All Obituaries
Elizabeth "Katie" Burris Tipton
Elizabeth Kathleen Burris, age 39, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022, after a long, hard fought battle with MS. She was born on December 7, 1982, in Indianapolis, Indiana to her parents, Gordon & Carolyn (Merlo) Burris.
Katie graduated from Tipton High School in the Class of 2000. After high school, she went on to attend Ball State University majoring in Interior Design with a minor in Psychology. She was one semester short of graduating with her...
Elizabeth Kathleen Burris, age 39, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022, after a long, hard fought battle with MS. She was born on December 7, 1982, in Indianapolis, Indiana...
Juanita "Kathy" Hart Kokomo
Juanita K. Hart (Kathy) age 78, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her home with her daughter by her side. Kathy was born in Kokomo, Indiana on June 3, 1944, to her parents, George & Edith (Moore) Murray. Kathy married Bob Barnett in 1961 with whom she had two wonderful daughters, Brenda and Robin. She later married Franklin Hart and had two stepchildren Lori and Bob. Frank preceded her in death on December 27, 1999.
Kathy attended Kokomo...
Juanita K. Hart (Kathy) age 78, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her home with her daughter by her side. Kathy was born in Kokomo, Indiana on June 3, 1944, to...
Donald Miller Atlanta
Donald Eugene Miller, age 85, of Atlanta, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Donnie was born in Tipton, Indiana on March 18, 1937, to his parents, Perry & Sarah (Dickey) Miller.
Donnie was a graduate of Tipton High School, class of 1955. After high school, he went on to Indiana University where he was an active participant in the ROTC program. He earned a bachelor’s degree in science and education in...
Donald Eugene Miller, age 85, of Atlanta, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Donnie was born in Tipton, Indiana on March 18, 1937, to...
Elbert Harper Tipton
Elbert Allen Harper, 95, passed away peacefully in his home on July 15, 2022. He was born on January
27, 1927 to Allen and Elsie (Shook) Harper. He married Joyce Ann Burden on August 10, 1950. She
preceded him in death on February 17, 2013.
Elbert was proud to serve his country in the U.S Navy from 1947-1948. Farming was Elbert’s greatest
passion besides his family. He spent most of his time in his meticulously organized farm shop, on a
tractor, or constantly making improvements around...
Elbert Allen Harper, 95, passed away peacefully in his home on July 15, 2022. He was born on January
27, 1927 to Allen and Elsie (Shook) Harper. He married Joyce Ann Burden on August 10, 1950....
Joyce Spay Tipton
Joyce Ellen (Reynolds) Spay, age 76, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 28, 1945, in Tipton, to her parents, Harry Reynolds & Arritta (Carroll) Reynolds. Joyce married the love of her life, Keith Thomas Spay, on July 4, 1963, and the two enjoyed 46 years of marriage, before Keith passed away in January of 2009.
Joyce graduated from Tipton High School in the Class of 1963. Through the years Joyce worked as...
Joyce Ellen (Reynolds) Spay, age 76, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 28, 1945, in Tipton, to her parents, Harry...
Bret McPhearson Windfall
Bret Allen McPhearson, age 60, of Windfall, passed away at Kokomo Healthcare Center on Sunday, July 3, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family. Bret was born on February 4, 1962, in Elwood, Indiana to his parents, Ronald McPhearson and Arlene (Ridge) Sallee. On April 22, 1989, Bret married the love of his life, Tracy Massey at Windfall Christian Church; they shared 33 years of marriage and a lifetime of memories together.
After high school Bret worked at a factory for 15 years before...
Bret Allen McPhearson, age 60, of Windfall, passed away at Kokomo Healthcare Center on Sunday, July 3, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family. Bret was born on February 4, 1962, in Elwood,...
Silas Payne Atlanta
Silas Lee Payne, age 64, of Atlanta, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1958 in Tipton, to his parents, Ira Lee Payne & Nannie Francis (Phillips) Payne. Lee married Marcia (Tuck) Payne on April 20, 1985, and she preceded him in death on September 20, 2010. Lee married Donna (Morris) Payne on May 21, 2011, and she survives.
Lee graduated from Tipton High School in the Class of 1976. He then went on to study Diesel Mechanics at Lincoln Technical...
Silas Lee Payne, age 64, of Atlanta, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1958 in Tipton, to his parents, Ira Lee Payne & Nannie Francis (Phillips) Payne....
Vickie Watts Tipton
Vickie Ann Everling, age 71, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at IU Methodist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Vickie was born in Elwood, Indiana on June 26, 1951, to her parents, Frank & Nedra (Gray) Everling. She married Tom Watts on June 7, 1975, in Sheridan, Indiana. They shared 20 years of marriage before he passed away on September 1, 1995.
Vickie was a graduate of Windfall High School, class of 1969. She worked at Walmart for 28 years...
Vickie Ann Everling, age 71, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at IU Methodist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Vickie was born in Elwood, Indiana on June 26, 1951, to her...
Bernard Parr Tipton
Bernard J. Parr, 100, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June
26, 2022. Bernie was born in Tipton County on June 22, 1922 to his
parents, James Parr & Rosa T. (Koors) Parr. Bernie married Loretta “Ret”
Weber on July 4, 1946, and she preceded him in death in April of 1977.
Bernie married his current wife, Pauline Birckbichler on July 3, 1994, and
she survives, and actually recently celebrated her 100th birthday in January.
Bernie graduated from Wendell...
Bernard J. Parr, 100, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June
26, 2022. Bernie was born in Tipton County on June 22, 1922 to his
parents, James Parr & Rosa T. (Koors) Parr....
Clarence Lawrence Kokomo
Clarence Eugene Lawrence II, age 88, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family. Clarence was born on April 17, 1934 in Cambridge City, Indiana to his parents, Clarence Eugene Lawrence and Hazel Jane (Brooks) Lawrence. On October 20, 1958, Clarence married the love of his life, Beverly Rose (Maple) Lawrence and the two enjoyed nearly 64 years of marriage.
Clarence spent most of his years working as a welder. He retired from FMC &...
Clarence Eugene Lawrence II, age 88, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family. Clarence was born on April 17, 1934 in Cambridge City,...
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