Norman Bruce Pierson (age 84) April 22, 1939 – November 27, 2023 Norman Bruce Pierson was born on April 22, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Neil & Lillian Pierson. Norm was the oldest of 4 boys (brothers Wrex, Thomas, and James). Norm attended Western Michigan University for his undergraduate degree in music education. While Read More…
Obituaries
Obituary: Ronald Owen Blake
Ronald Owen Blake, known affectionately as Ronald to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 70. Born on October 9, 1953, in La Grange, Indiana, to the late Robert and Geraldine (Simpson) Blake, Ronald was a man of gentle spirit and kind heart whose Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Carmichael Silmon
Mr. Carmichael Silmon, 54 of Lafayette, AL passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, 2:00 PM CST at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Lafayette, Read More…
Obituary: Ms. Eleanor Pearson
Ms. Eleanor Pearson, 83, of Auburn (formerly of Milltown) died Monday, November 27, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Douglas Jones officiating. Interment will be in Providence Cemetery, Milltown. The remains will lie in state at Read More…
Obituary: Ms. Tracie Caldwell
Ms. Tracie Caldwell, 58 of Camp Hill, Alabama passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 12:00 PM CST at Mt. Lovely Baptist Church Read More…
Obituary: Mr. James Frank Pitts
Mr. James Frank Pitts, 69 of Lafayette, AL passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, 1:00 PM EST at Tabernacle of Praise Church Read More…
Obituary: John A. Adriance
John Adriance passed away Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo. John was born March 6, 1937 in Kalamazoo, son of the late John and Lillian Adriance. John was a lifelong member of Covey Hill Baptist Church as well as serving as a board member for RBM Ministries. He also served as Choir Director and Read More…
Obituary: Peter J. Straube
Hastings, Michigan – Peter J. Straube, age 80, peacefully departed this world on November 20, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1943, to Esther Shirley Blood and Armond Dominic Agosti. Peter was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. Peter led a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to Read More…
Obituary: Marilyn Ethel Ramp (nee Creager)
Marilyn Ethel Ramp (nee Creager), age 80, of Centreville, MI passed away November 26, 2023 at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers, MI. She was born on September 1, 1943 in Oak Park, IL, daughter to Franklin and Marian (Doherty) Creager. Marilyn lived in Oak Park for the majority of her life. There she married her late Read More…
Obituary: David M. Broker
David M. Broker, 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home, surrounded by love. He was born May 14, 1954 in Three Rivers, the son of Jack and Margaret (Cassell) Broker, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1972. David worked as a millwright at American Read More…