Obituaries, September 29, 2023
Duane Kent Lay
Duane Kent Lay, age 71, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his residence. Duane was born on September 21, 1952, in Logansport, IN to the late Charles and Carolyn (Kline) Lay. He married Sue (Pickard) Lay on June 18, 2010 in Kokomo, and she survives.
After graduating from Kokomo High School, he was in the United States Army, where he served his country as radio operator in Korea. After his time in the military, he was a manager for Wake Up gas station for many years. Duane later began working for Chrysler where he retired after 30 years. He was a member of the UAW #685. He was also a member of Reach Church. Duane enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing golf.
Surviving is his wife, Sue; two daughters from his first marriage to Margaret Lay, Jodie Lay and Jennifer Reyes; five grandchildren, Carolyn (Drew) McKee, Alex Reyes, Adrian Reyes, Trista Nance, and Hanna Pittman; three great-grandchildren, Leland McKee, Delanie McKee, and Morgen McKee; two step-children, Tammy (Tim) Bartley and Andy (Julie) Mullens; three step-grandchildren, Thomas (Courtney) Bartley, Rohan Bartley, and Tate Mullens; one step-great-grandchildren, Vincent Bartley; one sister, Vicki Williams; and one brother, John (Linda) Lay; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Sherry Lay.
There is a time of visitation for Duane on Monday, October 2, 2023, from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary Webster Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street, Kokomo. Pastor Brian Hughes will be officiating. Burial will follow to Albright Cemetery with full military rites performed by the United States Army and the VFW Post 1152 Military Rites Team. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the Lay family.
John H. Dobbs
John H. Dobbs, age 71, of Russiaville passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
A public visitation for John will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 1:00 PM. A burial will occur Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetmemoryGarden.com for the Dobbs family.
Robert Wilson Price
Robert Wilson Price, 81, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away September 28, 2023. He was born on September 16, 1942, in Kokomo, Indiana the son of William Prunner and Freda Irene Price (Carter). He married Judy Price (Tolley) who survives.
Robert was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed racing cars. After retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling all over the country. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Judy Price; son Jeffrey Price (Debbie) both from Kokomo and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jackie Price and Delmar Carter; two sisters Mary and Dorothy.
Military honors will be 10 AM October 13, 2023, at Sunset Memory Garden Mausoleum, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, IN.