Obituaries
Wayne Terwilliger
Wayne “Twig” Terwilliger entered this life on June 27, 1925, courtesy of Doris (Veeder) and Ivan Terwilliger. He served his country during World War II, taking part in the first Amphibious Assault Wave on Saipan.
Wayne was fortunate to do what he loved for most of his life and what he loved was baseball. He cared deeply about the racial injustice that he witnessed in his early career. He loved animals and adopted two rescue dogs, Fred and Ginger, who survive him.
He was also a lucky guy outside of baseball, having found the love of two wonderful women: his first wife, Mary Jane (mother of children Marcie and Steve); and later, his current wife, Linda (and her sons Mike and Kevin). Wayne was “Grandpa Twig” to Terra and her children. Leaving this life before him were Mary Jane, loving “Auntie B” Bernice (Terwilliger) Wilson, and ‘biggest fan’ sister, Mary Lou Schneckenberger (and husband Richard).
One of many special memories Marcie has is being in the stands one chilly night game in the Majors. Her Dad came up out of the dugout mid-game, spotted her and proceeded up the many stairs. All eyes were on him, likely wondering what was going on, when he took off his warm-up jacket, placing it around her shoulders and quickly headed back down to the field. “That was my Dad. I never felt so special in my life.”
Marcie had a vision shortly before Wayne’s passing, appearing like an old black and white sports newsreel of her Dad running bases and fielding in his early career, prompting speculation that perhaps he gets to start all over again as an eager rookie.
Wayne departed on this, his last “road trip” on February 3, 2021. Missed often throughout the years by his loved ones, Marcie and Steve anticipate a joyful future reunion.
Per Wayne’s wishes, no formal service will take place.
William Davidson
William Davidson, of Eaton Rapids, passed away due to complications from the coronavirus, February 4, 2021 at the age of 85. Bill was born in Eaton Rapids on August 31, 1935, the son of William and Wilma (Horton) Davidson. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Eaton Rapids. Bill retired from General Motors after 35 years. He enjoyed woodworking, playing golf, making a hole-in-one on the seventh hole of Bonnie View Golf Course in 1987. Bill loved going to car shows with his Mustang and meeting friends at the coffee shop.
Bill is survived by his daughters, Darcy O’Boyle of Brighton, Debra Livermore of Leslie; grandchildren, Lindsay Bristol of Brighton, Nicholas (Rebecca) Norris of Jackson, Joshua Norris of Jackson; great-grandchildren, Kylie Lewis, T.J. Bush, Peyton Bush, Trenton Bush, all of Brighton, Layla Norris, Wyatt Norris of Westland, Kora Norris of Jackson . and brother, Philip Davidson of Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by wife, Fran Davidson and his parents.
Memorial services for Bill and his wife, Fran, will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Foundation, 1500 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. To place online condolences please visit millsfuneral.com.
Daniel R. Campbell
Daniel Robert Campbell, age 77, died on January 30, 2021. A resident of Okemos, Mich. Daniel was a professor at Lansing Community College. A private graveside service was held.
David K. Jackson
David K. Jackson, age 85, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on January 30, 2021.
Dave was born in Pontiac, Mich. on October 27, 1935. The family moved to Evart, Mich. where he graduated from high school, and then went on to graduate from Oakland City College in Ind.
Dave married Barbara K. Tomlinson in Midland on April 25, 1959. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage and raised their three children, David, Debra and John, in Charlotte.
He lived each day to the fullest; faith, family, work and fun. Dave served in the U.S. Army with an 18-month assignment in Germany. He worked at Dow Chemical Company in Midland and then Product Engineering at Lansing’s Oldsmobile Division. After retirement in 1989, he built their home on Eight Point Lake in Clare County. Dave was a very active member at the Farwell United Methodist Church and a current member of Kalamo United Methodist Church.
Surviving is his loving family; wife, Barbara; daughter-in-law Cheryl Jackson, Highwood, Ill.; children: Debra (Loren) Griffin, Charlotte and John Jackson, Bellevue; grandchildren, Katelin (Blake) Kennedy, Jessica Griffin, Laurel Griffin, Alexis Jackson, Ben Jackson; one great-grandson, Elliott Kennedy; sister, Karen Caszatt; and sister-in-law, Shirley Jackson; brother and sister-in-law, Delmar and Bonnie Tomlinson; and sister-in-law, Norma Brooks.
He was preceded in death by their son, David and brother, James Jackson.
A private immediate family service, due to COVID-19, is being held at the Kalamo United Methodist Church with Pastor Jerry Bukoski officiating. His final resting place will be at Kalamo Hillside Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Kalamo United Methodist Church, 1475 S. Ionia Rd., Vermontville, MI 49096.
To view Dave’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit Burkhead-Green-Kilgo.com.
The family is being served by Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.
Charlotte Carmoney
Mrs. Charlotte Carmoney, 77, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing, Mich.
Charlotte was born in Lansing on September 25, 1943, the daughter of the late Clarence Eldridge and Nellie Ramsey.
She was raised in the Charlotte area and attended local schools, graduating from Charlotte High School in 1962.
She was the wife of Raymond Carmoney. The couple was married on October 28, 1961, at the Charlotte Baptist Church. They began their lives in the Charlotte area until moving to the Nashville area in 1965. Charlotte took great pride in the care of her family, and their needs often came before her own. While her family was growing, they enjoyed camping together in Northern Michigan, and later at the summer campsite at Snow Lake Kampground in Fenwick, Mich.
Charlotte enjoyed shopping! Christmas was her favorite time of year, and she often began her Christmas gift shopping very early. “Black Friday” was an annual tradition, with Charlotte mapping her route days in advance to be the first in line when the stores opened. In her quiet time, she enjoyed doing word search puzzles and playing a game of Yahtzee. She also enjoyed spending time with her sisters, and most recently they all took a well-deserved vacation to the East Coast.
Charlotte is survived by her beloved husband Raymond; her son, Bruce (Kitty) Carmoney; two sisters, Linda (John) Jane, Phyllis (Larry) Belcher; a brother, Ernest Ramsey; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Carpenter; her brother, Everett Eldridge; and great-grandson Dante.
Funeral services were held at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, Mich. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 with Pastor Charles Jensen officiating.
Interment took place privately at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, Mich.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit their website at danielsfuneralhome.net.