Obituaries, September 5, 2023
Richard D. Burton
Richard D. Burton, 70, of Kokomo, passed away at 7:43 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. He was born February 14, 1953, in Kokomo, to George Woodrow and Dorothy M. (Haskell) Burton. On October 18, 1975, he married Anna “Faye” Penticuff, in Kokomo, and she preceded him in death on May 18, 2011.
Richard graduated from Kokomo High School in 1971. He was a truck driver and during his free time, he enjoyed riding his Harley, playing pool, and playing music.
Survivors include his daughters, Misty Burton and Kim Johnson; grandchildren, Neona Burton, Chelsea Merrell-Butler, Sophie Johnson, Demi Johnson, D.J. Johnson, and Sam Johnson; and sister, Sharon Alexander.
In addition to his wife, Faye Burton, he was preceded in death by his parents and son, Billy Miller.
A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Leroy (Roy Roy) Ussery
Leroy (Roy Roy) Ussery, 80, of Kokomo, IN passed away Friday, September 1, 2023.
Leroy got his education in Guthrie, TN.
His parents Hattie L. Marsh and Earman Ussery; wife Guinevere Walden Ussery; 2 brothers Nate and Earman Ussery Jr.; sister Margret; and son Donald Clark preceded him in death.
Leroy has 4 brothers surviving him; Lee Gleaves and Albert, David, and Ronnie Ussery; 2 sisters Diane and Cheryl.
He has 8 children; Tyrone (Charlene) Ussery, Eric (Cindy) Ussery all of Clarksville, TN; Leandre (Jamie) Ussery, Troy (Yolanda) Ussery, Juanita Ussery, and Micah Ussery-Hogan all of Kokomo, IN; Denise R. Hogan, and Robert (LaQuita) Hogan Jr. of Las Vegas, NV.
He leaves behind 20 grandkids, 24 great grandkids, and 1 great-great grandchild. And a host of nieces and nephews.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather. A provider for all who he loved.
A visitation for Leroy will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mt Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 1599 E Sycamore St., Kokomo, Indiana, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. He will be laid to rest at Crown Point Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the Ussery family.