Helen Lucille Smith, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Lebanon, Indiana on November 30th, 1942 the daughter of Jessie and Mary (Strong) Fairfield. She loved shopping and surfing the Internet. Helen is preceded in her passing by her parents. She leaves to …

William Irl “Bill” Martin passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 20, 2018. He was born in Marshall County, WV on July 8, 1923 to Irl William and Virginia K. Travis Martin. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Garnet Amelia Sole on December 24, 1941, in Shadyside, Ohio. She preceded him in death in 2011. Bill was a WWII Veteran, serving …

Benjamin Aguirre “Pop”, age 86, passed away in the loving arms of his daughter at his home on Saturday, May 18, 2018. He was born in East Chicago, Ind. on Oct. 6, 1931 the son of Jesse and Regina (Avila) Aguirre. He graduated from Washington High School and went onto serve his country as a U.S. Seaman from 1952 until …

Dorothy K. Pierce, age 76, of Three Rivers, died on Monday, May 28, 2018 at her home following an extended illness. She was born on April 9, 1942 in Centreville, the daughter of Seth and Della (Bronstetter) Brown and was a resident of Three Rivers area all of her life. She was a homemaker, member of The American Legion Auxiliary, …

Orin Brown, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away May 8, 2018 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Centreville. He was born Feb. 8, 1932, in Sturgis, a son of the late Anson R. and Sylvia V. (Sutton) Brown. Orin had been a resident of Sturgis most of his life and enjoyed fishing, church services and singing, watching TV, especially …

Three Rivers police continue their search for a suspect behind the shooting of a 31-year-old Sturgis man last week outside Paul’s Pantry in Three Rivers. Bobby Rouseau, 21, is wanted on charges of assault with intent to murder, discharging a firearm from a vehicle and felony firearm, according to authorities. Rouseau was most recently seen near Mintdale and Engle roads …

The few remaining residents at a White Pigeon Township trailer park worked late into the night Thursday to comply with a judge’s order to evacuate the property by midnight. While some people indicated they would return over the weekend to River Forest Mobile Home Park and gather whatever they didn’t take Thursday, others have come to terms with the situation …

Sheriff’s department officials are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that took place last week in Flowerfield Township. The incident occurred between May 28 and last Wednesday at a residence in the 14000 block of Burlew Road in Flowerfield Township. The victim told authorities the suspect forced entry to the residence and stole building materials, electronic tools and equipment. Witnesses said a …

Four area school districts will take part in the annual “Meet Up and Eat Up” program this summer. The free meals will be offered to anyone 18 years of age and younger and available for the balance of the summer. The Centreville Public Schools program runs June 25 to Aug. 2, with breakfast and lunch offered Monday through Thursday at …

Denny Russell, age 72, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at his home in South Bend. Denny was born Sept. 7, 1945, in Battle Creek, to Lester and Glendora Russell, both of whom proceeded him in death, along with a son, Marty. Denny enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. On June 11, 1981, he married the …