All Obituaries

Ronald R. “Ron” Russell, 77, of Galveston, went home to be with the Lord early Monday, April 13, 2026, at Northwoods Village Nursing Home in Kokomo.  He was born September 9, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio to Ronald J. and Mary Louise (Frusher) Russell.   Ron married the love of his life, Constance “Connie” Sue Royer on August 26, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana and she survives.  They would have celebrated 59 years of marriage this coming August. Ron graduated ...

Franklin “Frank” L. Zody, 90, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, early Friday morning, April 10, 2026, at his home.   Frank was born May 27, 1935, in Peru, Indiana to Harry and Mary (Cain) Zody.  He married the love of his life Roselyn “Joyce” Dye on March 11, 1956, in the Loree Brethren Church and she survives. Frank was a lifelong farmer.   He started helping on the Miller family farm who were close neighbors ...

Paul E Kepner of Kokomo, IN, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Main Street Terrace, Lancaster, OH.  He was 96 years young.  He was born November 6, 1929, in Kokomo, to Orba A and Hazel B (Knight) Kepner.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of 62 years, Judith (Dutchess) Kepner, his Sons-in Law, Dan Boyle (Geneva, Switzerland) and Ernest Martin (Circleville, OH). Surviving him are his two daughters, Ann Boyle (Geneva, ...

Roger L. Kunkle, 75, of Galveston, passed away peacefully in his home Wednesday, March 18, 2026.   Roger was born March 20, 1950, in Peru, Indiana to Ellis and Nancy (Hinkle) Kunkle.  He married Rose A. Hart on April 8, 1978, at the Onward Christian Church in Onward, Indiana and she recently preceded him in death, November 24, 2025. Roger was a lifelong farmer still living and working on the same family farm he grew up on. He never met a stranger and could talk with ...

Linda L. Woliver, 87, of Galveston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. She was born December 25, 1938, in Vincennes, Indiana to Hobert and Martha (Hawkins) Webber. She married Robert Woliver and he preceded her in death in 2001. Linda loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed baking and cooking meals for others. She also enjoyed driving a semi and traveling with her husband for 20+ years. She ...

Beverly Sue (Downhour) Metcalf went peacefully to her final home in the early hours of Friday, March 13, 2026. Born on February 10, 1940, in Lincoln, Indiana as the daughter of Charles A. and Martha E. (Downhour) Shietze, and stepdaughter of Robert R. Shietze. On October 10, 1958, she married Cleo O. Metcalf and the two celebrated 58 years together prior to his passing in 2017. Beverly was a bank teller for over thirty years at First Farmers Bank & Trust in Galveston, starting her ...

Diane H. Osborn, 82, of Walton, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette.  She was born May 21, 1943, in Logansport to Boyd D. and Harriet O. (Carter) Saunders.   She married Clarence Osborn on July 10, 1981, in Walton, Indiana and he preceded her in death on May 24, 2011. Diane retired from Switches in Logansport with many years of service.  She also worked for American Foods for 12 years and at the Kokomo Speedway in concessions.   ...

Thomas Smith, age 77, of Frankfort, Indiana, passed away on February 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, and deep love for his family and community. Born on January 6, 1949 in Kokomo, Indiana, Tom was the son of Archie and Zorada Smith. Growing up on a farm, Tom discovered his mechanical inclination; a trait that would shape both his career and his calling. From his marriage to Patricia Young (Kingery), he was blessed with two beloved sons: Michael Smith and Nicholas Smith. ...

Robert L. Davis, 93, of Walton, went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026, at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo.   He was born on the family farm Thursday, November 10, 1932, to Cecil E. and Mary Helen (Kunkle) Davis.   He married Joan L. Wilson on February 16, 1963, in the Young America Baptist Church and she survives. After graduating from high school at Onward, he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country. Bob came ...

Frances (Gish) Breece, 80, of Elwood passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born March 4, 1945, in Cass County to Robert and Florence (Wray) Gish.  She married Jack Breece on May 24, 1984, he preceded her in death February 17, 2025. Frances retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo with 30 years’ service.  After retirement, she and Jack moved to Spring City, TN on Watts Bar Lake, then moved to Cape Coral, FL ...