Obituaries

Jul 1, 2022

Mrs. Jamesina “Jimmy” Reeves, 80 of Atlanta, Michigan, formerly of Highland, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Jimmy was born in Detroit on January 5, 1942 to the late, James and Elizabeth “Betty” (Mitchell) Ribble. She married, Gordon “Lee” Reeves on November 20, 1965 and together the couple celebrated 56 years...

Jun 23, 2022

Mrs. Janet Marie Smith, or commonly known as, “Janet the mail lady,” died peacefully at Medilodge of Hillman on June 23, 2022 at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Onaway, Michigan on February 8, 1961 to Sam and Mary Tennant. She has resided in Atlanta for the last 20+ years. In...

Jun 22, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Garnett King Armstrong aged 93 years and 9 months, of Lewiston, transitioned to the next life on June 22, 2022. After enduring a short illness, she slipped peacefully into the waters of new life at her home on the lake with family close by. Dorothy, or as she liked to be called in later years, Dorie, was...

Jun 18, 2022

Mr. Jay M. Cunningham, 72 of Atlanta, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer on June 18, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 2, 1950, the son of Sidney and Eva (Vickery) Cunningham. Jay was a gentle, kind and loving man...

Jun 16, 2022

Mr. Billy Allen Hathaway, 85 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on June 16, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 15, 1936 to the late, Jack and Madalene (Pipp) Hathaway. He married his wife, Leigh Ann (Damon) Hathaway in Brighton on September 20, 1958 and together the couple...

Jun 14, 2022

Mrs. Novella Edith Ragen, 91 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully on June 14, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. She was born in Ecorse, Michigan on January 27, 1931. Novella and husband, James bought a cabin and traveled back and forth constantly, until deciding to make the move permanent with their children in 1982. She was...

Jun 11, 2022

Mr. Robert Eugene Pena, 57 of Lewiston, Michigan died on June 11, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in LaFayette, Indiana on December 21, 1964 to the late, Dominick and Viola (White) Pena. Robert married Lynette (Cox) Pena on September 18, 1998 and together the couple celebrated...

Jun 5, 2022

Mr. Carl Edward Bray, 80 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully on June 5, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A visitation service will be held for Carl from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Green Funeral Home, Lewiston.

Jun 4, 2022

Dr. Bernard Arthur Bast, 94 of Gaylord, Michigan, died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 4, 2022. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his son, Trevor. Bernie was born on December 6, 1927 to the late, Arthur and Gertrude (Kline) Bast in Canton, Ohio. At the age of 39, he married his loving wife, Thelma...

May 29, 2022

Mrs. Mary “Pat” Mae Beauregard, 85 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on May 29, 2022. She was born in Albert Township, Michigan on January 10, 1937 to the late, Clarence and Mary (O’Neil) Cahoon. She married her husband, Larry Beauregard in 1958 and together the couple celebrated 60+ years of marriage before...

May 29, 2022

Shayne Marie Harbron, 57 of Lewiston, Michigan died suddenly on May 29, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born in Salamanca, New York on August 1, 1964 to the late, Daniel and Dawn (Young) Brahaney. She has resided in Lewiston since 1993. Shayne enjoyed shopping, baking, trips to the beach, and walks with her dog,...

May 27, 2022

Mr. John Roy Clark, 78 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on May 27, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by both his parents, and son, John. He was born on August 15, 1943 in Flushing, Michigan to the late, Charles and Helen (Hiltz) Clark. He served his country proudly...

May 16, 2022

Mr. Roy Dean Kamen, 82 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on May 16, 2022. He was born in Comins, Michigan to the late, Joseph and Laura (Lalone) Kamen on March 25, 1940. Dean resided in Atlanta most all his life and graduated from Atlanta High School in 1958. He...

May 12, 2022

Mrs. Donna Jean Francisco, 85 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on May 12, 2022. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by her husband, Wayne, who preceded her in death in 2016 after 50 years of marriage. Donna was born on April 23, 1937 in Pontiac, Michigan to...

May 8, 2022

Mrs. Vivian Margaret Ploe, 92 of Atlanta, Michigan died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on May 8, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 27, 1929. She has resided in Atlanta for the last six years. Vivian enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking for family, gardening, and watching the birds with the always...

May 8, 2022

Mrs. Diana Lee Belanger, 72 of Mancelona, Michigan died suddenly on May 8, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey with family at her side. She was received into Heaven with a welcoming hug from her husband, David. Diana was born on October 30, 1949 to the late, Arthur and Betty (Jeter) Rikli in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She...

Apr 30, 2022

Mrs. Gloria Ureta Norwood, 83 of Lewiston, Michigan was born on December 10, 1938 and went home to our Lord on April 30, 2022. Ureta married Stewart W. Norwood on January 15, 1960 and together the couple celebrated 62 years of marriage before her passing.

She is survived by her loving husband, Stewart W. Norwood; children, Kimberly...

Apr 22, 2022

Carol Lou Wilding, 90, longtime resident of Lewiston, passed away from natural causes on April 22, 2022. Carol was born in Detroit on March 28, 1932 to Gus and Mabel Bundy. She was an avid animal lover, gardener, Nascar fan, and loved spending time with her family and friends.Carol moved to Lewiston after buying Twin Lakes Tavern, then moved...

Apr 13, 2022

Mr. Jackson Earl Barton, 85 of Hillman, Michigan left this world peacefully on April 13, 2022 and was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his late wife, Mary. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 7, 1937 to the late, Harold and Julia (Kepling) Barton. He has resided in Atlanta since 1989. An avid outdoorsman, Jackson loved...

Apr 9, 2022

Edward Joseph Stockford, age 77, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his home in Lewiston. Ed was born on March 3, 1945 in Flint, Michigan to parents, Francis and Mildred (Kelsey) Stockford. He loved the outdoors and moved to northern Michigan many years ago. He was self-employed as a roofer and handyman most of his life, but...