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Marjorie S. Adair, age 55, of Mechanicsville, VA, formerly of Holly died Sun. Dec. 2, 2007. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 at Lakeside Cemetery, Holly with Pastor Patricia Harton officiating. Mrs. Adair was born in Wytheville, VA on September 18, 1952 the daughter of Raymond and Ida Sue (Mabe) Irvin. She is survived by her husband Jim; daughter Angela (Matthew) Adair-Ryan of Atlanta, GA and grandson Jackson Adair-Ryan; daughter Heather (Kevin Scott) Adair of Mechanicsville, VA; sister Judy (Loring) Irvin Burdick of Montgomery, AL; niece Melissa Burdick; and great-niece Taylor Burdick; She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Joe and Ed Irvin. Memorial donations may be made to the local hospice of your choice. Arrangements by Dryer Funeral Home, Holly. www.dryerfuneralhome.com
Clyde F. Beardsley, age 88 of Wolverine, MI and Holiday, FL died Wed. Nov. 28, 2007 in Tarpon Springs, FL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly with Pastor Marc Burnett officiating. Burial will be in Andersonville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-9 P.M. Sunday and 12-2 P.M. Monday. Mr. Beardsley was born in Springfield Twp. on March 21, 1919 the son of George and Josephine (Doty) Beardsley. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army and was in the Normandy invasion. He was retired from Chrysler Corp after 30 years of service as a pipe fitter. He was a member American Legion Post #122 of Wolverine and the VFW Post of Indian River. His favorite pastimes were golf, working on old cars, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, former wife Mildred (Richards) Beardsley, and step-daughter Sally Riethmeier. He is survived by his wife Neva (Sackrider) Beardsley; 3 step-daughters Thelma Parkman of Vanderbilt, Grace (James) Colpean of Bay City, and Rose (Rich) Henderson of Saginaw; step-son James Riethmeier of Wolverine; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Samie E. Cody, age 78 of Holly died Thursday Nov. 22, 2007 at Arbor Inn, Warren, Mi. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 at the Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Holly with Pastor Bob Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-8 p.m. at the Dryer Funeral Home. Samie was born on June 4, 1929 in Sergent, Michigan. Gomer and his wife Beryl raised their three sons in Holly, Washington D.C. in 1952 when she was working for the US Department of the Navy. They returned to Phyllis' home of Flint and have lived in the area ever since. She was a member of the ABWA and was awarded Business Women of the Year in 1983. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband James on Oct. 26, 2007. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Debbie (Andy) Tabbert of Linden, Dale (Jerry) Blunk of Merrill, and Penny (Rich) Perez of Grand Blanc; 3 granddaughters, Tara and Amanda Tabbert of Linden and Kassi Perez of Grand Blanc. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Robert E. Walters, age 83 formerly of Davisburg and Holly died Mon. Oct. 29, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Sat. Nov. 3, 2007 at the Davisburg United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Davisburg Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of Hulet-Bravender Post #5587 and Amel Schwartz Post #149 American Legion of Holly. Visitation will be from 4-9 P.M. Friday at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly. Mr. Walters was born in Pontiac on Nov. 9, 1923 the son of Robert and Eva (Samuel) Walters. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the US Army. He was retired from GM Truck and Coach after 37 years of service in the Personnel Dept. and as an Employment Manager,He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Waterford, Hulet-Bravender Post #5587 VFW, and Amel Schwartz Post #149 American Legion. His passions were golf and music, and he played saxophone in the Holly Festival Band. Surviving are his wife Beverly; 3 children, Cathy (James) King of Holly, John (Kim) Walters of Herron, MI, and Jim (Sandi) Walters of Holly; 4 grandchildren, Brad, Whitney, Mandolin, and Emily; 3 great-grandchildren; brother Cal Walters of GA; and loving companion Ilene Thayer of Grand Blanc. He was preceded in death by 2 sons Bobby and Steve Walters; brothers William and Carl Walters.; and sister Mary Wiechert. Memorials may be made to the Davisburg United Methodist Church or the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.
Renee M. Smith, nee Tolley, age 93, widow of the late Austin H. Smith, MD, passed away on Oct. 10, 2007 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Renee was born in Toronto, Ontario on July 14, 1914. Her daughter, Kathie L. Duncan, with whom she has resided for the past 23 years, survives her. Renee graduated from Pershing High School in Detroit, Michigan. After her marriage to Dr. Smith in 1964, Renee assisted in his medical practice in Kent City, Michigan 48442.
Helen Amelia Leppala, age 91 of Fenton died Tues. Oct 23, 2007. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM Sat. Oct. 27, 2007 at the Dye Road Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1187 S. Dye Rd. Flint, MI. Mrs. Leppala was born on Drummond Island, MI on March 26, 1916 the daughter of Henry and Hannah (Arkman) Sumen. She was a dedicated member as one of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 60 years. Surviving are her daughter Diane (the late Gary) Marsh of Fenton; 2 grandchildren, Melanie (Kurt) Ulbick of Brighton and Derek (Darlene) Marsh of Flushing; 6 great-grandchildren Andrew and Megan Ulbick, Taylor, Mackenzie, Vanessa, and Garret Marsh. She was preceded in death by her husband Aaron Leppala. Memorial donations may be made to the Flint West Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrangements by Dryer Funeral Home, Holly.
