Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

 

Jerry Ray Gillaspie, of Athens, passed away on April 29, 2023.  He was born to Florence and Irl Gillaspie on April 22, 1942. Jerry graduated from Harper Creek in 1962 and was married to Patricia (Wood) Gillaspie later that year on November 21st. He was at Michigan Paperboard for 46 years.

He was a long-time resident of the Fulton/Athens...

Apr 26, 2023

 

Barbara Delaine Koch-Tracy of Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023, at the age of 59 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born on October 18th, 1963, the second of three children, to the late Gene and Gerry Koch.  Barbara graduated from Shawnee High School in 1982 and...

Apr 25, 2023

 

Passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on October 4, 1941, in Defiance, OH, the daughter of Vincent and Flossie (Johnson) Williamson. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School. She married Richard Burton who preceded her in death on August 16, 2020. Nancy was employed...

Apr 21, 2023

 

Elizabeth Loggans-Conlogue, age 72 of Latta, South Carolina and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on April 21, 2023.  She was born on July 21, 1950, the daughter of Donald and Betty Jean (Fiero) Loggans.  Elizabeth graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1969.  She was a licensed hair stylist working at salons in Battle Creek, prior to opening her...

Apr 19, 2023

 

Hoyt McMillon, age 78, went home to The Lord on April 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Hoyt was born on December 25, 1944 in the back of his grandparents store on a mountain in Rhea County, Tennessee.

Hoyt enjoyed motorcycles, his river property, keeping in touch with his long distant family and his life long career in...

Apr 16, 2023

Apr 14, 2023

 

Jennifer Renae (Carter) Carpenter, age 41 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, from injuries sustained in a fatal car accident. Jennifer was born December 25, 1981 in Battle Creek, Michigan to William J. and Alice Irene Carter. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. Jennifer worked in the assisted living field for over...

Apr 12, 2023

 

Passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Reflections Memory Care, Battle Creek. Frances was born on December 2, 1927, in Greenville, MI, the daughter of Harry and Leah (Johnson) Larsen. She graduated from Greenville High School and moved to the Battle Creek area in 1952. She married Arthur Gorman on August 16, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He...

Apr 9, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) W. Taylor, age 73, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 9, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on July 18, 1949, in Manila, AR., the son of Lawrence and Betty (Slaughter) Taylor.  Robert attended Lakeview High School and was a lifelong area resident.  He previously worked at Johnson Agricultural Systems in Marshall, and for the...

Apr 8, 2023

Cremation to take place, inurnment at Fort Custer National Cemetery

Apr 7, 2023

 

 

Patricia K Tapley “Patty”,  age 83 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023. She passed away at home with her loving son James at her side. Patricia graduated from lakeview High School in class of 58. She worked as a bartender and waitress at Ken Nottke’s Bowl for most of her life. Patricia enjoyed...

Apr 6, 2023

 

 

Andrea Sue Randall of East Leroy, Michigan passed away on April 6, 2023 at the age of 65 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Center after a short battle with cancer. She was born on March 7, 1958, in Pontiac, Michigan to James and Darlene (Faulk) Randall. She was the second of six children. Andrea married Tae Hun Hur...

Apr 6, 2023

 

Darlene Mae Smith, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 6, 2023 at Glenn Arbor Place.  She was born on April 6, 1934 in Battle Creek, the daughter of William and Mildred (Gould) Weaks.  Darlene graduated from Maple Valley High School in Nashville, Michigan.  She previously worked as an admissions clerk and switchboard operator at Leila Hospital...

Apr 6, 2023

 

Hugh Morrison, 89, of Battle Creek passed away on April 6, 2023 at the Bickford Cottage under the care of hospice.  To know Hugh was to like Hugh.  His kindness, good nature, and intelligence will be missed by so many people…his daughter Linda Morrison and son-in-law Mike Wales, his step children Ken (Jennifer) Pagel, Dr. Kelly Morgan, Rick Rivard...

Apr 4, 2023

 

Died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on August 11, 1975, in Battle Creek, the son of Michael D. Thomas and Denise L. (Eib) Alday who survive. He had been a lifelong resident of Tekonsha and was a graduate of Tekonsha High School. Michael worked several maintenance jobs in residential and commercial areas....