All Obituaries

Jose A. “Tasito” Torres, 83, of Walton, passed away early Sunday morning, July 5th 2020 at the home of his daughter in Walton. A full obituary will follow.

Mary Ellen Soupley, 86, of Galveston, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, June 27, 2020 surrounded by her family.   She was born August 31, 1933 in Claiborne Co. Tennessee to Silas and Louester (Greggs) Williams.  On September 2, 1955 she married Joseph “Mick” Soupley in New Tazewell, Tennessee and he survives.  Mary retired from Delco Electronics in 1963 and was a member of UAW Local #292.  In 1988 she began driving for FEDEX...

William Joseph Carden, 73, of Galveston, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.  Joe was born October 11, 1946 in Kokomo to James T. (Moose) and Helen (Lamb) Carden.  Joe retired with 40 years as a pipe fitter with local #440 of Indianapolis.  He graduated from Lewis Cass High School in the first graduating class. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes.  He was a winning champion of...

Mary Lee, 56, of Walton, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born May 9, 1964 in Sulfur Springs, Ohio to Russell and Pauline (Eichelberger) Sturtz.  She married Rick Lee on August 18, 2004 in Young America, Indiana and he survives.  Mary graduated from Northwestern High School in 1982.  She enjoyed shopping for treasurers at thrift stores and garage sales.  She always would find...

Mary L. May-Roberson, 63, of Kokomo, passed away at 9:38 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020 at St. Vincent hospital in Kokomo.  She was born August 21, 1956 in Kokomo to William Henry and Ellena J. (Forsythe) May.  She married Richard L. Roberson on September 17, 1983.  They later divorced but remained friends. Mary was a homemaker and worked for the Kokomo Bargain Center for over 20 years.  She also worked in home health care as a CNA for 4 years and...

Stacy R. Branch, 52, of West Lafayette; formerly of Kokomo, passed peacefully surrounded by family at 4:45 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Stacy was born December 10th, 1967 in Kokomo to Tom Branch and Diana (Walton) Hightower. Stacy was a graduate of Taylor High School in Kokomo.  Stacy worked as a dental assistant for approximately three years prior to working at Chrysler as a machinist. She enjoyed watching old movies, cooking, listening to...

Rita Joan Johns, 89, of Kokomo, passed away at 7:03 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo.   She was born November 17, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Wayne and Reba (McAnally) Foreman. Rita retired from Delco Electronics with several years’ service.  She enjoyed doing all kinds of crafts, painting and gardening. Surviving family include her children, Shelia (Kerry) Collins; Max (Anita) Long; Mark (Marcie) Long; Mike Long and step sons, Rick (Beth)...

Terry L. Overton, 62, of Kokomo, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with esophageal and stomach cancer. Terry was born July 17, 1957 in Kokomo to Joel and Mildred “Millie” (Smith) Overton.  He married Janelle R. Long on March 3, 1990 in Galveston and she survives. Terry retired from construction after 30 years as a hod carrier for Local #274.  He later worked as a custodian for Carmel Clay School...

Arthur C. “Art” Kissel, 98, of Kokomo, formerly of Walton, Indiana passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Primrose of Kokomo.  He was born January 23, 1922 in Fults, IL to Charles S. and Rosa J.E. (Dick) Kissel.  His wife Dorothy Reichert Kissel preceded him in death on December 29, 1957. Began working with his father on the farm as a young boy.  He later became a heavy equipment operator working on projects for the Army Corps of...

  Mary “Ruth” Zehring, 95, of Bunker Hill, passed into the arms of Jesus early Monday morning, May 25, 2020 at Northwoods Village nursing home in Kokomo.  She was born July 17, 1924 in Washington County, Indiana to the late Lona and Nellie (Fawbush) Fleenor.   She married Dale Thomas Zehring on October 16, 1943 in Brady, Texas.  Dale preceded her in death on November 21, 1977. In her younger years, Ruth worked for Carnation in Kokomo for...