Obituaries

Genetta Jane McCarty

Genetta Jane McCarty

Dec 18, 2025

Genetta Jane McCarty, 86, of Hartford passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at home.

Genetta was born Jan. 16, 1939, the daughter of Samuel and Myrta (Grigsby) Stow, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing are her husband, Euiel on May 17, 2001; three sisters: Thelma Hindman, Donna Callahan and Novolyne Hopper and a brother, Marvin...

Lee Russell Carter

Lee Russell Carter

Dec 10, 2025

At the age of 50, Lee Russell Carter of Lawrence, Mich. and Hampshire, Ill., was taken to be with the Lord. Like many events in Lee's life, it was unexpected, fast, and completely on brand. He passed away of a heart attack at home with his loving wife of almost 16 years, Stacy.

Lee was born in Evansville, Ind., and was...

Sandra Lynne Mendoza

Sandra Lynne Mendoza

Dec 3, 2025

Sandra Lynne Mendoza, 64, of Hartford passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at home.

Sandy, as she was known, was born July 1, 1961, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Robert and Marian (Momany) Sells, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing are a brother, Vic Sells; niece, Venessa Garcia; father-in-law, Ben Mendoza; two brothers-in-law: John...

Donald Dean Dull

Donald Dean Dull

Nov 18, 2025

Donald Dean Dull, 85, of Hartford passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at home.

Bud, as he was known, was born on May 12, 1940, in Decatur, Ind., the son of Harry and Dorothy (Dague) Dull, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him was a sister, Patricia Stanfield and a brother, Richard Dull.

Donald was formerly employed at...

Evelyn Ruth Coan

Evelyn Ruth Coan

Nov 15, 2025

Evelyn Ruth Coan, 98, of Covert was born July 6, 1927, in New Harmony, Ind., and passed away Nov. 15, 2025, at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

Evelyn was the daughter of Louis and Ida (Rush) Hughes.

Evelyn was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Stacie (Ray) Williams; four grandchildren: Brandie Coan, Brittanie Williams, Kelley-Ray...

Gregory Lawrence Brady

Gregory Lawrence Brady

Nov 10, 2025

Gregory Lawrence Brady, 74, of Hartford was born Feb. 27, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Mich., the son of Richard and Aneta (Allers) Brady.

Gregory passed away suddenly on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at his home.

Gregory served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was formerly employed at Klett Construction.

Gregory was a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He...

Barry Robert Jones

Barry Robert Jones

Nov 8, 2025

Barry Robert Jones, 64, of Hartford passed away suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at home.

Barry was born May 7, 1961, in Watervliet, the son of Dale and Joanne (King) Jones, both of whom precede him in passing.

Barry worked several years in die casting and later in life, Barry was a caregiver for adult assisted living. In his spare time,...

James Richard Larson, Jr.

James Richard Larson, Jr.

Oct 29, 2025

James Richard Larson Jr., 61, of Lawrence passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital.

James was born Jan. 19, 1964, in San Jose, Calif., the son of James Sr., and Beatrice (Marks) Larson.

James was the best son, brother, and uncle anyone could ask for. His acts of service for others are too numerous to name. He was...

Wilma Allene Hunt

Wilma Allene Hunt

Oct 25, 2025

Wilma Allene Hunt (Wade), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great, a sister, aunt and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on April 19, 1933, to William and Jessie Wade, Wilma grew up in a large and close-knit family that taught her the importance of love,...

Maxine McFarland

Maxine McFarland

Oct 24, 2025

Maxine McFarland, 94, of Hartford passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 24, 2025. She was born Sammie Maxine Anderson on Sept. 20, 1931, in Gid, Ark., to Hulon and Della (Harvell) Anderson. Though her family had few material possessions, she remembered her childhood as a time rich in family closeness, simple pleasures, resilience and the enduring bonds of...

Virginia Lee Davis

Virginia Lee Davis

Oct 22, 2025

Virgie Lee Davis, 95, of Lawrence passed away peacefully at Royalton Manor Nursing Home in St. Joseph.

Born in Caraway, Ark., in 1930 to Oscar Ryan and Minnie Gertrude Bishop, Virgie grew up with a deep love for family, faith and the simple joys of life. She was of seven children to Oscar and Minnie. On July 15, 1945, she married...

Jimmy Don Truelove, Sr.

Jimmy Don Truelove, Sr.

Oct 20, 2025

Jimmy Don Truelove Sr. was born Oct. 26, 1955 in Kennett, Mo., the son of Darell and Vernada (McFarlin) Truelove.

Jimmy passed away at the age of 69 on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at his home in Hartford.

Jimmy was a hard worker doing construction and farm work. He loved his children and all his family. He enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing,...

Mary Jean McAbee-Stacks-Maleski

Mary Jean McAbee-Stacks-Maleski

Oct 4, 2025

Mary Jean McAbee-Stacks-Maleski, 87, of Eau Claire passed away to her heavenly home, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at her home.

Mary was born on Aug. 3, 1938, in Tunica, Miss., the daughter of Elbert and Agnes (Terry) McAbee.

Mary lived in the Bangor area for over 40 years. On April 15, 2002, she was united in marriage with Henry Maleski. She...

Agnes Eugenia Phillips

Agnes Eugenia Phillips

Sep 29, 2025

Agnes Eugenia Phillips, 95, of Fremont passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility.

Jean, as she was known by most, was born May 19, 1930, in Boston, Mass. She was the daughter of William and Alice (Johanson) Ryan.

Jean worked at Woolworth’s Department Store in Boston. Upon moving to Michigan, she worked for a short time at...

Michael Henry Williams

Michael Henry Williams

Sep 26, 2025

Michael Henry Williams was born Aug. 29, 1951. He was the son of James and Loma Williams.

Mike, as he was known to everyone, passed away on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Corewell Health Merlin & Carolyn Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his cat, Miss Kitty, along with working on his antique tractors. He...

Krystal Nadine McNew-Hash

Krystal Nadine McNew-Hash

Sep 17, 2025

Krystal N. McNew-Hash, of Baroda, was born on Sept. 11, 1973, the daughter of Karlis McNew and Marjorie Lewis-Young.

Krystal passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at her home.

Krystal is survived by her mother, Marjorie Young; two daughters, Courtney and Brittany; two sons, Brandon and Justin; fifteen grandchildren: Diana, Autumn, Ayla, Bentlee, Ziland, Octavia, Waylon, Ryleigh, Ashlynn, Eric, Zeus, Marilyn,...

William Michael Moore

William Michael Moore

Sep 14, 2025

William Michael Moore was born on April 4, 1952, to William and Betty (Brown) Moore. He passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at his home in Sister Lakes, Mich.

William was united in marriage with Brenda Clark and she survives along with a son, Steven Moore; his ex-wife, Janice Moore; two brothers: Marty Moore and Max Moore; a sister, Margie...

Kenneth Monroe Thompson

Kenneth Monroe Thompson

Sep 13, 2025

Kenneth Monroe Thompson was born Jan. 14, 1962, in Dexter, Mo., the son of RL and Louise Thompson. He departed this world on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at his home in Bangor.

Kenneth enjoyed hunting and was a carpenter by trade.

Kenneth is survived by his five children: Kenneth Thompson, Jacqueline VanAvery, Lacey VanAvery, Samantha and Amanda. He is also survived by...

Rickey Carroll Willoughby

Rickey Carroll Willoughby

Sep 10, 2025

Rickey Carroll Willoughby of Eau Claire was born July 22, 1948, in Wardell, Mo., the son of James and Virginia (Phillips) Willoughby.

Rickey passed away at the age of 77, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at his home.

Rickey was a 1966 graduate of Hartford High School. He was formerly employed at the Watervliet Paper Mill until it’s closing.

Rickey leaves behind to...

Emily Kay Davis

Emily Kay Davis

Sep 6, 2025

Emily Kay Davis, 79, of Eau Claire passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at West Woods of Niles Nursing Home in Niles. She was born on Sept. 8, 1945, in Gary, Ind., the daughter of Malcolm Norris and Cora B. McCuen. Emily married Gaines Ray Davis, he preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 2007.

She is survived by two...