All Obituaries

JoAnn Kelly, 89, Kokomo, passed away at 9:48 am Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Waterford Health Campus of Kokomo. She was born June 22, 1931 to the late William and Hazel (Myers) Hurley in Kokomo. On October 21, 1977, she married Claude Kelly in Gallatin, TN, who preceded her in death on February 3, 1986. JoAnn was a 1949 graduate of Western High School. She also attended Huffer Beauty College. JoAnn retired from Delco Electronics in 1982 after 30 years of service. She was a member of UAW Local...

Joyce Elaine James, 86, Kokomo, passed away 3:19 am Friday, April 9, 2021, at North Woods Village in Kokomo. She was born July 31, 1934, in Howard County. She was raised by Earl “Pat” Richey and Marvel McAninch. She married Rex Ray James Sr. and he preceded her in death. Joyce was a homemaker and looked after her children. She worked a variety of jobs, her longest tenure at Bargain Center. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and fishing. She was a member of the VFW Women’s...

Susan Stratton, 88, Russiaville, passed away 2:35 pm on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown. She was born May 8, 1932, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was the daughter of the late Maurice Klingler M.D and Wenonah (Winsey) Klingler. Susan was a 1950 graduate of Plymouth High School. When considering a career, her father told her she must come out of college with a way to make a living, and she did. She earned a Master’s in Education Degree through Ball State...

Rick L. Gifford, 74, Kokomo, passed away at 2:30 am Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home.  He was born March 19, 1947, in Kokomo, the son of William & Barbara (Bailey) Gifford.  On February 14, 1979, he married Loren Louise Crume in Bunker Hill, who preceded him in death on October 2, 2020.  Rick was a 1965 graduate of Western High School and a graduate of IU Business School in 1991.  He served in the United States Navy.  He owned and operated Gifford...

Roy S. Reed, 85, Russiaville, passed away Wednesday April 7, 2021 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. He was born August 4, 1935, in New London, the son of the late Cecil and Ollie Bell (Allensworth) Reed. He has spent more than the last 30 years with his significant other, Cindy Hicok. Roy was a 1953 graduate of Western High School, one of “The 4 Reed Boys”. He was a track star and held the 100 meter dash record for ten years. Roy had a strong work ethic that showed in his various jobs of...

Betty Elizabeth Powell, 82, Kokomo, passed away at 6:00 pm Wednesday April 7, 2021, at North Woods Village in Kokomo.  She was born August 12, 1938, in Kokomo, the daughter of the late Richard & Mary (Bowman) Ross.  She was married to John Powell who preceded her in death in 2000.  Betty worked for Delco Electronics and loved tending to her flowers in her garden.  She also enjoyed music and reading her Bible.  Betty is survived by her daughters, Janette...

Bobbie Wayne DeWeese, 79, Kokomo, passed away at 3:15 am Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home. He was born November 3, 1941 to the late William Miller and Lela Adell (Bethany) DeWeese in Philadelphia, MS. On February 15, 1963, he married Patricia (Allen) DeWeese, and she survives. Bobbie was a 1958 graduate of Istouma High School in Baton Rouge, LA. He retired from Chrysler Corporation after 34 years of service. He served in the United States Army,101st Airborne Division from 1959-1962,...

Rena M. Lawson, 63, Kokomo, passed away at 6:56 pm Tuesday April 6, 2021, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo.  She was born December 13, 1957, in Whitley, Kentucky, the daughter of Albert M. & Pauletta S. (Owens) Rogers.  On July 20, 1989, in Kokomo, she married Russell H. Lawson who survives. Rena was a 1975 graduate of Kokomo High School.  She was a member of Abundant Life Church.  Rena loved to read, work puzzles, go to Dollar Tree, and especially...

Doris Sue Pyle, 81, Kokomo, passed away at 10:45 p. m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence.  She was born January 8, 1940, to the late Raymond and Jennie Marie (Murphy) Richey.  On August 31, 1957 at the Church of the Brethren in Kokomo, she married Jerry Dean Pyle and he survives. Doris was a 1957 graduate of Kokomo High School. She attended Indiana University Kokomo and in 1987 she graduated from the Kokomo School of Licensed Practical Nursing. She worked at Century Villa...

David Wayne Stroup, 60, of Kokomo, passed away at 3:39 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his home.  He was born January 9, 1961, in Marion, to A. Wayne and Margaret (Dale) Stroup.  On February 14, 2004, he married Karen “K.C.” Stroup, and she survives. David graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1979 and attended Indiana University Kokomo.  He worked as a machine repairman at Chrysler for 32 years before retiring on March 1st of this year.  David enjoyed...