David Gene West, Lisa Anne Pore, Shari Ann Padfield, Marion C. Apple, Wanda Lee Burchett, Amanda Lee Sullivan

David Gene West

David Gene West, 63, of Ventura, California, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1962, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the son of Gene and Joyce (Anderson) West of Kokomo, Indiana, formerly from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

David accepted the Lord at Bethany Baptist Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and followed the Lord in baptism on March 29, 1970. He went on several mission trips while in the Bible Baptist Church Youth Group. The most notable one was to an Indian tribe in New Mexico.

David attended Kokomo Christian School in Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from Haworth High School in 1980 and attended Purdue University for two years. He was active in sports: KCS basketball, YMCA youth football, and later on the Haworth football team. He also played hockey on a team in Indianapolis. While in California, he loved to root for the L.A. Dodgers and had several trips to games in the L.A. stadium.

In Kokomo, David briefly worked at REM, a residential home for the disadvantaged. He cared for them and even took some of them to church. In Ventura, an organization called Turning Point, which helped the disadvantaged, played a very special part in helping David through some difficult days in his life. David was employed for several years at New Visions in Ventura where he assisted in helping the mentally disabled. He also volunteered at various food banks. He was a very compassionate person in his dealings with people. They all loved him.

David loved his family and never missed sending cards to them, including a little cash or a gift card. He boxed up and sent coffee for his mom and tea for his dad. During his last few years, when his parents were no longer able to travel to Ventura, he then traveled to Kokomo twice a year. When in Ventura, David loved to “Zoom” with his parents and be kept up to date. Each call ended with a Today in the Word devotional.

Throughout his 12 years in Ventura, his mentor and then best friend, Tom Angula, became very special to him. Through the years he enjoyed his relationship with Tom’s family, wife “Cookie” and their two girls (Catalina and Macy). The girls referred to David affectionately as “Uncle David.”

David is survived by his parents, two brothers Mark (Susan) of Punta Gorda, Florida, and Stephen (Rebecca) of Bethel, Ohio, sister Julie (Thomas) Lombard of Parker, Colorado, nephews Anderson West and Kevin West, nieces Christina (Mathew) Walter, Olivia Lombard, Gianna Lombard, Nora Lombard, and Audrey West.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents (Wests and Andersons), uncles, and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Bible Baptist Church, 2635 S. Dixon Road, Kokomo, Indiana, with Pastor Keith Treadway officiating. Burial will follow in Albright Cemetery, Kokomo. Friends may visit with the family from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, and again on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. David’s service will be live streamed and can be viewed at www.youtube.com/@biblebaptistchurchkokomo5445. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Lisa Anne Pore

Lisa Anne Pore, 59, of Windfall, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 11, 1965, in Charleston, South Carolina, to her parents Edward & Barbara (Dailey) Lyke. Lisa married the love of her life James "Jimmy" Pore on November 23, 1991, sharing 33 years of marriage and a lifetime of memories.

Lisa graduated from Tri-Central High School in the class of 1984. If you knew Lisa, then you had the privilege of knowing one of the kindest hearts in this world. Going into Lisa’s Tanning was always a privilege. Lisa not only provided excellent service and care for her customers she also provided friendship and love. Lisa’s customers left her shop not only feeling better about their appearance but better about life in general. She took the time to make everyone who walked through her door feel valued. She not only knew your name she knew your kids’ names. She knew what was going on in your life. She often remembered details mentioned in passing that most other people would have instantly forgotten. Not Lisa! Why? She genuinely cared about others. Lisa impacted and encouraged many people with her no-nonsense approach to life. She was upbeat, fun, and always positive. After a conversation with Lisa, you just unexplainably felt better. The beauty in this is the fact that she didn’t even realize what a gift she was to so many … she was just simply being herself.

Lisa loved her family with her whole heart. She beamed with pride whenever she spoke of them. Lisa tried to never take her life for granted. She knew she had been blessed beyond measure. Whenever she talked about her parents she would laugh and say she didn't know how she had gotten so lucky. Her thankful and fun-loving spirit always led the way!

There was a lot of fun to be had in the Pore household. Lisa was a devoted Boston Red Sox fan, and her husband and daughter were over-the-top Yankees fans. There was never a shortage of healthy banter! Christmastime was always very special. Lisa loved to decorate and had a knack for making the house feel warm and cozy. She loved setting up her Christmas village which grew a little every year. Lisa probably enjoyed Christmas so much because of her giving spirit. If she ever heard someone was in need, she was the first to step in to help.

Her daughter lovingly referred to her as Batman. This was, of course, because she had the superpower of fixing almost anything that was wrong. On the rare occasion when she couldn’t, the two still loved being Batman and Robin and embracing the beautiful bond they shared. Lisa had an unbreakable bond with her husband as well. She was still quite smitten after all their years together, and she was incredibly grateful for his loving commitment to her. He truly honored her and their vows by taking incredible care of her during her illness. Life will definitely not be the same without Lisa, but she has left an amazing example of what love in action looks like.

Those left to carry on Lisa’s legacy of love are her husband Jimmy Pore, mother Barbara Lyke, daughter Megan Pore, stepdaughter Kasie (Ian) Wolfgang, bonus daughter Emily Kesterson, step-grandchildren Hayley McMannis and Nevaeh McMannis, step-great-grandchild Winter, sisters-in-law Lisa (Brian) Bear and Teresa (Mike) Gaiser, brother-in-law Mike (Sandy) Pore, nephew Blaine (Paige) Gaiser, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and fur baby Sheba Eleanor Pore.

Lisa was welcomed into Heaven by her dad Edward Lyke, grandparents Paul & Lorene Dailey and Rev. Dorcie & Alma Lyke, in-laws James & Charlotte Pore, and fur babies Boston, Bristol, and Amber.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 314 N. Main Street in Tipton. A service celebrating Lisa’s life will take place immediately following visitation at 1:00 PM with Pastor Steve Branstutter officiating. Burial will be held at Nevada Cemetery directly following the service.

Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pore family in their time of need.

Shari Ann Padfield

Shari Ann Padfield, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

A visitation for Shari will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary Webster Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. A funeral service will occur Monday, June 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM, 3400 South Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. A final resting place will occur Monday, June 2, 2025, at Albright Cemetery, 3910 Albright Rd., Kokomo, Indiana 46902.

Marion C. Apple

Marion C. Apple, 93, of Walton, went home to be with the Lord at 4:58 a.m. at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born May 4, 1932, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Marion M. and Elizabeth (Clifton) Apple. He married the love of his life Kathleen M. Woolley on April 4, 1959, in the Galveston First Baptist Church, and she survives.

Marion served his country in the U.S. Army on active duty from 12/1952-9/1954 during the Korean War and was assigned to the 558th Military Police Battalion during part of his service. He remained in the Army Reserves until 11/1960.

Marion was a farmer but later made a career change and retired from the Indiana Department of Revenue as a supervisor after many years of service. He and his wife Kathleen were members of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Kokomo for more than 50 years. Marion enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family, and traveling to South Carolina and Navarre, Florida, for many beachside vacations.

Surviving family include his wife Kathleen Apple of Walton, his daughter Allison and husband Michael Swanton of Westfield, IN, his son Clayton and wife Deb Apple of Brownsburg, IN, and four grandchildren Katie Swanton of New York City, Emily Swanton of Charlotte, NC, Ellen (Billy) White of Brownsburg, IN, Austin (Marikar) Apple of Zionsville, IN and two great-grandsons. He is also survived by sisters Hilda Kile and Mary Kitchell, both of Galveston, IN. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 705 E. Southway Blvd., Kokomo, Indiana, with Pastors John Dreyer and Carl Hingst officiating. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Walton IOOF Cemetery in Walton, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Marion’s memory. Murray Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve the Apple family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

Wanda Lee Burchett

Wanda Lee Burchett, 83, of Kokomo, IN, passed away May 28, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1941, in Kensett, Arkansas, the daughter of Edgar and Ethel (Sills) Allen. Wanda was employed at Delco Electronics for more than 30 years. She married Elvin Burchett Jr. on February 14, 1976.

Wanda loved flowers, house plants, floral arrangements, and word searches. She also collected dolls and angels. Her greatest joy was helping people in any way that she was able. She was a member of Cornerstone Christian Center for many years and taught Sunday School as well. One of her greatest accomplishments was buying her own home by the age of 30 as a single woman.

Left to cherish her memory is her son Chad Allen (Gregory) Burchett, many cousins, nieces, and nephews, a sister-in-lawm, and many friends. She was truly a cherished mom, aunt, and devoted friend. She was "Aunt Wanda" to many.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elvin, stepson Michael Burchett, siblings Marie, Jewel, Geneva, Earline, Francis, Tommy, and Gerald, and many fur babies.

Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Burial will follow at Kokomo Memorial Park. Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com.

Amanda Lee Sullivan

Amanda Lee Sullivan, 46, of Kokomo, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, on May 27, 1978, the daughter of the late James Sullivan and Kathy (Moore) Sullivan.

Amanda enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, such as being outdoors and listening to music. She took pride in cleaning and keeping an organized space. She appreciated most the time that she spent with family and friends. She liked expressing herself by painting.

Amanda is survived by her siblings Kenneth (Kacee) Sullivan, Jennifer (Dan) Sullivan, Daniel Sullivan, and Alex Sullivan, nieces and nephews Gracie, Briley, Jordan, Kai, Erik, Eli, Jayden, Grayson, and Abbygail, great-nephew Achilles, Amanda’s adopted son and family, aunts and uncles Victor (Angela), Bonnie, Bobby, Linda (Keith), Loretta, Shirley (Eddy), and Sheila (Glenn), and many cousins on both sides.

She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts and uncles Rick, David, Clifton (Sue), Larry, Jerry, Gordon (Linda), Arcie, Robert, Ricky (Susie), Richard, and Anna, infant children at birth Brandon and Ashley, maternal grandparents Edwin and Barbara Moore, and paternal grandparents Gardner and Jule Sullivan.

Friends are invited to celebrate Amanda’s life at a graveside service beginning at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025, at Kempton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Amanda’s memory to Stout & Son Funeral Home to assist with final expenses. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.