Michael “Mike” Troy McDonald
October 27, 1962 — June 28, 2025
Visitation: Thursday, July 3 at 10 a.m. at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Services: Thursday, July 3 at 11 a.m. at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Patricia Ann Smith
08/28/1956 – 06/26/2025
Visitation: Friday, July 4 from 2-6 p.m. at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Saturday, July 5 at 12 p.m. at Morning Star B.C.

Leslie B. Bates
06/12/1945 – 06/23/2025
Visitation: Friday, July 4 from 2-6 p.m. at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Saturday, July 5 at 11 a.m. Greater Elizabeth B.C.

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