Obituaries

Douglas James Musick, of Coloma, was born Oct. 1, 1956, in Benton Harbor. Doug passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Doug was a Tool and Die Maker. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, and being with his family. He loved the Lord and his life reflected this, not only in the way he raised his family, but in his every day life. On March 27, 1976, Doug was united in marriage to the former Brenda Carlisle. She survives, along with their...

Anna Rose Ulrath, 54, of Bangor Township passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich. Anna was born Nov. 6, 1968, in Goshen, Ind., the daughter of Robert and Emily Dean. She was the manager for Elias Brothers Restaurants (Big Boy) in South Haven. Anna is survived by her mother, Emily Martin; mother-in-law, Mary Ulrath; a brother, Jim Dean; a nephew, Connor Dean; and a niece, Leah Dean. Anna is preceded in passing by her father,...

Maryellen Faye Meachum, 98, formerly of Lawrence passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Alamo Nursing Home. Maryellen was born Feb. 8, 1925, in Arizona, the daughter of Fred and Amy (Chaplin) Winn, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her first husband, Newton Bolen; second husband, Arland Meachum; two children: Mary Jennette and Bobby Gene; three sisters; and six brothers. Maryellen is survived by two sons, Mickey (Carol) Bolen of Gowen and John Bolen...

Edmund Lee Schmalfeldt, 63, of Hartford passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Edmund was born on Aug. 15, 1959, in Benton Harbor, the son of William and Ida (Burns) Schmalfeldt, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were two brothers: Fred and Bill; and two sisters: Ida and June. Edmund was a carpenter by trade, and was a member of Local Union 525. He was a simple man, who enjoyed animals, the outdoors and music. But, his most special times were...

William "Bill" G. Lindley passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich., after a brief illness. Bill was born on Feb. 2, 1952, in Benton Harbor, he was the only son of William D. Lindley and Goldie V. (Meachum) Lindley. Bill spent most of his childhood playing in the neighborhoods of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph area; one of his favorite childhood memories were the times he spent with his Grandmother Malinda. He would call her...

Betty Ruth Cress, 89, of Bangor passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at home. Betty was born on Feb. 23, 1934, in Plant City, Fla., the daughter of Thomas and Odessa (Blair) Hall, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing are her husband, Floyd Cress; a son, Terry Totherow; three daughters: Beverly Anderson, Frances Hall and Robbie Starman; six sisters; and six brothers. Betty is survived by five daughters: Peggy Chambers (Junior Collins), Shirley (Allen)...

Kenneth Lee Briley Jr. passed away on Apr. 7, 2023 unexpectedly. He was born on Aug. 27, 1975, to Vicki (Pepple) and Kenneth Briley Sr. He met his wife, Sarah, at the Marathon station in Hartford, on June 18, 1999. Thanks to Michelle Mattimore, he married her on Aug. 23, 2002. They welcomed their first child, Kendra on Nov. 16, 2004. On May 27, 2008, Kaleb was born to complete their family. Kenny drove school bus for Hartford Public Schools for the past 8 years. He loved the students he...

Nancy Louise Vann, 84 of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place, Oshtemo Township. Nancy was born March 31, 1939, in Coldwater, Mich., the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Lett) Goble, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing are a daughter-in-law, Sharon Vann; sister, Carol Hetzler; and ex-husband, William Vann. Nancy worked for most of her adult life, including as a security guard at a hospital, was employed in the banking...

Josh Wayne Tanner, of Baroda, was born July 25, 1973, in Saint Joseph, the son of Jerry and Marlene (Accardi) Tanner, both of whom precede him in passing. Josh was also preceded in passing by a brother, Rick Tanner. Josh passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Corewell Lakeland Hospital, Saint Joseph. Josh is survived by three sons: Nathanial Tanner, James Tanner and Jacob Tanner; two grandchildren, Liam Tanner and Monroe Tanner; a brother, Donnie Tanner; and a step-father, Wayne...

Henry Carlton Atchley, 74, of Watervliet passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home. The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at the Redemption Church of Eau Claire, where at 2 p.m. a celebration of life service to honor Henry’s life will commence. Pastor John Saylor will officiate. As to Henry’s wishes, cremation will follow the service. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the church....