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 Darian
Davis
December 17, 1990 - February 2, 2012
Darian Elizabeth Davis, 21, of Sharpsville, died Thursday, Feb.
2, 2012 in Howard County as the result of an automobile accident.
She was born Dec. 17, 1990 in Kokomo to Troy and Ricque (Roberts)
Davis.
Darian was an education major at Ivy Tech in Kokomo. She graduated
from Tri-Central High School in 2009 and was a member of St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton. She loved cheerleading,
gymnastics and her pet dogs, but most of all her family, her
fiancé Chad and her precious 7-month-old daughter, Berkeley.
She was cheerful, full of love and life; a joy to those who
loved her. She will be remembered by so many as one who encouraged
others.
She is survived by her mother, Ricque Roberts and husband Kevin
Adkinson of Sharpsville, her father Troy Davis, Tipton; daughter
Berkeley Anne Boruff at home; fiancé Chad Boruff, Sharpsville;
two brothers, Dylan Davis, of North Dakota, and Dalton Davis
at home; grandmother Pat Shrock, of Greentown; a grandfather,
Rick Roberts, Elkhart; a great-grandmother, Corene Lobeck, Kokomo;
and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Darian's funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Young-Nichols
Funeral Home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman presiding. Burial will
follow in Sharpsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8
p.m. Monday at the funeral home with a Rosary Service at 7:30.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Berkeley Boruff Education
Fund at Star Financial Bank, 874 E. Jefferson Street, Tipton,
Indiana, 46072.
 Harry
L. Dell
February 12, 1939 - January 26, 2012
Harry Dell ran to the arms of the love of his life and his high
school sweetheart, Kozy Dell on the evening of January 26, 2012.
He was born in Tipton County on February 12, 1939 to Clifford
and Margaret (Lee) Dell who are both deceased.
Harry was a 1957 graduate of Tipton High School and was named
the 1957 Athlete of the Year at Tipton. On August 18, 1957 Harry
married his one true love, Kozy (Smith) Dell. Kozy left Harry
on July 18, 2005 but they are now together.
Harry loved life, first and foremost he cherished his family
and the time he spent with them. He always looked forward to
the times when the kids and grandkids would drop by. Harry also
enjoyed college sports with Notre Dame being his favorite, and
he was an avid Oakland Raiders fan.
Harry spent 38 years at Chrysler in Kokomo prior to retiring
in 2001. Soon after his retirement he went to work at the Tipton
Senior Center as their shuttle van driver until December of
2011. Harry was a member of Saint John the Baptist Church in
Tipton.
Survivors include his three daughters; Dayna and husband Charlie
Ferguson of Tipton, Margie Hobbs of Peru, Ind., Mary and husband
Terry Powers of Westfield, and a daughter in law Cathy Dell
of Tipton. Harry had two sons who preceded him in death; Harry
Dell Jr. and David Dell.
His grandchildren include; Eliza Ferguson (deceased), Alan Ferguson,
Zack Ferguson both of Tipton, Lauren Dell of Clinton County,
Drake Dell of Tipton, Jacob Boyd of Tipton, Derek Boyd of Tipton,
Sam Ebert of Elwood, Ashley Powers of Noblesville, Stephanie
Powers of Westfield, Jessika Powers of Westfield along with
great-grandchildren; Noah Greene, Dylan “Macky” Boyd,
Ethan Powers and a very special great grand daughter Olivia
Wolverton.
Surviving siblings include; Billie Jo Cardwell of Tipton, Marketa
“Donna” Whitaker of Ohio, Jerry and wife Karen Dell
of Tipton with Norma Reeves, Leatrice Mishanic, Treva Dell,
Alice Sego, Neita Reeder, Linda Fukumori, William Dell, Roy
Dell, and Richard Dell all preceding Harry in death.
Other survivors include his in laws whom he stayed very close
with after Kozy’s passing.
It was Harry’s request that no services be held. Interment
will take place in St. John’s Cemetery at a later date.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to the
Encore Lifestyle and Enrichment Center located at 341 West Jefferson
Street Suite C in Tipton.
Online condolences are available to family and friends here.
 Robert
A. Deering
May 18, 1928 - January 24, 2012
Robert A. Deering, 83, of Tipton, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 24, 2012 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel. He was
born May 18, 1928 to Robert King and Martha Ellen (Cutler) Deering.
He married Connie Fox and then later married Linda Lineback
on May 18, 1985 and she survives.
Bob was the owner of Deering Cleaners in Tipton for many years.
He had also owned an art studio in Atlanta and later the Arcadia
Glass restaurant in Arcadia. Later in life Bob worked at the
car wash in Tipton.
He was a graduate of Windfall High School, served on the Tipton
City Park Board, was a Boy Scout leader, a member of the Tipton
Elks Lodge and a Past Exalted Ruler. He enjoyed playing solitaire,
finding time for it almost every day.
Survivors besides his wife Linda include children Steve Deering
and wife Judy, Mission Viejo, California, Felecia Brennan and
husband Pete, Burkesville, Kentucky, Jason Deering and wife
Dawn, Atlanta, Gary Smith and wife Teri, Tipton, and Melissa
Smith, Arcadia. Bob had 10 grandchildren, Drew Deering, Jessie
Ullerich, Derrick Cloar, Telissa Carpenter, Matt Deering, Sunny
Johnson, Misty Cowert, Levi Deering, Alycia Smith and Amy Smith.
He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild and his beloved dog Abby. He was preceded in death
by one daughter, Julie Cloar.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28,
at Fairview Cemetery in Tipton with burial to follow. Young-Nichols
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of
Tipton County, P.O. Box 237, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
 Forrest
"Eddie" Nash
March 28, 1910 - January 23, 2012
Forrest "Eddie" Nash, 101, of Tipton, died at 6:40
p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton.
He was born March 28, 1910 in Tipton County to Lawrence and
Jennie (Leavel) Nash. On July 3, 1931 he married Chloe Miller
and she died on Sept. 18, 2006.
He was a 1929 graduate of Windfall High School and obtained
a degree from Repperts School of Auctioneering. He worked as
an Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker for 40 years.
Eddie was an Elder Emeritus of Windfall Christian Church and
also served as Bible School Superintendent and youth director
for several years. He was an Honorary Alumni of Johnson Bible
College. Eddie also served on the Rainbow Christian Camp Board
of Directors.
Eddie enjoyed race horses. He and Carl Scudder acquired "Cotton
Prince", a colt from the Cotton Plantation that became
the Indiana Horse of the Year in 1957. Later, Ralph Colbert
and Eddie owned "Miss Windfall", the daughter of "Cotton
Prince" who earned a place in the Standard Bred Hall of
Fame in 1994.
He served as a medic in the U.S. Army at Headquarters Squadron
X11 Tactical Air Command in the World War II European Theater.
He was a 50-year member of Scottish Rite NM5 Valley of Indianapolis,
50-year member of Windfall Masonic Lodge No. 334 F&AM and
a 50-year member of Order of the Eastern Star and was a past
Worthy Patron. Eddie helped to organize Cub Scouting in Windfall
and was a past president of the Windfall Lions Club.
He is survived by several nephews and nieces. Eddie had five
brothers and one sister who all preceded him in death.
The funeral service will be at noon Friday, Jan. 27, at the
Windfall Christian Church with Rev. Carl Roudebush presiding.
Burial with military rites will follow in Brookside Cemetery,
Windfall.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. Young-Nichols
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Windfall
Christian Church 211 N. Independence Street, Windfall, Indiana
46076. or to the Johnson Bible College 7900 Johnson Drive Knoxville,
TN 37998.
Helen
L. Street
July 11, 1923 - January 20, 2012
Helen L. Street, age 88, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at
IU Health Tipton Hospital in Tipton, Indiana. She was born in
Clarksville, Ind. on July 11, 1923 to Charles and Eva (Elmore)
Johnson. Helen married John Street and he preceded her in death.
Helen was a florist and had worked at Daubies in New Albany
before going to the floral department at Kroger’s in Bloomington,
Ind. She was a 1941 graduate of Windfall High School and enjoyed
crocheting, dancing and her cats.
Helen is survived by a sister Mary Eppelheimer of Tipton. She
was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son John Street
III, and a brother Howard Johnson.
Funeral services will be on held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the
Porter Funeral Home in Tipton at 1 p.m. with the family gathering
for a short visitation at 12:30 p.m.
Burial will be at the Stony Creek Cemetery in Hamilton County
with Pastor Ken Mansfield officiating. Online condolences are
available here.
Patrecia
A. “Pat” Gieda
March 10, 1943 - January 19, 2012
Patrecia A. “Pat“ Gieda, age 68, passed away Thursday,
Jan. 19, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor, in Tipton, Indiana. She
was born in Tipton County on March 10, 1943 to Omer M. and Anna
Faye (Stout) Hendricks. Pat had married Adam Roberts and then
later in her life she married Joseph Gieda.
Pat was a cook who had worked at various restaurants in and
around Indiana. She attended schools in the Windfall area and
enjoyed bingo, playing euchre, crocheting, and quilting.
Survivors include her children; Yolanda Heyde of Wabash, Michael
Roberts of Macy, Ind., and Juanita Howard of Creston, Iowa.
Other survivors include her grandchildren; Heather Roberts,
Rhea Roberts, Jerod Hyden, Benjamin Hyden, Kristina Howard,
Aaron Howard, five great-grandchildren, three nephews; Tim Clouser
of Tipton, Randy Clouser of Tipton, Mark Clouser of Georgia
and a niece Jacqui Clouser of Nevada. Pat was also survived
by a sister, Janet Clouser of Nevada. She was preceded in death
by her parents, husband, and a son Joseph.
Interment will be held at a later date. Online condolences are
available here.
 Juanita
M. Ripberger
December 2, 1924 - January 19, 2012
Juanita M. Ripberger, 87, of Tipton, died at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday,
Jan. 19, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor in Tipton. She was born
in Kokomo on Dec. 2, 1924 to Ed and Margaret (Jung) Bendner.
On Aug. 20, 1949 she married Bernard J. Ripberger and he preceded
her in death.
She was a secretary for Prudential Life, and had worked for
Sears and T-Way in retail services. Juanita belonged to St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church and was a member of the Altar
Rosary Society. She was a member of the Silver Bells Home-Ec
Club, and the Tipton County Home Extension Makers. She also
served on a Ration Board during WWII.
Survivors include four children, Jerry Ripberger, Creal Springs,
Illinois; Jeff Ripberger, Indianapolis; Julianna Jerger, Wilmington,
Delaware; and Jeannie Nixon, Bloomingdale, Georgia. She has
five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman
presiding. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 2 - 6 p.m. Sunday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home
with a vigil and rosary service at 5 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association,
3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois, 60674, or the Foundation
Fighting Blindness, P.O. Box 17279, Baltimore, Maryland, 21298.
 Max
Retherford
Jun 6, 1931 - January 17, 2012
Max Retherford, 80, of Windfall, died at 4:12 a.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 17, 2012 at Howard Regional Heath System in Kokomo. He
was born in Windfall on June 6, 1931 to Carl and Alta (Shook)
Retherford. On May 8, 2004 he married Shirley K. Coffey and
she survives.
Max worked for Pioneer for 43 years and was a farmer. He was
a member of the Windfall Christian Church and served over 30
years on the Windfall Town Board. He also loved to travel, hunt
and trap. Max served his country in the United States Army during
the Korean War.
Survivors besides his wife Shirley include two children, Barry
Retherford and wife Cathy, Galena, Ohio, and Jill Fiscus and
husband Alan, Russiaville; one brother Rex Retherford and wife
Patricia, Safety Harbor, Florida and one sister Janet Sowash,
Converse; five grandsons Adam, Aaron, Ryan Retherford and Eric
and Evan Fiscus.
Max was preceded in death by one brother Keith Retherford and
a sister Geraldine Matchette.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Young-Nichols
Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Roudebush presiding. Burial will
follow in Brookside Cemetery, in Windfall, with military honors.
Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Windfall Christian
Church, 211 N. Independence St., Windfall, Indiana 46076.
 Carolyn
J. Keown
April 11, 1935 - January 2012
Carolyn J. Keown, 76, of Windfall, died at 1:11 p.m. on Tuesday,
Jan. 10, 2012 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood. She was
born April 11, 1935 in Macon, Georgia to Marion and Lois Idale
(Maddox) Howell. On January 21, 1956 Carolyn married Emmitt
Donald Keown and he survives.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Southern Baptist Church.
She loved her family and enjoyed being around her grandkids.
She enjoyed Bingo, Wheel of Fortune, and loved to travel. She
will be dearly missed, especially her beautiful smile.
Survivors besides her husband include five children, Lois I.
Bastida, Idaho, Donald T. Keown, Florida, Kimberly D. Keown,
Idaho, Mark D. Keown, Florida, and James E. Keown, Windfall;
one brother, Bobby Howell, Atlanta, Georgia; nine grandchildren,
Kristal, Jennifer, Alicia, Amanda, Bradley, Ashley, Chad, Cheyanne,
and Cierra Keown and several great-grandchildren.
Carolyn was preceded in death by one son, Steven A. Keown; two
brothers, Frank and Larry Howell.
Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Young-Nichols
Funeral Home in Tipton. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society,
2723 S. Albright Rd., Kokomo, Indiana, 46902.
 Charles
H. Laurence
March 14, 1933 - January 9, 2012
Charles Henry Laurence, 78, of Kokomo, died at 1:20 p.m. on
Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor in Castleton. He
was born March 14, 1933 in Mobile, Alabama to Henry Herbert
and Rosamund Catherine (Steiner) Laurence. He had also lived
in New Orleans; Pirmasens, Germany; El Paso, Texas and Clarksville,
Tennessee. On April 11, 1964 he married Barbara Joyce Estock
and she survives.
He was a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1976
and he then retired as a psychiatric nurse in 1995. Charles
served in the Army from 1956-1976 including during the Vietnam
War. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
in Tipton, Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree and the Retired Officers
Association, The Samaritan Caregivers of Kokomo, and Tipton
Habitat for Humanity.
Survivors besides his wife include five children, John Laurence,
Erie, CO; Matthew Laurence, Escondido, CA; Ann Sutton, Carmel;
Thomas Laurence, San Diego, CA; and Catherine Weaver Fishers;
one brother, Clement Laurence; two sisters, Viola Laurence and
Mary Anne Laurence all of Birmingham AL; six grandchildren,
Andrew Starrett, Aaron Starrett, Brandon Sutton, Hannah Laurence,
Mathew Weaver and Colin Weaver. He was preceded in death by
one son, Henry Laurence.
His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at St. John
the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman presiding.
Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery where military honors
will be performed. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday
at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with a Vigil service at 7 p.m.
Memorial Donations may be made to Samaritan Caregivers of Kokomo,
2705 S Berkley Rd #3C Kokomo, Ind. 46902 or the Wounded Warriors,
4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, Florida 32256.
 Ruby
Lucille Captain
August 7, 1924 - January 7, 2012
Ruby Lucille Captain, 87, of Tipton, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday,
Jan. 7, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor. She was born August 7,
1924 in Jefferson Township, Tipton County, to Enoch & Grace
(Helfer) Stafford.
On September 20, 1942 she married Roy A. Captain who preceded
her in death on May 22, 1997. She was a wife, mother and homemaker.
Ruby was a member of the West Street Christian Church.
Ruby is survived by three sons, Ronald G. Captain and wife Diane,
The Woodlands, Texas, Michael C. Captain, Huntington, West Virginia,
Steven K. Captain and wife Darlene, Noblesville; one sister,
Enola Manifold, Indianapolis; seven grandchildren, Kristen (Captain)
Streeter, Craig Captain, Kyle Captain, Catherine (Captain) Foster,
Michelle (Captain) Stiles, Erin (Captain) London, and Daniel
Captain; thirteen great-grandchildren, Collin Moitz, Courtney
Moitz, Jackson Captain, Jillian Captain, Huck Captain, Tanner
Foster, Grace Foster, Molly Stiles, Ben Captain, Chase London,
Wayat London, Brogan London, and Amelia London; special friends,
Lonnie Watson and his wife Carol, Tom Phifer, whom Ruby considered
her fourth son, and his wife Susan.
She was proceeded in death by three brothers, Bernard M. Stafford,
Burrell C. Stafford, and Cleon Bud Stafford; three sisters,
Helen M. Woods, Anna Jane Foutch, and Edith M. Hunter.
There are no services planned. Burial will be at the Six Mile
Church Cemetery, Bluffton, Indiana at a later date. Memorial
contributions may be made to the West Street Christian Church,
132 North West Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
 Thelma
Koors
May 22, 1914 - January 3, 2012
Thelma Koors, 97, of Tipton, died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
3, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor in Tipton. She was born May 22,
1914 in Howard County to Walter C. and Estella M. (Henry) Powell.
On Oct. 20, 1932 she married Paul J. Koors who preceded her
in death on April 26, 2001. She worked at the St. Joseph Center
in Tipton. Thelma was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church and the Altar Rosary Society.
Thelma is survived by three children, Martha M. Fisher and husband
Duane, Phoenix, Arizona, Maurice B. Koors and wife Sondra (deceased),
Talbott, Tennessee, Marita E. Off and husband Herbie (deceased),
Tipton; a daughter in law, Thais Koors, Harrison, Ohio; numerous
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren;
nieces and nephews
She was also preceded in death by one son, Clarence R. Koors
and his wife Bonnie; four brothers and one sister.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at St. John
the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman presiding.
Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be from
4 - 8 p.m. Friday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with a Rosary
service at 4 p.m. and a Vigal service at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph,
1440 W. Division Road, Tipton, Ind., 46072 or Riley Children's
Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis,
Indiana, 46204.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to her extended
family at Miller's Merry Manor, Dr Lambert, and his staff.
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