Obituaries

Jun 14, 2013

Richard Glenn Slocum, 45, of Lawrence passed away suddenly at his home Friday night, June 14, 2013.

A celebration of life service to honor Richard's life will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the funeral home. Pastor Mike Heflin of the First Church of God of Decatur will officiate. Richard will be laid...

Jun 12, 2013

Adelbert Letts Stagg was born on April 24, 1920, to Alfred and Mary (Ritchey) Stagg. He died Wednesday, June 12, at home.

He was raised in Nashville, Tenn., the youngest child in a large, close-knit family. Both parents and most of the children were musicians. The household often included boarders to help offset the expenses...

Jun 10, 2013

Roger Thomas Applegate, 67, of Hartford passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at his daughter's home in Hartford.

"Gizzy," as he was known, was born Dec. 24, 1945, in Lucasville, Ohio, the son of Steve and Nettie (Smith) Applegate, both of whom preceded him in passing.

A graveside service to honor...

Jun 1, 2013

Colleen Faye (Castor) New was born May 30, 1953, in South Haven. She went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2013. Her parents were Duane and Constance (Brimhall) Castor, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her were a son, Matthew, twin-brother of Jeremiah.

She grew up in Covert and graduated in 1970...

May 31, 2013

Alex Eddie Murphy, 60, passed away suddenly at his home in Keeler on Friday morning, May 31, 2013.

A memorial celebration to honor Alex's life, will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at the family home. Please come with your best story about your experiences with Alex.

Alex was...

May 19, 2013

Robert Lee Sturgeon, Sr., 68 of Keeler, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the home of Marcia (Robert) Dunn, where he was cared for by his family until his passing.

Robert was born July 1, 1944 in Hartford, the son of Bert, Sr. and Geraldine (Day) Sturgeon, both of whom precede him in...

May 17, 2013

Lyndon Orlo Arnt, 86, passed away at his home in Keeler on Friday morning, May 17, 2013, with his wife of 67 years, Norine Lucille (Bisnett) Arnt, and family members at his side.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, with visitation from 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 20. Both will be at...

May 12, 2013

Virginia Jeanette Millhouse, 89, lifetime resident of Keeler, passed away on May 12, 2013 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.

She was born on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1923, the daughter of Eugene and Sarah Pomeroy. She was united in marriage to Robert Millhouse and is survived by her sons: John (Nancy) Millhouse...

May 3, 2013

James Clifford Johnson, known as "Bud," passed away May 3, 2013, in St. Joseph. He was born to Lebern and Juanita Johnson in Trumann, Ark., on Nov. 21, 1942. He was employed as maintenance worker until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary of St. Joseph, whom he met in 1985; three children,...

Apr 20, 2013

Betty J. (Maddox) Welty, 73, of Hartford went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born July 31, 1939, to Orville and Stella (Blevens) Maddox in Lepanto, Ark.

Betty grew up in the Berrien and Van Buren county-area and...

Apr 15, 2013

Barbara Dianne Nearpass, 69, of Eau Claire went to be with her Lord Monday, April 15, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Barbara was born June 16, 1943, in Middlesboro, Ky., the daughter of Charles and Zola (Brooks) Ramsey Jr., both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing was...

Apr 9, 2013

Doan Russell Griffin, 81, of Lawrence passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Griff, as he was known by most everyone, was born July 2, 1931 in Buffalo Township, Mo., the son of Ernest and Iva (Grogan) Griffin, both of whom precede him in passing. He was also preceded in passing...

Mar 29, 2013

Granvel Odis Duda, 70 of Decatur passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at his home.

Jerry, as he was known, was born July 11, 1942, in Blysville, Ark., the son of Otto and Carrie (Trayweek) Duda, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were a grandson, Lee "Bubba" Phillips; a...

Mar 27, 2013

George A. Saetre, 89, of Hartford passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

George was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Chicago, the son of Andrew and Dagny (Isachsen) Saetre, both of whom preceded him in passing. George was also preceded in passing by his wife of 63 years, Martha...

Mar 24, 2013

Shirlene Manning, 75 of Hartford went to her heavenly home Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Saint Joseph.

Shirlene was born Dec. 3, 1937, in New Madrid, Mo., the daughter of Milton and Lillian (Robbins) Hill, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing was a granddaughter, Kendra...

Mar 20, 2013

Donna Mae Morsaw, 78, of Hartford passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Grace of Douglas in Douglas.

Donna was born Oct. 8, 1934, in Bridgman, the daughter of Albert and Francis (Richards) Schultz, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Cardinal Joseph Morsaw, on Aug. 11,...

Mar 13, 2013

Duane A. Cook, 85, of Hartford went peacefully to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at home, surrounded by his family.

Duane was born Dec. 26, 1927, in Bangor, the son of L. Reed and Mary (Boyer) Cook, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were a...

Feb 28, 2013

Bobby Joe Allen Townley Sr., 70, of Stevensville passed away suddenly Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at his home.

Bobby was born Feb. 12, 1943, in Mobile, Ala., the son of Grover and Quillie (Jackson) Townley, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were a son, Bobby Townley Jr.; a daughter,...

Feb 22, 2013

Barbara Louise Eiswald, 90, of Holland, formerly of Hartford, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at Holland Hospital in Holland.

Barbara was born May 8, 1922, in Eau Claire, the daughter of Harry and Bessie (Easton) Preston, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Ernest Eiswald; four...

Feb 19, 2013

Danny Ray Vaughn, 44 of Hartford passed away suddenly Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Danny was born May 24, 1968, in Benton Harbor, the son of Nathaniel Routesaw and Jo Ann Gingrich. Danny was a drywall finisher by trade, working in construction. In his spare time, Danny loved playing...