Obituaries

Apr 3, 2025

     Kent William Moore, age 60, of Ashley, MI, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.     Kent was...

Apr 2, 2025

     Noel Keith "Pete" Flaugher, age 83, of Alma, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Community Baptist Church, Alma, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with Pastor Randy Brandon officiating. Burial has taken place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville...

Apr 2, 2025

     Tony H. Seaman, age 70, of Sumner, MI, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.     Graveside Service will be held at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday April 12, 2025. Immediately following, there will be a Celebration of Tony's Life at the Elm Hall...

Apr 2, 2025

     Charlotte Ann House, age 84, of Edmore, MI, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Alma, MI.     A Celebration of life will be held at Gentle Shepherd Church, Six Lakes, MI 48886, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with Pastor Bob Jones officiating.     Charlotte was born in Lakeview, MI on...

Apr 1, 2025

     Harvey Milton Coon, age 90, of Henderson, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 11, 2025, with Pastor Carol Kusnier officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, Michigan. Visitation...

Mar 31, 2025

     Gerald Francis "Jerry" Lott, age 82, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Visitation will be...

Mar 27, 2025

     Mary Lillian Mead, age 94, of Elsie, MI, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, March 31, 2025. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie,...

Mar 26, 2025

December 7, 1946 - March 26, 2025

Sumner, MI

Victor Claude McGill, a devoted husband, father, and lifelong resident of Sumner, MI, passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on December 7, 1946, Vic lived a life filled with hard work, dedication, and a...

Mar 26, 2025

     Marzella Ann "Zellie" Hoard, age 87, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, Michigan.     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 31, 2025, with Pastor Mark Monroe officiating. Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation...

Mar 22, 2025

     Troy Samuel Bearden, age 28, of Guntown, Mississippi, (originally from Ashley, MI) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home.     Troy was born on May 13, 1996, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Samuel C. and Penny (Drummond) Bearden. Troy was a 2014 graduate of Fulton High School. He then attended Ferris State University...

Mar 22, 2025

      Matthew Adam "Matt" Spencer, age 50, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with Captain Kory Witt officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with the...

Mar 22, 2025

      Valecia Beth Wetzel, age 65, of Alma, MI, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, with her family by her side.       Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, with Pastor Tom Ewer officiating. Burial will take place at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI. Visitation...

Mar 20, 2025

C. ELAINE ROCKAFELLOW     Our beloved mother has winged her way to her heavenly home. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI on Thursday, March 20, 2025.      Funeral Services will be held at Alma First Church of God at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, with Pastor Brian Wickes officiating. Burial next...

Mar 19, 2025

     Alex Edward Mizger, age 85, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, Michigan.     In keeping with Alex's wishes, a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.     Alex was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 21, 1939, the...

Mar 19, 2025

      Donald Francis Bachert, age 74, of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Midland, Michigan.      A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with Dan Wheeler and Alberto Perez officiating. Burial will take place at...

Mar 17, 2025

     Harriet Erma Miller, age 83, of Ithaca, Michigan, peacefully passed away with her loved ones by her side Monday, March 17, 2025, at Country Blessings Adult Foster Care, St. Louis, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Seville Community Church of God, Elwell, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Visitation will be held...

Mar 14, 2025

     William Dale "Bill" Lewis, age 76, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home.     A Memorial Service will be held at the Parkside Assembly of God, 302 Pine Avenue, Alma, MI 48801, at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 21, 2025, with Pastor Ryan Tice officiating. Visitation will be held at the church...

Mar 10, 2025

     Betty Lydia Holcomb, age 94, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home.     A cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.     Betty was born in Albee Twp, Saginaw County, MI on April...

Mar 10, 2025

     Cheryl Lynn Morales-Gutierrez (Shinabargar) of Alma, Michigan, born November 19,1958, in Carson City, MI. After a courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at the age of 66, with her family by her side on March 10, 2025.     A Memorial Service will be held at Seville Community Church of God, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 11:00...

Mar 9, 2025

     Susan Lyn Keys, age 69, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Michigan.     A Memorial Service will be held at Delta Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with Pastor Ben Rumbaugh officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery,...