Mariann “Mert” Terrell

Mariann “Mert” Terrell, 83, of Kokomo, passed on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Community Howard Regional Health – Kokomo. She was born on December 8, 1941, in Kokomo, the daughter of the late D. Max and Mary (Tolle) Springer. On October 13, 1962, at St. Patrick Church – Kokomo, she married Stephen “Steve” Terrell, and he survives.

Mariann graduated from Kokomo High School in 1959. She retired from Colonial Crest Apartments after being an office manager for more than 10 years. Mariann also worked as an X-Ray Tech at St. Joseph Hospital and as an Office Sales Representative. She enjoyed spending her time playing cards, fellowship with special friends, and watching I.U. and Notre Dame. Mariann loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Along with her husband of 62 years Steve Terrell, Mariann is survived by: her children Kelly (Shawn) Glass of Windfall, Indiana, Elizabeth (Tom) Holian of Westfield, Indiana, and Michael (Syvonne) Terrell of Jupiter, Florida; grandchildren Bradley (Chelsea) Glass of Fishers, Indiana, Danelle (Bradley) Breedlove, Karah Glass of Kokomo, Indiana, Derek Glass of West Liberty, Indiana, Morgan ( P.J.) Gallo of Westmont, Illinois, Dean (Chrissy) Holian of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mary Grace Holian of Fort Myers, Florida, and Nicholas Terrell and Nathan Terrell of Jupiter, Florida; great-grandchildren Shay Glass, Quin Glass, and Lyra Glass of Fishers, Indiana, and Carter Breedlove and Hazel Breedlove of Kokomo, Indiana; siblings Chuck (Sheila) Springer and Kathy Fisher of Kokomo, Indiana, and Rita (Dennis) Jones of Franklin, North Carolina; and brother-in-law Ted Milligan of Noblesville, Indiana.

Along with her parents D. Max and Mary Springer, Mariann was preceded in death by her sisters Patricia Milligan and Peggy (Jim) Morrow, and brother-in-law David Fisher.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1229 N. Washington St, Kokomo, with Rev. Fr. Kyle Neterer, celebrant, and Rev. Fr. Peter Vanderkolk, con-celebrant. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery at a later date. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, with a Rosary starting at 10:30 a.m. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Diane M. Woodcock

Diane M Woodcock, age 76, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.

A memorial gathering for Diane will be held Friday, February 7, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary & Crematory Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, followed by a homecoming service at 1:00 PM.

Penelope "Penny" Sue Hayes

Penelope "Penny" Sue Hayes, 75, of Kokomo, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2025. She was born on November 23, 1949, in Kokomo, IN, the daughter of Robert and Mildred Stack (Weir). On January 6, 1967, she married William R. Hayes, Jr., who preceded her in death on October 15, 2013.

Penny taught preschool at Emanuel Lutheran Church and retired after 20 years. She loved teaching and being with all of her students each day. Penny had a very strong faith and loved her church family at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Penny loved animals and pets that would visit her from Love on a Leash. She collected owls and enjoyed bowling and playing euchre with family and friends. She was a loving mother and grandmother who never met a stranger and enjoyed helping others.

Surviving relatives include her daughter Jennifer Stacy (Jeff Gibson), son Sean Hayes (Jane), grandchildren Cody and Matthew Stacy and Hannah Hayes, and great-grandson Brayden Lawson, all of Kokomo, IN, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Barbara McCartney, and grandchildren Abigail Hayes and Brandi Lawson Paul.

Visitation will be 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home. Funeral services 2:00 PM Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. www.sunsetmemorygarden.com. In lieu of flower, donations can be made to Love on a Leash. www.loveonaleash.org​

Seth Anthony Hayes

Seth Anthony Hayes, 45, Kokomo, passed away at 7:56 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at I.U. Health University Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on December 21, 1979, the son of Craig Hayes and Penny (Orbaugh) Snyder. On June 2, 2018, in Treasure Island, FL, he married Stacy Graber, and she survives.

Seth graduated from Eastern High School in 1998 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and Marketing from Indiana University-Bloomington. He was the co-owner and operator of Hayes Bros. Construction. He was a member of the Carpenters Union and Sigma Pi Fraternity at I.U. He was an avid sports fan, especially I.U. and the Indianapolis Colts.

Along with his wife Stacy, Seth is survived by his stepson Ian, mother and bonus dad Penny (Rick) Snyder, father and stepmother Craig (Karen) Hayes, siblings Gabe (Lisa) Hayes, Rick (Mary) Snyder, Ryan (Jennifer) Snyder, and Nick Hayes, grandparents Phillip and Joan Lake, and Frieda Hunt, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Daniel Orbaugh, George Robert Hayes, and Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Matacale, and aunt Susan Elaine Hayes.

Friends are invited to visit the family from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with Pastor Joyce Harris officiating. A funeral service celebrating Seth’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Jerry Arthur Smith

Jerry Arthur Smith, 66, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on February 5, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1958, in Tipton, Indiana, the son of Charles and Viola (Bush) Ryan. He married Marcia (Barlow) Smith, who survives. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Army National Guard. Jerry worked at Chrysler as a Machine Repairman for 28 years before retiring on December 1, 2024 and was a member of UAW #685. He enjoyed fishing with his grandsons and coaching baseball.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 42 years, Marcia, children Adam (Alyx) Smith and Derek (Katie) Smith, grandchildren Callen and Caden, his mother Viola, and sisters Carol (Scot) Tracey and Julie (Bud) Massey.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father and his grandson Carson.

Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2025, at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery, Kokomo, Indiana. Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com.

Angela Lynn Hopson

There are angels among us. Heaven just received another angel. Angela Lynn Hopson was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on May 8, 1974, and passed away January 24, 2025, after a brief illness. Angie was the kindest, sweetest, most loving, and gentle spirit God ever created. She had a heart for people, and even though she had many health concerns, she was always cheerful and wanted to hear how you were doing. Angie loved God, and God gifted her that beautiful quality of truly child-like faith. When you met her, you felt you were instantly loved and accepted.

Angie had a heart for learning, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education, beginning at the University of Tennessee and completing it at Indiana University - Kokomo. She then went on to complete her Master's Degree. Angie loved family get-togethers, watching crime/detective dramas, and playing with her fur babies Leo, Shadow, Sonny, and Cali.

Angie is survived by: her brother Kenneth Hopson, Jr.; aunts Patty Jackson and Angie Hopson; uncle Tony Arredondo; cousins James Jackson, Melissa Hopson, and Stephanie Hopson; special family friend, Kevin Marcrum; and friends Melissa Morris, Pam Shoemaker, and Jeff Eades.

Angie loved her aides Ayla, Janelle, and Madison (and the feeling was mutual!), who were with her the past several years and helped her in her home.

Angie was preceded in death by: her parents Kenneth and Cherrie Hopson; cousin Judy Grose; uncle Virgil Jackson; as well as her grandparents, great-grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.

There will be a celebration of life gathering for Angie on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 W. Alto Rd., Kokomo, IN 46902. Her funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Jason Grant. Burial will immediately follow her service at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Dr. Gerald J. Barnes

Dr. Gerald J. Barnes, Jerry, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 3, 2025. Jerry was born May 7, 1936, the son of John “Jack” and Fidelis “Day” Barnes in Indianapolis, IN. He was the oldest of what would be five children. The family moved to Tipton, IN, where his dad became the Tipton Ford dealer. Jerry graduated from Tipton High School in 1954 and went on to attend Purdue University. Still a student, Jerry married Joyce Pickrell, also from Tipton, on August 31, 1957.

While at Purdue University, he was a member of Pi Tau Sigma, the mechanical engineering honorary society. He received his PhD from Purdue in Mechanical Engineering in 1962. After graduating from Purdue, Jerry joined General Motors as an engineer in the Fuels and Lubricants Department, where he worked on diesel-powered bus emission issues.

In 1970, Jerry transitioned from GM's Fuels and Lubricants (F&L) division to the newly established General Motors Research (GMR) Physical Chemistry Department, developing catalytic emission controls. In 1980, he joined the Automotive Emission Control group of the Environmental Activities Staff, where he worked on regulatory issues, both vehicle and facility, for both U.S. and overseas operations. At the time of his retirement, he was the Head of Emissions Worldwide and traveled extensively to other countries.

After retirement, he returned as a consultant and worked with student engineering research competitions, such as FutureCar, an annual road rally competition between universities designing alternative fuel vehicles. His love of learning and passion for his work made him an invaluable resource. His legacy in automotive emission control continues to influence current environmental standards and vehicle technologies, reflecting a career dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of automobiles.

After completely retiring, Jerry and Joy moved to River Falls, WI, to be closer to their daughter Amy and her family. He worked almost as hard in retirement as he did when he worked at General Motors. He loved spending time outdoors. His yard was immaculate in the summer, and in the winter, he was usually the first to clear snow from his driveway. “Dapper” spent many happy, busy years watching his three granddaughters grow. He attended countless soccer and basketball games and looked forward to visits from John and his family from California. He loved canoeing, bird hunting, cars, driving, auto racing, basketball, dogs, the color blue, chocolate, mystery novels, westerns, family, and most of all, “Joycee.” His love for all these things will be his lasting legacy.

Jerry is survived by: his wife Joyce, Hudson, WI; children John (Kelly Thompson) Barnes, Los Angeles, CA, and Amy (Shawn) Hartnett, Hudson, WI; granddaughters Elaine Hartnett, Hudson, WI, Claire Barnes, New Haven, CT, and Lilly (Zach Postler) Hartnett, Edina, MN; siblings Mike Barnes, Parkville, MD, Dan (Marty) Barnes, Lamy, NM, and Marty (Dave) Driscoll, Martinsville, IN. Sister Linda (Ken) Waite is deceased.

A graveside service for Jerry will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, at Kempton Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Goth presiding with burial to follow. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Condolences for Jerry’s family may be left on his obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.

Memorial contribution in Jerry's honor may be made to Lakeview Homecare and Hospice, https://www.healthpartners.com/foundations/lakeview/donate-now/ or the hospice of your choice.