Obituaries

Tipton, Indiana Obituaries

Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas

David Lee Tidler

David Lee Tidler

Aug 6, 2024

David Lee Tidler, 87 of Tipton died peacefully Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Tipton on January 31, 1937 to Charles and Ruth (Lewis) Tidler. David married Evelyn Riley on June 14, 1957. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2014. 

David served his county in the United States...

Donald R. "Donnie" Watson

Donald R. "Donnie" Watson

Jul 31, 2024

Donald R. “Donnie” Watson, aged 68, of Tipton, peacefully passed away at his home the morning of Wednesday, July 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Tipton on May 24, 1956, he was the son of William & Betty Jo (Wimer) Watson. On November 1, 1975, he joyfully exchanged vows with Charlotte Duncan, and they cherished a beautiful...

Laura Ann Doran

Laura Ann Doran

Jul 30, 2024

Laura Ann Weber Doran, 62 of Kokomo passed at 7:30 a.m. on July 30, 2024 from Crohn's Disease liver failure.  

Born February 15, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, Laura graduated from Bedford North Lawrence in 1980 and Indiana University in 1984. Laura was an accomplished athlete at BNL for the track and swim teams. Laura qualified for state in the 50...

Beverly Jane Pace

Beverly Jane Pace

Jul 29, 2024

Beverly Jane (Arnold) Pace, 89, of Tipton passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, after a short illness. She was born in Tipton on May 14, 1935, to the late Robert Allen and Mary Elizabeth (Phares) Arnold. She graduated from Tipton High School as part of the class of 1953 and on March 7, 1954, married the late George W....

Daniel L. Ireland

Daniel L. Ireland

Jul 29, 2024

Daniel L. Ireland, 76 of Noblesville died on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Wellbrooke of Carmel. Danny was born in Tipton on July 27, 1948 to Clarence & Phyllis (Hobbs) Ireland who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his step-father, Kenny Hine.

Danny graduated from Fishers High School in the Class of 1967 where he played football, basketball,...

Naomi L. Schwear

Naomi L. Schwear

Jul 29, 2024

Naomi L. Schwear, 101 of Zionsville and formerly of Windfall, Indiana passed away on July 29, 2024. Naomi was born in Windfall on May 11, 1923 to Fredrick & Beulah (Mefford) Meyncke and she resided in Tipton County until 2006. On November 20, 1945 she married the love of her life, Lester Edsel Schwear. They enjoyed a remarkable 61 years...

Betty S. Frazier

Betty S. Frazier

Jul 26, 2024

Betty S. Frazier, 81, died on July 26, 2024 at Autumnwood Village in Tipton. She was born on October 20, 1942 in Arkansas to Robert and Mildred Culbertson. She married Phillip W. Frazier on August 21, 1960. Together she and Phil raised two children and traveled extensively throughout the United States as well as France, Italy, and Germany. 

Betty is survived...

Terri J Smith

Terri J Smith

Jul 17, 2024

Terri J. Smith, 64 of Tipton died Wednesday July 17, 2024 at I.U. North Hospital. She was born on April 24, 1960 in Tipton, Indiana to Don and Dorothy (Smith) Lane. After spending over nine years together she married her sweetheart, Gary L. Smith on May 1, 1993, thus spending over 40 years together.

Terri was always working at providing for...

Thomas E Shuck

Thomas E Shuck

Jul 13, 2024

Thomas E Shuck passed away on July 13, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born November 13, 1964 and was 59 years-old at the time of his death. Tom graduated from Tipton High School class of 1983 and later joined the U.S. Navy. 

Two children survive, TJ Shuck (Dawn) of Kokomo, and Tera Shuck Clouser (Travis) of Kempton....

Deborah "Debbie" Mae Morris

Deborah "Debbie" Mae Morris

Jul 13, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Mae Morris, 65, of Cicero, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born on November 2, 1958 in Tipton to Charles N. & Lenora M. (Burden) Jaqua. In 1980 she married David C. Morris and he survives. The couple enjoyed 44 years of marriage together.

Debbie was a travel agent and helped plan...

Jean A Hardwick

Jean A Hardwick

Jun 30, 2024

Jean A Hardwick, 64 of Tipton and formerly of Elwood died peacefully at her residence Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born in Tipton on June 4, 1960 to David Lloyd Dillard and Mary Catherine Scott Goodman.

Jean worked as a manager in the fast food industry, a position that kept her on her toes. She was a member of the...

Kenneth M. Mahaney

Kenneth M. Mahaney

Jun 30, 2024

Kenneth M. Mahaney, age 77, a resident of Tipton, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at The Waters of Tipton. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, born on February 20, 1947, to Paul and Cherie (Tidler) Mahaney. Kenneth married Kathy Ripberger on July 25, 1980 until her passing on October 27, 1992. On November 18, 1995, he entered...

Marie E. "Betsy" North

Marie E. "Betsy" North

Jun 28, 2024

Marie Elizabeth "Betsy" Prickett North, 86 of Tipton died on June 28, 2024 at The Waters of Tipton (formerly Miller’s Merry Manor). She was born on March 3, 1938 East of Arcadia, Indiana to Marie E. Grim Prickett Overdorf and Kenneth Leroy Prickett. Betsy was baptized at Bethel Lutheran Church on April 9, 1939 by Rev. Mullendore and confirmed also...

Donald McMullan

Donald McMullan

Jun 26, 2024

Donald McMullan, aged 74, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 28, 1949, to Donald William "Bill" and Ruth Anna McMullan. Donald married and shared a life with Sharon Keeler until her passing on April 18, 1995. 

During his professional career, Donald dedicated 25 years to the Indiana Department of...

Linda Ellen Teter Byers

Linda Ellen Teter Byers

Jun 23, 2024

Linda Ellen Teter Byers, Vero Beach, Florida formerly of Kokomo, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of June 23, 2024. She was born August 10, 1938 in Kokomo to Lewis and Hazel (Dickey) Teter.

Surviving are three children and their spouses, Joseph Jr. and Denise Byers, Coppell, Texas; Lori and Michael Creighton, Mead, Washington; Julie and...

Philip Kyle Degler

Philip Kyle Degler

Jun 15, 2024

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the communities of Elwood and Tipton mourned the loss of Philip Kyle Degler, aged 40, in a tragic traffic accident in Tipton County. He was born on May 11, 1984, in Tipton. Kyle was a previous resident of Sharpsville and Greensburg before his untimely passing. 

Known affectionately as Kyle to his friends and colleagues (and Mr....

George E. Off

George E. Off

Jun 12, 2024

George E. Off, 91 of Tipton passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at The Waters of Tipton. He had previously lived in Sharpsville. George was born in Tipton on October 31, 1932 to Herbert T. & Goldie Mae (Retherford) Off. He was married to Margaret Ann Smith on July 4, 1953 and she preceded him in death on May...

Kathy Mae Warren

Kathy Mae Warren

Jun 10, 2024

Kathy (Moore) Warren, born on July 14, 1960, in England, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was the daughter of William and Vajen (Conaway) Moore. She met the love of her life, Roy Warren, and they celebrated their union by marrying on New Year's Day in 1983. They shared a beautiful journey together until Roy's passing on...

Charles E. "Charlie" Maxey

Charles E. "Charlie" Maxey

Jun 9, 2024

Charles Edward Maxey, 85 of Tipton died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his residence.   He was born in Boles, Kentucky on June 16, 1938 to Tucker Butler and Irene (Cherry) Maxey.  Charlie married his sweetheart Rosalie “Rosie” Coverdale on March 18, 1960.  She preceded him in death on August 10, 2005 after 45 years of marriage.

Charlie retired from Chrysler...

Donald Smith

Donald Smith

Jun 7, 2024

Donald Smith, (lovingly called Buster or Smitty) age 94 of Tipton County peacefully passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Elwood Health and Living Facility.  

Don was born on March 4, 1930 in Jefferson Township of Tipton County to Vivian V. Smith.  After birth he resided on the family farm of his grandparents, Frank & Julia...