Jeanne Carlisle Simmons
Jeanne Carlisle Simmons, 81, Kokomo, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2024, at her home. She was born July 13, 1942, in Kokomo to Jay and Joan (Fleming) Walton. She was married to Wendell Simmons, and he survives.
A 1960 Kokomo High School graduate, Jeanne worked as an accountant for Lorentson Manufacturing. Jeanne was proud of her work and served on the board of directors. She loved her work but was also a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Jeanne enjoyed spending time with her lifelong friends as well.
Jeanne is survived by her husband, Wendell; children, Scott Simmons and Carla Rock; grandchildren, Stephanie (Dan) Smith, Samantha Simmons, Alexandra Simmons and Olivia Simmons; great grandchildren, Baylee Foltz, Parker West, and Mason West; brother, Jim Walton; and sister, Jerri Walton.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 W Lincoln Road, with Joel Flowers officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Messages of condolence may be made online at www.shirleyandstout.com
Rickey Lewis Harden
Rickey Lewis Harden, age 72, of Greentown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1951, to his parents, Earl Harden and Maxine (Moore) Harden. Rickey attended Windfall High School.
Rickey was employed for Continental Steel in Kokomo for many years, until they closed their doors. He then began working for the State Highway Department and continued there until his retirement. Rickey always had an impeccable work ethic. He was definitely a person that lived to work, rather than one who worked to live.
Rickey marched to the beat of his own drum most of his life, and never minded being a loner. His demeanor was quiet and subdued most of the time, until he was around his loved ones who sometimes could get him riled up. You could search the world, and not find a more organized and tidy man than Rickey. He was never afraid to ask questions, and always enjoyed learning and bettering himself. In his spare time, you may have found him metal detecting or watching a baseball or football game. Even though Rickey didn’t always vocalize his sentiments, his dear family knew how much he loved each of them. He will be greatly missed!
Those left to carry on Rickey’s legacy of love are his mother, Maxine Harden; son, Kane Harden; grandchildren, Tristen Harden, Morgan Cecil; 2 great grandchildren; siblings, Gary (Linda) Harden, Pamela (Dean) Slate, Debra Stout, Rhonda Harden, Michelle (Brad) Stroup special friend, Sherry Robinson; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Rickey was preceded in death by his father, Earl Harden.
A funeral service celebrating Rickey’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 314 N. Main St., Tipton, with Pastor Scott Blaylock officiating. Visitation for family and friends will take place prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Brookside Cemetery in Windfall immediately following the service.
Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harden family in their time of need.
Steven J. Pflug
Steven J. Pflug, 58, of Noblesville died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on January 8, 1966, to Milburn James and Carol Ann (Stricker) Pflug.
Steven graduated from Hamilton Heights High School in 1984. He was an industrious worker having several jobs over many years, but most recently working in the restaurant field. He proudly served his country as a military reservist for several years. He participated in few activities as he did what he needed to in order to get along and make ends meet.
He is survived by his brother Mike Pflug of Atlanta, Indiana, and nephew Alex Raquet and niece Michelle Raquet. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rebecca Raquet.
The family has chosen a time to gather and remember Steven on Wednesday, May 29, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton with a memorial service to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pflug family.
Joe Colton Bradburn
Joe Colton Bradburn, 83, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away May 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family, friends and beloved dog JC. He was born on July 30, 1940, in Tomato, Arkansas, the son of Joe Charles and Banner Lucille Bradburn (Prince).
Joe retired from Chrysler in Kokomo after 40 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, water skiing, gardening, and mushroom hunting. Joe was a loyal friend and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved his dog JC.
Surviving relatives include five children, Tammy Wolfe (Reggie) of Alvin, WI; Perry Bradburn of Crystal Falls, MI; Sherry Callahan of Richmond, IN; Joe Bradburn (Lorena) of Texas; Hope Hurt (Sherman) of Richmond, KY; step-daughter, Dawn Carpenter; grandchildren, Adam Wolfe (Amber); Aleana Hawley (Chris); Craig Richardson (Miranda); Tyler Richardson; Kade Johnson; Addyson Hurt; Gage Bradburn; John "Jack" Bradburn; Brandon Bradburn; seven great grandchildren, Caylee Richardson; Parker Richardson; Kara Wolfe; Benjamin Wolfe; Jack Wolfe; Liam Hawley; January Hawley; eight surviving siblings, Myron DeWitt (Larry); Louise Ballard; Virginia Richie (Randy); Brenda Erratt; Lynn Love (Jerry); Carol Guillemet (Bobby); Jimmy Bradburn; Larry Bradburn (Beth) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Mary Bare, and granddaughter Hillary Anne Richardson.
Visitation will be 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center. Funeral services 1:30 PM Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Burial will follow at Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Christopher Washington Sr.
Christopher Washington Sr. passed away on Sat., May 18, 2024. He was born Sept. 24, 1962, in Kokomo.
A funeral will be held for Christopher on Sat., June 1, at 10 a.m. at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 818 N. Apperson Way, Kokomo, with visitation taking place at the church on Fri., May 31, from 6-8 p.m.
Patricia Ann Beatty
Patricia Ann Beatty, age 81, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. She was born on November 18, 1942, in Providence, RI, to the late Charles and Doris (Wrightington) Evans. Patricia married George C. Beatty on June 16, 1962, and he passed away on May 7, 2009.
Patricia worked as a teacher's aide and bus monitor for Kokomo Center Schools for many years. She was also the bookkeeper for the Kokomo Perspective from the time they opened until the time they closed. Patricia enjoyed camping, bowling, and traveling, including going to casinos and dinner theater shows. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Main Street UMC and Delta Theta Tau Sorority. Being a member of the sorority, Patricia was very involved in We Care and making of the famous We Care cheese balls.
Surviving is her son, Michael (Sandra) Beatty; four daughters, April Beatty, Tina (Jeff) Beatty-Smith, Debra (Dan) Edwards, and Valerie Partlow; twelve grandchildren, Stacy (Craig), Jeff (Brianne), Kallahan, Elleree, Elisha, Jessica (Joel), Max Jr. (Brooke), Jackson, Austen, Audrey, Wyatt, and Hope; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charles Evans, Robert Evans, and Donald (Danielle) Evans; two brothers-in-law, Donald Beatty and Billy Beatty; two sisters-in-laws, Laura Mae Lane and Teresa Fallon-Kersten; life-long best friend, Dorothy Surface; and several nieces and nephews
Preceded in death are her parents; husband, George C. Beatty; sister, Janet Dutra; brother-in-law, Richard Kersten; and two sisters-in-law, Janice Evans and Connie Beatty.
There will be a visitation for Patricia on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Ellers Mortuary Main Chapel, 725 South Main Street, Kokomo, from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM. Entombment will follow to Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia's memory to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Arthur “Art” Kim Hand
Arthur “Art” Kim Hand, 78 years old, of Kokomo, passed away 6:47 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation in Marion, IN. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on February 23, 1946, the son of the late Arthur and Mary Jane (Lednum) Hand. He was married to the mother of their son, Linda Darlene Hatt, for 29 years.
Arthur was a graduate of Tipton High School. In high school he was a dominant track athlete and held state records in high hurdles. He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. and served during the Vietnam War. Arthur was a member of the Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team who assist in honoring former veterans of the United States. After his time in the military, he worked at Delco Electronics after 32 years of service helping in the boiler room and maintenance. Arthur was a social person who didn’t know a stranger. He liked conversing with people while he volunteered valeting cars at Community Howard Regional Health. His favorite hobbies were bowling, fishing, watching horse races at Hoosier Park, and attending his granddaughter’s softball games.
He is survived by his son, Nick (Trisha) Hand; granddaughter, Gwendelyn Hand; mother of their son, Linda Darlene Hand; cousins, Chris Schroeder, Dan Shaw; and family that he claimed were “like sisters,” Debbie Eaton, Donna Medina.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin daughter to Nick, Heidi Jo Hand; special aunt and uncle, John and Frances Shaw; special sister, Diana Hatt; and cousin, Suzanne Letsinger.
A pending graveside service will be held at Crown Point Cemetery. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.