Obituaries

Roberta "Berba" Corlew

Roberta "Berba" Corlew

Dec 10, 2016

Roberta N. "Berba" Corlew, 88, of Grayling, left her earthly home to enter her gift of eternal life with her savior. She was born on December 3, 1928 in Grand Blanc, Michigan to the late Stanley O. and Laura E. (Wagner) Perry. She graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1947. Berba married Dewey E. Corlew on November 9, 1947....

Barbara Lyn Schultz

Barbara Lyn Schultz

Dec 9, 2016

Barbara Lyn McKee Schultz, 60, of Grayling, passed away on December 9, 2016. She was born in Cadillac, Michigan on December 20, 1955 to the late Ross and Nesta (Gribel) McKee. Barb was the valedictorian of Kingsley High School class of 1974. She received a BA from Cedarville College and a teaching certificate from Central Michigan University. She married Jon...

William Henry Heckerthorn

William Henry Heckerthorn

Dec 6, 2016

William Henry Heckerthorn, 65, of Grayling, MI, passed away on December 6, 2016. William was born in Bay City on May 30, 1951, to William Henry and Madeline (Kaznowski) Heckerthorn. He graduated from John Glenn High School in Bay City in 1969. He served in the Army Reserve. William was the previous owner of Bailey's Bar in Bay City. He...

Alan Dale Alma

Alan Dale Alma

Dec 1, 2016

On the evening of December 1, 2016, Alan Dale Alma passed away after a long struggle with cancer. He courageously held onto life during this time without complaint. Alan was born on June 5, 1946 in Grayling, Michigan to the late Maurice and Ruby (Weaver) Alma. He was proud of his Saginaw Chippewa Indian heritage. Alan served in the US...

Gary Dean Yoder

Gary Dean Yoder

Nov 16, 2016

Gary Dean Yoder born August 6, 1943 in Lansing, MI passed away on November 16, 2016. He now joins his parents Robert Yoder Sr. and Leah Royston Yoder, oldest sister Wanda Puskala and younger brother Richard Yoder. He leaves his siblings, Larry & JoAnn Yoder, Marlene & Les Goss, Robert Yoder, Jr., lots of beloved nieces and nephews, great nieces...

Arthur "LEE" Tompkins

Arthur "LEE" Tompkins

Nov 14, 2016

Arthur "LEE" Tompkins, 81, of Grayling, MI, passed away on November 14, 2016. Lee was born in Owosso, MI on January 12, 1935, a son of the late Rebecca (Wright) and Howard Tompkins. He served in the U.S. Marines. Lee had many good friends that surrounded him. He enjoyed traveling, casinos, and the lottery. Survived by: Daughter: Natalie (Buddy) Novak...

Michael L. Chontos

Michael L. Chontos

Nov 14, 2016

No local services are planned.

Michaelle Marie White

Michaelle Marie White

Nov 14, 2016

Michaelle Marie White, 48, of Gaylord passed away November 14th, 2016, at home with her loving husband by her side. Michaelle was born October 3, 1968, in Battle Creek, MI to Michael and Sandra Myers. She married Steven White August 26, 2004. Michaelle has had many jobs through the years and was also a wife and home maker. She loved...

Richard Francis Selthoffer

Richard Francis Selthoffer

Nov 12, 2016

Richard Francis Selthoffer, 81, of Grayling, passed away on November 12, 2016. He was born in Detroit on December 11, 1934 to the late Frank Francis and Mildred (Carriveau) Selthoffer. Richard served in the US Navy on 3 battleships; the Iowa, Missouri, and Mississippi and also an ammunition supply ship during the Korean War era. He married Claudia "Jeri" Marengo...

Elaine E. McKie-Slater

Elaine E. McKie-Slater

Nov 9, 2016

Elaine E. McKie-Slater, 85, of Roscommon and Grayling, passed away on November 9, 2016. She was born on July 5, 1931 in Illinois to the late Gerald and Edna Will. Her first husband James McKie passed away in 1990. Elaine was a member of Mt. Hope Lutheran Church and served as treasurer for several years. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting,...

Frederick Thomas Shippy

Frederick Thomas Shippy

Nov 9, 2016

Frederick Thomas Shippy, 72, of Grayling, passed away on November 9, 2016. He was born on July 17, 1944 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Lyman and Rosella Shippy. He married Balkis Sabih on September 5, 1970 in Fraser, Michigan. Fred served in the US Army, and fought in the Vietnam war, ultimately achieving the rank of E6. An avid...

David Allen Gilliland

David Allen Gilliland

Nov 7, 2016

David Allen Gilliland, 28, of Frederic, passed away on November 7, 2016. He was born in Grayling on January 17, 1988 to Barbara Gilliland. David was a graduate of Grayling High School. He married Samantha Zackery on February 26, 2011. Survived by his wife Samantha and son Jeremaine Gilliland. Gathering of Family and Friends to Remember David will be held...

Emillia May Miller

Emillia May Miller

Nov 7, 2016

There will be no public services.

Jerry Dale Smith

Jerry Dale Smith

Oct 23, 2016

Jerry Dale Smith, 73, of Roscommon, MI passed away peacefully at his home Sunday morning, October 23, 2016. Jerry was born to Bethal and Denetta Smith on November 26, 1942 in Alpena, MI. Jerry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley Kay (Plesko) Smith; son, Jeffrey Smith; grandchildren, Shea, Ashlynn, Alaric, and Drake; siblings, Kevin (Bev) Smith, Karen...

Rick Forrest

Rick Forrest

Oct 16, 2016

Obituary being composed by family and service is being planned. Will post when details are complete.

Mary Frances Hamblin

Mary Frances Hamblin

Oct 13, 2016

Mary Frances Hamblin, 87, of Grayling, passed away on October 13, 2016. She was born in Indiana on December 23, 1928 to George and Leona Tindall. She married Duane Hamblin on June 7, 1969. Survived by her husband Duane of 47 years. Sons: Rick Reed and Duane I. Hamblin, both of Grayling. 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Sisters: Ann...

William James Cooper

William James Cooper

Oct 12, 2016

William James Cooper Sr., 84, of Grayling, Michigan and formerly of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 12, 2016. He married Marjorie Elizabeth Houghton on November 25, 1956 in Boston, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Dental Technician. Survived by his wife, Marjorie. Children: Cheryl Ann (Jim) Cooper of Michigan; William James (Debra) Cooper, Jr. of...

Darryl Cedric Conley

Darryl Cedric Conley

Oct 10, 2016

Darryl Cedric Conley, 29, of Grayling, passed away on October 10, 2016. Darryl was born on January 31, 1987 in Detroit, Michigan to Darryl Cedric Pettway and Kenya Butler. Darryl graduated from Grayling High School in 2006. Darryl was a loving family man who lit up any room he walked into with his contagious smile. Survived by his wife, Juana...

Alva "BOB" Annis

Alva "BOB" Annis

Oct 7, 2016

Alva C. "BOB" Annis, 90, of Grayling passed away on October 7, 2016. Bob was born to Alva and Ruby Annis on August 16, 1926. He served in the US Army. Survived by his sons Robert and Arthur Annis, both of Grayling. 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, Sister: Iris Bell of Bay City. Preceded in death by his son...

Bessie Mae Potts

Bessie Mae Potts

Oct 5, 2016

Bessie Mae Potts, 85, of Frederic, MI passed away on October 5, 2016. Bessie was born in Houston County, Tennessee. She married Jesse Potts on April 16, 1949 in Ohio. Survived by her husband, Jesse of 67 year; Children: Vivian (Al) Sarner, Jesse "Darryl" (Shirley) Potts, Pamela (Dennis) Rye, Clark (Treva) Potts, and David (Karen) Potts; 17 Grandchildren, 32 Great...

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