Obituaries

Clyde W. Sears, Jr.

Clyde W. Sears, Jr.

Dec 28, 2012

Clyde W. Sears, Jr., age 61, of Byron Center, MI, formerly of Battle Creek, MI, died unexpectedly Friday, December 28, 2012, at his residence. Clyde, the son of Clyde W. and Beverly L. (Bennett) Sears, was born on October 5, 1951 in Battle Creek. He was a 1969 graduate of Battle Creek Harper Creek High School and attended Kellogg Community...

Sally Anne Atchley

Sally Anne Atchley

Dec 26, 2012

Sally Anne Atchley, 53, of Battle Creek died at the home of her sister after a long illness on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.Sally was born in Battle Creek on December 4, 1959, to James R. and Virginia E. (Bates) Atchley. She attended St. Philip and Battle Creek Central High Schools. Sally was employed in production at American Fibrit. Surviving are...

Janelle Edgell

Janelle Edgell

Jan 18, 2012

Janelle Lynn (Poyser) Edgell, 55, of Battle Creek, died Friday, January 18, 2012 at the Bronson Battle Creek. At the request of the family cremation has taken place, no visitation is planned and a memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2012 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, with Rev. Gregory R. Wolfe of the...

Cass John "Papa" Kershaw

Cass John "Papa" Kershaw

Oct 10, 2011

Cass J. Kershaw, 70, who died at home, Monday, October 10, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was much loved as a husband, father, papa and friend. Cass was an only child, born to Mary and Dr. Cass Kershaw. His father was a veterinarian and his father's animal hospital was attached to the home where Cass grew up, providing him...

William Carl "Bill" Murphy

William Carl "Bill" Murphy

Aug 12, 2010

William Carl "Bill" Murphy of Moran, MI and formerly of Portage, MI Bill, age 80,died on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at his residence. Bill, the son of Gibson and Margaret (Hazen) Murphy, was born on May 2, 1930 in Otsego, MI. Bill served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a Seaman Apprentice and furthered his sea career...

Richard Barnes

Richard Barnes

Mar 27, 2009

Richard J. "Dick" Barnes was born in Battle Creek on October 26, 1950 the son of Cecil N. and Madaline M. (Herrmann) Barnes and graduated from Lakeview High School where he was a stand out wrestler & athlete in 1968. Dick faithfully served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army-Special Forces from 1968 to 1976. Dick had...

LuAnn Barnes-Williams

LuAnn Barnes-Williams

Sep 18, 2008

LuAnn "Lu" Barnes-Williams, 53, of Portage and formerly of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born in Lebanon, Indiana on November 22, 1954 the daughter of Ralph Jr. and Elizabeth "Jo" (McDaniel) Barnes and graduated from Lakeview High...

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