Viola H. Hilliard 

Viola H. Hilliard, age 95, of Chelsea, MI, passed away on October 25, 2021. Vi was born to John J. and Hilma (Sahinoja) Polkky in Hancock, Michigan on April 12,… Continue Reading Viola H. Hilliard 

Lonnie C. Pratt

Lonnie Collins Pratt, age 66 of Branch, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at her home. Lonnie was the spouse of retired local pastor Rev. David O. Pratt. Funeral arrangements… Continue Reading Lonnie C. Pratt

Mary W. Collins

Mary Willie Thompson Collins,77, a self-taught Minister of Music, Clergy Spouse of the late Rev. Marshall Collins and local business owner of Nature Gems answered the eternal call of her… Continue Reading Mary W. Collins

Rev. John L. Moore

Pastor John Lewis Moore went to be with his Maker on Saturday Evening, September 4th, 2021, peacefully in his home at Morningstar at Ridgegate in Lone Tree, Colorado. He was… Continue Reading Rev. John L. Moore

Judy Laidler

Judy Jackson Henry Laidler, 79, daughter of Burr and Moneita Jackson of Lake Odessa, peacefully departed on the evening of August 20, 2021 at Appledorn Living Center in Holland, MI.… Continue Reading Judy Laidler

Rev. Robert C. Hastings

Robert “Bob” Hastings completed his earthly journey with family at his side on Sunday, August 22, 2021. He began in 1933, growing up with two brothers, Ken and Gary, who… Continue Reading Rev. Robert C. Hastings

Rev. Thomas E. Tarpley Sr.

Thomas (Tom) Ellerson Tarpley Sr. passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, MI on August 15, 2021, at 3:55 p.m. at the age of 79.  Thomas is predeceased by his father, Thomas Tarpley, Mother, Mattie Tarpley,… Continue Reading Rev. Thomas E. Tarpley Sr.

Rev. Barbara J. Lewis-Lakin

Barbara Lewis-Lakin, 67, died on June 29, 2021, with her family at her side, following a brief illness. Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 3, 1953, to Dwight… Continue Reading Rev. Barbara J. Lewis-Lakin

Rev. Richard A. Youells

Rev. Richard A. Youells (Dick), age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Carol… Continue Reading Rev. Richard A. Youells

Rev. James Allen Smith

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Ascension St. Mary’s in Saginaw. He was 90… Continue Reading Rev. James Allen Smith