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George Gilroy Graham

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Palm Harbor, Florida, age 90, died peacefully Friday, January 22, 2016 at his home. He was born April 28, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Smith Gilroy & Margaret (McGill) Graham. George served in the Unites States Navy, and was stationed in the Pacific during WWII.  He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from Wayne State University, and a Masters in Education from Eastern Michigan University. George was a skilled upholsterer for the first 25 years of his marriage. He then taught Junior High School in Crestwood and Brighton Area Schools, retiring in 1986. George attended the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, and Palm Harbor United Methodist Church in Palm Harbor Florida. He was an avid musician, skilled at organ, piano (as an accompanist), and sang in Choir and Barbershop. George was also an avid swimmer.  

Arthur "Art" Bryant Chubb

of Dexter, MI, age 58, died Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born January 29, 1958 in Garden City, Michigan, the son of Paul Eugene & Vera Maxine (Smith) Chubb.

  Art was very intelligent, and invented several things for the company he worked for.   He liked the country life, riding his Harley Davidsons, and driving his classic cars.  Art was a very generous person and a friend to everyone.  He loved his family and especially his grandchildren.

 

Leland Dewain Snay

Passed away at age 80 in Alapaha, GA on Monday, February 29, 2016. He was born July 4, 1935, the son of Robert and Bertha (Hanselman) Snay. Surviving is one son Michael (Shannon) Snay of Dowagiac; three daughters: Cheryl (Jamie) Batdorff of Munith, Barbara (Terry) Baldwin of Pleasant Lake, and Becky Duncan of Jackson; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, sisters Evelyn DuPree of Ann Arbor and Louise (Walter) Page of Dexter. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Leroy Snay of Arkansas and Dwaine Snay of Dexter.

Augusta M. Sloan

of Chelsea, formerly of Dexter, age 101, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Chelsea. She was born October 2, 1914 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Anton & Winifred (Hart) Schabas. “Gussie”  was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter. She helped her husband run Sloan Nursery in Detroit & Dexter.   Augusta was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, known for her gentle soul. She was an optimist, and was very kind to everyone.

Inez Fouty Bunton

Age 71, died Friday, March 4, 2016 at her home. She was born May 15, 1944 in Chelsea, the daughter of Verl & Pearl Flossie (Skinner) Fouty.

  Inez worked at the Chelsea Methodist Home for several years, then worked for Chelsea Milling (Jiffy Mix), retiring in 2007.  She attended Chelsea High School.  Inez loved all sports, especially NASCAR and Michigan Football.  She enjoyed bingo, slot machines, bowling, and fishing trips up North.