Tipton Magazine July 2020

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Owners Sarah Taylor & Tanya Cowan

Celebrating Life

Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home Helps Families Through Difficult Times Writer / Julie Yates Photographer / Heidi Pruitt

Sarah Taylor and Tanya Cowan of Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Tipton are honored to be able to serve their community. Both women feel a special calling to serve local families during the difficult time of losing a loved one. They are especially grateful to be part of the legacy left by Jeff Stout, a Kokomo businessman who touched the lives of many.

Stout, who passed away in February of this year, was a funeral home owner, a

coroner, a member of the city council, a fireman and a businessman. By all accounts, his life was filled with examples of helping others succeed in business.

The story of how Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home came to be is just one example.

Taylor and Cowan met each other after graduating from high school, when they both attended Wright beauty school in Kokomo. Their workstations were assigned next to each other and they became best friends. However, after they both got married and had children, they lost touch. It wasn’t until Cowan JULY 2020 / TIPTON MAGAZINE / 3

attended a visitation at a funeral home where Taylor was working, when they reconnected.

“I was so surprised to see Sarah working there,” Cowan says. “I had always felt a nudge to work in the funeral business but had never had the opportunity. We talked a long while and she told me someone had recently quit and they had an opening.”

Cowan took the job and progressed from being a greeter to a cleaner, and eventually took on any other task needed, including making trips to pick up

deceased individuals. Taylor encouraged her to attend the Mortuary Science program at Ivy Tech in Indianapolis. After both women completed state licensing requirements and passed a national board exam, they began dreaming of owning a funeral home.

“We had a friend who knew we were interested in opening up our own funeral business,” Cowan says. “He knew Jeff and told him about us. Jeff had an entrepreneurial mindset all the time, and any time he could help someone he felt was hard-working, he was all over that.

Jeff called us up and said, ‘I’ve heard about you guys, and I feel in my heart that something good can be done.’”

The women met with Stout and he shared his plan. He knew two funeral businesses were up for sale, but had to be purchased together. Stout’s plan was to buy both and gradually sell one to Taylor and Cowan.

“We were worried but Jeff told us, ‘You will have to work hard, but I will support you,’” Cowan says. “He took us under his wing and answered every question we had. We did everything he told us to. We are so proud to say that not one time did we ever miss a payment.”

Stout realized the impact that the death of a pet can have on a family. In 2011, he was instrumental in opening Paws @ Rest, a Howard County pet cremation service.

This influenced Taylor and Cowan to offer services for the loss of beloved animal companions.

“Sarah and I are both huge animal lovers,” Cowan says. “Pets add so much to life, and

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they love like people can’t. We provide the services we would want for our own pets.”

Cowan says she and Taylor were fortunate to connect with Stout.

“Finding Jeff was a God thing,” she says. “He was very genuine. Someone like that usually never comes along in life.”

Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home and Cremation Services is located at 314 North Main Street in Tipton. For more info, call 765-675-2963 and visit taylorcowanfh.com.

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113 N. Main St., Tipton 765-675-2554 Monday-Friday 10:00-5:30 Saturday 10:00-2:00 Closed Sunday

MORE IN STORE Owners Tim & Karen Horton

Horton’s Home & Garden Features Wide Selection Writer/ Matt Keating Photographer / Heidi Pruitt

Horton noted that it is still a familyoperated business.

Karen Horton with Horton’s Home & Garden, says the downtown Tipton business has been blessed since it opened in the late 70s.

“We love working with our two daughters, Katy and Holly Beth,” Horton says. “They are a huge part of our everyday operations, along with buying, designing and maintaining our online store, as well as our social media presence. It has taken years, and many changes, to build this now third generation Tipton business.”

“My husband Tim’s parents opened the store as Horton and Son’s Hardware in 1976,” Horton says. “Tim and I purchased the business from them in 1995. Over the years, we’ve evolved into more of a lifestyle boutique, meaning that we carry a wide variety of things for your home. We have also changed our name to reflect just that: Horton’s Home and Garden.”

Horton added that the business has also grown a lot over the years.

“We have quite a few businesses housed within the same storefront,” Horton says.

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“We have Custom Blinds and Shutters, a Fudge Shoppe, garden center, home decor, ladies clothing and children’s gifts.

We also sell seasonal and everyday decor for the home and garden.”

Customer service is just one of their strengths.

“We help the customers bring beauty and utility to the inside of their homes, as well as outside,” Horton says. “It’s a place where they can design their wardrobe, home and life. We have many gift options and unique card lines. We put in many hours selecting just the perfect blend of products to create an inviting, unique and peaceful environment for our customers.”

Horton’s Home & Garden carries a mix of new products, vintage finds and handcrafted items.

“A sampling of some of our wares are 1803 Candles, Stonewall Kitchen, children’s clothing and gifts, women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags, books, bereavement gifts, cards, house plants and home décor,” Horton says. “Seasonally, in our garden center, we carry flowers, vegetable plants, mums, pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, live Christmas trees, wreaths and greens.”

Horton’s Home & Garden garners a lot of customers.

“The majority of our everyday customers are from Tipton and its surrounding counties,” Horton says. “Our five events each year have helped us to accomplish a business goal of becoming a destination shop, and bringing customers from all over the state, and even out of state, to downtown Tipton.”

Home is where the “Heart and Soul” Live Our Services: Grooming & hygiene, meds & medication, private sitting, light housekeeping, running errands.

We provide companionship and care for our clients and their families.

Horton noted that the five events include Spring Open House (March), French Market ( July 10 and 11), Autumn Market (Sept. 26), Christmas Open House (Nov. 6 and 7), and Mistletoe Market on Main (Dec.5) “We are looking forward, and working towards, our 12th annual French Market, Friday, July 10, from 9 a.m. five p.m., to 5 and Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,” Horton says. “This muchanticipated event is our largest event.”

Horton says it’s a fun event for the whole family.

“Our parking lot is transformed into a French courtyard filled with vendors,” Horton says. “Our fudge shop becomes a patisserie, where homemade herb butter, french baguettes, chicken salad croissants, and lavender lemonade are served for lunch. You can enjoy French music, friends, beautiful vignettes, and an amazing variety of wares, offered both inside the store and outside by our

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vendors. You can also enjoy the many other downtown Tipton shops. The event is free and is held rain or shine. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram or feel free to give the shop a call in case there are to be any last minute changes, due to our nation’s current state of affairs.”

Horton adds that, “Our Facebook and Instagram accounts will keep you updated on all of our newest and most current products and events. You can even shop us online at hortonhomeandgarden.com.”

Horton is overwhelmed by the positive response she gets from customers.

“We have truly been blessed over the years by our customers and community as we have grown our little corner in downtown Tipton,” Horton says. “Tipton has a beautiful downtown, many new shops, and continues to grow and thrive. We are proud to be a part of what we truly believe is ‘Tastefully Tipton.’”

Check out Horton’s Home & Garden at 112 S. Main Street, Tipton, or give them a call at 765-675-2013. You can visit them online at hortonhomeandgarden.com for more information.

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TIPTON EVENTS

HEARTLAND DISC GOLF COURSE

FRENCH MARKET 2020

July 1- 31 Heartland Church 3611 N. St Rd 19, Sharpsville

STONE WATER STEEL

July 10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

July 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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July 18 9:30 p.m.

Concerts at Tipton City Park

FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET July 4, 11, 18 & 25 9 a.m. - noon Located in the parking lot at the corner of Court St and Jefferson St.

LEGENDS MUSIC ACADEMY SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS

TIPTON COUNTY 4-H FAIR July 14- 19 July 20- Livestock auction Tipton County Fairgrounds 1200 S. Main St, Tipton

Tuesday - Friday July 7, 14, 21 & 28 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Friday Performance at 7 p.m.

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*ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

For list of events in Tipton, check out tiptonchamber.org or The Kokomo App.

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