Happy "Heavenly 109th" Birthday, Dad

A younger picture of my Dad, Marion E. Love, Sr., thinking and wishing him a Happy "Heavenly" Birthday today. Dad was born in New Orleans on June 12, 1916, and died on November 7, 1987. He was the only child born to James E. Love and Della Mazerat Love. I miss and love him so much.

Cousin, Robert Mark Palms, Jr., Dies

Robert Mark Palms, Jr., known by many as Mark, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 70 in New Orleans, La. Mark was a beloved husband, father, brother, educator, and musician whose passion for the arts touched many lives.

Born on August 30, 1954, in Grosse Pointe, Mich., he was the son of Bob and Sue (O’Leary) Palms, who both preceded him in death. Mark was a graduate of Austin Catholic Prep School in Detroit. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and a Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University.

Mark taught K–8 music at Napoleon Community Schools. In 2002, he founded the Riverfolk Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Mich., bringing a diversity of local, national, and international performers and artists to his community.

Mark is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol Wells Palms; his daughters, Jacqueline, and Natalie Palms; “like sons,” William Bernard and Arnud Szanto; his sisters, Jules Palms and Marie Louise “Mitzi” (Mike) Palms-Burt; and his loving extended family.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10am, at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. Visitation will begin at 9:30am at the church. Interment will follow at Mt. Elliott Cemetery, 1701 Mt. Elliott St, Detroit, Mich.

Arrangements were entrusted to Chas. Verheyden, Inc.

Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or any music or arts organization of your choice in Mark’s honor.

The Palms family would like to thank Mark’s doctors and staff at Touro Hospital in New Orleans, as well as the family and friends who have always loved him and supported his family.

(Mark Palms, great-great-grandmother, and my great-great-grandmother were sisters)

So sorry to hear that Mark has passed away.

Obituary Of Deborah Ann Williams

 

Obituary for Deborah Williams

Deborah Ann Williams, 65, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 17, 1960, to Mary Ann Kagle and Carl Kagle, Debbie was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Debbie graduated from Cape Central High School and was active while there in Choir, Band, and Orchestra, earning numerous local and state awards. Upon graduation, she attended Southeast Missouri State University as a member of the Golden Eagles Marching Band. She earned two degrees from Southeast before graduating with a B.S. in Elementary Education.

She dedicated her life to teaching, touching the hearts and minds of countless students over her many years as an educator. Her classroom was more than a place to learn - it was a place to feel loved. She taught at Marquand Zion Public Schools, Thomas Kelly Public Schools, and Cape Christian School, the forerunner of today's Lynwood Christian Academy in 2020, where she united her passion for educating children with her steadfast commitment to a Christ-centered mission.

A woman of deep faith, Debbie was a devout Christian who lived each day with purpose, grace, and strength. She was a loving and devoted grandmother who found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren and creating memories they will carry forever.

She is survived by her loving husband, Carroll Williams; her son, Lance Ferrell, and his wife, Jessica Ferrell, and their children; her two stepsons, Kevin Williams and Steve Williams; her parents, Mary Ann Kagle and Carl Kagle; her sister, Karla Liebherr, and her husband David Liebherr; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Clyde and Ruby Duncan and Bill and Floye Kagle.

Debbie will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her strong faith, and the warmth she brought into every room.

A celebration of Debbie's life will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 1:00 pm, at Lynwood Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery.