Current Obituaries

John Wayne McDonald Jr. passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan on  November 27, 2022. He. was born in Pontiac Michigan on October 1, 1976. John was a loving son, brother, cousin, husband, uncle, and a great friend to many. He was loved by many family and friends and will be missed dearly. John could always make people smile with his fun loving sense of humor. His memorial service will be on January 7, 2023 at 11:30 am at Central...

Kathleen Orner, age 62, of Adrian, MI, passed away, December 5, 2022, at home with her family.  She was born July 11, 1960, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Elliott & Naomi (Barnett) Cornwell. On February 17, 1983, she married Kevin Orner, he survives.  Kathleen loved to fish, crochet, knit, draw and spend time with her family and extended family. She fought cancer for over four years and eight months and never complained. She was very strong and was our hero.  In addition...

Karen E. Smith, age 79, of Adrian, MI, passed away, December 4, 2022 at home with her family.  Karen taught French at Adrian High School and help her husband with their business, Paul Smith Oil Company. Later in life, she worked at Bixby Hospital.  She is survived by two daughters, Leigh (Mark) Horan and Lynne (Jason) Therrien; one son, Mark Smith; three granddaughters, Raegan, Gwendelyn and Elaina; and two grandsons, Val and Grayson.  She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Carol A. Hickmon, age 67, of Onsted, MI, passed away, December 4, 2022, at home with her family. She was born February 4, 1955 in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of Arthur & Ruth (Kleeman) Stiers. Carol was a honor student at Belleville High School in Belleville, MI. She worked at GM Powertrain in Ypsilanti, MI, retiring in 2007.  She loved riding her Harley and going antiquing. She loved the babies and loved spoiling them too. Carol loved all kinds of animals but hated to see them cold...

Bonnie L. Stevens, of Brooklyn MI, passed away on Saturday December 3rd, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was born to parents Willard Staggs and Verna Martin on September 18, 1945, in Paintsville, Kentucky. She married the love of her life Earl Stevens Jr on May 10th, 1986.  She was proceeded in death by her son George Powers and is survived by her husband Earl Stevens Jr of Brooklyn and her six sons Earl Dean Stevens (Beverly) of Jackson MI, David Stevens (Nellie) of Toledo...

Richard N. Gauna, Sr., of Adrian passed away on Wednesday November 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was born to parents Jose Sr and Alejandra Gauna, on April 3, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas.  He married Maria Cabello, the love of his life, on March 8, 1967, who survives him.  On February 9, 2022 Richard & Maria renewed their wedding vows in the presence of his loving family members. Richard is also survived by his children and their families,...

David Emil Holyfield, age 59, of Parma, MI, passed away December 1, 2022, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson, MI, surrounded by his family. He was born November 28, 1963, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of Paul & Mavis (Jones) Holyfield. On June 1, 2001, he married Loraine Smith in Jackson, MI, she survives.  Everyone who knew David knew of his generous spirit and his appreciation of others.  In addition to his wife Loraine Holyfield, he is survived by his...

Allen Eugene Elmore, Jr. AKA "Pimp Juice", age 63, of Adrian, MI, passed away, November 27, 2022, at home.  He as born December 28, 1958, in Adrian, MI, the son of Allen Eugene Elmore and Carrie B. Wesson-Elmore.  Allen at the age of 8 years old was stricken with his first grand mal siezure.  He had come in with his father from a trip and we yet today wonder from that day on his life was never the same.  Without warning, he would find himself awaking from what...

Barbara Ann (Fryover) Otterman left this earth on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, under the care of her family and Henry Ford Hospice. Barb was born November 10, 1947, to Herbert "Herb" & Mary Fryover.  She grew up in Portland, Michigan and graduated from Portland High School in 1965. After high school Barb obtained her cosmetology license and later in life operated a daycare in her home. On December 27, 2001, Barb married the love of her life, Dennis...

Genoveva "Veva" Cardenas, age 85, of Adrian, MI, passed away November 30, 2022, at Charlotte Stevenson Manor. She was born June 1, 1937, in Karnes City, TX, the daughter of Jose & Alejandra (Naranjo) Gauna.  Veva loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed listening to music and doing crafts.  She is survived by her husband, Manuel Cardenas; four daughters, Vivian Burton, Virginia (Simon) Ruiz, Lissette Gomez and Lucy Gomez; numerous grandchildren and...