Blog Archives

Obituary: Hayley Flanery, 26, of Holton, formerly of Hesperia

March 7, 2023

Obituary: Hayley Flanery, 26, of Holton, formerly of Hesperia Hayley Marie Flanery, 26, of Holton, formerly of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born April 5, 1996, in Fremont, the daughter of Scott and Chris (Flanery) Venne. Hayley was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. Above all, Hayley had a genuine and caring personality,…

Read more »

Hot-shooting Hart begins district action with perfect 22-0 record

March 7, 2023

Hot-shooting Hart begins district action with perfect 22-0 record Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Hart Pirates are one of only three boys varsity basketball teams in the state to finish the 2022-23 regular season with an undefeated record. They are the hottest hoops…

Read more »

Obituary: Gerrett Varenhorst, 43, of Hart

March 7, 2023

Obituary: Gerrett Varenhorst, 43, of Hart Gerrett John Varenhorst, 43, of Hart, passed away unexpectantly Thursday, March 2, 2023.  He was born September 2, 1979, in Shelby, the son of John Varenhorst III and Janet Sayers. Gerrett lived his entire life in Hart.  He attended Hart High School and graduated with the class of 1998.  Gerrett married the love of…

Read more »

Obituary: Donna Hodges, 86, of Crystal Valley

March 7, 2023

Obituary: Donna Hodges, 86, of Crystal Valley Donna Jean Anita Hodges, 86, passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2023, following a short illness.  Donna Jean Anita Hodges was born to Bethel, nee Boundy, and Stillman Berry in Illinois on May 19, 1936. Later Bethel and Donna moved to Crystal Valley and Bethel remarried Dale Hasty. Donna had two younger siblings: Karen…

Read more »

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 7, 2023

March 7, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 7, 2023 Hayley Marie Flanery, 26, of Holton, formerly of Hesperia, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Lynnette Kay Voorheis, 74, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Listing of…

Read more »

Area Churches