Kevin Matthew Cowan

Kevin Matthew Cowan, 58, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1965, to his parents, Walter Cowan and Virgie (Bowen) Cowan. Kevin married Shamra (Gifford) Cowan on May 27, 2006.

Kevin graduated from Taylor High School in the class of 1984. Kevin worked for Super Test for many years. He was the friendly face known by most of Kokomo, and responsible for brightening many people's day. Kevin still had ongoing friendships from his days at Super Test. He also worked for Wesco, Kirby Risk, Paul Bogard Trucking, and Daimler Chrysler.

In Kevin’s down time you may have found him scrolling Facebook, playing Coin Master and Monopoly or watching NASCAR. His absolute favorite thing in the world was spending time with his loved ones. When he was growing up, he loved being part of a big family. He admired all of his siblings and maintained a close relationship with them through adulthood. Being a father and grandfather brought tremendous joy to Kevin’s life. He was always very family oriented and appreciated quality time and organized many get togethers. Thanksgiving was one of his favorite times, yet he prided himself on being thankful every day. Whether he felt good or not, he always had a smile to share and took time to make everyone who crossed his path feel cared for ... definitely his gift to the world! Kevin will be missed very deeply, and forever admired for his upbeat spirit, boisterous laugh, and truly caring heart.

Those left to carry on Kevin’s legacy of love are his wife, Shamra Cowan; children, Kevin Matthew Cowan II, Faith Anne Cowan; grandchildren, Elijah Cowan, Ember Cowan, Luca Bowman; siblings, Wanda (Rex) Johnson, Steve (Bev) Cowan, Sharon (Tom) Huffman, Sondra Kemper; brother-in-law, Earl Welch (who was like a second father); many nieces, nephews, cousins; and a number of amazing men who were like brothers, Troy Welch, Greg Peterson, Tim Nichols, Michael Hamm, Tim Cook, and Bob Scircle. .

Kevin is now rejoicing in Heaven with the ones who passed before him; his parents, Walt & Virgie Cowan; sister, Phyllis Welch; nephew, Scott Welch; and best friends, Dick Irwin and Mike Taboas.

A funeral service celebrating Kevin’s life will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 314 N. Main St. in Tipton. A visitation for family and friends will take place prior to the service from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home.

Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cowan family in their time of need. Please feel free to leave an online condolence or share a special memory of Kevin with his family on his tribute wall.

James Scott “Jim” Turner

James Scott “Jim” Turner, 80, Noblesville, passed away at 5:18 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born December 17, 1943, in Noblesville, the son of the late Frank & Rosa (Potts) Turner. On November 11, 1967, at Meridian St. Christian Church in Greentown, he married Nina B. Estes, who survives.

Jim was a 1962 graduate of Eastern High School. He served his country with the United States Army with the Security Agency Classified Information from 1964-1967 and was stationed in Turkey and Japan. Jim worked for Howard County Equipment for 4½ years, then retired from Reynolds Farm Equipment after 35½ years of service. He was a charter member of Central Indiana Antique Tractor & Engine Association, as well as a member of Mid-America Threshing & Antiques, Frankton Antique Tractor Club, IH Indiana Chapter #7/ Red Power, Two Cylinder Club and Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

Along with his wife Nina, Jim is also survived by his nephews, Carlton (Jirene) Thomas, Bill Thomas, Mark (Virginia) Estes and Joey Pala; great-nieces and nephews, Chelsy (Justin) Roller, Levi (Tayler) Pala, Bradly Pala, Tom (Maria) Davis, Shelby Hale, Abigail Reed, Samuel (Mary) Estes and Daniel Estes, Chrissy Thomas, Carrie Thomas, Melanie Thomas, Billy Thomas and Johnny Thomas.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bessie (Carl) Thomas; sister-in-law, Mary McCullar; brother-in-law, Max (Sheila) Estes; nieces and nephew, Carla Thomas, Valorie Anne Duncan, Melinda Pala, Tanya Davis and Nathan Estes.

The family is encouraging all who attend to wear their favorite tractor cap as Jim always loved wearing his.

Funeral service will be held at Noon Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. Main Street, Greentown, with Bill Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contribution may be made in Jim’s memory to Jerome Christian Church – Nathan Estes Scholarship. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.hasler-stout.com.

Lewis “Lew” Hankins

Lewis “Lew” Hankins, 89, a beloved resident of Tipton, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 89 at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown. Born on November 26, 1934, in Elwood, he was the son of Hayden Hankins and Saba Startzman.

After graduating from Elwood High School, Lew dedicated his working life to the auto industry. He started his career as an auto body mechanic at Moore Brothers Chevrolet and Service Motor Company Buick and Pontiac dealerships in Tipton. In 1968, he opened Hankins Body Shop, where he continued to serve the community until his retirement in 2009.

On June 26, 1954, Lew married Glenda Pauline Blackburn, with whom he shared three children. He is survived by his loving family, including daughter Debra Robinson, son Michael Hankins and his wife Sharon “Missy”, grandchildren Cory Robinson, Melissa Hankins, Amy Parks, and Christopher Hankins, as well as five great-grandchildren and his cousin Shirley Startzman. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Pauline who passed away in 1997, and his son David who left us in 2020.

Lew was a member of the Tipton Elks and the Moose Lodge, contributing to the community and sharing friendships. He cherished the wonderful times spent with family and friends at their lake home on Lake Shafer in Monticello which were some of his most treasured memories.

Funeral services for Lew will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Ashley Sherard presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences for Lew’s family may be made on his obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 681405, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46268.