Obituaries

Obituary: Kathryn ‘Kit’ Lane

Obituary: Kathryn ‘Kit’ Lane

Editorial StaffOct 9, 20244 min read

Kathryn ‘Kit’ Lane was lovingly welcomed into Heaven gates on Oct. 1, 2024, following years of courageously battling Parkinson’s disease.Kit was born Friday, Oct. 13, 1939 to Mabel and Lawrence Erickson. She would grow up telling everyone that Friday the…

Obituary: Mrs. Charmel Wright

Obituary: Mrs. Charmel Wright

Editorial StaffOct 9, 20242 min read

Mrs. Charmel Wright, 87, of LaFayette, died Monday, September 23, 2024, at Riverside Healthcare Center, Covington, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Jerone Fannin…

Obituary: Mrs. Linda Gail Wilkes

Obituary: Mrs. Linda Gail Wilkes

Editorial StaffOct 9, 20242 min read

Mrs. Linda Gail Wilkes, 64, of Wadley died Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at East Alabama Medical Center. Opelika. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Pastor William…

Obituary: The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman

Obituary: The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman, 81, of Goshen, Indiana and Centreville, Michigan, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, pastor, and friend, was called to his heavenly home on the Festival of Saint Michael and All Angels, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in…

Obituary: Helen Vienna Haley

Obituary: Helen Vienna Haley

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

Helen Vienna Haley, 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born September 15, 1950 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Dixon) Fitzhugh, and graduated from…

Obituary: Betty Joan “JO” Vancely (Webb)

Obituary: Betty Joan “JO” Vancely (Webb)

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

Betty Joan “JO” Vancely (Webb), 82, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on September 26, 2024. Born on June 27, 1942, in Three Rivers, Michigan, she was known to all as Jo and touched many lives with her devotion to faith…

Obituary: David P. Bowers

Obituary: David P. Bowers

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

David P. Bowers, born on June 23, 1944, in Howell, Michigan, lived a life marked by his generosity, friendly demeanor, and his wonderful sense of humor that touched the lives of his family, friends, and all those who had the…

Obituary: Maxine Garver Warner

Obituary: Maxine Garver Warner

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

Maxine Garver Warner, age 76, of Farwell left this world on September 28, 2024 to go home to see her earthly father whom she missed dearly, and her Heavenly Father who we know welcomed her with open arms. Maxine was…

Obituary: Terry Philip Cline

Obituary: Terry Philip Cline

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20241 min read

Terry Philip Cline, age 71, of Lake, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Per Terry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Terry was born on October 12, 1952, in Detroit, son of…

Obituary: Johnny Mac White

Obituary: Johnny Mac White

Editorial StaffOct 4, 20242 min read

If you needed anything- You knew you could call Johnny Mac. There is not a thing he wouldn’t do for friends, family, or strangers alike. If you ever messed up you knew he’d be there to pick up the pieces…

Obituary: Duane Newmeyer

Obituary: Duane Newmeyer

Editorial StaffOct 2, 20242 min read

Duane Newmeyer of Saugatuck, born Aug. 13, 1932, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 29, 2024. Duane was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Cora Newmeyer and his life partner of 53 years Erwin Musloff. Surviving…

Obituary: Marella Jean (Clawson) Norman

Obituary: Marella Jean (Clawson) Norman

Editorial StaffOct 2, 20243 min read

Marella Jean (Clawson) Norman, of Plainwell, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Allegan, MI, at the age of 91. Born on August 8, 1933, in Hopkins, MI, to Grover and Florence Clawson, Marella was raised with…

Obituary: David P. Bowers

Obituary: David P. Bowers

Editorial StaffOct 2, 20242 min read

David P. Bowers, born on June 23, 1944, in Howell, Michigan, lived a life marked by his generosity, friendly demeanor, and his wonderful sense of humor that touched the lives of his family, friends, and all those who had the…

Obituary: Terry Philip Cline

Obituary: Terry Philip Cline

Editorial StaffOct 2, 20241 min read

Terry Philip Cline, age 71, of Lake, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Per Terry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Terry was born on October 12, 1952, in Detroit, son of…

Obituary: John M. Stewart

Obituary: John M. Stewart

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20243 min read

John M. Stewart, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away surrounded by family and friends at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born on August 17, 1951 in Kalamazoo to Marshall R. and Martha (Williams)…

Obituary: Dorothea (Dort) Blanche Spahn (Healy)

Obituary: Dorothea (Dort) Blanche Spahn (Healy)

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20242 min read

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothea (Dort) Blanche Spahn (Healy) of Gobles Michigan. She was born on April 30, 1928, in Gobles Michigan. She was the daughter of Vernon and Blanche Healy of Gobles.…

Obituary: Mary Woodhams

Obituary: Mary Woodhams

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20242 min read

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Mary Woodhams, age 86, of Almena Twp, died at her home on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1938 to Joe and Alicia Banner and is survived by her husband: Bill. Children:…

Obituary: James Cole Cannon Sr.

Obituary: James Cole Cannon Sr.

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20245 min read

James Cole Cannon Sr., known to many simply as Jim, lived a life defined by love, hard work, humor, and the unwavering support of his wife, Geraldine, who stood by his side for 62 remarkable years. Together, they were a…

Obituary: Brenda Elaine Tran

Obituary: Brenda Elaine Tran

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20243 min read

Brenda Elaine Tran 78 years old Brenda passed away on September 6th, in her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loved ones after courageously living with Alzheimer’s for many years. Brenda was born on September 14th, 1945, to Ronald and Blanche…

Obituary: Dorothea (Dort) Blanche Spahn (Healy)

Obituary: Dorothea (Dort) Blanche Spahn (Healy)

Editorial StaffSep 25, 20242 min read

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothea (Dort) Blanche Spahn (Healy) of Gobles Michigan. She was born on April 30, 1928, in Gobles Michigan.  She was the daughter of Vernon and Blanche Healy of Gobles.…