Shawn Reneé Benedict, Arlena Spangler, Nita Charlene (Lindsay) Salmons, Ida Kayetta “Kay” Brooks

Shawn Reneé Benedict

Shawn Reneé Benedict, 65, Kokomo, passed away at 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. She was born May 23, 1961, in Peru, IN, the daughter of DeWayne & Betty Jo (Baber) Benedict.

Shawn was a 1979 graduate of Northwestern High School. She retired as a team lead in 2024 from Subaru of Indiana after 27 years of service. She was a member of Fairfield Christian Church. She enjoyed birdwatching at her birdfeeders, tending to her flowers, SCUBA diving, and anything outdoorsy. To say Shawn was a big fan of basketball, especially IU basketball, was an understatement. She was also an avid reader and loved thrillers, such as Stephen King, and any good murder mysteries novels. Shawn loved her Yorkies as much as she loved spending time with her family, especially her great-nieces and nephews.

Shawn is survived by her mother Betty Jo Benedict; siblings Troy (Mary Anne) Benedict, Brian (Jodie) Benedict, and Scott (Neva) Benedict; nieces and nephews Ian DeLoy (Andrea Jean) Benedict, Andrea Jo (Tyler) Smith, Chassity Benedict, Nicholas Paul (Jamie) Benedict, and Ross Allen Benedict; great-nieces and nephews Meadow Marie Benedict, Forrest DeLoy Benedict, Melisia Hayes, Michael Hopper, Lucas Hopper, Daxton Benedict, and Easton Benedict; great-great-nephew Major Hayes; and her beloved fur babies Lexi and Bella Jo.

Shawn was preceded in death by her father DeWayne Benedict; brother Mason DeWayne Benedict; nephew Anthony Michael Benedict; and several fur babies.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses for the wonderful care Shawn received.

A memorial service will be held at noon Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with Pastor Lynn Coleman officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Shawn’s memory to the American Cancer Society, Kokomo Humane Society, or Fairfield Christian Church.

Arlena Spangler

Arlena Spangler, 79, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away on October 29, 2026. Born to Lester and Leona (Bennett) Plumley on December 13, 1946, in Abraham, West Virginia, she was one of six children. She was a dedicated and beloved member of the Plainfield Christian Church. Arlena retired from General Motors after many years of loyal service.

Arlena married the love of her life Charles Spangler, who survives. Survivors also include her daughter Beverly (John) Stephens and Mike (Cindy) Spangler; grandchildren Alex Stephens, Brad (Morgan) Stephens, Chris (Marie) Stephens, Sarah Stephens, and Matthew Spangler; as well as her siblings Vera Copeland and Lester Plumley, Jr.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Leona, and her sisters Shirley Greer, Betty Dick, and Jeanetta Tincher.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, on November 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the time of the funeral service. Burial with a graveside committal will occur immediately following the service in the Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.

Nita Charlene (Lindsay) Salmons

Nita Charlene (Lindsay) Salmons, 94, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on October 31, 2026, at Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo. She was born on March 6, 1932, to Clifford and Velma (Ramsey) Lindsay. On January 5, 1951, she married the love of her life John W (Bill) Salmons, officiated by the Reverend Harry Jones in Forest, Indiana. They were married for 73 happy years, and they set a great example for everyone as loving and caring parents.

She was a 1950 graduate of Galveston High School, and being the “people person” she always was, she enjoyed a lengthy career, serving in many different positions at Union Bank in Kokomo before retiring in 1991. She and her husband Bill were lifelong residents of Galveston. They lived on the same family property just west of Galveston for all of their married years. She was an active, lifelong member of the former Galveston United Methodist Church, where she served as their treasurer for a number of years. In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading her Bible, helping out as much as possible at her church, and enjoying time spent with all of her loving family.

Nita is survived by her children David (Carol) Salmons, Daniel (Patricia) Salmons, and Scott (Cindy) Salmons; grandchildren Sara (Ben) Jenkins, Emily (David) Prather, Jason (Leeann) Salmons, Matthew Salmons, Andrew Salmons, Kelly (Brian) Foreit, Wade Salmons, and Sarah Mak; great-grandchildren Maddie Jenkins, Livy Jenkins, Ava Prather, Lila Prather, Anna Foreit, Tyler Foreit, Nolan Foreit, Jordan Mulkey, and Amber (Josh Myers) White; great-great-grandchildren Kaidan Dell, Kennedy White, Andrew (Natalia) White, and Kinsley Myers; great-great-great grandchild Gloria White; and sister Ann Zadra.

She was preceded in death by her husband John (Bill) Salmons; father Clifford Lindsay; mother Velma (Ramsey) Lindsay; brothers Don (Kay) Lindsay, Max (Marge) Lindsay, and Rex (Leanor) Lindsay; and sister Norma Goodier.

The family wishes to thank Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo for their exceptional care over the past four years, as well as Paradigm Hospice for their outstanding care over the past two years.

A memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the United in Faith Church of Galveston, located at 515 S. Maple St., with Pastor Bruce Coats officiating. Family-only visitation will be from 1:00-1:30 p.m., and friends are invited to visit with the family from 1:30–3:00 p.m. prior to the memorial service, followed by burial in the Galveston Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Murray Weaver Funeral Home, and messages of condolence may be left on their website at www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: United in Faith Church of Galveston.

Ida Kayetta “Kay” Brooks

Ida Kayetta “Kay” Brooks, 88, of Tipton, died Saturday, October 31, 2026, at The Waters of Tipton, with her daughter by her side. She was born in Smokeless, West Virginia, on January 31, 1938, to Charles W. and Goldie (Fox) Poston. She married William Brooks on July 8, 1961. They enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage before his death in 2020.

Kay had worked in businesses making quality furniture and textile products. Kay loved to craft and paint; she was very creative and had an eye for details. During the summer months, she planted and tended to her flowers. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her daughters Sarah Allison (Kelly) in Tipton and Pam Testerman (Steve) in Chilhowie, Virginia. Grandchildren include Charles Allison (Courtney), Lauren Allison, Heather Hash (Cody), and Brandon Testerman (Rachel). Kay also has two great-grandchildren Walker Hash and Elaina Testerman. Kay was blessed to have grown up in a large southern family. She has 12 siblings.

Special thanks to the staff at The Waters for the care provided to Kay and to Jayme and her staff at Longevity.

Memorial donations may be made to the Tipton County Humane Society, 825 West Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.

Funeral services will be scheduled in Marion, Virginia, with Bradley’s Funeral Home. No services will be held in Tipton.

Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist the Brooks family in their time of need.