Mark C. G. Woods Sr, age 54 of Farwell, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the McLaren Bay Region Hospital of Bay City, surrounded by those that love him.On November 5, 1967, Mark was born one of three boys to Frederick and Wilma (Cook) Woods in Clare. Mark was a lifelong member of the Read More…
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Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Mother’s Day – a week away!
With the arrival of May Sunday, another holiday, a really special one, is coming up.Here is an excerpt from the Internet to remind us to remember Mom a week from this Sunday.God bless these special mothers,God bless them every one…For all the tears and heartache,And for the special work they’ve done.By Jill LemmingMothers are really Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Marvin and Grace Robbins
On April 20th, Marvin and Grace Robbins officially became the new owners of the Temple Party Store.What started out as a running joke last fall, snowballed into reality this week. And the couple couldn’t be more excited.Marvin, a ’99 Marion graduate, and Grace, a ’99 Pine River graduate, were married in 2000, and spent the Read More…
Middle Branch guesthouse – still making news-
By Julie Traynor For many Marion businesses, a good window on Main Street was a valuable asset, especially if business was enhanced by displaying shiny new goods in said window. It is a timeless technique, the equivalent of ‘show them and they will buy’. In mid-century Marion this strategy was working for the Ben Franklin Read More…
Evart man arrested after 53 mile pursuit
By John RaffelCorrespondent EVART – According to published media reports, Jesse Stanley Mobley, 37, of Evart, was arraigned on Tuesday, April 26, in the 82nd District Court of Roscommon County on charges of fleeing and eluding; reckless driving; driving while license revoked, second offense; no insurance; and unlawful use of a registration plate.Reports cited a Read More…
Rebels take first round of playoffs
By Katie McElvy Chambers 12, Hooper 0After closing out the regular season beating Coosa Valley 9-2 earlier in the week, the Chambers Rebels met up with the Hooper Colts in the first round of the AISA AA Baseball Playoffs. The Rebels scored four runs in the bottom of the first. Jeremy Conway got things started Read More…
Obituary: Mr. John W. Murray
Mr. John W. Murray, Jr. 25, of LaFayette, AL passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022.Public Visitation was held Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 5:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Graveside Services were held Sunday, April 24, 2022, 3:00 p.m. CST, at Essie J. Handy Memorial Read More…
Obituary: Ms. Sharon Moore
Ms. Sharon Moore, 45 of Waverly, AL passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022.Graveside Services were held on Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1:00 PM CST at Westview Cemetery in Auburn, AL, Elder Kentae Heard, Officiated.Ms. Moore is survived by her husband, Tellis Dowdell of Waverly, AL, three daughters: Britney Nelms, Destiny Wynn and Taleese Dowdell, Read More…
Obituary: Mrs. Ruby Jean Bailey Walker
Mrs. Ruby Jean Bailey Walker, 67 of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.Memorial Services were held Friday, April 22, 2022, 1:00 p.m. EST, at Resthaven Memorial Chapel in Lanett, AL, Bro. MacArthur Cooper, Officiated.There was no public visitation. Mrs. Walker leaves to cherish her memories, two sons, Jimmy Walker, Jr. of Jacksonville, Read More…
Obituary: Ms. Minnie Ruth Felton
Ms. Minnie Ruth Felton, 62 of Phenix City, AL passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022.Public Visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2022, from 12:00PM until 5:00PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, 1:00 PM CST at Cross Road Missionary Baptist Church Read More…