Jeffrey Robert Stine, 83, was welcomed home to his Lord and Savior early in the morning of June 15, 2026. He passed peacefully in his sleep. A lifelong resident of Kokomo, Indiana, Jeff graduated from Kokomo High School and proudly served in the National Guard. He dedicated 32 years of service to Chrysler Kokomo Transmission Plant before enjoying retirement, during which he worked at Buttons car dealership and never met a stranger. Jeff was devoted to his wife and soulmate, Marla. ...

Beverly “Bev” Ann Sartain, 94, of Greentown, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her home. She was born on November 29, 1931, the daughter of Elden and Viola (Lyons) Tygart. On October 21, 1950, she married R. L. Sartain at Meridian Street Christian Church in Greentown, IN. R. L. preceded her in death on September 12, 1994. Bev was a 1950 graduate of Greentown High School. She retired from Delco Electronics after 31 years and was a member of the UAW Local 292. She also ...

Phyllis "Robin" M. Thomas, 73, Sharpsville, passed away peacefully June 13, 2026 at home. She was born to the late Dorrell F. and Ruby (Dyer) Ryan. On Sept. 7, 1972, she married Jerry W Hahn who passed in 1986. In 1988 she married Daniel R Thomas. Robin loved to read and do many crafts such as cross-stitch, crocheting and rubber stamping. She was a past member of Eastern Star in Sharpsville. She loved to clog & square dance. Robin loved being a nana to her two grandchildren ...

Sara Ann (Baden) Edwards, 69, of Russiaville, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at her home. She was born on September 27, 1956, the daughter of Fred H. Baden and Patsy N. (Nugent) Corley. On May 26, 1979, she married Steve Edwards in New Castle, IN and he survives. Sara was a 1975 graduate of Pineville High School in Louisiana. She studied Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Religious Education at Mid America Nazarene University and graduated in 1979. She worked at Western Primary ...

Jane Ann Sparlin, 71, Kokomo, passed away at 2:32 am Friday June 12, 2026, at Community Hospital North. She was born on July 15, 1954, the daughter of the late Roscoe James “R.J.” and Betty Lou (Teter) Densborn. On June 18, 1977, she married Alan Louis Sparlin, and he survives. Jane graduated from Kokomo High School in 1972, Ball State University in 1976, and earned a master’s degree from Indiana University. She took pride in taking care of her family and their home. She ...

William “Bill” Joe Payne, 101 years old, of Kokomo, passed away Thursday June 11, 2026, at home. He was born on October 4, 1924, at home in Clinton County, IN, the son of John Leonard Wilkinson Payne and Effie Marie (Johnson) Payne. On April 10, 1943, he married Vivian Wheeler, and she survives. Bill was a 1942 graduate of Russiaville High School. He held various employments throughout his life. He started his life as a farmer, he then owned and operated a gas station in ...

Patricia Lou Bohannon, 95, Lebanon, passed away at 2:41 pm on Wednesday June 10, 2026. She was born in Kokomo, on September 23, 1930, the daughter of the late George and Edna (Waskom) Coombs. On September 18, 1955, she married Robert K. Bohannon, and he preceded her in death on September 10, 2004. Pat graduated from Kokomo High School in 1949. She worked at the Kokomo Credit Bureau for 11 years until she became a full-time homemaker. While taking care of her family and home she was also a ...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Bonita J. Aerne; a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She was born on August 30, 1939, in Kokomo, Indiana.  Her parents were June (Arthur) Johnson and Lawrence Brock.  She passed away on June 10th, 2026, at Century Villa in Greentown Indiana following a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma cancer. Bonita graduated from Kokomo High School in 1957 and earned an RN degree from Holy ...

Carolyn Sue (Batey) Budd, 94 years old, passed away 6:15 pm Wednesday June 10, 2026, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash, IN. She was born in Hemlock, IN, on April 23, 1932, the daughter of the late Leslie and Thelma (Andrews) Batey. She was married to Thomas Budd Jr., and he preceded her in death on December 12, 1998. Carolyn had a stubborn and strong-willed demeanor. She retired from Delco Electronics after 10 years of service on the production line. She will be remembered for ...

A resident at Legacy at Waterford Rosie Mae Story transitioned at 3:13 on June 10,2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. Rosie aka “Mae-Mae” which she was known as by her nieces and nephews later in life was born on February 17, 1948, to the late Hardy M. and Earnestine (Edgeston) in Falkner, Mississippi. Her family moved to Kokomo in 1965. Rosie was a 1968 graduate of Kokomo High School.  Rosie was passionate about helping others.  She worked in the healthcare field for ...