James A. Metts, Joyce A. Gordon, Joseph “Joe” Harold Coffin, Ed Beheler, Brittani Nicole Duncan, Neva Johns, Lloyd E. Thompson Jr., Donald “Don” Lee Goodnight Sr.

James A. Metts

James A. Metts, 77, formerly of Hanna, IN, passed away at 8:24 P.M. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was born May 20, 1948, in Laporte, IN to Robert E. and Louise E. (Hicks) Metts. On September 5, 1971, he married Judith Nash, and she survives.

James was a 1967 South Central High School Graduate and attended Vincennes University. Following high school, he proudly served in the United States Army, including one year in Vietnam. James worked for Kankakee Valley REMC for 25 years, trimming trees and reading meters. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and simply being out in nature. James loved music, dogs, and trivia and will be remembered as a walking encyclopedia.

He is survived by his wife Judy Metts; daughter Jennifer (Scott) Shaffer; granddaughters Lydia Shaffer, Callie Shaffer, and Ella Shaffer; and sisters Linda Wright, Becky Hildreth, and Donna Deutscher.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 4:00 P.M. Monday, April 27, 2026, at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 East Main Steet, Greentown, with Pastor Steve Gollner officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 P.M. until service time Monday at the funeral home. A graveside service with military honors will be at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Hanna Cemetery, Hanna, IN. Memorial contributions may be made in James’ name to the DAV Chapter 28 in Kokomo. Messages of condolence may be left at www.hasler-stout.com.

Joyce A. Gordon

Joyce A. Gordon, 52, of Young America, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. She was born December 19, 1973, in Beech Grove, Indiana, to Harty E. and Brenda (Stewart) Amonette. She married Albert M. Gordon in May of 1995, and he survives.

Joyce was a homemaker and enjoyed her family dearly. She loved puzzles, Mickey Mouse, and children of all ages. She lit up the room when she saw a baby. She enjoyed trips to Tennessee and putting furniture together. She had a knack of knowing just how the pieces would fit.

She is survived by her husband Albert M. Gordon of Young America; her children Brett (Felicity) Gordon of Galveston, Jessica Gordon of Kokomo, Ashley Gordon (Ian McKinley) of Peru, Dylan Gordon of Young America, and Bradley (Clarissa) Mossholder of Kokomo; and her mother Brenda Amonette of Sharpsville. She is also survived by her grandchildren Owen and Oriah Gordon and Brooklynn Mossholder. She is also survived by siblings Curtis (Alison) Amonette and nieces Jordyn and Kelsey of Cicero, Al Amonette, Carol Amonette Ogden, and Eva Amonette. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive her.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston with Pastor Marty Pursel officiating. Friends and family may visit from 12:00 noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Young America Cemetery. Murray Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gordon family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

Joseph “Joe” Harold Coffin

Joseph “Joe” Harold Coffin, 79, of Kokomo, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent-86th Street in Indianapolis. He was born March 3, 1947, the son of Harold and Claudia (Pratt) Coffin. On August 21, 1965, he married Hazel Vandiver at First Salem Baptist Church, and she survives.

Joe was a 1965 graduate of Windfall High School and graduated with an associate’s degree from New Tribes Bible Institute. He worked in ministry for 50 years and worked in skilled trades tool & die at Chrysler for 29 years. Joe was a member of Upper Deer Creek and has also attended South Creek Church of God. He was a pastor of Upper Deer Creek for more than 10 years. He pastored at Antioch Christian Church in Swayzee and at Windfall Church of the Brethren. Joe grew up farming; that was what he was passionate about. Joe enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. If he wasn’t doing something for the church, he was always with his family. Joe also enjoyed spending time with his loyal companions Ned and Fred.

Along with his wife of 60 years, Joe is survived by his daughter Tonya (Scott) Prifogle; grandchildren Jacob (Katie) Archer, Seth Sorrell, Erin (Miguel) Fernandez, Luke Monts, Eric (Sara) Prifogle, Jodi (Tristan) Aleshire-Claypool, and Alex (fiancée Jen) Aleshire; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings Jim (Glenda) Coffin, Mark (Ferril) Coffin, Connie (Dave) O’Neal, and Mike (Chris) Coffin.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Jody Coffin, Angela Monts, and Tamatha Sorrell; grandson Colton Prifogle; and siblings Sandy Brown and Sue Dunham.

A funeral service celebrating Joe’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Upper Deer Creek Church, 5019 E, CR 1400 S, Galveston, IN 46932, with Aaron Perry and Mark Davis officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery in Windfall to follow. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Upper Deer Creek Church or Southcreek Church of God. Messages of condolences may be made at www.stoutandson.com.

Ed Beheler

Ed is Dead

On the morning of April 22, 2026, when the sun, in its radiant beauty, cast its beam of light over the land and an angel of the Lord, arrayed in even more brightness than that of the sun, came and carried away the soul of Ed Beheler to its last and final resting place in the skies, where today his spirit is basking in the eternal sunshine of God’s everlasting love.

Ed has crossed the bridge that spans the river of death, and today the mortal body we knew and loved is with us, while the immortal body the Maker knew and loved has gone to the home prepared by Heavenly hands.

The old voice we knew is stilled; but the new voice in Heaven is singing in praise and adoration to its Maker. And, as we turn our thoughts Heavenward, it seems we can hear the melodious songs of the blessed and see the beckon of our friend and brother’s hand as he stands at the portals of Glory land, waiting for us to enter the land where they never say good-bye. Even for the dead, I will not bind my soul to grief. Death cannot long divide. For is it not as though the rose that climbed my garden wall has blossomed on the other side. Death doth hide but not divide. Thou art not on Christ’s other side. In Christ united still are we.

Edward Donald Beheler was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on February 14, 1949, and passed away on April 22, 2026, with pain and suffering from the effects of prostate cancer and COPD, discovered in 2009. The parents were R. Joan (Smith) Beheler and Donald S. Beheler. He grew up with the best two sisters Donna J. Fink of Charlotte, NC, and Ann Holcomb of Port Charlotte, FL. After graduating from Eastern High School in 1967, he went to work for Delco Radio div. of GM., retiring in 1999; and then working at the Kokomo Howard Co Public Library from January 2000 until August 2013.

In 1969, his “friends and neighbors” selected him to use his talents to serve with the Army as military police in Korea. After being honorably discharged in 1970, he met the love of his life Debra L. (Smith) in 1971. They were married on August 26, 1972, spending nearly 54 years together, discovering life and tackling the world together. Together with Debby, they created edanddebby.com. Their love of genealogy and family was reflected in this labor of love. They spent many hours in cemeteries, the library, and on their computers to accomplish this passion project.

They were blessed with three beautiful children Edward (Julianne) Beheler of Lafayette, IN, April Weaver of Palatine, IL, and Amber (Sean) Kelly of West Lafayette, IN. Grandchildren are: Anna (Adam Chesak), Raleigh, NC; Lance Beheler, Japan; Trip Beheler, Lafayette, IN; Rainey and Owen Weaver, Palatine, IL; and Violet and Ezra Kelly, West Lafayette, IN.

He became a faithful member of Faith United Methodist Church in 1978, serving as trustee (40+ years) and treasurer (23 years), as well as other offices. After Faith closed in 2020, Ed attended Hillsdale Community Church, where he found a loving church family. He served as a volunteer at the Food Pantry.

A service celebrating Ed’s life will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, April 29, at Murray-Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston, IN. Friends are invited for visitation from 11 AM until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hillsdale/Zion Food Pantry, 4893 E. 100 N., Kokomo, IN 46901.

While looking out the south window of the church, Ed noticed a single lonely tulip growing below the blackberry bushes among the thorns. Every day that he was at the church he would see it growing so big and beautiful, giving pollen to the bees and pleasure to the ones who noticed it. But, as time passed, it would die, and its beauty would be no more. A period of cold and gloom would follow as winter set in. But, when spring arrived, it would grow again. Just remember, because God sent his son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins, in the fall of life, if we believe in Him, we will not perish but have everlasting life in Heaven.

Yes, Ed is dead in his home on earth, but very much alive in his new home in heaven.

Brittani Nicole Duncan

Brittani Nicole Duncan, 35, passed away on March 17, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1991, in Lafayette, IN, the daughter of Carl and Darla (Bushong) Slade. On April 4, 2015, she married Sam Duncan, and he survives.

Brittani was known for being a loving wife and mother. She loved animals and cherished her dogs.

She is survived by her husband; parents; son Ryker Duncan; brother-in-law Zak (Heather) Duncan, and Alex (Jess) Duncan and Steph Lowdermilk; mother-in-law Marcie Duncan; grandparents Theresa (Mark) Goff and Earl (Kathi) Merrick; aunts and uncles Richard (Darcy) Slade, Martha (Chris) Brown, Carolyn Crockett, Kimberly (Dane) Roe, Steve (Cindy) Merrick, and Alan (Cheri) Merrick; as well as many other dear family members.

Brittani was preceded in death by her father-in-law Donald Duncan and grandfather David Bushong.

A funeral service celebrating Brittani’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. Main Street, Greentown, with Dr. Michael Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, 2001 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 or www.give.stvincent.org. Messages of condolence may be made at www.hasler-stout.com.

Neva Johns

Neva Johns passed away on April 23, 2026, in Kokomo, Indiana, at the age of 95. She was a lifelong Christian, active in her local church. In addition to Pennsylvania, she lived in Delaware, Ohio, North Carolina, and Indiana.

She was born in Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania, to parents Samuel and Pearl (Naugle) Edwards, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by husband Joseph Johns, sister Luceil Lanning (husband Elmer), and brothers Clyde (wife Nellie), Kenneth, Hilbert (wife Betty), and Glen (wife Audrey).

Neva is survived by brother Clayton (wife Betty deceased); children Diane Ruggiero (husband Tony) and David Johns (wife Eileen); five grandchildren Steven, Matthew (fiancée Shea Hileman), Sarah Smith (husband Joe), Rachel Hernandez (husband Efren), and Joseph (wife Lily); as well as three great-grandchildren Adaline Smith, Harleigh Johns, and Benjamin Hernandez.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. Following that service, she will be buried alongside her husband Joseph at Maple Grove Cemetery. Stout & Son Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.

Lloyd E. Thompson Jr.

Lloyd E. Thompson Jr., 64, of Galveston, passed away from this earth and into the loving arms of Jesus on April 22, 2026, at Community Hospital, surrounded by family.

He was born May 22, 1961, and married Kelly J. (Landrum) on April 17, 1982, who survives.

Also surviving are one son Derek E. Thompson and daughter-in-law Kimberly Thompson of Howell, Michigan; one daughter Megan J. Thompson of Galveston; one sister Shawn A. Ploss of Magnolia, Texas; and one brother John F. Thompson (Wyndi) of Kempton; father-in-law Ted Landrum of Kokomo IN; brother-in-law Jeff Landrum of Kokomo, IN; brother-in-law James Landrum (Paula) of Kansas; sister-in-law Julie Hale (Deron) of Kokomo IN.

He is also survived by two granddaughters Isabella and Aurora Thompson, whom he loved dearly, as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Lloyd E. Thompson Sr.; his mother Rosie M. Abney; and one sister Donna M. Thompson.

Lloyd worked for Kokomo Sanitary Pottery until it closed its doors, obtained his heavy equipment certification and CDL, and then worked for Stellantis’ transmission plant in Kokomo until his passing.

He enjoyed his Pup Dups (Pomeranians), family, and friends greatly. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Donald “Don” Lee Goodnight Sr.

Donald “Don” Lee Goodnight Sr., 82, Russiaville, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 22, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare. He was born in Frankfort, IN, on December 15, 1943, the son of the late Wilbur “Web” Goodnight and Faye (Harshman) Hinton.

Don graduated from Frankfort High School in 1961 and attended Seminary/Bible College in Ohio. He worked for Chrysler Corporation and retired after 30 years of service. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Fairfield Christian Church and enjoyed going out for dinner.

Don is survived by his son Donald Goodnight Jr.; three grandchildren; and good friend and neighbor Tonya Burress.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Deborah “Debbie” Moreno; and brothers Danny Goodnight and Vance Hinton Jr.

There will be no services at this time. Cremation has been entrusted with Stout & Son Funeral Home.