All Obituaries

Luke Lee Miller, 97, Kokomo, passed away at 10:45 am Thursday May 28, 2020, at Kokomo Place.  He was born June 20, 1922, in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, the son of the late David E. & Flossie (Harvey) Miller.   On November 1, 1942, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, he married Mary Frances Dunn who preceded him in death on December 7, 2013. Luke served in the United States Army, earning the rank of SSgt.  He was with the 2nd Armored Division and was in the 2nd wave at...

Debra Stoops, 65, Kokomo, passed away at 8:55 am Saturday May 30, 2020, at her home.  She was born January 14, 1955, in Greencastle, IN, the daughter of the late Charles & Nancy (Boyd) Schmaltz.  On December 29, 1999, in Frankfort, she married Dan Stoops and he survives.  Debra retired in 2003 from Federal Mogul as a press operator.  She lived in Howard County her whole life.  She attended Sharpsville Elementary School, and Western High School.  She loved...

Reba Dean Shuck, 93, Kokomo, passed away at 12:15 pm on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton.  She was born December 2, 1926, in Nashville, TN, the daughter of the late Hobert M. & Mary E. (Quinn) Deering. Reba retired in 1989 from the Bargain Center.  She enjoyed playing Bingo at Friendship Haven, working word searches, reading books, and shopping.   She also enjoyed drinking coffee, the antique tractor show in Tipton, and eating at Jim...

David Max Barr, 71, Kokomo, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at IU Health West Hospital-Avon. He was born May 27, 1949, to Dorothy (Deardoff) and Max Barr, in Kokomo. David attended Western High School and graduated in 1967. He earned associate degrees in law, theology, and wastewater treatment. He worked as a security guard, as well as, wastewater treatment for the town of Russiaville and the city of Noblesville. David was a lifelong member of the National Rifle...

Earth lost a special treasure, Phyllis Joann Reprogle, age 88, was promoted as Heaven’s gain, May 27, 2020.  She was born March 12, 1932, in Frankfort, IN, to Hildred and Murrell McCarter.  She married the love of her life, George Earl Reprogle on September 16, 1949.  They have been married 70+ years, “A marriage made in Heaven.” Phyllis was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She...

Phillip Eugene Julius, 90, of Greentown, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his winter home in Ft. Myers, Florida.  He was born March 30, 1930, in Kokomo, to Royal and Mildred (Smith) Julius.  On June 9, 1951, he married Lois E. Delong, and she preceded him in death on May 27, 2006.  On July 18, 2008, he married Lois E. H. (Huis) Winkler, in Portage, Michigan, and she survives. Phillip graduated from Greentown High School in 1948 and served in the United...

Harry D. MacKay, 72, Russiaville, passed away at 8:55 am Monday, May 25, 2020, at home with his family by his side. He was born May 22, 1948, to Walter J. and Shirley B. (French) MacKay, in Chicago, IL. On November 19, 2002, he married Lori Dennis, and she survives. Harry was a 1966 graduate of Horace Mann High School. He graduated from Purdue University-School of Pharmacy in 1971. In 2015, he retired from CVS Pharmacy after 45 years of service. Harry enjoyed Indy Car Racing, biking,...

Micheal Scott Eakin, 51, Kokomo, passed away May 25, 2020, at IU Health in Indianapolis.  He was born October 8, 1968, in Kokomo, the son of the late Horace Q. & Virginia H. (Keeton) Eakin. Micheal retired from General Motors in Marion.  He loved fishing, hunting, camping at Mississinewa, and NASCAR Racing.  Micheal also enjoyed traveling, spending time with his friends and family, and watching Chicago Cubs Baseball and Notre Dame Football.  Micheal is survived by...

Robert “Bob” Marion Green, 85, Russiaville, passed away at 5:13 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2020, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. Bob was born Nov. 19, 1934, to the late Frank and Reve Jane (Snell) Green in Clinton County, Indiana. On July 17, 1954, at Moran Methodist Church, he married Norma Dolby, who preceded him in death on Jan. 28, 2007. Bob was a 1952 graduate of Forest High School. He later earned his night school certificate in welding. On March 27, 1992, he...

Phillip “Phil” Nelson Bales, 84, Kokomo, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at 7:15 p.m. in Bloom of Kokomo.  He was born March 10, 1936, to John J. and Otley (Robbins) Bales in Eaton, Indiana. Mr. Bales had served in the Unites States Army from November 8, 1954 until his honorable discharge November 7, 1956.  On August 18, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana, he married Fay (Riley) Bales and she preceded him in death on April 17, 2010. Phil had worked at Chrysler Corp. before...