All Obituaries

Craig Dempsey Griffith, 38, of Logansport, passed away September 23, 2020 in his residence. Born April 19, 1982 in Winamac, IN, he was the son to Clarence and Carolyn S. (Carmany) Griffith. Craig worked as a self-employed Auto Mechanic. He enjoyed playing the drums and music in general. He was a jack of all trades and loved trying to fix things even if they didn’t work out. Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Griffith, Logansport; father, Clarence Griffith, Knox; one daughter,...

Patricia A. Beety, 78 of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in her residence. Born on December 7, 1941 in Kokomo, Indiana, she is the daughter to the late Hobart and Ina (Johnson) Barnard.  Patricia graduated from Onward High School and had worked at the Gossard, RBM and Switches. Surviving is a daughter, Anna Marie Gregorich of Lucerne; son, Michael (Drina) Beety of Logansport; seventeen grandchildren, Elizabeth (Blake) Keiser of Royal Center; Catherine (Rusty...

Michael James Stevens, 74, of Logansport, passed away on September 21, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. Michael was born on May 26, 1946 to Maurice and Berthella (Whitmeyer) Stevens in Mishawaka, IN.  He was the oldest of their six children.  Michael Stevens graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelors Degree in Ag Education in 1969.  In that same year, he was married to Suzanne Gant on September 16, 1969 in Thorntown, IN.  They recently celebrated their...

Adam G. Akshar, 42 of Kokomo, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 in his residence. Born on December 6, 1977 in Homs, Syria, he is the son of Ghanem Akshar and Sharon (Anderson) Havemann. Adam worked in the meat department at Kroger in Kokomo, he also detailed cars at City of Firsts Auto. Adam enjoyed working out, listening to music, watching movies, and listening to podcasts.  He always had a hug for the people he loved and people always spoke of his warm smile. Surviving along...

Veral Edward “Ed” Palmer, 75, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. Born on June 16, 1945 in Oklahoma, he is the son to the late Veral J. and Rosa (David) Palmer.  On May 28, 2002 in Brandenburg, Kentucky, he married Judy Eikenberry who survives. Ed had worked for Verizon as a communication technician.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. Ed was a Harley Davidson enthusiast...

Patrick E. Shaver, 62, of Logansport, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 in his residence. Born on February 16, 1958 in Logansport, he is the son to the late Donald E. and Vivian (Felz) Shaver. Pat graduated from Logansport High School. He had worked for Closson Lumber, Summit Circuit, Memorial Hospital and Four County Counseling. Pat was a proud United States Army Ranger Veteran. He enjoyed being very involved in local politics. He was also enormously proud of being a chairman for the...

Carolyn J. Holcomb, 77, of Logansport, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. Born on March 29, 1943 in Logansport, she is the daughter to John J. and Bettie (McPherson) Savini.  On September 23, 1976 in Logansport, she married George W. “Tim” Holcomb who survives. Carolyn retired as a teacher’s aide at Columbia Elementary School. She had also worked for the Logansport Parks Department and at the Tower Park Pool. Carolyn was a member of New Life Alliance Church...

Penny J. Lewis, 68, of Logansport, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in her residence. Born on October 26, 1951 in Kokomo, she is the daughter to the late Kenneth K. and Doris (Campbell) Dishon. Penny was a 1969 graduate of Lewis High School. She had worked at Granny’s Kitchen, the Harvest House, Wilsons Meat Packing Plant and recently retired from Small Parts after working 26 years there. Survivors include three daughters, Sabrina Davis of Indianapolis; Laura (Kelly) Austin...

Phyllis Glassburn, 82, of Walton, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Born on July 2, 1938, in Kokomo, she is the daughter to the late Helen (Polk) Bowyer and along with her mother, was raised by Sherman Bowyer.  On August 8, 1957 in the McNeely Church near Lewisburg, she married her husband of 63 years, Thomas R. Glassburn who survives. Phyllis was a homemaker and past Township Trustee. She was a member of the Miami Baptist Church....

Evelyn M. Richardson, 91, of Logansport, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on September 1, 2020. Born on October 28, 1928 in Logansport, IN, Evelyn was the daughter to the late Ivan and Ethel (Amos) Mohler. On December 3, 1956 in Walton, IN she married Lenard L. Richardson who preceded in death June 9, 1987. Evelyn retired from White Rodgers. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, especially going to dirt bike racing events. Surviving is one daughter, Lori...