Dalton Richey
Dalton Richey passed away unexpectedly at his apartment in Chicago on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born on November 2, 2001, the son of Marc Todd Richey and Jamie (Sebrey) Richey.
Dalton graduated from McCutcheon High School in 2020 before beginning his work in the service industry. His authenticity, generosity, kindness, and pure spirit brightened the lives of many. His light will be sorely missed. He was deeply loved by his adoring family members and friends.
Dalton is survived by his father Todd Richey, sister Kelsey Richey, and grandparents Karen May and Arthur Richey.
He is preceded in death by his mother Jamie Richey, with whom he is now reunited.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Ralph E. Herrell, Jr.
Ralph E. Herrell, Jr., 89, of Tipton, died on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at IU Health Tipton. He was born in Kokomo on August 26, 1935, and grew up there. Ralph’s parents were Ralph E. Herrell, Sr. and Margaret (Sullivan) Herrell. He married Nancy J. Britton on February 24, 1962, and after 33 years of marriage she passed
Ralph retired from Delco in Kokomo in 1998, after 30+ years of service. He started his career at Delco as a Guard in Plant Protection, then went into Skilled Trades in Delco's Model Shop. He graduated from Kokomo High School in the Class of 1953. To say Ralph enjoyed antique tractors was an understatement. He was very involved with antique tractor pulls and tinkering with his tractors in his garage and shop.
Survivors include three children: Lisa Herrell of Kokomo; Annette Jones (Paul Couch) of Kirklin; and Gary Herrell (Kendra) of Tipton. He also has four grandchildren: Jackie Jones; Nick Jones; Kendall Herrell; and Karson Herrell; as well as one great-grandchild, Hudson King. Ralph was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Michaels.
Visitation will be on Saturday, March 1, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home followed by graveside services at Fairview Cemetery in Tipton with Steve Brown presiding.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Ralph’s memory be made to the Kempton Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 190, Kempton, Indiana, 46049. The Herrell family would like to thank all members of the Kempton Volunteer Fire Department for their tireless efforts in serving western Tipton County.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to be assisting Ralph’s family at this time. Online condolences may be left on his obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.
Nancy Ann Dyer
Nancy Ann Dyer, 61, Burlington, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 7, 1963, to the late Joe C. and Ottie Mae (Curtis) Dyer.
Nancy graduated from Carroll Jr-Sr. High School in 1983. She worked for Burlington Meats for 35 years. She loved spending time with her family, enjoying Adams Mill activities, and working on puzzle books. She had helped in the past with the Carroll County Special Olympics. Nancy was also her mother’s caregiver for 30 years until her passing.
Nancy is survived by her brother Bob (Tammy) Dyer, nephews Chris (Krystal) Dyer, Jordan (Heather) Dyer, Steve Cruz, and Sean (Jackae) Johnson, niece Stephanie (Bobby) Gibson, special aunts and uncles Betty Dyer, Nelda (Gary) Revelle, Barb Hilligoss, Becky (Mike) McConnell, and Teresa (Kenny) Wilson, several cousins, great nieces, and great nephews, and special friend Roger Bousum.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother John Dyer, sisters Anita Johnson, and Sandy Dyer, niece Amber Begley, and nephew Levi Dyer.
A funeral service celebrating Nancy’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Stout & Son Funeral Home – Neptune Chapel, 44 Michigan Street, Burlington, with Pastor John Drexler officiating. Burial will follow in Burlington Cemetery. Friends may visit the family from 11 a.m. until the start of the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Burlington Brethren Church. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.