Joyce R. Surface
Joyce R. Surface, 64, Kempton, passed away at 2:30 am Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her home. She was born July 30, 1959, in Kokomo, the daughter of the late Dale & Bonnie (Merrell) Rawlings. In March of 1990, she married Troy Surface who survives.
Joyce was a 1977 graduate of Taylor High School. She worked for Meijer for over 20 years. Joyce loved playing Bingo, scrolling through Facebook and spending time with her family.
Along with her husband Troy, Joyce is also survived by her son, Pierce (Amber) Overton; stepdaughter and caretaker, NaTasha Surface; grandchildren, Cadance Yeary, Candace Yeary, Julien Herrera, Lily Overton, Leland Overton and Kayden Overton; siblings, Terry (Becky) Merrell, Gale Rawlings, Juanita (Ted) Ringeisen and Mary (Jeff) Donelson; brother-in-law, Larry Marner; along with several nieces and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; son, Brandon Overton; and siblings, Lavona Marner and Dale Rawlings.
In keeping with Joyce’s wishes, no services will be held. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation.
Jimmy Dean “Jim” Bowman
Jimmy Dean “Jim” Bowman, 68, Greentown, passed away at 10:20 am Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. He was born October 15, 1954, in Peru, IN, the son of Eugene & Betty Lou (See) Bowman.
Jim was a 1973 graduate of Kokomo High School. He adored his grandchildren and was always there for his family. Jim was a hardworking man who enjoyed cookouts and going to the James Dean Festival.
Jim is survived by his father, Eugene Bowman; children, Jonathan (Maciah) Bowman and Alison (Craig) Hulsey; grandchildren, Kindrea, Elijah, Chad, Cason, Payton and Henry; siblings, Nancy Wells, Kim Hagard, Mike Bowman and Donald Bowman.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Lou Bowman; and brothers, Danny, Dennis and Richard Bowman.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. Main Street, Greentown. Friends are invited to visit with the family from Noon until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.hasler-stout.com.