All Obituaries

Harold L. VerBryck, 85, of Galveston, Indiana went to be with Jesus on Sunday afternoon September 15, 2019 while at Wellbrooke in Kokomo. Harold was born to Norris and Florence VerBryck on February 25, 1934.  He married Ellen J. Lees on June 27, 1954.  He retired from Delphi Electronics in 1997. Harold was a member of Galveston First Baptist Church and served as a deacon and trustee.  He was a man of God who loved the Lord and dedicated his life to helping...

James Arthur “Art” Morgan, 79, of Galveston, passed away at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo.  He was born February 4, 1940 in Harrison County, Elizabeth, Indiana to Benjamin Franklin and Levida Thelma (Cooper) Morgan.  He married Mary A. Bir on February 23, 1960 in Lanesville, Indiana. Mary preceded him in death on May 17, 2014. Art was a machine operator for Chrysler for 35 years, retiring in...

Diana Truman, 53, of Walton, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Kokomo. She was born July 5, 1966 in Kokomo to Jim and Barbara Burrous.  On March 10, 1989 she married Jim Truman and he survives. Diana graduated from Lewis Cass High School in 1984.  She taught pre-school at Walton Christian Church for several years where she is a member. Diana loved spending time with her grandkids and going to the beach. Surviving family include her...

Richard E. “Dick” Cohee, 87, of Young America, went home to be with the Lord at 3:50 p.m. Monday, September 2, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo.  He was born September 6, 1931 in Cass County to John L. and Isabelle Cohee. He first married Julia Ann Wilson in 1951 and she preceded him in death in 1963.  He then married Marilyn J. Crite on March 26, 1965 in Kokomo and she survives. Dick was a 1950 graduate of Young America High School.  After...

Stephen A. Sprinkle, 58, of Walton, passed away at 12:39 a.m. at his home.  He was born October 28, 1960 in Logansport to Joseph L. and Linda L. (Wikle) Sprinkle.  On June 24, 1989 he married Rhonda Cates and she survives. Steve worked for Co-Tronics, Inc. in Peru for several years as well as Wedges Liquor Store in Logansport. He was a member of the Walton Masonic Lodge and the American Legion Post #60 in Logansport.   He enjoyed Golf and watching the...

Cary Ann Smith, 41, of Galveston, passed away on August 23, 2019.  She was born August 17, 1978 in Greencastle, Indiana to Gary Smith and Vicky (Mondary) Price. Surviving family include her children, Caleb and Sidney Phillips both of Galveston. Sister, Heather Quinnette and brother Jeremy Smith.   She is preceded in death by her father, Gary Smith,  grandfathers, Harry Smith, Jack Feeney and great grandmother, Edna Stewally. No services are planned at...

Joe A. Parent, 73, of Kokomo, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo.  He was born October 18, 1945 in Newport, Indiana to Perry and Betty (Porter) Parent.  On September 29, 1964 in Paris, IL he married Phyllis “Kay” Miller.    She preceded him in death July 15, 2015. Joe retired from General Motors in Kokomo with many years service.  He was a member of U.A.W. Local #292 and...

Joan C. (Allman) Young, 82, was welcomed home to Heaven at 9:06 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  She was born February 18, 1937 to Carl William and Carolyn (Beck) Allman in Peru, Indiana.    She married David R. Young on April 8, 1956 at Judson Baptist Church in Kokomo.  David preceded her in death on May 30, 1995. Joan graduated from Kokomo High School in 1954.  She served as a bank teller for First National Bank in...

James W. “Jim” Hillock, 89, of Kokomo, passed away at 11:37 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home in Kokomo.  Jim was born December 29, 1929 in Sheridan, Indiana to James Lowell and Goldie C. (Dell) Hillock.  He married Shirley Scolding on February 13, 1954 in England.  She preceded him in death on January 31, 2004. Jim retired from the United States Air Force in 1974.  After retirement from the Air Force he continued to work for Civil...

Phyllis J. Salsbery, 88, Galveston, died Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  She was born June 29, 1931, in Kokomo to Russel and Lula (Dowden) Gardner.  She was married November 23, 1950, in Kokomo to the love of her life, Paul Salsbery, who preceded her in death on February 25, 2013.  She worked at Woodmansee/Burnett-Connor Associates Insurance for several years before her retirement in 2001.  She enjoyed gardening, her...