Obituaries
Don Wesley Sedberry
June 3, 1946 - Nov. 18, 2009
Don Wesley Sedberry, 63, Windfall, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at his residence. He was born June 3, 1946, in Abilene, Texas, to Alton Eloise and Dorothy Bell (Hutchens) Sedberry. On April 27, 1985, he married Carolyn Fitch, in Sharpsville, and she survives. He was raised, along with his siblings, in Abilene, Texas, at the Hendrick Home for Children.
He took great pride in his work and earned his journeyman license and served his apprenticeship while he was a member of Plumber and Steam Fitters Union Local 440. He later worked for Delco for 34 years before retiring in 2006. He served in the United States Navy Submarine Service from 1963 to 1967. He was a member of UAW Local 292, former union rep and chairman for skilled trades, member of the Arbor Tree Foundation, lifetime member of the NRA, and former member of the Order of the Free Masons and the Scottish Rite. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and all outdoor activities. He was very patriotic and loved American history and the old west. He also loved bluegrass music and played the banjo and guitar.
In addition to his wife, Carolyn Sedberry, he is survived by two daughters, Wendy Orvis, North Little Rock, Ark., and Tiffany Sedberry, Windfall; three sons, Anthony Meiring, Indianapolis, Todd (Danielle) Meiring, Gaston, and Don Sedberry, Jr., Kokomo; five grandchildren, Nick Orvis, Mistie Orvis, Cheyenne Meiring, Mason Meiring, and Trenton Meiring; one sister, Connie (Glenn) Weddle, Dewey, Ariz.; two brothers, Ronnie (Sandy) Sedberry, Phoenix, Ariz., and Larry (Mavis) Sedberry, Cottonwood, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral service is 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home with Rev. Tennyson Fitch officiating. Burial is at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Visiting hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hendrick Home for Children, P.O. Box 5195, Abilene, TX 79608. Online condolences to the family can be made at www.mem.com.
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Emanuel Wayne McAninch
Aug. 28, 1932 - July 27, 2010
Emanuel Wayne McAninch, 77, Kokomo, died at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at his residence.
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Funerals - Thursday, July 29, 2010
Kay, Edith Pearl Funeral, services are 11 a.m. today at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel.
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Earl ‘Rick’ H. Crowe
Earl “Rick” H. Crowe, 70, Greentown, passed away at 10:11a.m. Monday, July 26, 2010, at the Howard Regional Health System.
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James A. Parker
James A. Parker, 68, Kokomo, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Howard Regional Health System.
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Rosie Maxine Long
Rosie Maxine Long, 74, Kokomo, passed away at 3:02 p.m. Monday, July 26, 2010, at her home.
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Patricia Ann (Etherington) Anderson
June 9, 1941 - July 27, 2010
Patricia Ann (Etherington) Anderson, 69, Kokomo, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Howard Regional Health System.
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David Scott Teal
May 17, 1964 - July 26, 2010
David Scott Teal, 46, Utica, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
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Beverly J. McKay
July 9, 1928 - July 25, 2010
Beverly J. McKay, 82, Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010, surrounded by her family.
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Joe L. Thompson
Joe L. Thompson, 78, Kokomo, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his family.
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Funerals - Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Walker, Evan Graham, services are 10:30 a.m. today at Hasler and Stout Funeral Home, Greentown.
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