Jacqueline Sue Willett
Aug 29, 2026
Jacqueline Sue Willett, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1951, at Beyer Hospital in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the cherished daughter of the late John A. Hewitt and Mona J. Rice (Hewitt).
For many years, Jacqueline dedicated herself to helping others through her work as a dependable and dedicated...
Gladys J. Broughton
Sep 10, 2026
Gladys J. Broughton, age 63, passed away on September 10, 2026, at her home in Ypsilanti, MI. She was born February 22, 1963 in Barbourville, KY, the daughter of Eugene and Pauline (Hubbard) Broughton.
Gladys was a hardworking and dedicated woman who was employed by Ford Motor Company for 20 years before retiring. Throughout her life, she made her home in...
Andrew Damron
Sep 1, 2026
Andrew Damron, 39, passed away on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. He was born on February 11th, 1987 in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Mother, Tracy Thelen. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. Andrew graduated from Lincoln High School, class of ‘05. He was known for his outgoing, caring, and funny personality. Andrew was an outdoorsman who loved to...
Gary Keith Kilgore
Sep 13, 2026
Gary Keith Kilgore, beloved husband, father, PaPa, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, following a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He was a man who gave so much of himself to the people he loved and leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will forever be treasured.
Gary was born on June 22, 1948 and raised in...
Douglas Neil Batey Sr.
Sep 11, 2026
Douglas Neil Batey, Sr. “Bates”, age 76, made his transition to the “other side” on September 11, 2026, at his Michigan home. Born on October 26, 1948, in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee, Doug was the son of Raymond and Mary Elizabeth (Simpkins) Batey.
Doug was employed by the Center for Forensic Psychiatry for 30 years and also worked for the United States...
Patrick Richard Hopkins
Sep 10, 2026
Patrick Richard Hopkins, age 38, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2026. He was born on February 6, 1988 to Judy and Gerald Hopkins.
A life cut far too short, but a life filled with love, music, memories, and moments that will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
Patrick and his mom shared a bond...
David B. Stout
Sep 8, 2026
David B. Stout, age 60, of Ypsilanti and formerly of Ann Arbor, stepped into Heaven on September 8, 2026, at Angela Hospice in Livonia. He was born on May 28, 1966, in Livonia, the son of Robert and Jennifer (Sarah) Stout.
David met his loving wife, Connie, while selling cars at Naylor dealership in Ann Arbor in 1996. They married on...
Jaysen J. Wessling
Aug 31, 2026
Jaysen J. Wessling, age 48, of Ypsilanti, made his transition at home on August 31, 2026. He was born September 21, 1977, in Ann Arbor, the son of Jesse Lee Williams and Jane Lee (Wessling) Williams. Jaysen was united in marriage to Crystal Collins in Lucas County, Ohio, on February 27, 2003.
Jaysen worked for 28 years as a Hi-Lo driver...
Linda J. Slaughterbeck
Aug 30, 2026
Linda J. Slaughterbeck, age 75, of Ypsilanti, MI, formerly of the Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on August 30, 2026. She was born on February 10, 1951, in Tuscaloosa, AL, the daughter of Clara Mae Williams and John Polk.
She was a woman of many talents and took great pride in creating beautiful things with her hands. Linda...
Lillian Carol Shaw
Aug 29, 2026
Lillian Carol Shaw, age 81, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, passed away on August 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by the comfort of familiar surroundings and the love of her family. She was born on January 10, 1945, in Dresden, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Solomon) Davis. She married the love of her life, James Shaw, on November...
Linda Faye Spencer
Aug 29, 2026
Linda Faye Spencer, age 82, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 10, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Lindsey and Virginia (Chapman) Ferguson.
Linda graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1962. In 1981, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from...
Mella Irvin
Aug 28, 2026
Mella Irvin, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2026, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian, MI. Mella was born on September 13, 1943, in Virgie, KY, to Wessie Branham and Dollie Little.
Mella worked for General Motors Company as an auto worker for 32 years. Throughout her life, she lived in Ypsilanti, MI, Texas,...
Janice Baldwin
Aug 25, 2026
Janice (Simpson) Baldwin went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2026 at the age of 77. She was the second child of Tennie Simpson Jr. and Annie Frances (Carroll) Simpson, born on September 18, 1948 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Janice graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1966. While in high school, she worked at A&P grocery store and Allen’s...
Eric Leander Lewis
Aug 22, 2026
Eric Leander Lewis, age 74, of Ypsilanti, MI, made his transition on August 22, 2026, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. He was born December 25, 1951, in Meridian, MS, the son of Charlie and Ella (McElroy) Lewis. On June 2, 2002, Eric married Brenda (Bell) Hinton in Ypsilanti. Together, they shared many wonderful years and countless memories.
Eric dedicated 31...
Prezell Charles Hall
Aug 21, 2026
Prezell Charles Hall, age 77, passed away peacefully at 7:47 p.m. on August 21, 2026, at Garden City Hospital in Garden City, Michigan. He was born on June 9, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Joe E. Hall Sr. and Celestine (Ford) Hall.
Prezell proudly served in the United States Naval Reserve from June 27, 1968, to February 27,...
Annie Mae Anderson Green
Aug 18, 2026
Life and Legacy
Annie Mae Anderson Green
Sunrise: December 10, 1927 Sunset: August 18, 2026
Annie Mae Anderson Green was born on December 10, 1927, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Randle Anderson and Viola Toussaint-Anderson. She was blessed with 98 years of life before peacefully transitioning from this earthly life to her heavenly home on August 18, 2026. At the time...
Patricia K. Phillips
Aug 17, 2026
Patricia K. Phillips, of Tecumseh, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, in Adrian, Michigan, just two days before her 78th birthday. She was born on August 19, 1948, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Clarence and Lela Henson Phillips.
Patricia graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1965. She worked at Beyer Hospital for many years before beginning a long career with...
Crystal Tanisha Bartlett
Aug 16, 2026
Crystal Tanisha Bartlett, age 38, passed away unexpectedly August 16, 2026. She was born July 2, 1988, the daughter of Mary Davis and Charles Bartlett.
A funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Stark Funeral Professionals with Pastor James Hendricks officiating. Visitation will start at 10 am. Crystal will be laid to rest in Union-Udell Cemetery, Ypsilanti...
Dr. Orlando J. Buria
Aug 14, 2026
Dr. Orlando J. Buria, 69, of Buffalo, New York, formerly of Ypsilanti, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. He was born October 9, 1956, in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Orlando and Eva (Geddes) Buria.
Orlando had the blessing of finding his calling early. He had a love for learning and an...
Esther Louise Minzey
Aug 13, 2026
Esther Louise (Pritchard) Minzey was born on July 16, 1930, in Medina, Ohio, the third of seven children, to Dorothy Henrietta (Crandall) Pritchard and Ralph Tish Pritchard. She attended elementary school in York, Ohio and later attended school in Medina, Ohio where she graduated from high school in 1948. She was very active in high school as Y-Team President, student...