Michael Herring, 77, former Addison County resident

MICHAEL HERRING CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. — Michael Herring, 77, passed away peacefully March 5, 2026, after several years of courageously living with dementia. Michael was born Jan. 10, 1949, in Troy, N.Y., to the late Kenneth J. Herring and Mary C. Herring. He grew up in Hoosick Falls, N.Y., where he graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School in 1966. He later attended Hudson Valley Community College before beginning a long and dedicated career in public service. Michael proudly served with the Vermont State Polic … (read more)

PEGGY SUE ADAMS CLARENDON — Peggy Sue Adams passed peacefully at home March 6, 2026, after fighting bouts of cancer, and dementia from Alzheimer’s. Peggy was born Oct. 12, 1956, to Alice (Bigelow) and Thomas Neil Husk. She grew up on the Husk family farm … (read more)

DONALD NELSON LATTRELL SR. BRISTOL — Donald Nelson Lattrell Sr., 85, passed away March 5, 2026, with family by his side. Born on Sept. 7, 1940, in Bristol, Vt., he was the son of the late Archie and Alberta (Dushaney) Lattrell. He graduated from Bristol H … (read more)

SUSAN ANN (WOLFREYS) MANNING EAST MIDDLEBURY — Susan Ann (Wolfreys) Manning, 73, of East Middlebury, Vt., passed away peacefully at home March 4, 2026, after a long illness. She was born Sept. 2, 1952, in Middlebury, Vt., and raised in Dorchester, Mass. S … (read more)

JAMES WALTON MCBRIDE PANTON — James Walton McBride returned to the Earth March 4, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., to Carroll Raymond McBride and Doris Craig McBride Nov. 3, 1936. He was raised in Peacham, Vt., a boy with … (read more)

WILLIAM “BILL” ARTHUR MRAZ MIDDLEBURY — William “Bill” Arthur Mraz passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, just a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He was born in Middlebury March 17, 1936 — St. Patrick’s Day. Desp … (read more)

STUART PERRY MURPHY WATERBURY — Stuart Perry Murphy passed away Nov. 4, 2025, at 90 years old, in the home he built in Waterbury, Vt. For decades, Stuart, forever an artist and mountain man, divided his time between building and writing in Waterbury, writ … (read more)

SHIRLEY JUNE (PALMER) WISELL MIDDLEBURY — Shirley June (Palmer) Wisell, 90, of Middlebury, Vt., passed away peacefully Feb. 26, 2026, at Porter Hospital after a brief illness. She was born June 28, 1935, to Chester and Alma Mae Palmer. Shirley grew up in … (read more)

PAUL DARLING LINCOLN — Paul Darling, 84, passed away peacefully Feb. 28, 2026, in his sleep at home. He was born in Groton, Vt., Dec. 26, 1941. He worked a few years at the bobbin mill in Lincoln. He worked many years at Simmonds Precision until his retir … (read more)

JEFFREY TODD HOWARTH MIDDLEBURY — Jeffrey Todd Howarth passed away at Porter Hospital in Middlebury, Vt., Feb. 25, 2026, after bravely fighting a rare, aggressive form of cancer. He was 54 years old. Jeff was a devoted professor, father, husband, and comm … (read more)

BETTY JEAN ATKINS LINCOLN — Betty Jean Atkins, born Betty Jean Curavoo, age 81, passed away at Porter Hospital Feb. 26, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 10, 1944, in Hinesburg, Vt. Betty graduated from Bristol High School and late … (read more)

SOUTH BURLINGTON — A celebration of life for David Crawford, who died Dec. 31, 2025, will take place on Sunday, March 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ridgewood Condominiums Clubhouse on Lexington Green, in South Burlington, Vt. (Note: the prior obituary had t … (read more)

JOSEPH W. DEVALL BRISTOL — The night sky was just a little bit dimmer on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, following the passing of Joseph W. Devall, 92, whose kindness and generosity were well-known throughout Addison County. Joe was born in Effingham, Ill., May 11 … (read more)

JAMES “JIM” HIGGINS BURLINGTON — Jim Higgins, a consummate outdoorsman but wheelchair-confined for the past four years, passed away Feb. 16, 2026, at the McClure Miller Respite House with his life partner, Joan Irving at his side. He was 84. Born in Danbu … (read more)

ANTHONY “TONY” JOSEPH NERI MIDDLEBURY — Anthony “Tony” Joseph Neri passed away peacefully in his sleep Feb. 24, 2026. He was born June 29, 1940, lived a life defined by rhythm, whether it was behind a drum kit or at the helm of a business. Raised on Pembe … (read more)