Obituaries

Dec 3, 2014

Raymond Eugene "Gene" Henry, of Tipton passed away at the age of 83 at 3:05 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton. Gene was the owner and operator of Gene Henry & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning, specializing in Bryant products. The business was started in 1967 with the help of his wife, Margie.

Gene...

Nov 10, 2014

Charles Eugene "Charlie" Cauble, 91 formerly of Tipton died at 3:29 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2014 at his son's residence in Kokomo. He was born March 12, 1923 in Tipton County to Henry & Rovilla Cauble. On September 21, 1946 he married Phyllis Mae Lee and she preceded him in death on January 5, 2008.

Charlie retired from Chrysler...

Nov 10, 2014

Patricia D. "Patty" Fletcher, 56 of Noblesville and formerly from Kokomo died at 9:10 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. She was born October 5, 1958 in Kokomo to James E. & Rita C. (Huse) Fletcher.

Patty attended Cicero Christian Church. She was a loving, caring, outgoing person who wanted to make sure everyone had something...

Nov 7, 2014

Terry K. Ploughe, 72 of Tipton died at 9:14 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. He was born February 22, 1942 in Tipton County to Maurice & Velma (Findling) Ploughe. On September 14, 1963 he married Loretta Odle and she survives.

Terry was a life-long farmer. He was a 1960 graduate of Tipton High School and...

Nov 7, 2014

Terry K. PlougheTerry K. Ploughe, 72 of Tipton died at 9:14 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville.  He was born February 22, 1942 in Tipton County to Maurice & Velma (Findling) Ploughe.  On September 14, 1963 he married Loretta Odle and she survives.Terry was a life-long farmer.  He was a 1960 graduate of Tipton High School...

Nov 5, 2014

Lora A. Gibson, 46 of Kempton died on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at I.U. Health Methodist, Indianapolis as the result of an auto accident. She was born May 13, 1968 in Tipton to Russell E. “Rut” & Linda L. (Henry) Sottong. She married Jim Gibson on June 28, 2014 and he survives.

Lora was a nurse at Community Howard Regional...

Nov 3, 2014

T. Michael Morris, 49 of Kokomo died on Monday, November 3, 2014 in Kokomo as the result of an auto accident. He was born November 22, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas Dixie & Rose Anne (Tippy) Morris.

Mike was a cook at the Windmill Grill in Kokomo for the past 12 years. He was a graduate of Haworth High...

Nov 3, 2014

T. Michael MorrisT. Michael Morris, 49 of Kokomo died on Monday, November 3, 2014 in Kokomo as the result of an auto accident. He was born November 22, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas Dixie & Rose Anne (Tippy) Morris.Mike was a cook at the Windmill Grill in Kokomo for the past 12 years.  He was a graduate of Haworth...

Oct 28, 2014

Marcus Stacy, 75 of Tipton died at 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born June 20, 1939 in Decoy, Kentucky to Kelly & Ida (Shepherd) Stacy. In April 1976 he married Janet Johnson and she survives.

He had worked in accounting at FMC in Tipton. Marcus was a graduate of Wendell Wilkie High...

Oct 28, 2014

C.T. "Charles T." Worley, 77 of Sharpsville died Friday, October 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1936 in Clarksville, Georgia to William Joshua and Lois Whitworth (Welborn) Worley. On November 11, 1959 he married Janice K. Conaway and she survives,

C.T. was a machine repairman at Delco, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed fishing, old classic cars,...

Oct 28, 2014

Marcus StacyMarcus Stacy, 75 of Tipton died at 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor.  He was born June 20, 1939 in Decoy, Kentucky to Kelly & Ida (Shepherd) Stacy.  In April 1976 he married Janet Johnson and she survives.He had worked in accounting at FMC in Tipton.  Marcus was a graduate of Wendell Wilkie High...

Oct 21, 2014

Michael D. Alderfer, 37 of Kokomo died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 8:10 p.m. at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Howard County on December 13, 1976 to Larry and Norma (Cardwell) Alderfer. He married Kaylee Colburn on October 12, 2013 and she survives.

Michael was employed at Sam's Club in Kokomo. He was attending Purdue University...

Oct 21, 2014

Arnell Burnette, 82, of Tipton went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at her residence while surrounded by her family. She was born May 25, 1932 in Moss, Tennessee to Edward and Ersie (Netherton) Odle. On March 1, 1952 she married David R. Burnette. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2013.

Arnell retired...

Oct 14, 2014

Sep 28, 2014

Barbara L. (Plake) Cunningham, 78 of Frankton died Sunday, September 28, 2014 at I.U. Saxony in Fishers. She was born August 14, 1936 in Tipton to John H. & Francis J. (Crum) Plake. She married George Cunningham and he preceded her in death.

Barbara had worked as a bartender in Tipton, most recently at The Crossing. She was a former...

Sep 27, 2014

Dr. Vernon E. LeiningerDr. Vernon Edward Leininger, age 78, of West Jefferson, Ohio, and a former Tipton resident, passed away September 27, 2014.   He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, graduate of Tipton High School and a U.S. Army Veteran.Vernon did his undergraduate work at Indiana University and post graduate work at Purdue University. Following completion of his...

Sep 27, 2014

Dr. Vernon Edward Leininger, age 78, of West Jefferson, Ohio, and a former Tipton resident, passed away September 27, 2014. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, graduate of Tipton High School and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Vernon did his undergraduate work at Indiana University and post graduate work at Purdue University. Following completion of his education, he...

Sep 19, 2014

Betty Irene Stultz, 95 of Tipton died at 8:48 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor. She was born in Atlanta on January 27, 1919 to Jesse & Jessie (Mohler) Smith. On September 15, 1940 she married Eugene Stultz. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1979.

Betty was the manager and co-owner of Adlers Dress...

Sep 19, 2014

Betty I. StultzBetty Irene Stultz, 95 of Tipton died at 8:48 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor.  She was born in Atlanta on January 27, 1919 to Jesse & Jessie (Mohler) Smith.  On September 15, 1940 she married Eugene Stultz.  He preceded her in death on June 6, 1979.Betty was the manager and co-owner of Adlers...

Sep 16, 2014

Gregory M. Corlew, 52 of Allendale, Michigan died on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in Michigan. He also was a former resident of Tipton and Greentown. Gregory was born November 19, 1961 in Tipton to Tony B. & Judith H. (Boyd) Corlew.

Gregory was a 1980 graduate of Tipton High School and Lincoln Technical Institute.

He is survived by his...