Calvin R. Hinkle, age 81 of LaFayette, passed away August 8, 2023 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Carol Mann Hinkle; sons: Michael (Holley) Hinkle, William Hinkle; grandchildren: Hunter (Taylor) Hinkle, Dakota (Adrian) Buice, Hanlee, Rayce, and Hannah Hinkle; great-grandchildren: Rhett Hinkle, Satelli, Rhea, and Caspian Buice. Funeral services will be 2:00 Read More…
Obituaries
Obituary: Mr. Roland Bernard Pitts
Mr. Roland Bernard Pitts, 72, of LaFayette (formerly of New York) died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Dadeville Health Care Center, Dadeville. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 14, 2023, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Gary L. Dixon officiating. Interment will be in Handy Cemetery, LaFayette. Vines Funeral Read More…
Obituary: David Robert Bell
David Robert Bell, better known to family and friends as “Wiley,” passed away at his home in Three Rivers on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born June 13, 1960 in Three Rivers, the son of Robert LeRoy and Doris (Mechling) Bell, Wiley grew up in Three Rivers and graduated alongside the Class of 1978. A painter Read More…
Obituary: Kenneth Phillip Boyer
Kenneth Phillip Boyer, 55, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born August 15, 1967 in Three Rivers, the son of Richard and Carolyn (Wible) Boyer, and through hard work and dedication, he was able to receive his GED. He grew up with the graduating class of 1985. Kenneth worked as Read More…
Obituary: Mary Jane Wright
Mary Jane Wright, 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at her home. She was born October 15, 1941 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Raymond E. and Edna A. (Nicholes) Buel. Mary graduated from Three Rivers High School and was employed at Continental Can. Remaining to cherish her memory are her Read More…
Obituary: Betty F. (Somers) Wysong
Betty F. (Somers) Wysong, age 92, of Farwell, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 2, 2023. She was born in Flint Michigan on February 12, 1931. She was the baby of the family having 11 brothers and sisters. The Somers family moved from Flint Michigan to a farm in Rosebush in Read More…
Obituary: Vickie Elaine Cooper
Vickie Elaine Cooper formerly of Clare and now Cheboygan passed away of a heart attack at Petosky on July 26, 2023, at almost 67 years of age. She was born on September 8, 1956, to parents Bruno C. Braun and Ruth (Coe) Braun.Vickie loved elderly people and earned her living as a care giver to Read More…
Obituary: Al “Abe” Gulick
Al “Abe” Gulick, age 89 of Clare passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Horizon Senior Living Home of Clare. On January 20, 1934, Al was born one of two children to Ford and Gathel (Haas) Gulick in Ithaca, MI. Al was a lifelong resident of the Central Michigan area, and a Read More…
Obituary: Barbara Ann David
Barbara Ann David age 53 of Marion passed away at her home on July 22, 2023. She was born October 12, 1969 to Terry Sr. and Penny (Pettit) David in Reed City. Barb had worked at different factories making automotive parts. She enjoyed taking pictures, kayaking, being near the water, her cats and dogs. She Read More…
Obituary: Brenda Jean (Grice) Michell
Brenda Jean (Grice) Michell departed this world Sunday, August 6, she was 69. Brenda is survived by the love of her life David Michell, sons; Frank and Larry, brothers; Larry and Mike Grice, sisters; Lois Cooper, Deanna Schutte, and Joyce Mentel, many nieces and nephews, and her baby dogs, Peanut, Lily, Little Bit, and Angel. Read More…