All Obituaries

Theodore “Ted” C. Seals, 75, of Bunker Hill, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.   He was born October 29, 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky to Theodore L. and Ethylele (King) Seals.  He married Sandra Bullick on June 18, 1965 in Galveston and she survives. Ted worked as a Millwright for Chrysler for over 44 years, retiring in 2006.  He was a member of the Loree First Brethren Church in Bunker Hill,...

Phyllis A. Hedrick, 91, of Kokomo, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 12:45 a.m. at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  She was born January 28, 1930 in Kokomo to Duane “Cracker” Roe and Anna (Harting) Roe.  She attended the neighborhood house kindergarten, Jefferson Elementary School, and Washington Junior High School, and Clay Township (Howard County) High School, graduating in 1947 as the salutatorian of her class.     On June 9, 1949,...

Richard R. “Dick” Case, 73, of Walton, passed way unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born October 24, 1947 in Muncie, Indiana to Rex and Juanita (Pipes) Case.    Dick was a truck driver for DeHaven Soil Service in Walton from 1981 – 1990.  Dick also drove school bus for Southeastern School Corp. from 2003 – 2019.   He was a member of the American Legion Post #418 in Walton...

Lela V. Barnes, 63, of Kokomo, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home.  She was born February 11, 1958 in Tecumseh, Michigan to Earvin V. Barnes Jr. and Mary L. (DeWeese) Conrad.   Lela graduated from High School in 1975 in Michigan.  She had been employed with Chrysler since 1988 and was a member of UAW Local #685.  She loved gardening, quilting, cooking and traveling the world.  Lela was a caring, giving person, despite...

  Jack C. Blinn, 92, of Walton, passed away at 1:24 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2021 at Community Howard Regional Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born March 3, 1928 in Sedalia, Indiana to Paul G. and Hazel (Chittick) Blinn.  He married Madonna Lou Layman on May 16, 1951.  She preceded him in death on January 20, 1990.  He later married Rosie Johnson on June 2, 1995 and she survives.   Jack retired from Indiana Bell in 1991 with over 42yrs service.  He was a...

Curtis L. Taylor, 59, of Kokomo, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at his home in Kokomo.  He was born April 7, 1961 in Howard County to Carl E. and Carolee (Lesher) Taylor. Curtis was a self-employed construction worker for many years. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering around in his garage and spending time at the lake.  Surviving family include his daughter, Erika (John) Ulerick of Kokomo, his granddaughter, Evie Ulerick, his mother, Carolee Taylor, brother, Carl L. (Shelly...

Ruth L. Harris, 100, most recently of Speedway, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021.  She was born September 28, 1920 in Coal City, Indiana to the Rev. Otho and Ethel (Smith) Almon.   She married Paul W. Harris on May 10, 1947 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  They began their lives together in Kokomo, Indiana, but made their home in Galveston, Indiana. Paul preceded her in death May 21, 1998. Ruth moved to Speedway in 2011 to be close to family.  Ruth graduated...

Richard L. Roberson, 63, of Kokomo passed away unexpectedly at 10:03 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at Golden Living Sycamore Village in Kokomo.  He was born January 15, 1958 in Kokomo to William E. and Beverly J. (Forrey) Roberson. He married Mary Louanna May on September 17, 1983 in Kokomo.  She preceded him in death June 11, 2020.   Richard was a graduate of Haworth High School.   He retired as a press operator for Syndicate Sales in Kokomo...

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...