All Obituaries

Arlis “Ray” Douglas, Jr. age 70, of Battle Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 29, 2018. Ray served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to work at the Kellogg Company working for 34 years, prior to his retirement in 1999. He was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. An avid University of Michigan fan, he enjoyed fishing, baseball, his dogs and most of all spending time with his family....

Jimmie Lee Hall, age 96, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 14, 2018.  He was born on July 22, 1922 in Dayton, Tennessee, the son of Elbert and Ida (Jenkins) Hall.  Jimmie attended public schools in Dayton, TN. and moved to Battle Creek in 1953, where he lived in the same house since 1961.  He served in the United States Army during WW II, where he fought in the Philippine Islands.  Jimmy was previously employed by the U.S. Register Company, Zephyr Gas Station, and...

  Died Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. Bob was born on January 8, 1943, in Topeka, IL, the son of Harold R. and Lorraine M. (White) Budd. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School and Joined the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1965 and was a meteorologist in the Navy. On June 25, 1966, he was united in marriage to the former Lee Anna Stephan who survives. Bob worked at General Motors in Lansing as a safety coordinator from which he retired. He was a committeeman...

Joyce E. Ashley, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 1, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Bryan J. and Genevieve A. (Locke) Taylor. A 1953 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, she worked at Calhoun Federal Savings and Loan as a stenographer from 1953 to 1959. On June 24, 1960, Joyce married Karl E. Ashley. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2002. Joyce enjoyed all types of...

James K. Smith, surrounded by his children, joined his wife Bertie in heaven on Monday, November 12, 2018.  James was known by many names, Kermit, Ol’ Brother, Smitty, Dad, Grandpa, but most admired being called Poppy.  He was born in 1934, Crawford, TN to Allen and Etta Mae (Garrett) Smith (deceased).   He had a loving family with several siblings; Charles Smith (deceased), Johnny Howard Smith (deceased), Winford (Linda) Smith, Brenda (Jim deceased) Ketron, Pat...

Cheryle Kae Nosek, age 68, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. She was born February 9, 1950 in Valparaiso, Indiana the daughter of Marion Robert and Helen Laverne (Tanner) Miller. A 1968 graduate of Portage High School in Portage, Indiana she worked at Town and Country in Valparaiso for several years prior to her retirement. She loved to cook, sew and read but her greatest love was taking care of her family. On July 19, 1975 she was married to David F. Nosek who survives....

JoAnn “Baba” Gillum (Pultorak) left this world to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, Oct 30, 2018 as a result of lung and heart complications. She was at peace with the situation and surrounded by some of her closest family during her last days and minutes. She was an amazingly compassionate woman of God. She was truly loved by her family and many friends! She leaves behind a sister Carla (Glen) Blinn, brothers Mike (Sharon) Pultorak and Jack Corey, a daughter Justine (Dave)...

Charles M. Hale, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 31, 2018.  He was born on June 14, 1935 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of David and Agnes Barve.  Charles was formerly employed as a security guard at the Buckingham Inn, and from 1965 until 1982 as a meter reader for the water division for the City of Battle Creeks and Townships.  He was a member of the Word for Life Church.  Charles enjoyed traveling and visiting the Mackinaw Bridge, attending car shows,...

Julia Ann Wentworth, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 24, 2018 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  She was born on March 1, 1937 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Amiel and Julia Siefke.  She graduated in 1955 from Battle Creek Central High School and was formerly employed as a vault teller for Michigan National Bank in Battle Creek.  She was united in marriage on May 31, 1958 to Leon Wentworth.  Julia enjoyed square dancing, sewing, camping and singing.  She...

Dora H. Gould, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 25, 2018.  She was born on February 2, 1927 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Clarence and Estella (Nichols) Howard.  Dora graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1945.  Dora was united in marriage on November 8, 1948 to Albert F. Gould Jr., to whom she was married to for nearly seventy years.   She was previously employed as a switchboard operator for TransAmerica Insurance, Union Electric...