Thomas “Tommy” Ray, 60, of Custer, died on Friday, February 21, 2025. His life will be celebrated on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of…
Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — “Show Up.” Two simple words Rich Kirby, Ludington High School’s head strength coach/health physical education teacher, tries to get across to his students everyday. Kirby tells his students the key to greatness is being consistent, showing up…
By Joan Young, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — I was supposed to be interviewing Tim and Tammy Martin of Ludington, regarding their recent Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hike. But you know what happens when three long-distance hikers get together. Or maybe you don’t… so I’ll tell you. It doesn’t matter a whole lot what long trail a hiker has done. Any person…
Samantha “Sammi” Jo Bateson, 16, of Custer, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in Custer. Born on September 15, 2008, in Ludington, she was a beloved daughter to Joshua Bateson and Anna (Miller) Bateson, and a cherished sister to Madison and Josilyn Bateson. Sammi was an active and engaged member of her community, known for her kindness and loyalty…
A memorial service for Samantha Jo Bateson, 16, of Custer, who passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Mason County Eastern Schools, with visitation starting at noon. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.
.png)
