Mary (Ray) Arnold. Richard married Vivian "Cindy" Smith on August 14, 1982 and she survives.

Richard had worked for Lorentson Manufacturing in Kokomo for 29 years, retiring in 2006. He was a member of...

Jan 27, 2016

Romelia M. "Millie" Griffy, 95 of Tipton died at 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1920 in Elwood, Indiana to Modestino & Ripalta (Lucio) Bonito. On November 14, 1942 she married Robert A. Griffy and he preceded her in death on February 27, 2002.

Romelia worked with her husband at the...

Jan 26, 2016

Jan 26, 2016

Phyllis J. Akard, 90 of Tipton died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton. She had lived her whole life in the Tipton and Sheridan areas. She was born December 24, 1925 in Clinton County to Samuel B. & Cleo G. (Wheatley) Boyer. On June 20, 1948 she married Robert E. Akard and he preceded her...

Jan 17, 2016

Paul G. Cates, 80 of Sharpsville died at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his son's residence. He was born March 5, 1935 in Indianapolis to George & Flora (Ley) Cates. Paul had lived in Panama City, Florida for 18 years moving back to Tipton County last fall.

He had worked for AT&T for 20 years in data...

Jan 11, 2016

Robert N. ZellRobert N. Zell, 91 of Tipton died at 6:19 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016 at St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born December 27, 1924 in Kokomo to Omer N. & Francis (Crain) Zell.  On December 28, 1947 he married E. Rosalyn Lewis and she survives.Bob had retired from the Indiana State Police in 1969...

Jan 11, 2016

Robert N. Zell, 91 of Tipton died at 6:19 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016 at St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 27, 1924 in Kokomo to Omer N. & Francis (Crain) Zell. On December 28, 1947 he married E. Rosalyn Lewis and she survives.

Bob had retired from the Indiana State Police in 1969 and...

Jan 10, 2016

Gerald W. Shuck, 84 of Kokomo died on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Northwoods Village, Kokomo. He was born May 6, 1931 in Groomsville to Marvin "Ted" & Ora P. (Reese) Shuck. He moved to Kokomo in 1948. On October 25, 1952 he married Petronel Davenport and she survives.

Gerald worked at Chrysler Transmission in Kokomo, from 1956 until his...

Jan 10, 2016

Gerald W. ShuckGerald W. Shuck, 84 of Kokomo died on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Northwoods Village, Kokomo.  He was born May 6, 1931 in Groomsville to Marvin "Ted" & Ora P. (Reese) Shuck. He moved to Kokomo in 1948.  On October 25, 1952 he married Petronel Davenport and she survives.Gerald worked at Chrysler Transmission in Kokomo, from 1956 until...

Jan 9, 2016

Frederick O. Miller, 86 of Tipton peacefully went to his heavenly home January 9, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton. He was the youngest child of L. Tiffin & Edith (Barr) Miller born April 21, 1929 in Prairie Township, Tipton County.

Fred graduated Prairie Township High School in 1947. He was drafted into the United States Army in...

Jan 7, 2016

Emily Jean Meckem, died at birth Thursday January 7, 2016 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was the daughter of Roxanne Rene Meckem and Jonathan Jacob Suttles of Muncie.

She is survived by siblings Savannah McLaughlin, Trey Brown and Anthony Meckem, all at home. Also surviving are maternal grandparents James Meckem of Tucson, Arizona and Sherry and Brian Sizelove...

Jan 7, 2016

Emily Jean MeckemEmily Jean Meckem, died at birth Thursday January 7, 2016 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  She was the daughter of Roxanne Rene Meckem and Jonathan Jacob Suttles of Muncie.She is survived by siblings Savannah McLaughlin, Trey Brown and Anthony Meckem, all at home.  Also surviving are maternal grandparents James Meckem of Tucson, Arizona and Sherry and Brian...

Jan 5, 2016

Glen Welch, 84 of Tipton died at 4:44 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1931 in Rose Hill, Virginia to Wilburn "Ebb" & Willie (King) Welch. On August 4, 1950 he married Beulah Witt and she survives.

Glen was an Inspector for Delco Radio in Kokomo, retiring in 1983. He loved farming...

Jan 5, 2016

Glen WelchGlen Welch, 84 of Tipton died at 4:44 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at his residence.  He was born April 1, 1931 in Rose Hill, Virginia to Wilburn "Ebb" & Willie (King) Welch.  On August 4, 1950 he married Beulah Witt and she survives.Glen was an Inspector for Delco Radio in Kokomo, retiring in 1983.  He loved farming...

Dec 22, 2015

Ralph Anthony "Tony" Brannum, 50 of Tipton died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1965 in Tipton to Ralph & Janet (Burnette) Brannum. He married Melanie Jones and she survives.

Tony was a 1984 graduate of Tipton High School and had worked for DeLong Auto. He enjoyed model planes, computer games and race cars....

Dec 13, 2015

Bernice Duncan, 91 of Tipton died at 1:55 p.m. Sunday December 13, 2015 at Millers Merry Manor in Tipton. She was born on April 21, 1924 in Monticello, Kentucky to Sam & Mary Florence (Bell) Upchurch. On March 23, 1943 she married John P. Duncan Sr. and he preceded her in death on June 17, 1996.

Bernice worked at General...

Dec 13, 2015

Charles Wayne "Chuck" Plake, 76 of Tipton passed peacefully with his family by his side Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1938 in Tipton, Indiana to Doris “Diddy” Plake and Ruby Pauline (Burris) Fox. In April of 1958 he married Carol Ann Cardwell and she survives.

Chuck retired as the Tipton Fire Department Chief...

Dec 11, 2015

John Allen Cook, 58 of Tipton died on Friday, December 11, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Tipton on August 28, 1957 to Clifford and Alice (Grueneberg) Cook.

John was a tool maker retiring from Ford Motor Company. He is survived by a son, Mason Allen Cook, Indianapolis; two brothers, Dennis Cook and wife Pam, Tipton, Steve...

Dec 3, 2015

Delmas J. "Jo" OrrDelmas J. "Jo" Orr, 95 of Tipton died at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at IU Health Tipton Hospital surrounded by loved ones.  She was born March 17, 1920 in Arcadia to Robert & Catherine (Reynolds) Dinkins.  On June 23, 1938 she married William P. Orr and he preceded her in death on February 3,...

Dec 3, 2015

Delmas J. “Jo” Orr, 95 of Tipton died at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at IU Health Tipton Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 17, 1920 in Arcadia to Robert & Catherine (Reynolds) Dinkins. On June 23, 1938 she married William P. Orr and he preceded her in death on February 3, 1985.

Jo had...