Linda Hickmott, 74 Former Oxford resident Linda Lee Hickmott, age 74, of Columbiaville, unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2022. Linda was born November 9, 1947 in Pontiac to the late Ralph “Bud” and Beryle Hickmott. She grew up on “Willow Hill Farm” on Noble Road in Oxford. Linda […]
Edmund Joseph Kenny III (Eddie), age 39, gained his angel wings peacefully on September 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Eddie was born on June 21, 1983 in Rochester Hills to Blanche Warfield-Kenny and Edmund Kenny Jr. After graduating from Oxford High School in 2002, Eddie went to trade school where he learned […]
Toni Powelson, loving wife, devoted mother, doting grandma and loyal friend, died September, 25, 2022. She was 73. Born on February 17, 1949, in Detroit, to her loving parents, Tillie and Dominic Filippis, she graduated from Pershing High School. She was a tireless worker, always balancing work and family and making everyone she met feel […]
Merle Lloyd Whittaker, 85 of Oxford, passed away September 21, 2022. Beloved husband of Alta (Barker) for 62 years; loving father of Michele (Gary) Skelton and Theresa (the late Scott) Post; dear Papa of Sandra (James) McCabe, Sarah Skelton, Melissa Skelton, and Lydia Post. Preceded in death by his brother, Milton (Betty) Whittaker, his brothers […]
We are sad to announce the passing of Denise “Dee” Knowlton. She died at the age of 73. Denise was a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born to Cornelius and Veronica Michaels in Highland Park, Michigan. Denise attended Cass City High School, Oakland Community College, and Oakland University where she studied business. Denise […]
Lifelong Lake Orion resident Kay Hoffman passed away last week following a long illness on Aug. 29, 2022. Born on May 23, 1942, Kay was 80 when she passed. She was the beloved wife of the late Glen Hoffman, mother of Kristi Hoffman (Gene) Spear and Lori Hoffman. Meme Kay to Bradley (Ann) Spear, […]
Wendy Sharpe Taggart, 71, resident of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 17, 1951. Wendy led a vibrant, passionate life. Her family and friends will forever remember her radiant smile, welcoming spirit and constant desire to spend time with […]
Elaine Adams, former Lake Orion resident passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 23, 2022 at her granddaughter’s home in Oxford. She was 96 years old. Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Bill Adams. She was the cherished mother of Pam (Den) Rulason of Lake Orion, Todd (Gina) […]
Former Oxford resident Patrick Mapley Downing of Rogers City passed away unexpectedly at home on July 23, 2022. He was 59. He was born April 23, 1963 in Pontiac to James and Constance (Mapley) Downing. Pat graduated from Oxford High School in 1981. On November 18, 2018 he married the love of his life, Stephanie […]
Former Oxford resident Roger Miller passed on July 26, 2022 after a long struggle with atherosclerosis. A gifted Oxford High School athlete, he competed in professional baseball, collegiate football and semi-pro basketball. In an October 1967 Oxford Leader article, it was reported, “He’s (Roger is) now the property of the Cleveland Indians. This week […]