James “Jim” W. Karabin, Charles Aubra Wright, Erik Atkinson, Julie Ann (Hawkins) Corbit

James “Jim” W. Karabin

James “Jim” W. Karabin, 88, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on May 13, 2026.

Jim was born on July 6, 1937, in Ford City, Pennsylvania, to Joseph Karabin and Nellie (Percival) Karabin. When he was seven, his mother moved him and his older brother to Kokomo, Indiana, where he spent the majority of his early life. After finishing at Kokomo High School, Jim briefly worked for Cuneo Press as a pressman before he enlisted in the United States Army in 1956. While in the Army, he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Fort Carson, CO, and Northern Italy. Jim’s fondest memories of his time in the military were those spent in Italy where he learned to snow ski and enjoy true, authentic Italian cuisine.

After his military service, Jim returned to work at Cuneo Press until leaving just before they closed in 1979. Jim then moved to Galveston, Indiana, where he owned Johnson’s Tavern for several years. Jim’s next move was to Evansville, Indiana, where he worked for the Evansville Courier and Press until his retirement in 1999. Jim relocated to Greenville, SC, in late 2019, where he resided until his passing on May 13, 2026.

He is survived by his loving daughter Kristi (Karabin) Cummins and her husband Eddie Cummins II; and his son Erik Karabin and his wife Gloria. He was a proud grandfather to Whitney Lawrence, Eddie Cummins III, Jacob Karabin, and Lindsey Karabin.

Jim will be most remembered for his tremendous warmth and outgoing personality, especially when around a large group of family and friends. Those moments were among his greatest joys.

He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

There will be a graveside service for Jim on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Crown Point Cemetery, 1101 E. Sycamore St., Kokomo.

Charles Aubra Wright

Charles Aubra Wright, 95, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away in the early morning hours of May 25 surrounded by his loving family. Born May 30, 1930, to William Eli and Nora (Ford) Wright in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, on December 23, 1951, he married the love of his life Barbara (Wisehart), who survives. They were blessed with 74 years of marriage.

After serving in the Navy from 1949-1955, he and Barbara resided in Kokomo, IN, where they raised their children. He worked at various factories in his early years and retired from Continental Steel Corporation.

Though Charlie was known as a quiet and caring man, he was a gifted musician who could play various string instruments by ear. His focus was on banjo, guitar, and mandolin. Over the years he taught several people how to play banjo and mandolin. His cousins and friends shared his musical attributes and family reunions and get togethers were filled with Bluegrass music and square dancing. In later years, he was a member of the Better Than Bad Bluegrass band. His love of travel and outdoors took him around the country camping, fishing, and hunting.

He is survived by his wife Barbara; children Stephen (Margaret) Wright, Tammy Cappoli, and Gayla Wright-Vaughn; grandchildren Charles (Amy) Cappoli, Stephanie Merrick, Stacy (Nathan) Allen, Devon (Dresden) Wright, and Steven (Olivia) Wright; great-grandchildren Kaelyn Jones, Madelyn Cappoli, Delaney Cappoli, Maverick Allen, Rosalie Allen, Easton Wright, and Sylvie Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Wilma (Wright) Glass.

A funeral will be held Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12 p.m., at Ellers Mortuary on Webster Street, with burial to immediately follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Fairview Baptist Church, Kokomo, IN. They also want to thank Compassus Hospice Care, especially Marianne and Cheyanna.

Charlie truly was the encapsulation of a good man. He was adored by many and will be deeply missed.

Erik Atkinson

Erik Atkinson passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a family and community who loved him deeply. Erik was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and humor touched so many lives.

Erik loved fishing, sitting by the fire, and simply enjoying the outdoors. He absolutely adored animals, especially his beloved dogs Clyde, Scrappers, and Sandy. He was known for his funny personality, caring heart, and the way he could make people laugh even during difficult times. His love for family, animals, and the simple moments in life was something everyone around him admired.

He is survived by his loving wife Tonya Atkinson; precious daughter Alicia Liska; sons Kyle Lundie and Travis Fuqua; daughter Shayna Fuqua; and his cherished grandchildren Nash Liska, Kylei and Colton Lundie, Lydia and Isaac Sheets, and Chance Shotts.

He is also survived by his siblings Marlene (Jim) Stilwell (daughter Katie) and Greg (Jane) Atkinson (daughters Shannon & Kelly and sons Anthony & Nick), Karen (Bob) Cruikshank (daughters Lyndi & Kendal), Stephanie (Jeff) Dicken (sons Alex & Christopher), Barb (Ray) Greenick of Bucyrus, Ohio, Fred Wilson of Lebanon, Ohio, and Linda Merwin of Harriman, Tennessee, along with several great-nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many loved ones who will miss him dearly.

Erik was preceded in death by his father Roy H. Atkinson Jr.; his mother Lillian Kemle Atkinson; his daughter Megan Hewitt; and his brother Roy Mollenkopf.

Though his passing leaves an emptiness that can never truly be filled, Erik’s laughter, love, and memories will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life will be held on June 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Peru Maennerchor, 154 S. Wabash St., Peru, Indiana.

Julie Ann (Hawkins) Corbit

Julie Ann (Hawkins) Corbit, 66, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her grandson’s residence.

She was born February 15, 1960, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Larry Lee Hawkins and Jannie Kay (McKinney) Witt.

Julie attended Haworth High School. She enjoyed cooking and throughout her life worked at numerous restaurants, including Hacienda, for many years. She dearly loved the classical Hollywood Era and Golden Age of Glamour; free spirited and nostalgic all in one.

Julie is survived by her children Jennifer Corbit of Kokomo and Jared Corbit of Frankfort.

Also surviving is her mother Jannie Witt of Bunker Hill, sister Page Smith of Bunker Hill, brother Travis Witt of Kokomo, grandson Adidas Michael Mayfield (fiancée Brittany Gibbs) of Kokomo, along with four other grandchildren and her great-grandchildren Maverick Mayfield, Raelynn Cook, and Elijah Gibbs. She is also survived by her nephew Dalton Smith, niece Mikayla Witt, and special lifelong friend Dewey Bates, all of Kokomo.

She was preceded in death by her father Larry Hawkins and her stepfather, Franklin Witt.

Julie’s family would like to especially thank Dr. Annette Moore and staff at Community MD Anderson Cancer Center for years of extraordinary care, compassion, support and friendship.

Arrangements have been entrusted into Flowers-Leedy-Allen Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com