Donald Edward “Don” Daily
Donald Edward “Don” Daily, 62, Kokomo, passed away at 1:01 pm Friday, November 10, 2023, at his home. He was born February 22, 1961, in Kokomo, the son of the late Mark A. & Donna D. (Frazer) Daily.
Don was a 1979 graduate of Northwestern High School. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. He worked as a counselor for Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility for the past 20 years. Don was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Christian Church. He was also a member of Phi Delta Kappa in Kokomo. Don was a Chicago Bears fan, history buff and a National Park and hiking enthusiast. He loved all genres of music, living life and was considered to have a dry sense of humor and be witty.
Don is survived by his daughters, Madeline Daily, Elizabeth (Isaac) Miller and Anastasia (Abraham) Toothman; grandchildren, Rosie and Harry; siblings, Janny Varnau, Sherry (Gary) Gillund, Tim (Amy) Daily, Doug (Anna Marie) Daily and Mark Daily, along with 16 nieces and nephews and 23 great-nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; niece, Annalisa Varnau; and brother-in-law, Vic Varnau.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4-7 pm Thursday, November 16, 2023, at St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Christian Church, 914 W. Taylor Street, Kokomo, with a Panakhida to follow at 7:00 pm at the church.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, November 17, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1229 N. Washington Street, Kokomo, with V. Rev. Philip Vernon Lashbrook officiating. Burial will follow in Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Don’s memory to St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Christian Church. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Kimberly Anne Baker
Kimberly Anne Baker, age 59, of Tipton, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home. She was born in Muncie, Indiana on November 26, 1963, to her parents, Lowell Paul Cooper Jr. and Nancy Nell (Williams) Cooper. Kimberly married Mark Alan Baker on February 1, 2007.
Kim graduated from Sheridan High School, class 1982. She worked for AT&T as a distribution Manager before retiring.
In her high school years, she was an excellent softball player. She was a pitcher and took her team to State; all her amazingly hard work paid off. She had a once in a lifetime experience of participating in the foreign exchange program; she spent time in Sweden and loved every second of it!
Kim was a great cook and enjoyed cooking wonderful meals for her family. She cherished her relationships with her children and grandchildren. She was incredibly smart and was a whiz with technology. She was motivated and would do whatever necessary to accomplish the task at hand. Most importantly, Kim was caring and dependable. Her family knew she would always come through for them no matter what.
Those left to carry on Kim’s legacy of love are her mother, Nancy Williams; husband, Mark Baker; children, Nicholas Biddle, Nathaniel Biddle, Bryana (Brian Hamel) Baker, Nikoa Cooper, Billy Cooper; grandchildren, Jasmine Biddle, George Hamel, Lucas Hamel, Abigail Hamel, Gabriel Hamel, Elizabeth Hamel; siblings, Wendy Gary, and Fawn Gary.
Kim was welcomed into Heaven by her father, Lowell Paul Cooper Jr.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Sheek Cemetery located at 300 Cemetery Road Mitchell, Indiana.
Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to care for Kim’s family in their time of need. Please feel free to leave an online condolence or share a special memory of Kim with her family on her tribute wall.
Robert Eugene Partlow
Robert Eugene Partlow, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023, in Kokomo, IN. Born on February 23, 1950, in Elwood, IN, Robert was known for his adventurous spirit, sharp intellect, and infectious sense of humor.
Robert was a proud graduate of Taylor High School, class of 1970. Following his graduation, he demonstrated his deep love for his country by serving in the United States Navy for six years. His dedication and commitment to his country were a testament to his character and strength.
Robert was a man of many interests, with a particular passion for the great outdoors. He found joy in camping, fishing, and shooting, activities that allowed him to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature. His adventurous spirit was infectious, inspiring those around him to step out of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences.
Robert was a devoted family man, deeply loved by his surviving spouse, Marcia Ann Partlow. His love and dedication extended to his children, Maryann Walker (Joseph) and Richard Earl Partlow (Christina), and his cherished grandchildren, Brandon Walker, Brooklin Walker, and Nikilynn Sharpe. He was also blessed with three great-grandchildren, who brought him immense joy and pride. His love for his family was evident in every aspect of his life, and his legacy will continue to live on through them.
Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Olive Deck, his father, James Partlow, and his brother, Ray Partlow. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him, and his spirit will continue to inspire those he left behind.
Robert Eugene Partlow was a man of great intelligence, with a sense of humor that could light up any room. His adventurous spirit was a beacon of inspiration for those around him, encouraging them to embrace life with open arms. His dedication to his family and his country was unwavering, a testament to his strong character and loving heart.
Robert's life was a testament to the power of love, dedication, and adventure. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of his loved ones. His memory will serve as a reminder to embrace life with joy, courage, and a sense of humor. Robert Eugene Partlow's life was a journey well-lived, and his legacy will continue to inspire for generations to come.
Military Honors will be held at City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Services by Rose & Geiger, on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 11 am with the Kokomo VFW Post 1152 and the Unites States Navy.
Dorothy Morris Whitfield Murphy
The beloved Mrs. Dorothy Morris Whitfield Murphy, 97, departed this life on Friday, November 10th, 2023, at 3:10 PM with family by her side to be with our Lord Savior Jesus Christ. She accepted Christ at an early age.
Born to John and Susie Whitfield on March 11th, 1926, in Clarksville, TN. She married Richard C. Murphy on October 16th, 1946, and relocated to Kokomo, IN. With this union, they were blessed with five children, one daughter Juanita Murphy Scales of Kokomo, IN and four sons, William E. Murphy of North Carolina, Lawrence Murphy of Fishers, IN, Ronnie Murphy of Avon, IN and Freeman Murphy. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading bible scriptures as well as hearing the word of God. As her hobby, she enjoyed shopping for beautiful clothes and shoes. She enjoyed taking countryside rides with her family and cooking with her daughter.
She leaves to cherish her beautiful loving memories her twelve grandchildren, Durome, Kermit, Karolyn, Regina, Nekole, Arlanda, Lawrence, Nicole Murphy, Laura Ann, LaMekia, Takia, Shyann also 24 great grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard C. Murphy, her two brothers Henery Whitfield, John Whitfield, her son Freeman Murphy and a great granddaughter Destiny Quarles.
Visitation for Dorothy will be held Friday, November 17, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Funeral services will be Friday, November 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at the funeral home. A burial will be at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetmemoryGarden.com for the Murphy family.
Corey Allen Griggs
Corey Allen Griggs passed away Monday November 13, 2023.
A Memorial service celebrating Corey's life will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at Mt Zion Free Methodist Church, 13048 S. 400 W. Kokomo, with Jackson Moore officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shirley & Stout to assist the family with final arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Stephen “Steve” Floyd Morgan
Stephen “Steve” Floyd Morgan, 76, Kokomo, passed away at 12:20 pm on Monday November 13, 2023, at Community Howard Regional Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1947, to the late Floyd L. and Marie (McGaha) Morgan.
Steve graduated from Kokomo High School in 1965. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a clerk and retired in 2002 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Kokomo Shrine Club. He was also a member of the Pioneer Auto Club where he was very active and a past office holder. He was an avid antique car collector, he bought his first antique car, a Ford Model A Cabriolet, that he bought with his earnings he made delivery papers at age 16. Steve took flying lessons and obtained his pilot’s license, purchasing his own airplane. He enjoyed vacationing in Las Vegas, going to Kokomo Jackrabbits games, and watching the Indianapolis Colts.
Steve is survived by his good friend, William “Bill” Tarkington.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In keeping with Steve’s wishes there will be no services and an immediate burial will take place in Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery. Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Delletta Joan (Mullins) Scott
Delletta Joan (Mullins) Scott, a loving and spirited woman, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, in Marion, Indiana. Born on August 23, 1936, in Humrik, Illinois, Delletta was a woman of kindness and strength, whose love for her family and home was evident in all she did.
Delletta was the beloved matriarch of her family, survived by her three sons, Randy Scott, Jeff Scott (Becky), and Bryan Scott (Sharon), and her daughter, Tammy Bautista. She was a cherished grandmother to Nakoa Scott (Jessica), Amanda Scott, Shannon Bishop (Jerod), and Kaylynn Scott. Delletta was also blessed to know and love her great-grandchildren; Elijah, Destinee, Simon, Catherine, Killian, Charlotte, Rose, Willow, and Winery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Effie Mullins, her siblings; Wilbert, Catherine, Gerald, Frank, and Margie, and her grandson, Cheyenne Scott.
Delletta was a woman of many interests and talents. She had a fondness for puzzles and crosswords, often spending hours engrossed in these mind-challenging activities. Her artistic side was evident in her beautiful painted tablecloths, which added a touch of her personality to her home. Delletta found joy in taking care of her home, ensuring it was always a welcoming and comfortable place for her family and friends.
Her life was a testament to her loving nature and spirited personality. Delletta was known for her kindness, always ready with a comforting word or a helping hand. Her spirit was infectious, and she had a knack for making those around her feel cherished and valued. Her family and friends will remember her for these qualities and the countless happy memories they shared with her.
Delletta's life was marked by her unwavering love for her family, her passion for her interests, and her kind and spirited nature. She leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will continue to inspire and guide her family and friends. Her memory will be cherished and kept alive in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
In conclusion, Delletta Joan (Mullins) Scott was a remarkable woman whose life was filled with love, kindness, and spirit. Her passing leaves a void that will be hard to fill, but her memory will continue to inspire and comfort those who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy will live on in the lives of her loved ones.
Joe K. Price
Joe K. Price, age 90, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. He was born at home on June 20, 1933, in Laketon, Indiana, to his parents, Donald K. & Josephine A. (West) Price. Joe married his first and only love, Carolyn Beeler, on May 30, 1954, in North Manchester. They raised two beautiful daughters with all of the love and care in the world. They shared 69 years of marriage and a lifetime of memories.
Joe attended Laketon High School in Class of 1951. After high school, he worked for his family delivering eggs to the local communities. He was drafted in 1954 into the Army, where he proudly served his country in Germany. Before he left for Germany, he and Carolyn married, and she joined him in Germany. They lived in an attic with no refrigerator, a hot plate, and a twin bed to share. They made the best of it, never complaining. When Joe returned to civilian life in 1956, he went to Manchester College (one of his great granddaughters is following in his footsteps and will be attending in the fall of 2024) before he began working for Chrysler in Kokomo. After more than 30 years, he retired in 1989.
He enjoyed his retirement, using that time to travel with Carolyn to Florida, a road trip out west to the badlands, Germany, Hawaii, Alaska, Maine, Brown County, as well as yearly trips to Minnesota with his family. They share many memories of fishing on Eighth and Ninth Crow Wing Lakes, staying at In We Go Resort. It was a vacation they all looked forward to every year; they always enjoyed being together whether it was sitting around the table enjoying a home cooked meal, spending time on the deck, or hooking the boats up for a picnic on the water. He loved to go out on nine and fish for the big ones! Joe was a master fisherman, and he shared his knowledge and love of fishing with every member of the family. Growing up, he and his dad made all sorts of fishing lures that he still has to this day. When out on the boat, he would be so busy making sure everyone was doing what they were supposed to do, he often didn’t get to fish much. A few times his daughters would out fish him, so Debbie made him a shirt that said, “Bass Masters Dad” and he wore it proudly!
Joe was a member of the NRA and was an avid enthusiast! He was still a really good shot; he went shooting every week with his granddaughter, Rachelle, and sometimes other family members would join them. They were still enjoying their weekly trips just the week before he had the stroke. He grew up hunting rabbit, squirrel, and raccoon and trapping muskrat, raccoon, and turtle. Joe’s mom would cook whatever they brought home, so nothing ever went to waste. He loved nature whether he was in the woods, on the water, or just being outside enjoying the birds.
In Joe’s spare time you may have found him woodworking, making shelves and crafts for the grandchildren to put together, working in the flower garden, watching old westerns or Hallmark Christmas movies, reading, or looking at WWII books. He was the family historian and spent countless hours tracking his family’s genealogy back to the 1790’s long before Ancestory.com was around. He was a great storyteller, always captivating the grandchildren with his stories of his childhood. He had so many wonderful stories of his parents living on a houseboat, hunting and fishing stories, his uncle Butch putting him on a blind horse without riding experience to take him home, baseball stories, and so many more that we will hold close to our hearts. He also loved sharing his love of history. He was pretty tech savvy, especially for his age. He would text, even using emojis, watch music videos on YouTube, and facetime. Countless hours were spent searching for family history on Ancestory.com.
He was the best grandpa, always supporting all his grandchildren no matter what they wanted to pursue. He helped with science fair and school projects, attended father/daughter dances, gave Rachelle the confidence to run the uneven logs when she was training for an Air Force competition by running them in his late 60’s in front of her entire squad as they cheered him on, would ride his bike while Sarah ran when she was training for cross country and took her to the gym to workout, took DJ to the card shop and card shows growing his love of card collecting and practicing baseball trying his best to make him a pitcher, taking Ashley to the park and to get ice cream and teaching her how to shoot a gun; so many memories they will carry with them. They all have wonderful memories of Joe taking them to Highland Park to catch crawdads and feed the ducks. Once his great grandchildren came along, he would still do much of the same for them, he went to every softball and baseball game he could. He was so excited about all of their achievements and was their number one fan!
Joe was an amazing father, parenting with patience and kindness. He would let Debbie & Dianna break the rules a little when Carolyn was working afternoons. They would get to eat out of the pots and pans instead of serving dishes so cleaning up was faster and they thought that was best thing ever. He taught them how to work hard, give from their hearts to those around them, and most importantly, how to navigate this world with a positive attitude. He never got down or had a cross word for anyone (unless they were trying to take his fishing spot) even when things were tough. He was a great role model for the men in his daughter’s lives. George and Tom both lost their fathers at a young age and Joe stepped right into that role for them with never a second thought.
Joe was the ultimate husband! He loved Carolyn with all of his heart, if you saw them together you never had a doubt that he was crazy about her. They were always supportive of each other and truly enjoyed each other's company no matter what they were doing. They were members of the Eagles where they would dance up a storm after taking ballroom dance lessons. They were just as happy fishing, Joe always making sure Carolyn's cane pole was set up just right and was happy to bait her hook and take off her fish. In their later years he was her main caregiver after her dementia took her ability to take care of herself. He was so selfless in every decision he made for her. He couldn’t bear the thought of her being in a nursing home, so he made it possible for her to stay home with him. Even at his age, Joe did a sensational job with her care. He always held on to the hope that she would get better and be restored to her old self. The way Joe loved Carolyn served as a true testament to the great man that he was. The saying, “He was the best of us” fits him so well. He truly was the best; we all strive to emulate him every day. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to carry on his legacy of love are his wife, Carolyn Price; daughters, Debbie (Tom) Maxson, Dianna (George) Butcher; grandchildren, Rachelle (Brook) Wells, Sarah (Dave) Taylor, DJ (Stephanie) Butcher, Ashley (Billy) Rex; great grandchildren, Brooklyn Wells, Taylor Wells, Wyatt Taylor, Adeline Taylor, Ellie Taylor, Quincy Butcher, Liam Rex, Bo Butcher, and Madelyn Rex.
Joe was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Donald & Joesphine Price, and his brother, Donald Price Jr.
A private family service will be held. Committal will take place in Laketon Cemetery in Laketon, Indiana.
Joe’s family would like to thank the staff of Paradigm Hospice for the kindness they have shown him while taking care of Carolyn. Thank you for always taking time to talk to him about how he was doing, talk softball, politics, or anything he wanted. We cannot thank Regina and Shelby enough for the special care you both gave to Joe in his last days. You both were so special to him, and he had complete trust in you when it came to Carolyn. There is a special place in Heaven for you both, you have helped our family and countless others in ways you probably aren’t even aware of. The world needs many more people like you two!
Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve Joe’s family in their time of need. Please feel free to leave an online condolence or share a special memory of Joe with his family on his tribute wall.