Obituaries

Tipton, Indiana Obituaries

Local obituaries for Tipton, Indiana and the surrounding areas

Bobby Ogden

Bobby Ogden

Nov 10, 2026

Robert Wayne “Bobby” Ogden, 62, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Edwards. He was born on March 2, 1964, in Tipton, the son of George Leroy Ogden Jr. and Eulah Mae (Brooks) Ogden, who survive of Tipton.

On March 22, 2006, in Tipton, he was united in marriage to Lenora (Ayers) Ogden, who survives.

Bobby was a...

Alberta Louise Lashbrook

Alberta Louise Lashbrook

Nov 10, 2026

Alberta Louise (Solomito) Lashbrook, 94, of Kokomo died peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. She was born in Bloomington, Indiana on October 7, 1932 to Saverio Vito and Maudia Beatrice (Clark) Solomito. She married Vernon L. Lashbrook on December 8, 1950. Alberta and Vernon (Bud) raised...

Rita Bachus

Rita Bachus

Nov 9, 2026

Rita Bachus, 87 of Fishers, died Monday November 9, 2026 with her family by her side. Rita was born on October 5, 1939 in Greensburg, Indiana to Oscar H. and Rosemary G. (Feldman) Fry. On November 26, 1959 Rita married George E. Bachus. He preceded her in death in 2005.

Rita graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy. She would go on to...

Barbara "Barbi" Ellen Wood

Barbara "Barbi" Ellen Wood

Nov 8, 2026

Barbara "Barbi" Wood, of Tipton, Indiana, was called home to God on November 8, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on March 29, 1974, in Noblesville, Indiana, to Claude and Linda "Diane" Dial, Barbi lived a life defined by love, compassion, strength, and a personality that was truly one of a kind.

Barbi was strong-willed, caring, nonjudgmental, and had a...

Ida Kayetta Brooks

Ida Kayetta Brooks

Oct 31, 2026

Ida Kayetta “Kay” Brooks, 88 of Tipton died Saturday, October 31, 2026 at The Waters of Tipton with her daughter by her side. She was born in Smokeless, West Virginia on January 31, 1938 to Charles W. and Goldie (Fox) Poston. She married William Brooks on July 8, 1961. They enjoyed over fifty years of marriage before his death in...

Rex A. Powell

Rex A. Powell

Oct 28, 2026

Rex Alan Powell, 80 of Atlanta, and formerly of Tipton, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. He was born in Elwood on July 6, 1946 to Luther Lewis & Margaret E. (Erp) Powell. He married Nancy Leicht-Powell on September 1, 2017.

Rex had worked at Delco Electronics in Kokomo in Fabrication. After retiring from there he worked at...

Robert Tim Buckley

Robert Tim Buckley

Oct 26, 2026

Robert Tim Buckley, aged 80, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at his residence in Sharpsville, surrounded by his family. Born on October 13, 1946, in Kokomo, he was the son of George Edward and Della Mae (Fennell) Buckley. Tim was a devoted husband to Linda L. Neal, whom he married on November 16, 1968. She survives him.

A...

Tana Entinghe

Tana Entinghe

Oct 22, 2026

In loving memory of Tana Entinghe March 17, 1945 – October 22, 2026

A beautiful life; a love that will never fade.

There are some people in this world whose light shines so brightly that it touches everyone who was fortunate to know them. Tana was one of those rare and beautiful souls. To us she was the most beautiful woman in the...

Rachel Elizabeth Kelley

Rachel Elizabeth Kelley

Oct 17, 2026

Rachel Elizabeth Kelley, 42 of Indianapolis passed away at home on Saturday, October 17, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis on July 23, 1984 to Michael D. Kelley and Victoria (Dewey) Goeke. Rachel had worked in the restaurant industry as a server. She was very outgoing and loved working with other people.

Rachel was a graduate of North Central High School...

Robert "Bob" Calvin

Robert "Bob" Calvin

Oct 17, 2026

Robert “Bob” Calvin 92 of Atlanta died Saturday, October 17, 2026 at I.U. North Hospital in Carmel. He was born in Tipton County on April 19, 1934 to Ray and Anita Pauline (Rode) Calvin. He married Anna Marie Clark on August 30, 1956. She preceded him in death on February 12, 2020 after spending over 53 years of marriage together.

Bob...

Laura Cast

Laura Cast

Oct 11, 2026

Laura B. Cast, 94, of Tipton, passed away at 1:37 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at The Waters of Tipton. In addition to Tipton, Laura had previously lived in Elwood. She was born on October 27, 1931, in Clay County, Tennessee, to Raymond and Docia (McAlpin) Short. On June 12, 1948, she married Billie L. Cast, Sr., who preceded...

Lisa Keown

Lisa Keown

Oct 8, 2026

Lisa Ann Keown, 53 of Sharpsville died Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Community Howard Hospital in Kokomo. She was born on September 11, 1973 and raised in Muncie, Indiana.  Her parents were Larry and Shirley (Beeler) Badders. She married James E. Keown on July 5, 2000.

Lisa was a 1992 graduate of Wes-Del High School where she played several sports. In...

Steven Dale Freeman

Steven Dale Freeman

Oct 3, 2026

Steven Dale Freeman 73 of Kempton died at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born in Frankfort, Indiana on November 26, 1952 to John F. and Katherine L. (Friend) Freeman. On May 27, 1995 Steven married Rita Joan Simmons; she preceded him in death on August 29, 2018.

Steven was the warehouse manager at Pioneer...

Dwayne K. Prifogle

Dwayne K. Prifogle

Sep 30, 2026

Dwayne Kent Prifogle, age 63, passed peacefully in his Columbus, Ind., home on September 30, 2026. Dwayne knew he was greatly loved and content in having lived a life that was blessed beyond measure but all too short.

A native of Tipton, Ind, Dwayne was a graduate of Tipton High School and Hanover College in Hanover, Ind. where he was active...

Scott Etheridge

Scott Etheridge

Sep 19, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Scott Gregory Etheridge, "Flipper", "Big E", passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 66. Scott was a wonderful father, brother, uncle, partner, and best friend whose heart and love touched the lives of all who knew him.

Scott is survived by his two...

Brod Silence

Brod Silence

Sep 7, 2026

Brod Silence was 70 years-old when he passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 in Kokomo. He was a resident of rural Kokomo and had grown up in Tipton County. Brod was born in Tipton on April 3, 1956 to Joseph C. & Luanne (Scott) Silence.

Brod was a truck driver for most of his life, working for JB Hunt until...

Leroy Parton

Leroy Parton

Sep 4, 2026

Leroy Parton was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on February 28, 1939. After 87 years on this earth he went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026 while at home surrounded by his family. His parents were Dall Ray & Nellie Lee (Chellette) Parton. Leroy had lived in Coalfield, Tennessee for 13 years before moving to Tipton...

Marvin T. "Tim" Nash

Marvin T. "Tim" Nash

Sep 3, 2026

Marvin T. “Tim” Nash, 82 of Noblesville passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Copper Trace Family-First Senior Living in Westfield. Tim had previously lived in Tipton, Lafayette and Thorntown. He was born in Elwood on November 24, 1943 to Robert & Josephine (Surratt) Nash. Meeting up with Tena (Lewis) Frazer at their 50th Class Reunion, a romance was...

Bernadette "Bernie" Morris

Bernadette "Bernie" Morris

Sep 1, 2026

Bernadette Ann "Bernie" Morris, aged 87, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Born on March 16, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, Bernie was the cherished daughter of Lamiel and Martha (Weber) Kline. On April 22, 1995 she wed Thomas D. Morris and shared a loving marriage with him until his death...

Nila Jean Utterback

Nila Jean Utterback

Aug 30, 2026

Nila Jean Utterback, 91 of Anderson, and formerly of Tipton, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Anderson. Nila Jean was born in Paulding, Ohio and raised in Payne, Ohio. She also lived in Willshire, Lakeview, and Gallipolis, all in Ohio, Highland, Indiana and then to Tipton while moving her family as her husband John’s pastoral assignments changed. Nila...