Even Mick Melvin knew that all good parties must eventually come to an end. Mick said goodbye peacefully at home on June 13, 2021, with his bride of 66 years by his side. Michael (“Mick”) Melvin was born to Francis and Mildred Melvin on Dec. 21, 1932 in Elwood, Ind. His mother called him “Mickey,”…

Donald Joseph “Joe” Himburg, Jr., 66, of Nobles-ville passed away on June 10 after a brief hospitalization. Joe was born on Feb. 11, 1955 to Don and Barbara Himburg. He is survived by his brother Ted Himburg (Cindy), sisters Debbie Mathers (Jim), and Susan Coloma (Burton), daughter, Merrit Sacks (Bryan), grandchildren Sarah and Sadie, and…

Carolyn J. Mountcastle, 74, and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 15, 1947 in Elwood, the daughter of George C. McPhearson and Margaret (Nance) McPhearson-Collins. Carolyn was a member of the class of…

Michael A. “Mike” Lett, 70, of Avon, and formerly of Tipton, died on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at IU Health – Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Mike was born on Aug. 25, 1950 in Elwood, Ind. to Robert Lett and Imogene (Rogers) Lett Holmes. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1968 and continued his education…

Jon W. Horton, 72, of Tipton passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born in Elwood, Ind. on Aug. 26, 1948 to James and Wanita (Bozell) Horton Jr. On July 11, 1970 he married Madonna “Donna” Enneking who survives. The couple was blessed with two daughters…

TIPTON – Michael R. Reap, 68, of Tipton died Wednesday morning, June 9 in Indianapolis. He was born in Carthage, Ill. on Sept. 22, 1951 to Donald and Dorothy (Libberton) Reap. He was an office manager for medical groups. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy of Tipton; a brother, Patrick Reap of Florida; and a sister,…

YORKTOWN – Kent W. Ross, 62, of Yorktown, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, June 7, 2021. Kent was born on Nov. 24, 1958, the first-born child of Al and Janice (Metzcar) Ross. He was a life-long resident of Yorktown, Ind., where he graduated in 1977. A career grocer, Kent was well known…

TIPTON – Joseph “Joe” A. Powell, 70, of Tipton died Tuesday June 8, 2021 at Saxony Hospital in Fishers. He was born on Jan. 3, 1951 to Ernest and Margaret (Tomlinson) Powell. Joe married Kathy F. Arnett on June 5, 1971, recently celebrating their 50th anniversary. Joe was a hard worker, spending time at Pioneer…

ALEXANDRIA – David J. Libler, 80, long time Alexandria educator, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Estero, Fla. on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 820 West Madison Street, Alexandria with the Rev. Fr. David Hellman…