All Obituaries
Robert "Bob" Cannon Tipton
Robert “Bob” Cannon 89, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton, Indiana on February 17, 2019.
He was born in Howard county on September 29, 1929 to the late Roy and Ethel (Gilbert) Cannon.
Bob was married to Natalie (Melson) Arnett for over 45 years. She preceded him death on July 17, 2007.
Bob graduated from Howard Township School in 1947. After high school he worked at Continental Steel in Kokomo, then served in the Army from 1951-1953.
He was a...
Robert “Bob” Cannon 89, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton, Indiana on February 17, 2019.
He was born in Howard county on September 29, 1929 to the late Roy and Ethel...
Lawrence Tolle Atlanta
Lawrence “Larry” Dudley Tolle 80, of Atlanta, passed away on Feb. 15, 2019, at IU Health Methodist, following a brief illness. Larry was born on August 7, 1938 to the late Cecil O. and Mary (Spannuth) Tolle in Elwood, IN. Larry married the love of his life, Alice Shown, and they shared 57 years together.
Larry graduated from Elwood High School at the age of 15. He earned a football scholarship to Purdue University but due to an injury early on, he had to...
Lawrence “Larry” Dudley Tolle 80, of Atlanta, passed away on Feb. 15, 2019, at IU Health Methodist, following a brief illness. Larry was born on August 7, 1938 to the late Cecil...
J. Helvey Windfall
J. Charlene Helvey passed away on February 14,2019, at 12:08 a.m., surrounded by those she loved.
She was born on August 21,1946 to Ermon and Myrtle (Clark) Guffey in Elwood, Indiana. Her parents instilled in her and her brothers the love of family and a strong faith in God.
On March 17,1972 she married her one true love, Earnest Dale Helvey, and he preceded her in death on November 25, 2016. To this union one son, Brandan Dale Helvey, was born. Brandan was the light in her eyes and...
J. Charlene Helvey passed away on February 14,2019, at 12:08 a.m., surrounded by those she loved.
She was born on August 21,1946 to Ermon and Myrtle (Clark) Guffey in Elwood, Indiana. Her parents...
James Nelson Tipton
James Michael "Mike" Nelson 68, of Tipton, passed away on Feb. 4, 2019, at IU Health Methodist, following a brief illness. Mike was born on March 27, 1950 to the late William H. and Martha E. (Merrill) Nelson.
Mike graduated from Tipton High School in 1968, he then attended Maranatha Baptist Bible College where he earned his bachelor’s degree. Mike married the love of his life, Vickie (Hungate) Nelson on June 7, 1974, and they have enjoyed many years of marriage.
Mike was a...
James Michael "Mike" Nelson 68, of Tipton, passed away on Feb. 4, 2019, at IU Health Methodist, following a brief illness. Mike was born on March 27, 1950 to the late William H. and...
Duane Griggs Kokomo
Duane Allen Griggs, age 58, of Kokomo, passed away on January 29, 2019. Duane was born on January 16, 1961 to Wiley E. and Juanita C. (Wilson) Griggs.
Duane graduated from Taylor High School in 1979. He was a member of the United States Army for 12 years working as a communications specialist. He proudly served beside his brothers and sisters in arms during Desert Storm. Duane was a Sergeant E5 when he departed from the military. When he returned to...
Duane Allen Griggs, age 58, of Kokomo, passed away on January 29, 2019. Duane was born on January 16, 1961 to Wiley E. and Juanita C. (Wilson) Griggs.
Duane graduated from Taylor High...
Mary Jo Plake Tipton
Mary Jo (Jodi) Plake, age 87, passed away on December 31, 2018 at IU Health in Tipton. Jodi was born on September 15, 1931, to the late Raymond P. Cox and Fern (Browning) Cox.
Jodi was a lifelong resident of Tipton. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1949. Jodi spent years working in various positions, as a teller, loan secretary, and mortgage secretary, at National City Bank, until she retired in 1992. Jodi was a proud member of Rock Prairie Baptist Church, where she loved being a...
Mary Jo (Jodi) Plake, age 87, passed away on December 31, 2018 at IU Health in Tipton. Jodi was born on September 15, 1931, to the late Raymond P. Cox and Fern (Browning) Cox.
Jodi was a lifelong...
Rita Lewis Tipton
Rita L. Lewis, age 72, of Tipton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Rita was born on September 14, 1946, in Tipton to the late Melburn and Nellie Booher. She attended Tipton High School and was a lifelong resident of Tipton.
Rita spent her days dedicated to being a homemaker, mother, and grandmother. For this, her family is grateful! Rita was an amazing cook and made many special memories with her family around the dinner table. She loved to read books of...
Rita L. Lewis, age 72, of Tipton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Rita was born on September 14, 1946, in Tipton to the late Melburn and Nellie Booher. She attended...
Keith Jewell Kokomo
Keith Allen Jewell, 50, of Kokomo, was murdered in a senseless act of gun violence at 3:47 AM Sunday December 9, 2018. He was born in Kokomo on September 3, 1968 to Jackie L. and Joyce A. (Irwin) Jewell. He was married first to Sandra (Brown) Wilson, he later married Shannon L. (Hudson) Jewell on May 22nd.
Keith owned Jewell’s Auto Repair where he worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Keith loved to go...
Keith Allen Jewell, 50, of Kokomo, was murdered in a senseless act of gun violence at 3:47 AM Sunday December 9, 2018. He was born in Kokomo on September 3, 1968 to Jackie L. and Joyce A....
Gregory Price Kokomo
Gregory A. Price, 63, of Kokomo went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday November 29, 2018.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Rob and Reba, and his sister, Chris. Greg is survived by his daughter, Corrie; his love and girlfriend, Debbie; his sister, Veda; cousin, Judy; niece, Kim; and many more family, friends and loved ones.
There were many facets to Greg over the years. He enjoyed life as a devoted Christian and father. He...
Gregory A. Price, 63, of Kokomo went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday November 29, 2018.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Rob and Reba, and his sister,...
Sue Book Tipton
Sue (Greathouse) Book, age 92, of Tipton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2018. She was born on February 9, 1926 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to the late Fred Greathouse and Mary (Jones) Greathouse.
On November 7, 1942, Sue married Elmer Sowders. They enjoyed many years together and raised four beautiful children. Sue married Joe Book on...
Sue (Greathouse) Book, age 92, of Tipton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2018. She was born on February 9,...
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