Thelma Evelyn Winburn, also known as Granny, 95, Kokomo, passed away at 10:35 am on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home.  She was born on January 27, 1929, to the late George and Thelma Thompson.  Thelma graduated from Kokomo High School in 1947. She retired from Indiana Bell after 36 years of service, as a Network Administrator and Operator.  After her retirement, she worked for the Russiaville Depot, and McDonalds. She was a member of Crossroad’s Community Church. She...

Rose Marie (Alder) Porter, 93, of Kokomo, passed away 5:27 pm Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Waters of Tipton. She was born in Arno, Virginia, on April 1, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Ora (Messer) Alder. On April 23, 1952, she married Bert Porter Jr.. Rose was a 1949 graduate of Forest High School. She worked as a telephone operator in Forest after high school, then worked at Delco Electronics for five years, where she met Bert, the love of her life. Rose was a...

Shirley Ann (Johnson) Burkhalter, 72, of Kokomo, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 3:54 pm Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born in Lafayette, IN, on November 23, 1951, the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Miller) Johnson. On February 20, 1971, she married Robert “Bob” Burkhalter in Delphi, IN, and he survives. Shirley was a 1970 graduate of Delphi High School. She worked at St. Vincent Hospital and later retired from Community Howard Regional Health...

George R. Dickerson, known as “Red Bone,” to many, was born on September 3, 1955, in Trenton, KY, to George F. Dickerson and Viola (Earthmon) Dickerson. He embarked on his heavenly journey on April 25, 2024, at the age of 68.  At an early age, George dedicated his life to God and was baptized at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church under the compassionate guidance of Pastor Grafton Pettus. George attended Clarksville High School in Montgomery County. After finishing his education,...

Stephen “Steve” Kent Richman, 76, Kokomo, passed away Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, at Grand Brook Memory Care in Fishers, Indiana.  Born in Muncie, Indiana on September 22, 1947, he was the son of Wilbur and Effie (Holbert)Richman.  Steve graduated from Kokomo High School in 1966.  He served honorably in the United States Navy, on the USS Charles H. Roan from 1967-1970.  He was married to Patricia (Patty) Richman on May 19, 1977.  Steve is a Delphi Delco...

Joyce Fern Sparks, age 92, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 in Tyler, Texas. She was born March 3, 1932 at home in Jasper County, Illinois. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024 at Shiloh Cemetery in Kokomo, Indiana. Joyce retired as a Postmaster for the United States Postal Service in 1998. Joyce had a loving passion for genealogy. She is preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Richard D. Sparks; parents, Benjamin F. and Dean Oral (Wetherholt) Foster;...

Ferrold Augustus Shaffer, 49, of Kokomo, passed away at 4:30 am Monday, April 22, 2024 at Brickyard Sycamore Village in Kokomo. He was born in Kokomo, IN on September 25, 1974, to James and Jennifer (Alexander) Shaffer. Ferrold worked at Bona Vista. He was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church and later In His Image Church. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, participated in the Special Olympics, and loved softball. Ferrold also enjoyed collecting different things throughout his...

Patrick “Pat” Puterbaugh, 74 years old, of Peru, continued on his journey Home on April 22, 2024. He was born on November 14, 1949, the son of the late Orville and Gladys (Sebree) Puterbaugh. Pat attended Maconaquah and Eastern High Schools. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Pat was a Patriot who loved his country but not our government. He worked at Continental Steel and later owned and operated a trucking company called...

Jack Lee Doty, 89, of Flora, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 23, 1934, in Woodstock, Michigan, the son of Edward and Thelma (Nickloy) Doty. Jack graduated from Adrian High School in 1952. In his senior year of high school, he went by “Lesslie” and was featured in the yearbook, “thinking is but an idle waste of time, when it is not necessary.”. Jack proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952- 1956, part of which was...