All Obituaries

Sheila R. Freeman, 65, Greentown, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at her residence. She was born July 19, 1953 in Gideon, Missouri to Junior DeWayne and Oca Othella (Darter) Freeman. Sheila had worked at GM- Delco retiring on May 1, 1999. She had been a trustee at the VFW #1152 in Kokomo. She was a member of Local #292. She enjoyed playing in the Euchre club at the VFW along with playing BINGO. She was a caretaker for her family. She is survived by her son, Duane...

Shirley Jean Parks, 82, Kokomo, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at The Legacy at Waterford Place.  She was born May 6, 1936, in Howard County, to Richard and Mary (Bowman) Ross.  On June 2, 1956, she married Robert M. Parks, and he preceded her in death on September 22, 2001. Shirley graduated from Northwestern High School in 1955.  She enjoyed sewing and crocheting and loved her family, Elvis, John Wayne, Roy Rogers and her dog, Penny Sue.  She...

Dorothy Ellen Horner, 96, Kokomo, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Waterford Place Health Campus.  She was born September 6, 1922, in Howard County, to Erman Roscoe and Camma Elsie (Lindley) Bridges.  On November 25, 1949, she married Herbert A. Horner, and he preceded her in death on June 30, 2015. Dorothy graduated from Pendleton High School and also from Western Union School and Huffer Beauty School.  She worked for Delco Electronics from 1968 to...

Steven Kent Cole, 66, Kokomo, passed away at 5:25 am Thursday, February 14, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born August 26, 1952, in Kokomo, the son of the late Lloyd & Ada (Walker) Cole. On July 30, 1977, at Morning Star Church, he married Carol A. Smith who survives. Steve graduated in the first graduating class from Haworth High School in 1970 as Valedictorian. Steve participated in drama club, speech team and was a delegate for Hoosier Boys State while attending...

Lawrence Eugene Becktell, 72, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, formerly of Kokomo, passed away at 5:40 pm Thursday, February 14, 2019.  He was born November 11, 1946, in Muncie, IN, the son of Robert H. & Ruth Alice (Chandler) Nance.  Lawrence served with the United States Army from 1966-1968. He was proud of his service and supported veterans.  Lawrence worked for Waste Management in Kokomo and Carolina Grounds in South Carolina.  He loved to fish, walk on the beach,...

Barbara Jane Bagby, 79, Kokomo, passed away at 7:20 am Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Golden Living Center in Kokomo.  She was born September 25, 1939, in Russiaville, the daughter of the late Donald & Meadella Wayonetia “Peggy” (Orem) Kemp.  On March 7, 1959, she married Clifton F. Bagby who preceded her in death on April 29, 2015. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Western High School.  She worked for Delco Electronics and as a waitress for Denny’s, Bob...

Donna (Bowers) Mohler July 7, 1946 – February 13, 2019   On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, Donna left this Earth to go to her Heavenly mansion and to reunite with her husband Jim who has been waiting for her the last 32 years. Donna was the daughter of Roy Thomas and Monnie (Tharp) Bowers who preceded her in death.  The spiritual #7 of the Bible was fitting for Donna who was the seventh of eight children, born on the 7th day of the 7th month, weighing 7 pounds at 7:00...

Alberta A. Herron gently passed away while surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo.  She was born November 18, 1925, in Howard County, the daughter of the late William E. & Mary (Touby) Morris.  On August 3, 1946, she married Raymond Kenneth “Bud” Herron who preceded her in death in 1997. Alberta was a member of Main Street Christian Church, where she served as church secretary for many years.  She was active in the Ladies...

James “Jim” Edward Unger, much loved husband, father, and grandfather, died surrounded by family and friends, on February 11, 2019, at the age of 70.  He married his wife of 35 years on April Fool’s Day, 1983.  He graduated from Sharpsville-Prairie in 1966.  He graduated from ITT.  He was an Air Force Vietnam veteran with seven and a half years of service.  He worked at Delphi (Delco Electronics) for 30 years as a radio repairman.  Jim was a...

Betty Maxine Moser, 93, Kokomo, passed away at 2:40 p.m. on Monday, February 11, 2019, at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo.  She was born February 15, 1925, in Kokomo, to Landis and Thelma (Shrock) Hunt.  On August 27, 1945, she married Peter W. Moser, Jr., at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kokomo, and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2008. Betty graduated from Kokomo High School and worked from 1964 to 2005 as the head cook at Sycamore Elementary School in...