Kevin Alonzo Little Sr., Mark Nelson Foust, Cleta A. Bell
Kevin Alonzo Little Sr.
Kevin Alonzo Little Sr., 71, Kokomo, passed away at 12:32 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home with family by his side. He was born on April 16, 1953, the son of Ernest and Irma O. (Hartwell) Little. On June 2, 2010, he married Sarah Smith in Kokomo, IN, and she survives.
Kevin worked as a cook at Texas Roadhouse, McAlister’s Deli, and Golden Corral. He was also a greeter at Meijer. He enjoyed watching basketball and football, traveling, feeding the birds, and flower gardening.
He is survived by his wife Sarah, children Kevin (Tonnette) Gilbert-Little, Michael (Adrienne) Little, Tonika Milan, Erika (John) Cunningham, Ernest (Brittany) Little, Keisha Little, Flonicia (Cameron) Fletcher, Victor Little, Jaquail Little, Kearah (Cory) Holiday, and Cameron Smith, siblings Gloria Jean Holman, Ernest Little, Wendall Little, and Angela Lewis, brothers and sisters-in-law Troy and Michelle Smith, Virginia Nix, and Paris Smith, father-in-law Troy (Renee) Smith Jr., mother-in-law Dottie Salsbery, 18 grandchildren, a few aunts and uncles, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Ke’von Little, and brother-in-law Christopher Nix.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home -Jefferson Street Chapel, 414 W. Jefferson Street, Kokomo. A funeral service celebrating Kevin’s life will begin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Ronnie Bumgardner officiating. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Mark Nelson Foust
Mark Nelson Foust, 63, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Community Howard Hospital of Kokomo, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 4, 1961, to Richard E. & Becky S. (Louden) Foust in Kokomo. He was a 1980 graduate of Taylor High School in Center, Indiana. He enjoyed following the Colts, IU basketball, and the Cincinnati Reds. He always had a baseball mitt with him at the Reds games, waiting on a fly ball! To his dismay, he never got one. Mark had a very giving and kind heart and loved his family dearly. He was a bright light, not only for his family, but also for the residents of the Frances House, and he handled his mental health struggles with grace. He was his father's "buddy." He loved their lunch dates and trips to the convenience store for a good fountain drink to end the day. He loved all genres of music and learned to play guitar by ear. Hearing him practice wasn't always enjoyable for his family, but they kept a smile on their face and encouragement in their words. And he eventually mastered it. He had a fantastic sense of humor. You never knew what he was going to say or do next, so his family was always watching for his pranks. He was a true jokester who will forever be in our hearts with wonderful memories of a life graciously lived.
Loving survivors include Mark's parents Richard and Becky Foust, siblings Richard P. (Julie) Foust, Sherry K. (Jeff) Landseadel, and Matthew A. Foust, nieces and nephews Ellen Foust, Payton (Kacey) Dick, and Derek (Rachel) Landseadel, and great-nephews Keller and Theodore Dick. Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents Howard and Barbara Louden, and Oscean and Helen Foust, niece Holly K. Foust, and nephew Joseph Foust.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Ellers Mortuary and Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster St., Kokomo. Funeral service and burial will be private.
The family would like to thank the entire third floor staff at Community Howard Regional Health for their compassionate care of Mark during his final days. They would also like to thank everyone at the Frances House for their decades of caring, love, and support for Mark.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mark's memory to Mental Health America of Indiana mhai.net/donate/ or the American Lung Association www.lung.org/get-involved/ways-to-give.
Cleta A. Bell
Cleta A. Bell, 93, of Marion, Indiana, passed away March 30, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1931, in Piggott, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Logan Easton and Hannah Louise Easton (Tyler).
Cleta enjoyed sewing and quilting. She previously attended the United Methodist Church in Amboy, IN, and the Mount Olive United Methodist Church in Marion, IN. Cleta was a caregiver most of her life, caring for the elderly in their homes. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed family gatherings during the holidays.
Surviving relatives include her daughter Alma J. Caldwell (Dean) of Swayzee, IN, five grandchildren Paul Caldwell (Holly) of Kokomo, IN, Alicia Vitatoe (Andrew) of Chillicothe, OH, Amanda Bell of Marion, IN, Brooks Bell (Ellie) of Jonesboro, IN, and Jamie Bell of Marion, IN, great-grandchildren Victoria Trafelet (Reid), Drew Caldwell, Cami Epperhart (Ethan), Evelyn Vitatoe, Ryan Vitatoe, Katelyn Caldwell, Kaylee Caldwell, Charlotte Vitatoe, Kloe Bell, Brooks Bell, Jr., Jazzlynn Smith, Max Bell, Brookleigh Bell, and Linkon Bell, brother Gene Easton, and sister Mildred Elliott.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Gary Bell, and brothers Lonnie Easton and Charles Easton.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friday, April 4, 2025, at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center. Funeral services will take place 12:00 PM Friday, April 4, 2025, at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. There will be a lunch served at the funeral home before the burial. Burial will follow at Thrailkill Cemetery in Swayzee, IN, at 3:00 PM. Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons International. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff at Suite Living in Marion, IN, and Stillwater Hospice for all the care they provided for mom. Each nurse was very special to mom.