Obituaries
Helen Louise Wood
Helen Louise Wood, the lady whose blue eyes lit up a room, died January 9, 2020, at the age of 86. Helen always had a smile and was very outgoing and friendly with everyone she met. A General Motors worker, she retired after 29 years there and then worked in home healthcare at the Delta Retirement home. Helen loved to travel, with her favorite destination for many years being St. Ignace in Michigan’s UP. Her most recent trip was to Tennessee, which was a great place to visit with her love of country music. In her spare time, she enjoyed going to the casino to play slots, playing bingo, word searches and crocheting. Especially proud of her family, Helen loved going to all of her granddaughter’s sporting events to watch and cheer her on.
Helen was born April 8, 1933, in Carson City, Mich., to Andrew and Mable (Navin) Cunningham. She was predeceased by her parents; ex-husband, Morris Wood; and by her siblings, Marjorie Seibold, Leonard Cunningham, Russell Dailey, and Bill Dailey; family friends, Gordon and Sandy Fyan. Helen will be dearly missed by her children, Jackie Meyers and Israel “Pat” Wood, granddaughter, Onika Meyers; and siblings Dorothy Stoddard, Jack (Janet) Dailey, and Bernard (Vicki) Dailey; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends are encouraged to support Helen Wood’s family at a memorial visitation. Visitation is Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 2-4 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services recreation fund. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Helen on her Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Arliss Isabell Pantall
Arliss Isabell Pantall, age 86, of Bellevue passed away on January 2, 2020, at Eaton Community Palliative Care under the loving care of her family and Sparrow Hospice. The daughter of Frederick Raymond and Dorothy Pearl (Schreiner) Carley, she was born on April 14, 1933, in Chadwick, Ill. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Arliss’ online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, visit www.MichiganCremation.com.
Bobby Joan Cook
Bobby Joan Cook, age 75, of Charlotte, died on January 2, 2020. She was a homemaker. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Millerburg Cemetery in Carmel Township.
Raymond C. Holt
Raymond C. Holt of Charlotte passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the age of 85. Ray was born on June 11, 1934, in Alton, Ill., the son of Raymond and Alta (Caincross) Holt. He was raised in Cottage Hills, Ill. and graduated from Civic Memorial High School class of 1953. Ray was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he honorably served between the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He returned to Illinois after his service and went to work for Mississippi Lime where he worked as a purchaser, heavy equipment operator and a welder, retiring in 1994. Ray moved to Charlotte in 1994, where he currently resided. Anyone who knew Ray will surely remember that he always had a smile for everyone and that he loved to kid around with people. Ray enjoyed vacationing to his property on Bulls Shoals Lake, where he would partake in some of his favorite activities like hunting, fishing and camping. He will be greatly missed by one and all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Pat Lachnet; son, Bruce Holt and daughter-in-law, Stacey Holt.
Ray leaves behind his wife, Mary Holt; children, Jerry (Lorrie) Merideth, Vicky Binning, Kenneth Holt, Sherry Holt, Scott Holt, and Evelyn “Nicky” (Jerry) Case; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren; sister Lorena Hall and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
No services will be held for Ray. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. To share memories or condolences, visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
David H. Jones
David H. Jones, age 82, of Olivet, peacefully passed away in the presence of family at Bronson Kalamazoo, on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, after a short illness. He was born May 28, 1937, in Detroit, son of Frederick Jones and Gladys (Henderson) Jones. He attended Mumford High School in Detroit and later graduated from Lawrence Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in business. Several years later (1965), he graduated from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, with a master’s degree in fine arts. He was employed by several companies which included LTV, Chrysler Corp., and his last employer, K-Mart Corporation. Dave was a member of the Detroit Federation of Musicians and spent many years playing the acoustic bass for several bands and trios. He played the tuba for the Army Reserve Band and also played the piano and electric bass guitar. Other interests included drawing, eating out, enjoying animals and spending time with family.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister Lynda (Jones) Otto and her husband Richard Otto; nephews, Heath (Mindy) Otto, Tim (Kim) Otto; niece, Laura Otto; a great-niece; and four great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held later in the spring. Memorial contributions are requested to Bellevue Methodist Church and the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Rd.
Suite 220, Bingham Farms MI 48025-4507. Visit LeslieFuneralHome.com to view the online obituary and send online condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St. in Leslie.