Obituaries

Sep 21, 2012

Brooklynn M. Hornbrook, 2 of Kempton died Friday, September 21, 2012 at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. She was born September 15, 2010 in Carmel to Brittney M. Anderson and Benjamin L. Hornbrook.

She is survived by her mother, Brittney Anderson and Fiancée Kaleb Farlow, Kempton; father, Ben Hornbrook, Kokomo; one sister, Emma Hornbrook; grandparents...

Sep 10, 2012

Karen E. KingKaren E. King, 66 of Tipton died at 8:53 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2012 at Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.Karen was very active in the greater Tipton area.  She served on several boards, including Encore and the Tipton Art Guild.  Karen also informally mentored young business professionals.  She also was the owner/operator of King & Company.Karen is proceed...

Sep 10, 2012

Karen E. King, 66 of Tipton died at 8:53 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2012 at Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.

Karen was very active in the greater Tipton area. She served on several boards, including Encore and the Tipton Art Guild. Karen also informally mentored young business professionals. She also was the owner/operator of King & Company.

Karen is...

Sep 5, 2012

Richard L. "Dick" Crawford, 78 of Tipton died at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton. He was born December 24, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to Verl B. & Alice M. (Lemberger) Crawford. On October 17, 1958 he married Patricia Ann Booher and she preceded him in death on August 29, 2006.

Dick was retired...

Sep 3, 2012

Sep 3, 2012

Daffo ScottDaffo Scott, 87 of Tipton died Monday, September 3, 2012 at her residence.  She was born in Moss, Tennessee on May 18, 1925 to Johnie and Hattie (Moss) Strong.  She married Fred T. Scott on August 20, 1947; he preceded her in death on January 16, 1994.Daffo had worked at the Northside Cafe for several years, into the early...

Aug 30, 2012

Aug 29, 2012

Glen Watson Lightfoot, 86, of Tipton died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton. He was born June 6, 1926 in Howard County to Mearle & Eunice (Watson) Lightfoot. On January 28, 1945 he married Lucille McClellan and she preceded him in death on March 13, 2006.

Glen was a farmer and was a...

Aug 29, 2012

Glen Watson LightfootGlen Watson Lightfoot, 86, of Tipton died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton.  He was born June 6, 1926 in Howard County to Mearle & Eunice (Watson) Lightfoot.  On January 28, 1945 he married Lucille McClellan and she preceded him in death on March 13, 2006.Glen was a farmer and was...

Aug 27, 2012

David E. LeonardDavid E. Leonard, 38 of Kempton died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  He was born in Indianapolis on October 29, 1973 to Larry and Sandra (Fleenor) Leonard.  On February 15, 2000 he married Jennifer Chandler and she survives.He was a 1993 graduate of Tipton High School where he ran track.  David...

Aug 27, 2012

David E. Leonard, 38 of Kempton died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis on October 29, 1973 to Larry and Sandra (Fleenor) Leonard. On February 15, 2000 he married Jennifer Chandler and she survives.

He was a 1993 graduate of Tipton High School where he ran track. David worked...

Aug 26, 2012

Michael Robert Mason, 62 of Indianapolis and formerly of Tipton died at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital – South in Indianapolis. He was born October 25, 1949 in Elwood to Thomas E. & Mary Ann (Mongold) Mason.

Michael had worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation. He was a graduate of Tipton High School...

Aug 26, 2012

Michael Robert MasonMichael Robert Mason, 62 of Indianapolis and formerly of Tipton died at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital - South in Indianapolis.  He was born October 25, 1949 in Elwood to Thomas E. & Mary Ann (Mongold) Mason.Michael had worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation.  He was a graduate of Tipton High...

Aug 7, 2012

Arno Childs LandArno Childs Land, age 80, of Kempton died at 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his residence.  He was born June 23, 1932 in Windfall to Joseph Arno and Madelyn Madge (Childs) Land.  His father was an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. They later moved to Goldsmith, Indiana.  Arno was a 1950 graduate of...

Aug 7, 2012

Arno Childs Land, age 80, of Kempton died at 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 23, 1932 in Windfall to Joseph Arno and Madelyn Madge (Childs) Land. His father was an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. They later moved to Goldsmith, Indiana.

Arno was a 1950 graduate of Anderson High...

Aug 2, 2012

Robert J. Tragesser, 81, Tipton passed away at 4:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his daughter's residence. He was born on October 21, 1930 in Tipton to Aloysius and Christina (Funke) Tragesser.

He was a graduate of Tipton High School and a veteran of the US Navy. Robert was an active member of the American Legion and past Commander...

Jul 26, 2012

Sister Dolorosa Essling, CSJ, died peacefully on July 23, 2012, at the age of 98 in Camilla Hall, the infirmary of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Tipton, Indiana. She was surrounded by the Sisters who loved her so in life, and by the wonderful staff who accompanied her on this, her final journey. Sister Dolorosa was preceded in death...

Jul 17, 2012

Lee Moss, 74 of Tipton and formerly of Celina Tennessee, died at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1938 in Clay County, Tennessee to Buford & Hattie (Strong) Moss.

Lee was a farmer for 30 years and a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by five brothers, Jay...

Jul 17, 2012

Lee MossLee Moss, 74 of Tipton and formerly of Celina Tennessee, died at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his residence.  He was born March 29, 1938 in Clay County, Tennessee to Buford & Hattie (Strong) Moss.Lee was a farmer for 30 years and a member of the Church of Christ.He is survived by five brothers, Jay Moss, Tipton,...

Jul 16, 2012

Paul C. Upchurch, 93 of Greentown, and formerly of Tipton and Windfall, died at 10:54 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown. He was born October 16, 1918 in Beaver Creek, Kentucky to Sam & Mary (Bell) Upchurch. On September 20, 1946 he married Wilma McClish and she preceded him in death on February 5, 1989.

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