Jack C. DeVault, George Robert Pavey, Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Thieke, Larry Boughton, Bruce Wayne Sumner
Jack C. DeVault
Jack C. DeVault, 77, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at IU Health Fishers Hospital after an extended illness.
Jack was born on July 15, 1948, in Elwood, Indiana, to Richard and Waneta (Woodruff) DeVault. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1967 and served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
Jack worked as a millwright for BorgWarner and Chrysler, retiring in 2014.
On September 30, 1989, he married Susan Norrick, and together they made their home in Tipton.
Jack was very active and helpful with his wife’s antique business. He was 50-year member of the American Legion, Austin Lodge #128 F&AM, since 1981, where he served as past master as well as Valley of Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and UAW Local #685.
He is survived by his wife Susan DeVault of Tipton; two daughters Deena Dodd and Amy Vandergriff; grandson Brayden Vandergriff; granddaughter Courtney Greeson (Nick); great-grandson Colson Greeson; sister Lynn Ann Bourff (Jerry); sister-in-law Cheryl McKinley (Mike); and his niece Denise Price (Andy).
Jack was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Waneta.
Funeral service with Masonic Rites will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, 216 W. Jefferson St., Tipton, with Brian Waters officiating.
Visitation for family and friends will be prior to the service from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Austin Lodge #128 Scholarship Fund, 122 N. Main St., Tipton, IN 46072 or Salvation Army of Tipton, 313 Oak St., Tipton, IN 46072.
Pitman-Richman Funeral Home of Eaton, Indiana, is entrusted with arrangements.
George Robert Pavey
George Robert Pavey, of Kokomo, IN, age 89, born June 3, 1936, died in the early morning hours of April 9, 2026, due to many health issues and a life lived to its fullest. He passed surrounded by family and loved ones.
He joins his beloved wife Virginia “Ginny” Pavey and was also preceded in death by his parents Annie Opal and Claude Pavey, half-brothers Leonard and Donald Pavey, and son Jerry Pavey. He is survived by his children Rex (Susan) Pavey, Karen (James) Cogdill, Sharon (Michael) Miller, and Jodi (David) Keene, as well as brothers-in-law Richard Featherstone and Forrest (Marla) Featherstone. Six grandchildren also survive, including Matthew (Michelle) Sandoe, Christopher (Kitrina) Pavey, Daniel Pavey, Madilyn (Joseph) Faulkner, Allison (Conner) Leicht, and Nathaniel Keene, as well as four great-grandchildren: Eric Binder, Drake Fiene, Ezra Sandoe, and Joselyn Faulkner. George also loved to boast about his foreign exchange daughter Yuka (Hayato) Sakuri and their daughters Emma and Aika, Niigata, Japan.
George was born in Russiaville, Indiana, before briefly moving to his mother’s hometown of Herrick, Illinois. Eventually, he returned to Indiana and settled in Kokomo as it would become the place where he grew up and made his life. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the Indiana National Guard, working full-time as a Supply Sergeant for the Service Battery, 150th Field Artillery, and later was a member of Battery B, 139th Field Artillery.
Affectionately referred to as “Bunny,” George’s taste for music was cultivated from a young age, as his affinity for the blues and the big bands of Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman pushed him to sing bass in the Kokomo High School choir. Here, he met Ginny, which sparkplugged a three-year dating relationship that turned into a 65-year marriage. They loved to dance together, often clearing out dance floors at weddings and parties as George would twirl his bride to their hearts’ content.
The couple gave birth to five beautiful children, and he helped build the family from the ground up while being a supervisor at Chrysler from 1958 until his retirement in 1992. He was a proud Mason of the Napthali Lodge, becoming a Master Mason in 1988, as well as a member of the Kokomo Shrine Club, where he served two terms as president. Here, he became a Shrine Clown, taking on the moniker of “Bunny the Clown” and raising money for the Shriners Children’s Hospitals and Burn Centers.
In 2006, he was baptized at Crossroads Community Church, where he then attended every Sunday. George loved to spend his time tinkering and putting things together, but he always made time for his children and grandchildren. He took pleasure in entertaining people with storytelling, and he had quite the list of tales to choose from.
George was a tall, imposing, toothpick-wielding figure, but his rosy cheeks and warm smile made it impossible to hide his heart of gold. He took any chance he could to attend sporting events, concerts, and competitions that his children and grandchildren participated in, always beaming with pride from the crowd. He loved his family above all else, and his tight hugs always made you feel like everything was going to be okay, and made your problems drift away. George reveled in being a friend, husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and he simply had a knack for it. We will all miss him and his stories dearly, but we take solace in the fact that he gets to dance with his Ginny once more.
The family would like to thank Paradigm Hospice and a special thank you to Holly for her special care of our dad.
The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Shirley and Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo with Pastor Luke Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Albright Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Masonic services will commence at 12 p.m. Thursday, provided by the Naphtali Masonic Lodge #389. Donations will be accepted for the Shriners Children’s Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stout & Son Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Thieke
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Thieke, 82, of Forest, passed on April 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 23, 1943, to the late Robert Lee and Arie Elizabeth Chester.
Liz retired from Clinton Central Elementary as a custodian after many years of employment. She was a longtime member and very involved in her church, Souls’ Harbor Missionary Baptist Church in Frankfort. Liz enjoyed spending time outdoors listening to her windchimes, watching butterflies, and mowing her yard. Liz was known as a very loving and generous person. Above all, she was devoted to her family.
Surviving are her children Kandie (LeRoy) Smith of Lafayette, Pamela (Garey) Harrison of Kokomo, and Tammy Thieke of Kokomo; grandchildren Trent Hale, Heather Hale, Tiffany Smith, Justin Evans, Shelbe Evans, Travis Thieke, and Sarah Thieke; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers Beckum (Betty) Chester of Salisbury, Missouri, and Gobel (Irma) Chester of Forest; sister Frances Surber of Forest; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death are her first husband Robert Thieke; second husband Mike Whiteman; a grandson; great-grandson Mason Hale; and a great great-grandchild.
There will be a time of visitation for Liz on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary Webster Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street, Kokomo. Burial will follow to Albright Cemetery.
Larry Boughton
Larry R. Boughton, 84, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away on April 5, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion, Indiana. He was born on April 13, 1941, in Logansport, Indiana, to Lawrence K. and Julia M. (Yeider) Boughton.
Larry was a proud graduate of Logansport High School in 1960 and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps as a Lance Corporal. He dedicated four years to active duty and two years in the reserves, earning several certificates of training and commendations throughout his service. His time in the Marines was a source of great pride and shaped the strong work ethic and commitment he carried throughout his life.
On April 1, 1967, Larry married the love of his life Mary Ann (Corso) Boughton. Together, they built a life filled with love, hard work, devotion to their boys, and shared their ups and downs together until her passing on September 8, 2004.
Before retiring, Larry devoted 30 years of his career to the Chrysler Transmission Plant in Kokomo. Even in retirement, he was never one to sit still. A true hands-on man, Larry always had a project underway, whether remodeling his home, woodworking, or fixing cars. He took great pride in teaching his children the value of hard work, the skills of building, creating, and the art of enjoying coffee at the Big Wheel restaurant or another one of his favorite coffee shops.
If Larry had a passion in life, it was being deeply supportive to his wife and her ceramic shop: Mary Ann’s Ceramics. Every day, after long shifts at Chrysler, he returned home and would devote his evenings in the ceramic shop, pouring molds and taking on countless tasks behind the scenes. As the business grew, so did his contributions, even expanding the building multiple times to help bring her vision to life.
He was a life member of the Albert E. Shockey Marine Corps League, where he remained active in service to others. Larry participated in Toys for Tots, served in the honor guard performing military rites at graveside services, and enjoyed taking part in motorcycle rides with fellow members.
Larry will be remembered for his gregarious and outgoing personality. He never met a stranger and could always be counted on for a good conversation, often over a cup of coffee. One of the most cherished memories his family holds is his playful “duck voice,” which he loved using to entertain his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and any little ones lucky enough to be nearby. It brought him immense joy to make them smile and laugh.
He is survived by his loving sons Alan (Melissa) Boughton of Tipton, Indiana, and Bruce (Carolina) Boughton of Ogden, Utah; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his brother John Wayne (Julie) Boughton of Logansport, Indiana; and his sister Lela Fay Street of Logansport, Indiana.
Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Ann Boughton; his parents Lawrence and Julia Boughton; and his brothers Charles Eugene “Gene” Boughton, Bill Boughton, Bob Boughton, and Tom Boughton.
Larry’s legacy is one of service, dedication, laughter, and love; a life well-lived and a man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A funeral service celebrating Larry’s life will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 314 N. Main St. in Tipton. Visitation for family & friends will be held prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in Logansport, Indiana.
Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Boughton family in their time of need.
Bruce Wayne Sumner
Bruce Wayne Sumner, 81, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away April 8, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1944, in Kokomo, Indiana, the son of George Lewis and Mary Helen (Irwin) Sumner. He married Celeste (Smallwood) Sumner who survives. Bruce proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He worked at NCR and trained as a computer technician. He serviced many of the banks and businesses in Indiana, troubleshooting and repairing to get set them up and running. He worked briefly for Chrysler Casting after NCR.
He took that knowledge to Delco Electronics and worked there as an electrician until he retired. He enjoyed his work doing maintenance at the nursing home after he retired from Delphi
In addition to that, he and his brother Jerry ran a construction and remodeling business.
He was a lifelong member of the Eagles, serving as their treasurer until it closed. He enjoyed bowling and was on several leagues well into his 80s. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with friends, building furniture and doll houses for, and sometimes with, friends and family. He always lent a helping hand when he could to everyone.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 44 years Celeste; brother Jerry Sumner; children Bruce Sumner, Christine Wilson, Scott Sumner, and Brandie Pickett; grandchildren Felisha, Krista, Jessica, Elin, Jesse, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Heidi, David, Daniel, and Tyler; and great-grandchildren Cayden, Jessa, Brantly, Rilynn, Mason, Danni, Ellee, Adrian, Aryana, Scarlett, Violet, Theo, Dawson, Mia, Annabelle, Genevieve, and Jaxon.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents George and Mary Sumner; brothers Daniel, Ron, George, and Larry Sumner; and sister Joyce Hicks
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