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Obituary: Pam Walker, 75, of Mears

March 20, 2024

Pam Walker Says “Color Me Gone” Pam Walker McGuire of Mears, was born May 8, 1948 to John and Donna Walker. Pam left her body on March 15, 2024. She was a retired level three tax assessor for Golden, Pentwater and Benona Townships. She was co-owner of Ziffel Farms and Pam’s Kitchen where she made Aunt Pam’s tincture and miracle…

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Obituary: Mark Smith, 54, of Hart

March 20, 2024

Mark Charles Smith, 54, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, following a 20 year battle with a rare liver disease, and a liver transplant in November; he ultimately succumbed to a hard-fought battle against liver bile duct cancer. He was born October 16, 1969, in Muskegon, the son of Dale…

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Obituary: Sara Avila, 46, of Hart

March 20, 2024

Sara Kathleen “Trinkie” (Hornsby) Avila, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, entered the kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Muskegon, at the age of 46. She was born June 27, 1977, in Shelby, to Richard and Venus Hornsby. Trinkie was known for her loving and protective nature, her independence, sense of humor, outspokenness, and most…

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Obituary: Woodrow ‘Woody’ Millspaugh, Jr., 78, of Scottville

March 19, 2024

Woodrow “Woody” Ernest Millspaugh, Jr., 78, of Scottville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  Woody was born on August 17, 1945 in Flint, the oldest child of Woodrow and Georgia (Lucas) Millspaugh, Sr., and graduated from Goodrich High School with the class of 1963. He furthered his education at Central Michigan University and completed his bachelor’s degree after serving his…

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Obituary: Joyce Kinster, 74, of Hart

March 18, 2024

Joyce Arlene Kinstner, 74, passed away March 11, 2024. She was born March 25, 1949, in Fremont, the daughter of George and Gertie (Monroe) McCastle. Joyce had many working experiences over the years, most of which was service for the elderly. Caring and respecting her elders was instilled in her by her parents from a young age. Joyce had a…

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