Thomas “Tom” Kenneth Jones, Daniel “Danny” Ross Lamb, Linda (Doss) Scott, Janet “Jan” Rose (Bennington) Gilman, Donna Jean Smith, William “Bill” Thompson, Roberta Rosemary Horn, Sharon K. Hicks
Thomas “Tom” Kenneth Jones
Thomas “Tom” Kenneth Jones, 92, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on October 20, 2026. He was born on July 21, 1934 to the late R.L and Katherine (Hoker) Jones.
On April 11, 1954, Tom married Gail Cunningham, beginning a marriage rooted in commitment and adventure. In his early years, he was a Boy Scout. He attended IUK and Arizona State University, and then went on to graduate from IU of Bloomington in 1960 with a degree in Accounting.
Tom served in the U.S. Army in Germany, answering the call to serve with quiet resolve. He later built a professional life as an accountant for Stellite while living in Manchester, England, embracing new places and experiences with the same willingness that shaped so much of his life. He enjoyed traveling, always willing to set out and see more of the world.
For several years, Tom’s family hosted Thanksgiving Day reunions at the Armory, creating a familiar gathering place for connection and remembrance.
He remained deeply connected to Logansport through family and community ties. His father owned the Carousel in Logansport, and Tom was heavily involved with its restoration over the years while serving on their Board of Directors. He was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church for over 50 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Gail Jones, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by all of his siblings: Gerald, Donald, Bobby, Glenn, Richie, Betty, Clara, Shirley, and Janet.
A visitation for Tom will take place Monday, October 26, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 W. Alto Road, Kokomo, IN 46902, followed by a service at 1:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to the the Cass County Dentzel Carousel and/or Grace United Methodist Church in Kokomo.
Daniel “Danny” Ross Lamb
Daniel “Danny” Ross Lamb, 89, of Greentown, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 13, 1936, the son of Ralph W. and Ruby O. (Smeltzer) Lamb. On June 6, 1958, he married Joyce Evans at New Hope Friends Church. She preceded him in death on November 8, 2015.
Danny attended Eastern High School and worked as a body man at Greentown Auto Company and Brad Howell Ford dealership in Greentown for 40 years. He worked as a janitor at Greentown High School in the early ‘60s and was a farm hand with his father-in-law. Danny attended Faith Community Church in Phlox. He was a member of the Greentown Road Kings/Jaycees. Danny was a big car enthusiast and enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and camping. He was a loving and present dad who absolutely loved spending time with his kids. They were the light of his life. Danny will be remembered by always wearing a cowboy hat.
Danny is survived by his children Christina (Dave) King, Mark (Jayara Kira) Lamb, Kimberly (David) Macy, and Elizabeth (Heath) Meyers; grandchildren Brice Lamb, Michael Kepner, Steven Kepner, Brandon Lamb, Joshua Macy, Josie Macy, Seth Lamb, Tyler Catron, and Luke Catron; and longtime friend John Rash.
Along with his wife Joyce, Danny was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Ruby; son Dewayne Lamb; brothers Richard, Howard, William, Robert, and Michael; and sisters Elizabeth, Alice, Jean, Carolyn, Mary, Ann, Erma, and Phyllis.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Heartland Hospice and the private care ladies that assisted Danny.
A funeral service celebrating Danny’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Faith Community Church of Phlox, 4023 S, 1100 E, Greentown. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Hasler & Stout Funeral Home have been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolences may be made at www.hasler-stout.com.
Linda (Doss) Scott
Linda (Doss) Scott, 81, of Tipton, Indiana, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Tipton. She was born on November 13, 1944, in Westmoreland, Tennessee, to Haskell Doss and Artimissy Irene (Fishburn) Doss.
Linda graduated from Tipton High School with the Class of 1962. That same year, she married Nolan Pyke, and together they shared three sons. On August 18, 1989, she married Daniel Scott, with whom she shared many cherished years before his passing.
Throughout her life, Linda had a gift for making others feel welcome and cared for. She provided childcare as a babysitter and worked at a bakery from 1974 to 1978. Her career at Jim Dandy began as a waitress, followed by a position as a receptionist. Through dedication and hard work, she became office manager, retiring after 37 years of service.
Faith and fellowship were important parts of Linda’s life. She was a member of West Street Christian Church, where she sang in the choir, tutored on Wednesdays, and helped prepare funeral meals through the women’s fellowship. Whether offering encouragement to a student or preparing a meal for a grieving family, Linda shared her kindness in thoughtful, everyday ways.
Music brought Linda tremendous joy, and she loved sharing that joy with others. She enjoyed singing and performing with the Country Sunshine Show, participating in community theater, and lending her voice to Harmony Magic, a women’s a cappella group. Her bright smile and love of performing made her a delight to watch and a joy to know.
Linda also loved camping, taking cruises, and exploring new places. Her travels took her to all 50 states, leaving her with a lifetime of wonderful experiences and memories. Wherever she went, she carried the same sweet spirit that endeared her to so many. Linda will be remembered for her kindness, her beautiful smile, and the warmth she brought to her family, church, and community.
Left to carry on her legacy of love are her sons Jeff Pyke (Chenelle), Joe Pyke, and Jon Pyke (Amy); stepson Pharris Scott; grandchildren Blake Pyke (Desire), Keegan Pyke (Brianna), Noah Pyke (Jessica), Keelee Dobbs (Hunter), Brooklyn Temple, Brittany Temple, Brady Temple (Jacey Miller), Colton Temple, Josie Pyke, Josiah Pyke, and Taylor Pyke; great-grandchildren Saige, Henry, Bentlee, Olivia, Luca, Lincoln, Mckinley, Carter, Greyson, Aemilia, Tatum, and Hunter; sister Elizabeth Diane Doss; and her beloved dog and faithful companion Bella.
Welcoming Linda into heaven were her parents Haskell Doss and Artimissy Irene (Fishburn) Doss; husband Daniel Scott; brother Haskel Doss Jr.; great-grandchild Nyah Grace Pyke; and her beloved dog Molly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 314 N. Main Street in Tipton. A funeral service celebrating Linda’s life will follow at 1:00 p.m.
Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve Linda’s family in their time of need.
Janet “Jan” Rose (Bennington) Gilman
Janet “Jan” Rose (Bennington) Gilman, 82 years old, passed away 4:23 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Camden, IN. She was born in Lebanon, IN, on December 3, 1943, the daughter of the late Howard K. and Bessie Alverda (Toney) Bennington. She is married to Stan Gilman, and he survives.
Jan attended Pinnell High School. She retired from Christopher & Banks, where she worked as a retail manager. She was a member of Crossroads Community Christian Church in Bringhurst. One of her favorite past times was playing Bunco with her closest friends. Jan was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts, especially during Peyton Manning’s tenure leading the team. Jan’s whole world revolved around loving and supporting her family. She was the most devoted grandma and great grandma by attending all of their sporting events. She was filled with joy by hosting pool parties in her backyard with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Stan, she is survived by her children Tammy (Scott) McCain, Greg (Michelle) Barnes, and Doug (Amanda) Barnes; stepchildren Chrissy (Dave) Simpson, Matt (Bridget) Gilman, and Adam (April) Gilman; siblings Howard Wayne (Jean) Bennington, Norman Bennington, Mary (Larry) Sloan, and Connie Bennington; grandchildren Evan (Jessica) McCain, Mason (Victoria) McCain, Josh (Sarah) Barnes, Kinsey Barnes, Blake (Elaine) Barnes, Brooke (Tell) Cruickshank, Brant (Makayli) Barnes, and Dominic Barnes; step-grandchildren Steven Simpson, Shannon (Brandon) Ling, Annika Gilman, Cara Lochmondy, Nick Lochmondy, Cameron Caldwell, Ethan (Kathryn) Gilman, Samantha Gilman; great-grandchildren Sophia, Olivia, Pailey, Rhett, Tripp, Cole, Georgia, Hudson, Cohen, Raquel, Bodhi, Taitum, Cord, Ruby, Emma, Barrett, McCoy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Walter Bennington; and granddaughter Paige Barnes.
The family would like to thank Paradigm Health for helping manage the care and transition journey for Jan with dignity and grace. The family has the utmost respect for each and every nurse, tech, and social worker who assisted the family.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Stout & Son Funeral Home – Neptune Chapel in Burlington, 44 Michigan Street, Burlington, IN 46915. A funeral service celebrating Jan’s life will begin noon on Saturday at the funeral home, with Larry Skiles officiating. Burial will follow in Ball Hill Cemetery in Cutler. In honor of Jan’s “super-fan” status supporting her family, in addition to flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Carroll Athletic Booster Club that supports all athletic programs at Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Neptune Chapel in Burlington, IN, has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
Donna Jean Smith
Mrs. Donna Jean Smith, age 69, loving wife of Johnny Howard Smith of Inman, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg.
Donna was born in Lebanon, Indiana, on April 25, 1957, to Donald Lester Voorhis of Kokomo, Indiana, and the late Marguite Weber Voorhis. She cherished her friends and family, but she held a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were her world. In her later years, she especially enjoyed vacationing and traveling. She was of the Methodist faith.
In addition to her loving husband Johnny and her father Donald, Donna is survived by her daughter Kristina Howard and her husband Jon of Greer; her son Matthew Lee of Lebanon, Indiana; her sister Marlene Jewel of Kokomo, Indiana; her grandchildren Donovan James Humphries of Greer, Alida DeYoung and her husband Jonathan of Inman, Lilly Humphries of Iowa, and Madison Crosby and her husband Ian of Rutherfordton, North Carolina; and her great-grandchildren Waylon and Kennedy.
In addition to her mother Marguite, Donna was preceded in death by her granddaughter Victoria Tave Humphries.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the Chapel of Eggers Funeral Home in Boiling Springs, with the Rev. Lee Coyle officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the memorial service.
Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling Springs is serving the Smith family.
William “Bill” Thompson
William “Bill” Thompson, age 72, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at his home. Born in Kokomo, to Jack F. Thompson and Lillian E. (Sissy Daily) Thompson, he was preceded in death by them and often said, “All the good I have ever done was taught to me by my parents.” He also believed, “Children are the most precious gift God gave the world, including God’s own Son, Jesus.” He was the sixth of nine children, and blessed with a large family of two children, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, 19 nieces and nephews, 23 great-nieces and nephews, 28 aunts and uncles, and many, many cousins.
He attended St. Patrick Catholic School and graduated from Kokomo High School “Class of ‘72.” He was baptized at Kokomo Church of Christ and was a past member of Northview Christian Church. On June 19, 1997, he married Terri Dunnuck of Kokomo, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was a 33-year member of the United States Air Force, active duty and reserve, 20 of those years as a First Sergeant, and spent time at several stateside and oversees bases. His troops called him “Bubba.”
He was also a 40-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 873, Apprentice Wireman, Journeyman Wireman, President, Organizer, and Business Manager, and a Howard County Commissioner from 2009 to 2013.
He loved working with tools, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and stonework. He was a jack-of-all-trades and master of many. He loved the outdoors, watching the sun come up and set every day. In his early years, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. Later on, he enjoyed gardening, taking care of the pool, lawn work, shoveling snow, and cutting firewood.
His lifetime memberships included the Boy Scouts of America, Air Force Sergeants Association, Non-Commissioned Officers Association, Air & Space Force Association, Grissom Heritage Museum Foundation, American Legion Post 6, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 28, Howard County Vietnam Veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America, VFW Post 1152 (AUX), Kokomo Masonic Lodge 93, Scottish Rite, and Murat Shrine.
In addition to his beloved parents, he was preceded in death by nieces Angela Abbendrouth and Sadie Townsend.
He is survived by his wife Terri Thompson; daughter Missy Wilson of Palm Bay, Florida; son and daughter-in-law Daniel & Alexa (Gelo) Thompson of Melbourne, Florida; grandchildren Silas & Lorena Tetens, America & Nicolas Cassata, Lilly Tetens, Evelyn Thompson, and Claire Thompson; great-grandchildren Theodore Cassata and Kamie Rose Tetens; and siblings Teresa Veach, Matthew & Natasha (Wolf) Thompson, Liz Cooper, Anne & John Zience, Mark & Betsy (Rees) Thompson, Susan Thompson, Renie & Harold Canady, and Mary Nell & Tom Trentanovie.
A farewell salute will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery, 1300 E. North St., Kokomo, with Rev. Charles Armstrong officiating. Military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force and the Greentown American Legion. Friends are invited to join in with family for a celebration of life get together afterwards at 4:00 p.m. at Mabel and Harry’s located at 3813 N, County Road 80 W, Kokomo. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home in Kokomo has been entrusted with arrangements.
In passing, Bill says to everyone that he knew, “No goodbyes, just good memories.” God speed W.T.
Roberta Rosemary Horn
Roberta Rosemary Horn, 86, of Kokomo, passed on October 22, 2026, at the Kokomo Place. She was born on August 16, 1940, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Glen and Geraldine (Bugbee) Johnson.
After Roberta graduated from Evart High School, she enlisted in the United States Army to explore the world. Roberta met her former husband Frederick Horn while serving in the military. When they decided to start a family, she became an Army wife and started working in Civil Service. Roberta enjoyed volunteering for a variety of organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, IEHA (Indiana Extension Homemakers Association, and Jay County 4H Fair. She also enjoyed reading Guideposts books, sewing, crocheting, and traveling. Roberta was a positive person who loved to make people smile.
She is survived by her daughters Victoria L. (Terry) Parks and Judith M. Betterton; grandchildren Levi J. Parks, Michael Betterton, Michelle Betterton, Daniel Noble, Sarah (Jess) Pyle, Emily (Wylie) Young; great-grandchildren Madison Pyle, Carter Pyle, Ruth Young, Olivia Rowles, and Thomas LeMaster; brother Louis G. Johnson; many nieces and nephews; her extended family in Wisconsin; and her cat Panda.
Preceded in death is her son Frederick Horn Jr.; her parents; and three siblings Robert L. Johnson, Thomas R. Johnson, and Christine L. McDonald.
The family of Roberta would like to give a special thanks to the U.S. Renal Care of Kokomo for all their care they provided throughout years.
Roberta requested no viewing or services.
Sharon K. Hicks
Sharon K. Hicks, age 86, passed away on October 20, 2026, in Logansport, Indiana. She was born on October 25, 1939, to Lydia Honeycut.
Sharon’s faith was an important part of her life, providing comfort, strength, and guidance throughout her years. She treasured time spent with her family and found joy in the simple moments they shared.
With an appreciation for beauty and things of the past, Sharon enjoyed collecting antiques, each with its own story to tell. Her creative spirit shone through her handcrafting and stained-glass work. She also enjoyed bird watching, finding peace in the quiet beauty of nature.
Left to carry on her legacy of love are her children Shelia Babb, Rusty Hicks, and Ron Hicks; and grandchild Adam Babb.
Sharon was welcomed into heaven by her mother Lydia Honeycut; brother Jim Honeycutt; and son Randy Hicks.
Her family will hold a private service.
Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve Sharon’s family in their time of need.