Weddings

Judy D. Daniels and Miles G. Sturdavant III were married Mar. 29, 2009, in Lakeview, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Pastor David Gotshall.

Judy is the daughter of the late Lawrence and the late Helen Nolf of Gowen, Mich., and Miles is the son of Darlene and the late Miles Sturdavant II, of Lansing, Mich.

The Sturdavants are making their home in Edmore, Mich.

Anniversaries

Donald and Juanita Abernathy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 26, 2008, by a dinner for two at their home. They have been members of the Shiloh (Chicago, Ill.) Church for 46 years.

Donald Abernathy and Juanita Hatchett were married Dec. 26, 1958, in Chicago, by Pastor Robert Jones. Donald has been an educator with the Chicago Public Schools, retiring in 2002. Juanita has been a homemaker.

The Abernathy family includes Thea Morris of Chesapeake Beach, Md.; and two grandchildren.

John and Ellen Thornton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 21, 2008, by a surprise open house hosted by their daughter and family at the Thortons' home near Versailles, Ind. They have been members of the North Vernon (Ind.) Church for 44 years.

John Thornton and Ellen Reder were married Dec. 21, 1958, in Scottsburg, Ind., by Pastor Lawrence Cox. John is owner of Thornton's Motorcycle Sales. Ellen has been office manager of Thornton's Motorcycle Sales.

The Thornton family includes Tammy and Bill Schwagmeier of Versailles; and one granddaughter.

Obituaries

HAWKINS, Mildred E. (Pangburn), age 91; born Aug. 17, 1917, in Adrian, Mich.; died Jan. 29, 2009, in Inverness, Fla. She was a member of the Adrian Church.

Survivors include her son, David; daughters, Shirlie Heiney, Betty Breakey and JoAnn May; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were conducted by Pastor Hershel Mercer, and inurnment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Morenci, Mich.

HILL II, Franklin S., age 85; born Mar. 1, 1923, in Chattanooga, Tenn.; died Feb. 20, 2009, in Lafayette, Ind. He was a member of the Lafayette Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille E. (Jackson); sons, Franklin III, Byron, Roland and Hallerin; daughter, Terry Harris; brothers, Billy and Eddie; sister, Peggy Devaughn; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were conducted by Pastor Clinton Meharry, with private inurnment.

HUGHES, Carol C. (Faith), age 64; born July 6, 1944, in Louisville, Ky.; died Dec. 16, 2008, in New Albany, Ind. She was a member of the New Albany Church.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard "Mike"; daughters, Wendy Moreles and Dianna Howes; brother, James L. Faith; sister, Clara Toles; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor John Peckham, and interment was in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery, New Albany.

LEACY, Ralph S., age 74; born July 28, 1934, in Boston, Mass.; died Mar. 9, 2009, in Shelbyville, Ind. He was a member of the Indianapolis Southside Church.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Barbara A. (Smith); daughters, Cynthia Culp, Linda Gibson and Susan McGarvey; mother, Florence (Lannon) Leacy Gilliam; brother, Harry Leacy; sisters, Virginia Price and Florence Wing; half sisters, Miriam Davis and Eleanor Foley; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Brian Yensho, and interment was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Greenwood, Ind.

MANFREDINE, Jean (Juneau), age 67; born July 12, 1941, in Iron River, Mich.; died Dec. 31, 2008, in Muskegon, Mich. She was a member of the Muskegon Church.

Survivors include her sons, Mark S., Lawrence A. and William J.; daughters, Rene I. Watson, Phyllis J. Brown, Mary A. Pieczynski and Andrea S. Kalaquin; half brothers, Thomas and Sunday O'Hagen; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were conducted by Pastor Ryan Counsell, and inurnment was in Clocks Funeral Home Cemetery, Ravenna, Mich.

MOREAU, Julie M., age 48; born Jan. 11, 1961, in Jackson, Mich.; died Jan. 29, 2009, in Grand Blanc, Mich. She was a member of the South Flint Church, Burton, Mich.

Survivors include her son, Anthony; father, Marland Moreau; mother, Audrey (Bufford) Moreau; brothers, Steven and Dale Moreau; and sister, Marlane Breedon.

Funeral services were conducted by Elder Todd Ervin, and inurnment was in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Mich.

PAUL, Julianne K. (Roberts), age 55; born Aug. 24, 1953, in Three Rivers, Mich.; died Mar. 4, 2009, in Tipton, Ind. She was a member of the Cicero (Ind.) Church.

Survivors include her husband, Larry D.; son, Seth D.; daughter, Katherine J.; mother, Shirley Roberts; brothers, Doug, Daniel and Mark Roberts; and sisters, Kathie Sample and Sarah Roberts.

Memorial services were conducted by Pastor Ron Kelly, and inurnment was in Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers.

ROLF, Raymond J., age 74; born Dec. 6, 1934, in Quincy, Mich.; died Mar. 2, 2009, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He was a member of the Wyoming (Mich.) Church.

Survivors include his wife, Carol L. (Sluiter); daughter, Anita Snow; brother, Ed; and sisters, Cora Mae Dobson and Eleanor Green.

Funeral services were conducted by Elders Dan Rachor and Christian Martin, with private inurnment.

SCHMIDT, Alice M., age 88; born May 24, 1920, in Indianapolis, Ind.; died Feb. 23, 2009, in Nashville, Ind. She was a member of the Columbus (Ind.) Church.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Manuel Ojeda, and interment was in Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis.

SOPER, Vera G. (Benson), age 79; born July 6, 1929, in Houghton Lake, Mich.; died Feb. 15, 2009, in Grand Blanc, Mich. She was a member of the South Flint Church, Burton, Mich.

Survivors include her husband, Harold; sons, Donald, Michael, Patrick and John; daughters, Terrie Soper and Vickie Scott; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Elder Todd Ervin, and interment was in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Mich.

SUMNER, Carol A. (Speer), age 68; born Mar. 25, 1940, in Indianapolis, Ind.; died Feb. 26, 2009, in Berrien Springs, Mich. She was a member of the Eau Claire (Mich.) Church.

Survivors include her husband, Delbert C.; sons, Jonathan E. and Nathan B.; daughter, Holly A. Harron; brothers, Lloyd J. and O. Leslie Speer; sisters, M. Katheryn Ratliff and Charlotte S. Gast; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Leslie Speer, and interment was in Greene Cty. Cemetery, Bloomington, Ind.

WYNN, Sylvin O., age 81; born May 18, 1927, in Henry Twp., Tenn.; died Feb. 12, 2009, in Muskegon, Mich. He was a member of the Muskegon Church.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie Lue (Guthrie); son, Mark S.; daughter, Leisa White; brothers, Tommy and Allen; sisters, Beckie Barker and Addie V. Brent; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Ryan Counsell and Elder Cliff Colburn, and interment was in Sun Rise Gardens Cemetery, Muskegon.