Ronald E. “Ron” Thomas, Tommy W. Jarrell, Gene Edward Northcutt
Ronald E. “Ron” Thomas
Ronald E. “Ron” Thomas went home to Heaven on June 19, 2026, at around 9:00 a.m. He was born January 5, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Delbert “Deb” and Lucille “Luke” Thomas. He was married to Carol Berry Thomas on August 26, 1967, in Unionville, Missouri. Graduating from Kokomo High School in 1965, he went on to graduate from Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, Missouri, in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. Ron retired from General Motors “Delco Electronics” in Kokomo after 33 years of service. Ron was a member of the Converse Church of Christ in Converse, Indiana.
Ron is survived by his wife Carol, of 58 years, and two sisters Sharon Capps and Cindy Burris. Ron and Carol had two sons also surviving, Brian and his wife Rhonda and Bradley and his wife Christina, as well as seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law Lois, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews whom he adored.
Thank you to Paradigm Health for your support and encouragement while providing hospice care during this time.
Visitation will be held at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, on June 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests friends and family to show support through donations to Ron’s alma mater, Central Christian College of the Bible (now named Central Bible University), 911 E. Urbandale Drive, Moberly, MO, 65270.
Tommy W. Jarrell
Tommy W. Jarrell, 76, passed away in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on June 17, 2026. He was born November 23, 1949, to the late Walter and Harriet Jarrell. Tommy’s life was marked by steady dedication, a strong work ethic, and the quiet pride that comes from building something with one’s own hands and keeping one’s word.
Tommy graduated from Portland High School. In 1970, Tommy married Connie Stein, and in 1972 they moved to Kokomo. He was self-employed throughout his life. Tommy devoted himself to honest work and practical skill. He spent two years as a Snap-On dealer and also worked as a service station dealer and mechanic. Over the years, his commitment to his craft was evident in the businesses he owned and operated—Tom’s Standard and Jarrell’s Auto Repair—places where reliability mattered, and where his hardworking nature showed in every day’s effort. Above all, he was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Outside of work, Tommy found simple pleasures, whether it was tending a garden, preparing a meal, or spending quiet hours fishing.
He is survived by his loving wife Connie Jarrell; children Aaron Jarrell (Stacy) and Kathy Clester (Joey); grandchildren Kelsey Jarrell, Makayla Jarrell, Adam Jarrell, Tearsten Gonzalez (Loren), and Owen Munson (Jessy); and great-grandchildren Kayden, Kasey, and Lucia.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at Ellers Mortuary Webster Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, on June 24, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow at the same location on June 24, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Gene Edward Northcutt
Gene Edward Northcutt, 65, of Bloomington, Indiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington.
Gene was born on July 10, 1960, in Kokomo, the son of the late Richard Joe and Mildred Louise (Byrd) Northcutt. He was married on February 5, 1982, to JoEllen (Davin) Northcutt, who survives.
Gene graduated from Eastern High School in Greentown in 1978. He joined the United States Air Force in 1986, training as a Dental Laboratory Specialist. He achieved the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1992. Following his service in the Air Force, Gene worked for 16 years as a Dental Laboratory Technician in Zionsville and Carmel, Indiana.
Other survivors include daughters Amy (Kory) Turk of Springfield, Missouri, and Emily (Jesse) Taylor of Bloomington, Indiana; seven grandchildren Mason Turk, Maxwell Taylor, Addison Taylor, Maren Taylor, Aurora Turk, Archer Turk, and Hazel Taylor; brother Joe (Sharon) Northcutt; sister Susan (Greg) Cox; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
The family would like to thank Bell Trace Health and Living Center, Hearthstone Health, and Southern Care Hospice for the excellent medical care they gave to Gene over the years.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Redeemer Community Church. Burial will follow in Clear Creek Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday, at the church.