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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 3, 2021

September 3, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 3, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: David Paul Purdy, 49, of Shelby, died on Saturday, August 28. Arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville.…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 3, 2021.

September 3, 2021

Recent births, posted Sept. 3, 2021. The following births have been reported: Isabella Sophia Hills, the daughter of Valeria Herevia-Garza and Joseph Hills of Baldwin, was born on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Jae Robert Besemer, the son of Ryleigh Houston and Jake Besemer, Jr., of Shelby, was born on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health…

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Former Oceana man charged with murder of infant in Ludington. 

September 1, 2021

Former Oceana man charged with murder of infant in Ludington.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A former Ludington and New Era resident has been charged with murdering an infant in the City of Ludington. Craig David Overla, 36, was recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court with three felony counts including open murder, felony murder, and first degree…

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Obituary: Ernest Lattin, 89, of Hesperia. 

September 1, 2021

Obituary: Ernest Lattin, 89, of Hesperia.  Ernest Edwin Lattin, a lifelong resident of Oceana County, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born October 11, 1931, in Hesperia, the son of Otto and Mary (McGill) Lattin.  Ernie proudly served his country in the US Army, was a veteran of the Korean War, and was…

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Obituary: Liesa Davila, 52, of Scottville.

August 31, 2021

Obituary: Liesa Davila, 52, of Scottville. Liesa Kay Davila, 52, of Scottville, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born October 30, 1968, in Detroit, the daughter of Joe and Linda (Jeffries) Davila. Liesa was a free spirit who loved nature, crystals and rocks, and caring for her plants. She also enjoyed crafting with metals, soaps, glass, and anything…

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