Pearla A. Prater, of Clarkston, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2020 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her husband Warren H. “Unk,” her siblings Luther, Sissy, and Daudy, and her daughter Candi Mapes. Loving mother of Mike and Rob (Charlotte) Prater, proud grandma of Gayle, Tina, Heather, Michael, […]
James B. Ryerse, of Grand Blanc and Clarkston, passed away October 22, 2020 at 83 years of age. Born May 7, 1937 in Pontiac, James was the son of the late Robert and Mittie Ryerse (nee Slate), and the beloved husband of Pauline Ryerse (nee Brewer) for 49 years. Cherished father of Jill (Jim) Jakeubowski, […]
BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News Clarkston shed tears as a community last week upon hearing the news Barbara Gibson passed away on Oct. 11. Gibson retired from Clarkston Community Schools after a long career as an English teacher, but is probably best known in the community as “Ma” Gibson, the theater director […]
Michael R. Noel II, of San Antonio, Tex., passed away September 28, 2020 of natural causes at the age of 51. A 1987 graduate of Clarkston High School, he is survived by his mother, Leona MacDonald Noel, only daughter Erynn Noel, his brother Paul, his wife Andi and her daughter Goldie, sister Michele Noel-Lewis and […]
Norman W. Sumner, Jr., of White Lake, formerly of Clarkston, passed away suddenly on October 18, 2020 at the age of 56. Husband of Carla, father of Nick, Adam, Luke and Jack, son of Norman “Wayne” Sr. and Brenda, son-in-law of Maria (late George “Bill”), brother of Pam Lyman, brother in law of Georgia (John) […]
Ronald C. Monroe, of Clarkston, passed away October 10, 2020 at the age of 86. Loving husband of Vicki for over 50 years. Special father of Andrew (Heather) Monroe and Douglas, loving grandpa of Jarred, Chase and Kole and great-grandpa of Lincoln. Brother of Carl (late Joy) Monroe and Ben Monroe. Ron was proud to […]
Roberta Jones Higdon, of Rochester Hills and formerly of Pontiac, passed away May 15, 2020 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by her husband Ray Higdon Sr. Mother of Ray Jr. (Joy) Higdon and Wendy (Mark) Kraus III, grandma of Mark IV (Jessica) Kraus, Nicole (Joe Roach) Kraus, Kimberly (Jason Hines) and Scott […]
Barbara Gibson of Waterford passed away peacefully on October 11 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her parents Harold and Elva Schell, of East Lansing. Beloved mother of Jackie (Roger) Price, Chris (David) Nielubowicz, and Kirk (JoAnn) Gibson. Grandmother of Jessica (Blair) Cameron, David (Wendy) Nielubowicz, Scott (Rachel) Price, Brent (Greta) Nielubowicz, Emily (Brad) […]
Patricia “Pat” Hickey, of Waterford, formerly of Holly and Goodrich, was reunited with the Lord on the morning of October 7, 2020 at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Verdie Hickey and daughter Deborah Porcelli. Loving mother of David (Lynn) Hickey. Cherished grandma of Kevin (Kana), Laura, Scott, […]
Richard Alan Blacklaw, passed away September 29, 2020 in Clarkston after a lengthy illness at the age of 83. Richard was the loving husband of Karen for 47 years. He is survived by his adored sister Sharon Duff, brother-in-law Michael Duff, niece Sarah (Dan) Donovan, nephew Jon Duff, Julie Duff and their children James and […]