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Richard T. White
Adrian, MI
Richard T. White, age 63, of Adrian, passed away May 10, 2007.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
TOMMY LEE BROWN
Tecumseh, MI
Tommy Lee Brown, age 57, of Tecumseh, passed away May 25, 2007.
Tommy was born October 8, 1949, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Homer Lee and Lorine (Williams) Brown. In Tommy's younger years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes, canoeing and camping.
Some of his other joys were playing cards, table games and collecting sports cards and coins.
Tom is survived by his parents, Joe and Lorine Baker of Alicia, Arkansas and his former in laws David and Ada Stiles of Tecumseh; two sons Tommy Lee Brown, Jr. and Timothy John (Marcy) Brown, both of Tecumseh; daughter Terri Lynn (John Ernest) Watson of Westland; six grandchildren Joshua, Ashlee, Jocelyn, and Nathan Brown, Megan and Elijah Watson; two brothers Ronnie (Barb) Brown and Bobby Joe (Natalie) Baker of Arkansas. He is also survived by his former wife Cheryl (Scott) Wain of Ypsilanti; sister in laws Lee Ann (Chuck) Randolph and Cindy (Chuck) Loomis; brother in law David (Gail) Stiles; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at the Ridgeway Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Ray Hansen officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway cemetery, Ridgeway. Visitation will be 4 - 8 P. M. Monday, May 28, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.
Roy "Whitey" Taylor
Roy "Whitey" Taylor, age 62, of Adrian, passed away May 24, 2007 at Herrick Hospital in Tecumseh after a brief illness. Whitey was born February 9, 1945 in Middlesboro, Ky the son of Roy and Georgia (Turner) Taylor.
He attended the Monroe Public Schools.
He retired from the Tecumseh Products in 1998 after 32 years of service. Whitey was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe when he served as head usher and their sound technician.
Whitey is survived by his special friend, Marie; three brothers, Reno of Newport, Ronald of Monroe, and Robert of Palm Bay, FL; four sisters Faye (Jerry) Stromberger, Joyce (Tim) Proskie, Barbara (Clayton) Wilson and Brenda (Doug) Stowell of Dundee; 16 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a stepfather Edward Connolly, 2 brothers Gillis and Richard, sister Elizabeth and a niece Angela Farris.
At Whitey's request cremation has taken place.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
WILMA ALICE TUBBS
Britton, MI
Wilma Alice Tubbs, age 79, of Britton, passed away on May 27, 2007 in her home after a long, courageous fight with cancer, in which she never gave up. She lived her entire life within the Britton area. She was born September 11, 1927, in Britton the daughter of Charles and Wanda (Lembrick) McCarbery. She graduated from Britton High School in 1945. On June 18, 1948 she married the love of her life, LaVon Tubbs. He preceded her in death in December 1989.
She retired from Tecumseh Corrugated Box in 1994, with over thirty years of service.
Wilma is survived by four daughters, Linda (Tim) Gibbs of Britton, Janis (Mark) Hanke of Acworth, GA, Marcia (Jim) Knox of Sand Creek, Brenda Valentino of Wheaton, IL; grandchildren Chad (LaToya) Gibbs of Britton, Tyler (Danielle) Gibbs of Britton, Cpl. Nathan Hanke of Camp Lejeune, NC, Adam Hanke of Acworth, GA, Heather, Jessica, and Ryan Knox of Sand Creek, Christine Valentino of Wheaton, IL; three great grandsons Gabriel and Xavier Gibbs of Britton and Cole Gibbs of Britton; one brother Dale McCarbery of Britton; two sisters Joyce (LeRoy) Bater of Tecumseh and Fern (Clair) Morse of Tecumseh and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, LaVon and one sister, Doris Spohr.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Friday, June 1, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev. Richard Bruce officiating. Wilma will be buried in Ridgeway cemetery beside her husband. Visitation will be 6 -8 P. M. Wednesday, May 30, 2007 and 4 -8 P. M. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Her wishes for those choosing to make a memorial to please consider the Melanoma Foundation and the Ridgeway Township Fire Department. The family would like to send their special thanks to the Firefighters and EMT's of Britton who were there for the family during her illness.
Florence V. Hoffman
Adrian, MI
Florence V. Hoffman, age 82, of Adrian, passed away May 18, 2007.
Florence was born April 18, 1925, the daughter of Victor and Maria Jackson.
On December 23, 1953 she married David M. Hoffman in Jackson, Michigan.
He preceded her in death on September 7, 2006.
She was a loving and caring mother.
Florence is survived by her children Deborah (Charlie) Johnson of Osseo, Barbara Hunt of Daytona Beach, FL, and Gary Hoffman of Toledo; one sister Jean Peterson of L'anse, MI; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Besides her husband David, she was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Maynard Grob
Maynard Grob of Adrian, MI, passed away in May of 2007.
RICHARD LEE DILYARD
ADRIAN, MI
Richard Lee Dilyard, age 63, of Adrian, passed away May 31, 2007.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Neva Cubberly
Tecumseh, MI
Neva Cleo Cubberly, age 91, of Tecumseh, passed away May 31, 2007.
Neva was born February 3, 1916 in Adrian, Michigan the daughter of Dalpha and Edna (Wheeler) Remmele.
On September 23, 1937 she married Halbert H. Cubberly in Adrian. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1965.
Neva was a 1934 graduate of Adrian High School and a lifelong resident of Lenawee County, living in Tecumseh for the past 58 years. She was very artistic and musical, playing viola in the Adrian High School orchestra. She was a gardener and her favorite hobby was collecting roosters. Neva regularly attended the Clinton Assembly of God church and was active in their women's group.
Neva is survived by one daughter Donna Cubberly of Tecumseh; two sons James (Doris) Cubberly of Villa Park, Illinois and Thomas (Kim) Cubberly of Michigan Center; five grandchildren Carolyn (Hassan) Anahid, Kaily Cubberly, Susan (Markus) Dittrich, David Cubberly, and Christopher Cubberly; two great grandchildren Parisa and Sahra Anahid; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband Halbert, Neva was preceded in death by one son Robert, brother Clarence, and sisters Elma and Nora.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Clinton Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Richard Coury officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be 5 - 8 P. M. Friday, June 1, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
William G. Rimell
ADRIAN
William G. Rimell, 83, of Adrian went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2007, in the comfort of his own home.
He was born September 8, 1923 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of John and Mildred (Killey) Rimell. On May 9, 1942 he married Arlene Powers.
In January 1943 he joined the Marines. He was in three campaigns; Roi-Namur, Marshall Islands; Saipan; and Tinian, Marianas Islands.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #97.
Bill is survived by his wife, Arlene, of 65 years.
Two daughters, Sherry (Nelson) Stevens of Adrian; Pamela Weasner of Bellevue, Ohio; one son, Patrick (Donna) Rimell of Midlothian, Virginia; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; one brother, Norman Gerig, Auburn, Indiana; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Beverly Rourke.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, June 9 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Al Black officiating. Military Honors will follow conducted by Adrian VFW Post #1584 Annis-Fint.
Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m Friday and from 11:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or charity of choice.
