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Robert C. Orr
Robert Cooper Orr, 91, of Tipton died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.
He was the only child of Basil and Madge Marie (Cooper) Orr. He was born Jan. 3, 1921 in the family home near Windfall where he lived all of his life until just recently.
His parents nurtured him in the faith and belief that serving others before self was his earthly mission and that the rewards would follow. He lived by that creed and enjoyed those rewards. "For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted." Luke 14:11.
On Aug. 16, 1958 he married Phyllis Maxine Kiser and she survives. His only child, Michael Glenn Orr, predeceased him.
Other survivors include two grandsons, Timothy Orr and wife Michelle of Columbus and Shannon Orr of Terre Haute; one great-grandson, Shae Orr; and one great-granddaughter, Faith Orr.
Bob volunteered in the U.S. Infantry 72nd (Lightening) Division during World War II, becoming a machine gunner and squad leader. He obtained a bachelor of science degree at Indiana School of Business Administration in 1943. While at the university, he was a member of Sigma Nu and Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity. He also earned a master of arts degree from Ball State University School of Social Science in 1963.
During the 80s, Robert was honored by the Governor of Indiana for his outstanding public service. He was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash, Distinguished Hoosier Award and was designated as an Honorary Lt. Governor of Indiana.
He also received the Award of Meritorious Public Service by Tipton County Judge Dane P. Nash. Robert was awarded a plaque and a honoring banquet was held for his gift of his farm to the Tipton County Foundation. The income from the farm is to support Christian Organizations and humanitarian agencies such as hospitals.
Before ill health curtailed his activities, he was a member of the Windfall Christian Church, Indiana Retired Teachers Association, Tipton County Retired Teachers Association, and a former member of various fraternal and social organizations in Indiana.
Among his most gratifying fulfillments in life were serving youth as a high school teacher at Windfall, Sharpsville and Tri-Central High Schools in northern Tipton County. He often said there existed an affinity of spirit with his former students which was uniquely unlike any other.
Robert's funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with the Revs. Dr. Jack Masters and Carl Roudebush presiding. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery
in Windfall.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in memorial may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Errol Simpson
Errol Simpson, 72, Elwood, died Sept. 2, 2012 at his home.
He was born July 15, 1940 in Anderson, the son of Delbert and Thelma Robertson Simpson.
He was a lifelong resident of Elwood.
He retired from Delco Remy in Anderson.
He married Janet Copus April 29, 1961.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Simpson; one son, Ricky (Pam) Simpson of Alexandria; four daughters, Tina (Jim) Taylor of Elwood, Tammy (Tony) Hampton of Elwood, Linda (Doug) Hartwell of Summitville and Ruby (Victor) Hasstedt of Mooresville; a brother, Larry (Irene) Simpson of Anderson; three sisters, Dodie (Chuck) Spaulding of Fowlerton, Almo Colbert of Marion; and Mary Jean Dennison of Marion; several nieces and nephews; 18 grandchildren, Brandon, Josh, Amy, Candice, Shania, Dustin, Ian, Ricky Jr., Josh, Daniel, Donna, Cindy, Karen, Chassidy, Douglas Jr., Jonathan, Stephanie and Brian; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Errol loved the outdoors and his family. They went boating, fishing, camping and hunting together. Many hours were spent doing these things together.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at Jackley Landrum Funeral Home, with the Rev. Logan Westrick of the Ash Street Wesleyan Church in Tipton, officiating. Burial will be in the Elwood City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Dale H. Bell Sr.
Dale H. Bell Sr., 87, of Elwood, died today at his home.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.
Daffo Scott
TIPTON – Daffo Scott, 87, Tipton, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at her residence.
She was born May 18, 1925 in Moss, Tenn., to Johnie and Hattie (Moss) Strong.
She married Fred T. Scott Aug. 20, 1947. He preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1994.
Daffo had worked at the Northside Cafe for several years, into the early 1980s. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Tipton.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia A. Brooks of Bloomington, Sandra K. Robertson and husband, Bruce of Tipton and Tamra S. Smith and husband, Jeff of Tipton; two sons, James L. Scott and wife, Barbara of Austin, Texas and Danny R. Scott and wife, Lola of Whitehouse, Texas; nine grandchildren, Derek Curry, Gari-Ann Lenore and husband, Robert, James Scott II and wife, Jessica, Bryan Robertson, John Robertson and wife Kim, Justin Scott and wife, Amanda, Katie Kirksey and husband, Kevin, Erica Smith and Bradley Smith; and three great-grandchildren, Morgan and Connor Scott and Kairi Robertson.
She was preceded in death by siblings, Beadie M. Morris, Opal V. Walker, George Strong and Fannie Bales.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton with the Revs. Kenneth McClain and John Ankrum presiding. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery
in Tipton.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Church of Christ Food Pantry, 622 W. Jefferson St., Tipton, Ind. 46072.
Lori J. Wood
ANDERSON – Lori J. (Allman) Wood, 47, Anderson, died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at St.Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
She was born May 15, 1965 in Anderson, the daughter of Eldon and Becky (Wood) Allman.
She was a 1983 graduate of Madison-Grant High School. She graduated from Purdue University in 1987 with a bachelor of science degree in nursing and later obtained her MBA from Anderson University.
She had served as director of the Anderson Center from 1987 to 1999. She was employed at St. John’s Medical Center in Anderson as director of Quality and Regulatory Compliance for the past several years. She had also taught at Indiana Business College.
She was a life member of the Summitville First Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Doug Wood, whom she married June 21, 1997; a daughter, Brynne Wood, at home; her father, Eldon Allman of Summitville; and a sister, Amy Allman of Delmar, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Becky (Wood) Allman who died in 2007.
Services celebrating Lori’s life will take place Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at the Summitville First Christian Church with Pastor Nathan Lutterman officiating. Burial will follow in Vinson Memorial Cemetery
in Summitville.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Owens Noffze Funeral Home in Summitville or at the church after 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Anderson Christian School or St. John’s Foundation through the funeral home.
Wilma I. Kendall
Wilma I. Kendall left her earthly home for her heavenly home with her family by her side on Aug. 20, 2012.
Wilma (Love) Kendall was born to Elsworth and Clara Blackmore Love in Tipton County on Sept. 9, 1927.
Wilma married Woodrow Kendall on June, 22, 1946. Woodrow preceded her in death, along with her daughter, Wanda (Kendall) Gaskins; three sisters; and two brothers.
Surviving children are Sandy (Terry) Dean, Pam Graves, Larry (Debbie) Kendall, Ray (Barb) Kendall and Jim (Linda) Kendall.
Wilma’s grandchildren are Sabrina Stipes, Olivia Stipes, Cody Stipes, Ashley Martin, Bryan Graves, Juanita Scott, Angel Golding, Mark Kendall, Steve Kendall, Stephanie Johnson, Christy Bergen, Ty Kendall, Tabatha Carter and Ray Kendall. Wilma also has 26 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are a son-in-law, Phillip Gaskins, a sister, Stella Rudolph; brother-in-law, Roy Kendall; and sister-in-law, Elsie Ashcroft.
Special thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Carl Kuenzli, the Rev. Warren Purcell, Rita Rasmouni, RN and Premier Hospice.
Funeral services took place at 3:30 p.m. today with a graveside service at Sharpsville Cemetery
in Sharpsville. The Rev. Warren K. Pucell officiated.
Visitation took place prior to the services.
Boyer Funeral Home in Sharpsville assisted the family with arrangements.
Melvin Kohn
Melvin “David” Kohn, 65, Elwood, passed away March 8, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, following an extended illness.
David was born Nov. 10, 1947 in Elwood, to Melvin and Margaret (Uhrick) Kohn.
David served his country in the United States Army, during Vietnam. He was honored with the Purple Heart with two Bronze Service Stars.
He was a member of the Elwood VFW Post 5782, and was an active member of the Color Guard Unit, Frankton American Legion and the AMVETS Association.
David enjoyed wood working and old cars.
David is survived by a sister, Marilyn (George) Thornberry of Elwood; nephews, Mark and Steve Thornberry, and Ben and Charles Ballinger; nieces, Ann Gaffney and Kim Short; and special friends, Rosemary Boles and Mike Luse, both of Elwood.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Carolyn Ballinger and a niece, Lisa Keairns.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Dunnichay Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ron Becker officiating. Burial will follow in the Marion National Cemetery
with full military graveside services conducted by the Elwood VFW Honor Guard Unit.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, and in honor of David, that memorials be given to the Elwood VFW Honor Guard Unit.
