Obituaries

Jeffrey N. GrimmeJeffrey Neil Grimme, 50, Sharpsville, died at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at his home.  He was born August 17, 1957 in Tipton, the son of Meredith L. and Joyce A. (Smith) Grimme.  Jeff attended school at Bona Vista and was later employed as a production worker by Bona Vista until he became ill earlier this year. ...

Kathryn R. CookKathryn R. Cook, 89 of Atlanta, died at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor.  She was born October 12, 1922 in Tipton County to Otto & Flossie (McNew) Baden.  On October 20, 1956 she married Robert E. Cook and he survives.Kathryn worked in dietary at Atlanta School and Tipton Hospital.  She was a member...

Ima D. EllisonIma D. Ellison, 63, Tipton, died at 6:41 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2009 at Tipton Hospital.  She was born April 27, 1945 in Clay County, Tennessee to Charles & Nora Lee (Daniels) Dailey, Jr.  She married David V. Ellison on November 10, 1979 and he survives.  Ima was a member of the Worldwide Church of God.Besides her husband...

Richard D. "Dick"  CageRichard David "Dick" Cage, 50, Tipton, suddenly passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1957 in Kokomo to Robert Dale & Rita Ann (Ertel) Cage.He graduated from Tipton High School in 1975.  Dick continued his education at Indiana State University and graduated in 1980.He was employed at Chrysler Corporation where...

Charles H. LaurenceCharles Henry Laurence, 78, of Kokomo died at 1:20 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor in Castleton.  He was born March 14, 1933 in Mobile, Alabama to Henry Herbert & Rosamund Catherine (Steiner) Laurence.  He had also lived in New Orleans, Pirmasens, Germany, El Paso, Texas and Clarksville, Tennessee. On April 11, 1964 he...

Richard A. AngellRichard A. Angell, 75, Tipton, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2011 at St. Vincent  Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was  born in Tipton County on March 9, 1936 to Charles A. and Iris Jean (Roadruck) Angell.  Richard married Genevieve A. Bernardi on February 7, 1959 and she preceded him in death on April 27, 2011.Richard was a...

Patricia Ann LeiningerPatricia Ann Leininger, 73, Plant City, Florida and a former Tipton County resident, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, Florida.  She was born September 1, 1935 in Indianapolis to M. Wayne & Maxine (Kersey) Clawson.  She grew up in the Stilesville and Avon areas and then lived in Tipton County until...

Marion L. MitchellMarion Leon Mitchell, 90 of Sarasota, Florida died at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Magnolia Health & Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota.  He had formerly lived in Kempton for 60 years.  Marion was born October 20, 1924 in Clarks Hill, Indiana to Benjamin H. & Goldie Florence (Strain) Mitchell.  On December 3, 1950 he married Marilyn...

Charles F. Grimes, Jr.Charles F. Grimes, Jr., 69 of Tipton died at 8:23 a.m. Sunday, May 15, 2011  at IU Tipton Hospital.  He was born July 6, 1941 in Tipton to Charles F. Grimes, Sr. and Rosamary (Bates) Grimes.  On October 2, 1998 he married Beverly Gephart and she survives.Charlie retired in 2000 from Chrysler after 32 years of service. ...

Louise M. WeismillerLouise M. Weismiller, 97 of Tipton died at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton.  She was born April 11, 1914 in Hamilton County to Louis and Jessie (Dyer) Heisser.  On December 25, 1935 she married Harold Humbles and he preceded her in death in 1944.  On September 24, 1952 she married Ernest...

Kathy BrockettKathy Brockett, 66 of Bloomington and formerly of Tipton, Kokomo, and Noblesville died at 6:56 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.  She was born October 25, 1947 in Elwood to Richard & Wilna (Hunter) Warfel.Kathy was a 1965 graduate of Tipton High School and had attended Indiana Business College.  She enjoyed reading, arts &...

G. Robert "Bob" BarrBob Barr, 69 of Tipton died at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton.  He was born April 6, 1945 in Indianapolis to Gaylord Kenneth & Grace Thelma (Adams) Barr.Bob was a plaster repairman and was especially skilled at repairing stucco walls.  He is survived by one daughter, Decembra Barr, Orlando,...

Jennifer L. (Butcher) GaulJennifer L. (Butcher) Gaul, 44 of Tipton died at 6:01 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2011  at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born August 19, 1967 in Danville, Indiana to Gary Kent & Judith (Canada) Butcher.Jennifer was an artist and studied at the Heron School of Art in Indianapolis.  She graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School...

Audrey Alice MoldenFriends may also call on Monday, October 26, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Young Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton.

Darlene S. FrazierDarlene S. (Dane) Frazier, 55, Tipton died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.  She was born in Tipton on November 6, 1954 to Bernard and Deloris (Parnell) Dane.Darlene was a correctional officer for the State of Indiana.  She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a graduate of...

Robert J. "Bob" Lawrence, Sr.Robert J. "Bob" Lawrence, Sr., 78, Tipton, and a former Kokomo resident,  died at 1:45 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008 at Autumnwood Extended Care in Tipton.  He was born June 28, 1930 in Kokomo to Gordon G. Lawrence, Sr. and Dorothy (Benge) Lawrence.  On May 22, 1949 he married Phyllis M. Hobson and she preceded him...

Mildred Eilene BibleMildred Eilene Bible, 91 of Tipton and formerly of Lafayette, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009  at Millers Merry Manor.  She was born in Frankfort on November 24, 1917 to Newton and Eva (Albaugh) Wray.  She married Enoch A. Bible on September 19, 1937, and he survives.Mildred was a homemaker and she had frequently worked at...

Dale S. ForknerDale S. Forkner, 82 of Tipton died Wednesday July 25, 2007 at 12:30pm in his residence after a 5 month illness.  He was born on August 2, 1924 in Tipton County to Guy S. and Mamie (Smith) Forkner.  Dale married Mariruth (Curnutt) on April 30, 1943, she survives.Dale retired in 1997 from the production line at Delco.  He...

Edwin Lee CardwellEdwin Lee Cardwell, 63, Atlanta, died at 3:05 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006 at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville.  He was born July 14, 1942, in Elwood to Everett Floyd & Harriet Martha (Beckett) Cardwell.  On January 24,1963 he married Lana Joan Eisele and she survives.He was a farmer in Tipton and Hamilton Counties and had worked at Perfect Circle...

Harry J. HallHarry J. Hall, 89 of Tipton died at 8:54 a.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.  Harry was born on May 31, 1923 in Brickmore, West Virginia to Harry Edward & Virdie (Gross) Hall.   He also lived in Morgantown, West Virginia, Fairmount, West Virginia, Parkersburg, West Virginia, and Charleston, West Virginia for 26 years....