Local Obituaries
Kenneth "Ed" Mathis
Mar 3, 2024
Kenneth Edward ‘Ed’ Mathis Jr., age 56 of Nashville, Michigan, passed away in Lansing on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born to Ken and Anna (Moncrief) Mathis Sr. on August 25, 1967, in Charlotte. Ed graduated Charlotte High School with the class of ’86.
After high school Ed was taken under the wing of...
Kory Lynn Wertz
Mar 2, 2024
God gained a passionate, gifted individual in Kory Wertz who passed away unexpectedly at a young age of 38 on March 2, 2024. Kory was born on February 24, 1986, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan to Van and Mary Wertz. He graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of '04.
Kory’s passion for...
Sharon Ann Collins
Mar 2, 2024
Sharon Ann Collins, age 76, of Potterville passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Charlotte on June 25, 1947, to John and Effie (Williams) Hackworth. Sharon grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Charlotte High School. She married the love of her...
Merlin Elmer Moon
Feb 25, 2024
Merlin Elmer Moon, age 96, of Olivet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born June 30, 1927, in Olivet, the son of Clarence and Arlie (Weeks) Moon. Merlin attended Olivet School when he was a boy. He was raised on the farm and it was there he developed a tremendous work ethic that he would...
Tracey Ann Salazar
Feb 17, 2024
Tracey Ann Salazar, age 62, of Holt passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1961 in Lansing, the daughter of Max and Helen Ripley.
Tracey lived life in the fast lane and was a social butterfly. She was a spitfire, but loved hard for those lucky enough to...
Richard Joe Thompson
Feb 17, 2024
Richard Joe Thompson, age 68, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born July 25, 1955, in Hastings, the son of Willis and Donna (Harvey) Thompson. Richard was a man of many talents and enjoyed working at several different occupations throughout his life. He enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors, and...
James Elzie Taylor
Feb 14, 2024
James Elzie Taylor, age 69, of Charlotte, formerly of Matador, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by those he loved most. He was born July 24, 1954, in Matador, Texas, the son of James and Elsie (Stone) Taylor. James graduated from Motley County High School and soon after graduating enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly...
Gary Wells
Feb 10, 2024
Gary Lee Wells, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born May 17, 1949, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Howard and Juanita (Maynard) Wells. Gary had a personality that was larger than life. He loved entertaining others with his singing, dancing, and...
Charlotte Ann Wight
Feb 5, 2024
Charlotte Ann Wight, age 86, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born August 5, 1937, the daughter of James and Charlotte (Carlson) Hegwood in Garden City, Michigan. She married Burrell A Wight on September 12, 1959. Soon after their marriage they moved to Bellevue. Charlotte enjoyed traveling, all...
Debora Christine Olson
Jan 27, 2024
Debora Christine “Chris” Olson, age 59, of Ypsilanti, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was born January 23, 1965, in Lansing, the daughter of Earl and Linda Kathleen (Cary) Hackett. Chris graduated from Northridge High School in Middlebury, Indiana, with the Class of 1983. She went...
Cody Scott Pruden
Jan 25, 2024
Cody Scott Pruden, age 41, of Grand Ledge, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1982, in Charlotte, the son of Franklin Scott and Carol Ann (Starkweather) Pruden. Cody graduated from Charlotte High School with the Class of 2001. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served his...
Carol Ann Pelfrey
Jan 24, 2024
Carol Ann Pelfrey, age 82, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born February 2, 1941, in Detroit, the daughter of Clayton and Josephine (Labuda) Ostrander. Carol graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit. On October 7, 1960, she married Roy C. Pelfrey at the Gilead...
Julia Anna Perry
Jan 19, 2024
Julia Anna Perry, age 82, of DeWitt, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born July 26, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of George and Rose (Vijko) Timko. Julia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cherished her family and loved spending time together. Julia enjoyed gardening...
Marvin John Baker
Jan 16, 2024
Marvin J. Baker, age 72, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born January 20, 1951, in Ionia, MI the son of Lyle and Pearl (Bowen) Baker. Marvin had a big heart, hearty laugh and jolly sense of humor. He was a friend to everyone he encountered on his journey through life. He was...
Nyla May Hisler
Jan 15, 2024
Nyla May Hisler, age 90, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Sunnyside AFC in Marshall. She was born September 21, 1933, in Lee Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, the daughter of Leslie and Gladys (Allen) Ross. Nyla graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1951. On December 21, 1952, she married Ron Hisler...
Jeffrey Lynn Bisel
Jan 15, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Bisel, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, with his family by his side. Jeff was born on March 7, 1950, to Melvin Bisel and Donna (Barrett) Face. Jeff was a Vietnam Veteran proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He then served with the Army National Guard for 19 years. Jeff worked...
William "Ken" Lacy
Jan 13, 2024
Ken Lacy enjoyed 94 years on this earth and he is much loved by his family and friends. He passed away into the loving arms of his Savior on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
He was born September 6, 1929, the son of Curtis and Ruth Lacy and grew up in Roessleville, NY, with his sister...
Garrett Roger Freeman
Jan 11, 2024
Garrett Roger Freeman, 33, of Mulliken, Michigan, passed away tragically on January 11, 2024. He was born to Roger & Kelly Freeman in Lansing, Michigan. He was baptized on September 20, 1998 in Woodland, Michigan. Garrett was a fun loving, generous person who was always willing to help anyone in need. You could usually find him outdoors with a...
Myrtle Jean Taylor
Jan 6, 2024
Myrtle Jean Taylor, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born April 28, 1938, in Blue Diamond, Kentucky the daughter of Walter and Lila (Bowling) Napier. Myrtle was very proud of her heritage and her Kentucky home. She along with her family moved to Michigan...
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