Max Eugene Floyd, Elizabeth “Liz” Marie McConnell, James Warren Lawless, David S. Parrish, Clarence Richard Thatcher

Max Eugene Floyd

Max Eugene Floyd, 64, of Tipton, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 5, 1961, in Kokomo, the son of the late Glen Sr. and Martha (Stevens) Floyd. On May 29, 1982, he married Ruth Robison, and she survives.

Max was a 1979 graduate of Taylor High School. He went to Ivy Tech Community College where he earned two degrees in Electronics Technology. Max graduated from Ivy Tech in 1988. He worked as a millwright at Fiat Chrysler Automotive at the Kokomo Casting Plant for 23 years. He also worked at Subaru Automotive. He was a member of UAW 1166 and Fraternal Order of Eagles #1771. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Max liked playing cards with his family and watching Star Trek. He also enjoyed working on his 1968 Camaro, going camping, and singing karaoke.

Along with his wife Ruth, he is survived by his daughters Karen (Jason Sr.) Robledo, Jennifer (Kyle) Dunnagan, Kimberly (Michael) Walter, and Jessica (Joshua Minicus) Floyd; grandchildren Ally (Nicolas King) Wohlford, Journey Hattabaugh, Dallas Hattabaugh, Jason Robledo Jr., Matthew Walter, Isabel Walter, and Delilah Dunnagan; brothers Mike Furhman and Steve Furhman; and sister Yvonne (Randy) Austin.

Max was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Stephanie; grandson Owen; son-in-law Rich; sister Patricia; and brother Glen Jr.

A funeral service celebrating Max’s life will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Elizabeth “Liz” Marie McConnell

Elizabeth “Liz” Marie McConnell, 81, of Benson, Arizona, passed away 6:30 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, at her home. She was born in Kokomo, IN, on November 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Joseph Anthony and Betty Jean (Freeman) McConnell. She was married/divorced to the father of their children John Mick. Liz relocated to Tucson, AZ, in 2017 and moved to Benson, AZ, in 2022.

Liz was a 1962 graduate of Kokomo High School. She retired from Delco Electronics in 1992 after 30 years of service. Liz was a gracious and warm-hearted woman who would help anybody in need. She loved beautiful things around her and had great taste. She found joy in completing and learning new crafts like painting, cross-stitching, and sewing. Some of her favorite hobbies were playing cards with her friends in Kokomo and Tucson and playing chess with her great-grandson Charlie. Liz will be remembered for loving her family fiercely and being quite the social butterfly.

She is survived by her children Michelle (Mick) Philburn of Benson, AZ, Steven and Samantha (Coleman) Mick; grandchildren Elisha (Philburn) Bagy and Chas Bagy, and Holden Weems; and great-grandson Charlie Bagy of Tucson, AZ.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Anthony and Betty Jean (Freeman) McConnell, and aunt Rose Mary (Freeman) Keesling.

A graveside service celebrating Liz’s life will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at New London Friends Cemetery, 2104 S. County Rd. 766 W., Russiaville, IN 46979 with Bill Duncan officiating. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

James Warren Lawless

James Warren Lawless, 68, of Kokomo, IN, passed away September 1, 2025. He was born on May 12, 1957, in Gibson City, Illinois, the son of Dick and Jackie (Keith) Lawless.

James is survived by his children Tonia Sears, Stefanie Lawless, Jesse Lawless, and Richard Lawless; and grandchildren Emily, Nikita, Colin, Thomas, Paige, Jayden, and Jesse.

All services will remain private. Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com.

David S. Parrish

May 28, 1950 - August 30, 2025

A Silent Tear by Gaynor Llewellyn

Just close your eyes and you will see all the memories that you have of me

Just sit and relax and you will find, I'm really still there inside your mind.

Don’t cry for me now I'm gone, for I am in the land of song.

There is no pain, there is no fear, so dry away that silent tear

Don’t think of me in the dark and cold. for here I am, no longer old.

I'm in that place that's filled with love, known to you all, as "up above.”

City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Services by Rose and Geiger was entrusted with the arrangements. www.cityoffirstscremations.com​

Clarence Richard Thatcher

Clarence Richard Thatcher, a man whose laughter was as infectious as his love for a good game of poker, has shuffled off this mortal coil at the ripe age of 85. Born on August 17, 1940, in the bustling town of Kokomo, Indiana, Clarence was a true son of Kokomo, and it was there, in the very same town, that he bid his final adieu on August 29, 2025.

A proud graduate of Kokomo High School, Clarence was the kind of guy who could calculate the odds of a royal flush quicker than you could say "Delco Electronics," where he dedicated nearly three decades of his life. Not one to simply punch the clock, Clarence's work ethic and camaraderie were as legendary as his infamous poker face.

When he wasn't charming the circuits at Delco, Clarence could be found at the VFW or the American Legion, where he was a member in high standing—not just because of his height, but because of his heart. His passion for service was matched only by his passion for a well-played hand of cards, and he was a familiar face at poker clubs across Kokomo, where he was known to bluff with the best of them.

But Clarence's interests weren't limited to the turn of a card. He was also a crossword aficionado, often spotted at the Village Pantry with a pencil in hand and a scratch-off ticket waiting in the wings. His love for puzzles was only eclipsed by his love for singing at Fairview Baptist Church, where his voice soared higher than the steeple and warmed the hearts of every parishioner.

Describing Clarence is easy when you think of words like loving, passionate, and generous. He was the kind of guy who'd give you the shirt off his back, even if it was his favorite one with the poker cards on it. His generosity knew no bounds, and his passion for life was as evident as the twinkle in his eye whenever he was up to something, which was often.

In a world that often takes itself too seriously, Clarence was a breath of fresh air. He approached life with a comedian's timing, always ready with a joke or a story that would leave you in stitches. His laughter was a melody that played on long after he left the room, and his sense of humor was a gift he gave freely and often.

As we say our goodbyes to Clarence Richard Thatcher, let's do so with a smile on our faces, because that's how he would have wanted it. He played the game of life with a full house of love and laughter, and though he's folded his final hand, the memories of his winning spirit will forever be a jackpot in the hearts of all who knew him. So, here's to Clarence, a man who lived, laughed, and loved with all his heart—and always knew when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em.

City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Services by Rose and Geiger was entrusted with the arrangements. www.cityoffirstscremations.com