William “Bill” Scott Martin

William “Bill” Scott Martin, 75, of Kokomo, passed away 11:00 am Tuesday December 12, 2023, at his home. He was born in Kokomo, IN, on March 9, 1948, the son of the late Murrell Scott and Viola (Rudolph) Martin. On July 6, 1968, he married Vicky Irwin at First Baptist Church in Kokomo, and she survives.

Bill was a 1966 graduate of Kokomo High School. He earned a diploma in Christian Ministry from Boyce Bible Institute. He retired from Delco Electronics where he worked as a forklift operator and later retired from Fairfield in Lafayette. Bill joined the Monticello VFW Post #2231 in 1999 and served as Commander multiple times and worked as a bartender. He proudly served our country in the United States Army and served on the Monticello Military Rites Honor Guard Team. Bill was such a hard-working man who was always known to help anybody in need. Bill worked as a youth pastor and worked his way up as a senior pastor. His favorite hobbies were fishing, bowling, and watching Indiana University basketball and the Indianapolis Colts. Some of his favorite memories were times spent at Lake Shaeffer boating, water skiing, and watching the sun rise while sitting on the porch.

In addition to his wife Vicky, he is survived by his children, Brad (Kathleen) Martin, Leah Silvers; former daughter-in-law, Michelle Martin; grandchildren, Hannah (Nick) Mendenhall, Baylee (Hayden Clark) Martin, Ashlee Martin, Tanner Martin, Ethan (Chase Butcher) Reede, Makenna Rallings; great-grandchildren, Alannah Martin, Serenity Martin, Ella Reede, Luka Reede, Lynlee Mendenhall; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Robert Martin; daughter, Shawna Martin; grandchild, Autumn Reede.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 7 pm Friday December 15, 2023, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 West Lincoln Road, Kokomo, IN 46902. Funeral service will be held 10 am Saturday December 16, 2023, at the funeral home, with Pastor Brian Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Crown Point Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Monticello VFW Post #2231 and United States Army. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Shirley Marlene Graham

Shirley Marlene Graham, 85, Kokomo, passed away at 6:09 pm Monday, December 11, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. She was born October 21, 1938, in Burlington, IN, the daughter of the late Claude & Bertha (Wiles) Miller. On February 5, 1960, in Kokomo, she married Myron Graham who preceded her in death on September 9, 1989. They celebrated 29 years of marriage.

Shirley graduated from Burlington High School in 1956. She retired in 1993 from General Motors after 30 years of service. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, now One Church. Shirley enjoyed watching rodeo shows on TV, going gambling at the casinos with her daughter, working puzzles and listening to country music. She loved watching sunsets, home cooked meals for family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her children, Anita (Chris) Wallis and Tina (Keith Craig) Fivecoate; stepchildren, Teri Cherry and Cindy Seals; grandchildren, Ashlee Fivecoate, Jerrod Fivecoate, Kaitlin Wallis, Rodney Seals, Bradley Seals, Paul Cherry and Brian Cherry; great-grandchildren, Hope Brown, Brenton, Isaiah and Ella Cherry, Hayden Cherry, Samantha Casey, Megan Goodman, Caci, Garrett and Jake Seals; great-great-grandchildren, Emma and Dalton Casey, Lucas and Lillian Goodman, and Raelynn Collins.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Myron; 8 brothers and sisters; granddaughter, Allison Wallis; and great-great-grandson, Leighton Owings.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 18, 2023, at One Church, 2723 S. Washington Street, Kokomo. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10-11 am Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory to the American Cancer Society. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Annie Arlene Bullock (Thomas)

Annie Arlene Bullock (Thomas), age 75, of Kokomo, Indiana went to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born in Loundes County, Alabama, to Archie and Annie Thomas (Rudolph). She married Willie Bullock on May 24, 1986, in Peru, who precedes her in death.

Arlene had many friends and family who loved her very dearly. She was known by many names including Miss Annie, Auntie Lene, or just Lene. She will be missed by so many, but it was known how much she loved her family and her faith. Arlene was always there for everyone, some even calling her a second mother, or a long-lost sister. She loved to cook and was quite known for it! Everyone was always asking her for her recipes, I'm sure her recipes are out there somewhere. Just know, you'll never get the exact recipe as she did everything by heart and love!

You wouldn't catch Arlene leaving the house without looking her best. She would get her hair and nails done on a regular basis and would always ask "How's my hair look?". She was also known for her sense of humor and her quick, witty responses and one-liners. Arlene graduated from Shiloh High School in 1965 as the Salutatorian of her class. She attended Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama, where she had an interest in majoring in journalism. When Arlene moved to Peru in 1968, she worked in a factory called Square D from 1968 to 1978 in Peru, IN before taking disability retirement. She was a member of Wayman AME in Kokomo/Peru.

Arlene and Willie had planned after retirement to move to Alabama together, however their health issues prevented it. They will now be together for all of eternity at their final resting place in Sardis Alabama, just like they originally planned.

Arlene is survived by her only son Shawn (Carmalita) Thomas; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five brothers Bennett (Ethel) Thomas, of Sardis, AL, McKenzie (Philippa) Thomas, of Decatur, GA, Frederick (Sarah) Thomas, of Euclid, OH, Ervin (Bettie) Thomas, of Dallas, GA, and Carl Thomas, of Sardis, AL; sister-in-law Mable Thomas, of Euclid, OH.

Preceding her in death are her parents Archie and Annie (Rudolph) Thomas; sister Zelma (Hugh) Rudolph; brothers Farrell (Mable) Thomas, Archie Thomas Jr.; daughter-in-law Carmalita (Shawn) Thomas.

A service will be held Wednesday December 20th, 2023, at Wayman Chapel AME Church 920 N. Apperson Way, Kokomo, IN 46901 at 11:00 am to 1:00 PM with a service at 1:00 PM. Services will conclude at the Church. A burial will follow in Alabama at a later date.

Kasandra Kaye Gettle

Kasandra Kaye Gettle, 56, of Kokomo, IN passed away December 8, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1967 in Monticello, IN the daughter of Michael Tevis and Martha Francis. She worked at Indiana Packers for many years before working at Atkore. She loved listening to music, shopping at the Dollar Store and taking care of her dog, Oso. She also enjoyed art, doing her make up, tanning, and vacuuming.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Joshua (Robyn Foltz) Tribbett, Jason Tribbett, Calvin (Amber Moss) Salmons; grandchildren, Jada Lasha, Daisha Tribbett, Jordyn Tribbett, Jeremiah Tribbett, Joannalynn Tribbett, Presley Salmons, Landon Moss; mother, Martha (Richard) Francis; step-brothers, Eric Francis, Jesse (Amanda) Francis; father, Michael (Kari) Tevis; companion of 16 years, Victor Broomfield and his children, Elijah, Jasmine and Melissa Broomfield; cousin, Kim Dalton; many aunts and uncles.

Sandi was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Gertie Imus, Mildred and Howard Tevis.

Visitation will take place from 4:00 - 7:00 on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster Street Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com.