Judith “Judy” Faye Eubanks (née Bowling), 78, passed away peacefully in her home in Bakersfield, California, on Sept. 5, 2024. Judy’s warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by all who know her. Born on Christmas Day in 1945, Judy was the cherished daughter of Carlton Bascum Bowling and Marie Faye Bowling (née Earlywine) of […]
Mary Ella Bailey of Lake Orion, age 99, passed away on September 16, 2024. Mary is the beloved wife of the late Ken Bailey, who passed away in 1986; loving mother of Kenny (Carole) Bailey, Sharon Bailey and Joann Wheaton; loving grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 26; and great-great-grandmother of 20. She was preceded in […]
Geneva Mae Latshaw of Lake Orion, Michigan went home to be with her Lord and Savior and reunited with loved ones on Sept. 17, 2024. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 93. Born in Tennessee, Nov. 23, 1930, and raised in Albany, Kentucky, she later moved to Highland Park, Michigan […]
LOAS’s first year expanding to Oxford By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Lake Orion’s American Summer (LOAS) donated $1,000 to Oxford and Lake Orion’s trolley program on Aug. 15, in the group’s continued effort to support small businesses. This year marked the event’s ninth in operation and its first including Oxford in on the festivities, […]
Rose was called home to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2024, surrounded by family. She was loved by All who were fortunate enough to know her. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan. Rose was preceded in death by her parents Kathleen Warden and Eberhard Krueger; her son, Timothy West; daughters, Jenee West and […]
Francis “Frank” John Brasile of Orion, died Sept. 18, 2024. He was 83 years old. Frank was the beloved husband of Joan for 49 years; loving father of Andrew (Sonie) Brasile, Mark Brasile, Anthony Brasile and the late Michael Brasile; proud grandpa of Richard (Lauren) Gilson, Seth (Kayla) Brasile, Amber (Mike) Brown, Sarah (Jeremy) Sweetland, […]
Edward “Ed” Boughner, born Sept. 27, 1966, in Oklahoma, passed away on Sept. 11, 2024. Ed was a beloved chef known for his culinary talents and his ability to bring people together through food. He lived his entire life in Lake Orion, a place he held dear to his heart. Ed was a devoted father […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Scarecrow Festival will return to Washington Square and Burdick Street for its third consecutive year on Sept. 29 with fun activities for the entire family. And the Oxford Downtown Development Authority is preparing for its biggest year yet, said DDA Executive Director Kelly Westbrook. The […]
The Lake Orion American Legion Post 233 will host a fundraiser this Saturday to support the family of Legion member Rose Stevenson, who battled stage four liver cancer and passed away on Monday. The fundraiser runs from 1-5 p.m. at the Lake Orion American Legion, 164 S. Broadway St. in downtown Lake Orion. “It’s all […]
Like thousands of Michiganders, over the Labor Day weekend my husband Matt and I made our way Up North to a cabin. The cabin has been in his family for generations, and Matt loves it there. I wouldn’t categorize myself as the cabin-type, but every couple of years I agree to a weekend in the […]