All Obituaries

Bernice I. Robertson, 102, of Galveston, went home to be with her Lord early Friday morning, January 22, 2021 at Kokomo Place Health Center in Kokomo.  She was born March 17, 1918 in Howard County to Henry and Levona (Stevens) Carlile.   She married Earl Addison Robertson on March 27, 1937.  Earl preceded her in death on April 22, 1992.   Bernice was a homemaker. She graduated from Union Township High School in the class of 1936.  Bernice...

  The mother of Mallory and Dustin Sparks, wife of Clint Sparks, found peace and comfort for her soul on January 18, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was 58 years old.  Debra Lou Sparks (Deb) was born on September 30, 1962 in Logansport, Indiana to Tom and Barbara (Jargstorf) Wilson. A Cass county native, Deb grew up on the family farm and spent 10 years involved with 4-H. At Lewis Cass High School, she enjoyed playing basketball, running track and being a member of a...

  Zachary D. Leicht, 42, of Kokomo, passed away unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac event early Saturday, January 16, 2021.   He was born August 4, 1978 in Kokomo to Don Leicht and Jan (Manning) Stroud.    He married Rachelle Cooper on May 1, 2004 in Galveston and she survives. Zach was a graduate of Lewis Cass High School and attended Purdue University.  He was a member of Galveston First Baptist Church and the F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge #...

Johnnie W. Thomas, 84, of Kokomo, passed away at 11:35 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Kokomo Place Assisted Living Center in Kokomo.  He was born May 16, 1936 in Judsonia, Arkansas to Dave and Christa (Bolding) Thomas.  He married Shirlene Gower on June 26, 1956 and she preceded him in death August 12, 2014. Johnnie was a mechanic for Conkle Pontiac for 32 years.  He was an avid Ford Automobile Enthusiast.   He served his country in the...

  Sandra “Joan” Murphy, 76, of Kokomo, passed away at 6:18 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home in Kokomo.  She was born March 6, 1944 in Galveston to John H. and Kathaleen M. (Morris) Wininger.   She was married to George Murphy December 23, 1961 and later to Carl Hochstedler.  She was a member of the Kokomo Eagles and enjoyed Crochet, Bingo, Reading, Crossword Puzzles and Square Dancing. Surviving family include her children,...

Ty Carden, 57, of Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  He was born September 5, 1963 in Tipton to Gary and Sharon (Thomas) Carden.  He married Amy Swank on November 10, 2014 and she survives. Ty was a graduate of Lewis Cass High School where he excelled in many sports.  He was a member of Galveston First Baptist Church and enjoyed Fishing.  He served his country in the United States Navy.  He was...

Kenneth Maple, 79, of Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord at 4:15 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born October 31, 1941 in Berne, Indiana to Donald W. and Elnora L. (Applegate) Maple.  He married Wilta J. Farris on Feb. 2, 1962 in Kokomo. She preceded him in death August 17, 2013. Ken was a 1960 graduate of Kokomo High School and a salesman for Sears for many years, he retired in 1987. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in...

Margie L. Stover, 92, of Walton, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Golden Living Sycamore Village in Kokomo.  She was born September 18, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Walter and Stella (Heavener) Spangler.  She married Lloyd L. Stover on February 18, 1956 in Kokomo.  Lloyd preceded her in death on June 13, 2015. Margie was a homemaker and owned and operated along with her husband, Stover Produce Farm, between Galveston and Walton for many...

Kenneth W. Fawcett, 86, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully at home January 10, 2021.  He was born May 6, 1934 in Kokomo to James C. and Rosemary L. (Long) Fawcett.  He married Jane Avery on May 8, 1954 at the Courtland Ave. Friends Church in Kokomo and she survives.  Kenny worked for Continental Steel Corp. for 27 years before it’s closing.   He attended Galveston United Methodist Church and was a lifelong farmer in Howard...

  Susan K. Langford, 65, of Kokomo, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home.  She was born May 8, 1955 in Kokomo to Richard G. and Mildred (Pearson) Chapman. She married David Langford on November 1, 1996 in Kokomo and he survives. Susan was a homemaker. She loved serving the Lord with all of her heart.  She had a gift of making people laugh and enjoyed doing all kinds of crafts, many of...