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Alice E. Butler
Alice E. (Williams) Butler, 81, of Olivet died Friday, July 14 at Battle Creek Health Systems. Mrs. Butler was born May 20, 1925 in Marshall and had been a life-long resident of the Brookfield, Charlotte, and Olivet areas.
She was raised by her uncle and aunt, Warren and Vera Powers of Charlotte and was a 1943 graduate of Olivet High School. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Allen "Johnny" Williams; great-grandson, Austin Butler; mother, Ida Williams and uncle and aunt, Warren and Vera Powers.
Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Chester O. Butler; two sons, Dean (Patricia) Butler of Shelby, N.C. and Steven (Cindy) Butler of Olivet; one daughter, Penney TeVelde of Marshall; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
At Mrs. Butler's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Arrangement by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Ronald E. Buxton
Ronald Edward Buxton, 68, of Onondaga died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. He was born Aug. 25, 1938 in Lansing, the son of Willard and Alvie (Besonen) Buxton.
Ron was a Leslie High School graduate, class of 1956, and served in the United States Air Force. He was employed in sales for Ferguson’s Enterprises in Jackson for the past 45 years.
Ron was a member of the US Trotting Association, the Michigan Harness Association and was a former 4-H Horse Superintendent for Ingham County for 15 years. He enjoyed gardening, creating bonsai trees, horse racing and watching his grandchildren in sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Carol of Onondaga; three children, Kara Sue Buxton of Leslie, Darcey (Ernie) Thilo of Onondaga and Jeffrey E. (Trasey) Buxton of Poquorum, Va.; five grandchildren; a sister, Joann (Larry) Parr of Greenville; and five nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with burial following in the Onondaga Cemetery.
H. Belle Calhoun
H. Belle (Garvey) Calhoun, 83, of Charlotte died Monday, April 3, 2006 at Tendercare West Nursing Home, Lansing. She was born Sept. 22, 1922 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of James L. and Myrtle (Kipp) Axtell and was a lifelong Eaton County resident, living most of that time in Charlotte.
She was a self-employed nursing home operator for many years in Charlotte, had been employed by Pinkerton Security for 14 years and had been Maple Hill Cemetery Office Manager for five years.
Survivin are her daughter, Sue (Mike) Lawrie of Plymouth; her son, David (Rose) Bandhead of Charlotte; 2 stepsons, Michael Garvey of Monticello, Ark. and Patrick Garvey of Hastings; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husbands Lloyd Garvey and Ray Calhoun and by 5 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 8 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Carpenter officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the V.F.W. Post 2406 for the Avenue of Flags at Maple Hill Cemetery or to Maple Hill Cemetery. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Dorothy Cameron
Dorothy Cameron, 77, of Lansing formerly of Dowagiac, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006. Mrs. Cameron was born Oct. 21, 1928 in Highland Park, the daughter of Ira and Helen (Felder) Reeves.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cameron and son, Keith Hendrix.
She is survived by a son, James Hendrix of Lansing; daughters, Bonnie Stier of California, Iris McCostlin of Lansing, Dorothy Richter of Holland, Robin Hendrix of St. Johns, Catherine Peters of Quincy, Melissa Heroy of Indiana; siblings, Sonny Reeves, Dollie Bates and Vera Wheeler.
Graveside services were held Aug. 27 at Mission Hill Memorial Gardens in Niles.
Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Ruth L. Carey
Ruth L. (Catron) Carey, 69, of Charlotte died Oct. 29 at the Eaton Community Hospice House.
Ruth was born in Harrison Nov. 15, 1936 the daughter of Paul and Laura (Spear) Catron and had been a Charlotte resident for about 60 years coming from Harrison. She was a 1954 graduate of Charlotte High School and attended County Normal in Hastings. She had been employed by the State of Michigan in the Driver's License Appeals Division retiring in 1997 after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Fountain City Squares in Marshall, the Holiday Ramble Trailer Club, Chapter 25 in Lansing, and attended the Gresham United Methodist Church, Charlotte.
Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Dean W. Carey; son, Charles (Vicki) Carey of Hastings; daughters, Charlene (Steve) Wolfe of North Carolina and Deana (Jay) Hillard of Charlotte; grandchildren, Jason (Renee) Wolfe, Ben (Leigh) Carey, Joe Carey, Eric Miilu and Scott Miilu; her mother, Laura Winkle of Charlotte and sisters, Beverly Smith of Charlotte, Anne (Robert) O'Brien of Lansing and Mary Jo Krosky of Florida.
Services were held Nov. 2 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Pastor Kathy Smith officiating. Interment in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte.
Contributions may go to the A.L.S. Association, Eaton Community Hospice House or the Gresham United Methodist Church. Envelopes available at the funeral home.
Leo L. Carroll
Leo L. Carroll, 71, of Nashville, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Mr. Carroll was born Oct. 2, 1934 in Nashville, the son of Claude and Elsie (Kellogg) Carroll.
Mr. Carroll was a very giving man who was always there for his family and friends. He enjoyed square dancing and participated in the Bellevue Whirlaways and the Tri-County Square Dance Club. Mr. Carroll was a lifelong farmer who also retired from GM after 32 years, and then contracted for Soldans. He was very proud of his family and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter, Jeanette Curtis of Charlotte; son, James Carroll of Kalamazoo; daughter, Jackie (Duane) Collier of Nashville; daughter, Julie (David) Brooks of Nashville; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Rolfe of Vermontville; sister, Doris Sherman of Allegan; brother, Robert Carroll of Charlotte; brother Donald (Shirley) Carroll of Lake; and sister Pam (Ben) Sweezy of Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his brother Richard Carroll.
Memorial services will be held at noon Monday, Jan. 23 at Nashville Baptist church with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Nancy L. Carter
Nancy L. Carter of Eaton Rapids, age 70, died Wednesday June 21, 2006 in Charlotte. She was born July 27, 1935 in Lansing the daughter of Rolland Laverne and Pansy Arlene (Graham) Cooke. Nancy retired from the Liquor Control Commission as a Licensing Agent in 1992 after 24 years of service. She loved her home, gardening, was an avid reader and enjoyed being with her beloved grandchildren and many friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terry Carter in 2001.
Nancy is survived by 1 daughter, Cathy McQuay of Eaton Rapids; 1 son, Jeff (Nan) Carter of Eaton Rapids; 4 grandchildren Matt & Mike (Autum) McQuay, Carly and Alison Bauknecht; 1 great-granddaughter, Lilly Ohmer; 4 brothers, Thom (Sandy) Cooke of Weidman, Dave (Mary) Cooke of Dimondale, Mike Cooke, Jim (Judi) Cooke both of Florida and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Jeff and Nan Carter. Those desiring may make contributions to Eaton Community Hospice in memory of Nancy. Arrangements by the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.
Virginia Grace Carter
Virginia Carter, age 77 of Eaton Rapids died Friday, April 7, 2006 at Whitehills Health Care Center in East Lansing following a long illness. She was born December 28, 1928 in Eaton Rapids the daughter of Cleo and Mattie Lena (Mitchell) Harper. Virginia was a retired clerk for the State Of Michigan retiring in 1992 after 24 years of service. She was an Eaton Rapids High School graduate, class of 1946. Before her illness she was very active with the Eaton Rapids Senior Citizens Rocking Chair Deserters. Her life included traveling with her naval husband, Earl and their children, which led them to live in many areas throughout the United States and abroad. Preceding her in death were her husband, Earl in 2001 and brother, Bernie Harper.
She is survived by her 2 children, Linda (Martin) Straney of Charlotte, and Dan (Kathy) Carter of Eaton Rapids; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; uncle, Samuel Wayne Byer and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with burial following in the Rosehill Cemetery. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Huntington’s Foundation in memory of Virginia G. Carter.
