All Obituaries

Charley Alan Smelser, 64, of Kokomo, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born May 7, 1958, in Peru, Indiana to Charley A. “Junior” and Judy (McKinley) Smelser.   Charley married Lynne M. (Smith) Hansen on December 18, 2016, in Kokomo and she survives. Charley retired from Chrysler in 2020.  He was a member of the Howard Masonic Lodge #93 in Kokomo and currently Master of the Walton...

Philip A. Bostic, 78, of Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord at 4:28 am Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his home.  Phil was born April 27, 1944, in Kokomo to Alfred and Linna Bostic.  He married Glenda Wolfenbarger on January 29, 1965, in Kokomo and she survives.   Phil retired from Delco Electronics in 1999 with 34 years of service.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and playing Euchre.  He was a member of the Galveston United Methodist...

Donald Mullens, 81, of Walton, passed away at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Logansport.   He was born December 12, 1941, in Middletown, Ohio to Cecil and Lillie (Rogers) Mullens.   He married Rebecca Unger on July 4, 1965, and she survives.   Don was a graduate of Tipton Township High School.  He retired from Delco Electronics as a millwright in 2001.  He was a member of the Onward Christian Church where...

Judith C. Robison, 85, of Kokomo, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.   She was born March 10, 1937, in Kokomo to James M. and Meriam G. (Gibson) Crockett.   She married William Cuthbert on November 15th, 1959, he later preceded her in death on January 13, 1976.  Judy then married Ron Robison on February 22, 1991, and he survives. Judi was a teller for First Farmers State Bank in Galveston for...

Debra A. Helton, 60, of Walton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home.  She was born March 25, 1962, in Rochester, Indiana.   She married Bruce E. Helton on September 15, 1987, he preceded her in death August 14, 2022.   Debbie worked for the Logansport State Hospital for several years.  She loved her children and grandchildren dearly and enjoyed playing cards, reading her Bible and daily devotionals.  She enjoyed...

Daniel Ross Croddy, 49, of Glendale, AZ formerly of Kokomo, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 9, 2022, in Prescott Valley, AZ.   Daniel was born March 30, 1973, in Kokomo to Daniel R. Sandlin and Eileen T. (Bowen) Mills.  He was later adopted and raised by Don and Elfrieda Croddy in Kokomo.   Daniel loved to create while cooking, it was a passion for him.  He enjoyed working and attending the renaissance festivals.  He was a...

Tim J. Bookmiller, 73, of Kokomo, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Sebring, FL.   He was born July 23, 1949, in Frankfort, IN to Clarence E. and Callie L. (Scott) Bookmiller Jr. He married Cynthia J. Phillips on Nov. 15, 1974, in Kokomo.  Cindy preceded him in death on October 27, 2009.  He later married Marilyn Halmage on August 4, 2016, in Kokomo and she survives.   Tim was a graduate of Lewis Cass High School and went to work for Delco...

Kevin K. Herrell, 35, of Peru, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo.  He was born March 27, 1987, in Kokomo to Daniel J. Herrell and Sue Ellen Wagner.  On March 1, 2010, he married Kristy Townsend in Peru, Indiana and she survives. Kevin was currently employed as a Painter.  He enjoyed playing baseball and was awarded the mental attitude winner while playing little league in his younger...

Beverly J. Miller, 87, of Galveston, passed away at 10:16 p.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Independence Village Assisted Living Center in Fishers.  She was born October 2, 1935, in Logansport to Howard L. and Ella G. (Rollings) Horney.   She married Donald E. Miller on May 24, 1968, in Logansport.  He preceded her in death on December 25, 2001. Beverly graduated from Logansport High School in 1953.  She became a medical technician for St....

Thomas E. Williams, 90, of Galveston, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 18, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.    He was born September 20, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Russell and Helen (Arion) Williams.  He married Shirley Roberts on January 3, 1960, in Monticello.  Shirley preceded him in death on September 29, 2016. Tom retired from Chrysler as a crib attendant in 1987 with many years’ service.    He was a...