Ty Christopher Johnson, 39 years old, of Kokomo, passed away at 12:44 am Wednesday March 11, 2026, at Community Howard Regional Health.  He was born in Kokomo, IN, on June 23, 1986, the son of Vanessa Johnson. Ty was a 2006 graduate of Kokomo High School. He was an ornery, quiet man who was very helpful to anybody who would ask. He never met somebody that he did not like and he was well liked by everyone who met him. Ty had a passion for singing, especially Elton John, Elvis Presley, ...

Richard Howard “Dick” Oliver, 81 years old, of Avon Park, FL, passed peacefully at 12:10 pm Wednesday March 11, 2026, at home with close family by his side. He was born in Kokomo, IN, the son of the late Murvin and Elizabeth (Dunn) Oliver. On February 2, 1964, he married the love of his life Diana Reed in Greentown, IN, and she survives. Dick was a 1962 graduate of Western High School. He achieved a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Delco Electronics and served at ...

Luke Andrew Newby, 34 but forever 11, passed away at 8:33 am on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Community Howard Regional Hospital in Kokomo. He was born on May 8, 1991, the son of Scott and Patricia (Brumley) Newby. Luke was a 2010 graduate of Kokomo High School. He participated in the Special Olympics where he played basketball, pitch, jump, and running. He was a member of Mercy Church. Luke was a master at doing jigsaw puzzles and enjoyed going to basketball and baseball games, especially ...

James “Jinx” Michael Kidwell, 68, of Kokomo, passed away at 2:15 am on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born on September 27, 1957, the son of Paul and Edna (Armstrong) Kidwell. Jinx was a graduate of Kokomo High School. He worked at the Walmart Distribution Center. He would dress up as Santa, the Easter Bunny, a clown, and the Grinch to entertain the children for the holidays and make balloon animals for them. He is survived by his ...

Stephen “Steve” Boyd Meeker, 64, of Kokomo, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Community Heart & Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born March 6, 1962, in Kokomo to Cornell and Beth Ann (Finney) Meeker. Steve was a 1980 graduate of Western High School and later graduated from the Hobart School of Welding. He worked at UPI, WIS Sheet Metal, and AAR Aircraft Services for many years before retiring in May 2018. Steve was a son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend ...

Donna Denise (Sandlin) Phillips, 57, of Lafayette, IN, passed away 6:56 am Saturday March 7, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent – Carmel. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 18, 1968, the daughter of Donald Ray and Vada Lee (Sumner) Sandlin. On July 6, 2024, she married Erik Phillips, and he survives. Donna was a 1986 graduate of Carroll High School. She earned a degree in Beautician and formerly worked as a hairdresser. She also worked at Chrysler automotive for 11 years. Donna ...

Vicki Darlene (Heiny) Lytle, 84 years old, of Kokomo, passed away 12:03 pm Friday March 6, 2026, at Bloom of Kokomo. She was born in Alexandria, IN, on February 22, 1942, the daughter of the late Edward J. and Lois Louise (Unger) Heiny. On July 20, 1959, she married Robert E. “Bulldog” Lytle, and he preceded her in death on February 27, 2011. Vicki retired from Delco Electronics as an hourly shipping clerk. She was proud of the 30 years of service and hard work she dedicated. ...

David Scott White, 73, of Kokomo, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Community Hospital North surrounded by his devoted family. Dave was a loving father, proud grandfather, and a man known for his dedication to helping others. Dave was born June 8,1952 in Kokomo, Indiana as the youngest child to the late Chester White and Mildred Schmidt. He was a graduate of Western High School Class of 1970 and notably played snare drum in the marching band. He proudly served in the Army Reserves from ...

Carolyn “Sue” (Woodard) Snow, 81, of Sharpsville, passed away 7:58 am Thursday March 5, 2026, at Kokomo Healthcare Center. She was born in Sharpsville, IN, on March 26, 1944, the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Yeary) Woodard. On June 11, 1971, she married Michael Snow in Kokomo, IN, and he preceded her in death on April 2, 2018. Sue was a 1962 graduate of Sharpsville High School. She worked at T-Way in Kokomo for 10 years as a clerk. She formerly owned a Bait & ...

James “Jim” Perry Stewart, 79, of Kokomo, passed away at 11:33 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital 86th Street in Indianapolis. He was born January 22, 1947, in St. Marys, West Virginia, to Gale and Dessie (Morris) Stewart. On September 14, 1968, he married Constance “Connie” Rautenbusch, at Faith United Methodist Church in Kokomo, and she survives. Jim graduated from Lost Creek High School in West Virginia in 1964. Following ...