Obituary Listing

Dec 23, 2023

Terry was born in Detroit, MI on March 21, 1942, and passed away at the age of 81 on December 23, 2023, at home in Waterford, MI. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Bonnie (Wilder) Rodgers, son Michael Rodgers, daughter-in-law Aimee Lippencott-Rodgers and two grandchildren Kenzie & Declan. Terry worked hard to support his family...

Dec 22, 2023

BELCHER, JANIE LEE, age 86 of Prattville, Alabama (formerly of Clarkston, Michigan) passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. She was born on May 11, 1937 in Russellville, Kentucky to late parents John and Minnie (Shephard) Douglas. Janie retried from GM after 30 years of dedicated service. She was an avid golfer, loved watching her TV shows, and was...

Dec 21, 2023

MOORE, TILFORD E. of Clarkston, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on December 21, 2023 at 84 years of age. Loving husband of the late Maryann for 64 years; dear father of Tony Moore, Patricia (Rob) Hopkins, and the late Danny Moore; grandfather of Dustin (Jentrey), Dillon (Ingrid), and Nicole (Myles); great grandfather of Scout...

Dec 19, 2023

BURNS, FRANCIS W. J. "FRANK" of Dundin, FL, formerly of West Bloomfield, MI passed away December 19, 2023 at 81 years of age. Loving husband of Anita for 47 years; dear father of Lori Parrish, Brenda (Scott) Force, Shawn Burns, Charlie (Mary) Parrish, and Joey (Kayla) Burns; grandfather of 10 with one on the way; great grandfather of 27;...

Dec 17, 2023

WERTHMAN, JEFFREY Alan, age 66, of West Bloomfield, passed away December 17, 2023. He was born on December 7, 1957, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, to the late Joseph Aloysius and Anna Laura Werthman (nee Richards). Loving husband of the Patricia Ann Werthman (nee Loudy) for 42 wonderful years; dear father of Nicholas Jeffrey (Lily) and Annie Laurie Werthman; proud...

Dec 16, 2023

EDWARDS, GERTRUDE MAY, age 97, of Waterford, passed away December 16, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Arthur and Florence Kassel. Loving wife of the late Richard V. Edwards, Jr.; dear mother of Charlotte Isanhart, Paul (Alice) Edwards, and Vickie (John) Legel; proud grandmother of 8; Sister of Joan Matties,...

Dec 16, 2023

MAJORS, JILL KATHLEEN, age 72, of Waterford, passed away December 16, 2023. She was born on March 26, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan daughter of the late Billie and Wanda (Everling) Hodges. Loving mother of Bryan (Jenny) Majors and Jennifer Majors; proud grandmother of Cailynn, Brooklynn, and Bentley; devoted friend to Marge Lamphere, Kathy Rose, and several others. Jill worked...

Dec 12, 2023

Eugene Francis Moody Sr., age 81 of Holly, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born on December 4, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan to parents Eugene and Frances Moody. Eugene was a hard worker who retired from Burke Lumber after 43 years of dedicated service. He was deeply devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 11, 2023

DARBE, GALEA GEAN, age 61, of Clarkston, passed away December 11, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1961, in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter to the late William and Nancy Foster (nee Skaggs). Loving mother of Maegan Darbe, Ashley Darbe and Marcus Darbe; loving sister of Teresa (the late Mark) Morris, Lavone (Kenneth) Stecker, Loretta Nims and the late William...

Dec 10, 2023

GRAY, DELONDA JEAN, age 73, of White Lake passed away December 10, 2023. She was born on March 22, 1950, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Lawrence Leroy and Regina Mae Oakley (nee Carpenter). Loving wife of the late John Gray; dear mother of John (Crystal) Gray Jr. and Amber Gray; proud grandmother of Tristan, Shawn, and Joey; dearest...

Dec 8, 2023

March 27, 1932 - December 8, 2023

Ranta, Robert Earl, age 91, passed away December 8, 2023. Bob was born near Calumet, Michigan to the late Eino & Catherine Ranta. When he was nine yrs. old, they moved to Detroit. He graduated from Redford High in 1949. That year he joined the Marines, and was sent to...

Dec 8, 2023

Visitation will begin on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME - Clarkston and will continue through the night until the funeral service on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

Dec 7, 2023

POINTER, BYRON LEE, age 66, of Clarkston, passed away December 7, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1957, in Pontiac, Michigan, son to the late Jerry and Kathlene Pointer (nee Patten). Loving husband of Jill for 47 wonderful years; dear father of Lauren (Joe) Naboychik, and Stefanie (Rob) Carson; proud grandfather of Gabriella, Claire, Avery, Evan, and Emmy;...

Dec 7, 2023

NEGIP, SALLY, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Clarkston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 7, 2023, at 95 years of age. Preceded in death by her wonderful parents, Nevrus and Kile Selfo Aliko, and her loving children, son Phillip Riza Negip and daughter, Sylvia Stevens, and sibling Frances Selfo. Survived by her sister Rose...

Dec 6, 2023

ROGERS, SUSAN L. (née Beckman) passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2023 at 54 years of age. Dear mother of Mindie Rogers, Raven Rogers, Samantha Rogers, and Daniel Rogers; grandmother of Wednesday, Piper, and one on the way; cherished daughter of Sandra (Bob) Shampine and the late Robert Beckman; sister of Robert Beckman and Barry (Andrea) Beckman; step sister...

Dec 6, 2023

GAUTHIER, JUDY LYNNE (nee Pennington), age 76, of Waterford, passed away December 6, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1946, in Macomb, IL, daughter to the late Lewis and Gathel Pennington (nee Moon). Loving wife of Gerald for 57 wonderful years; dear mother of Kyle (Aimy) Gauthier and Kati (David) Holland; proud grandmother of Aiden and Ava; sister...

Dec 4, 2023

BELLEFEUIL, MILDRED, age 95, of Waterford, passed away December 4, 2023. She was born on October 11, 1928, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to the late Harlin and Ethel Turner (nee Bittmann). Mildred was the loving wife of the late William Bellefeuil; dear mother of Janice (Kevin) Sabol, Debra (Terry) Fraga, and Barbara (Joe) Beloungea; an aunt, a proud grandmother of...

Dec 4, 2023

John was born in Buffalo New York to Howard and Edith Bender, they eventually moved to the Rochester/Romeo area. He loved to tell stories of growing up in the country with his brother Bob and sister Sharon. The Bender family moved to Ferndale, Michigan when John was a teenager. It was there that he met and married Patty. They...

Dec 3, 2023

KING, JERRY MARINUS, age 82, of Waterford, passed away December 3, 2023. He was born on December 2, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska, son to the late Matthew and Helen King (nee Gettman). Loving husband of the late Virgie "Ann" Bicknell King, dear father of Wendy (Jim) Taylor, Vickie King, Kathy (Arnold Jr.) Keehn, Dawn (the late Rodger) Miller and...

Dec 2, 2023

MARSHALL, MARY S. of Clarkston, went home to be with her God on December 2, 2023 at 79 years of age. Preceded in death by her parents, Ballard and Esta (née Epling) Parsons of Wayne, West Virginia and one brother James "Mouse" Parsons of Wayne, West Virginia, sister, Marjorie Queen, and nephew, Shane Queen. Survived by her loving husband...