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12/24/2025

Are you ready to refresh your space before hosting for the holidays? Take a look at an interior designer’s rules for arranging your furniture!

Interior designers have developed a set of rules you can use to ensure you're arranging your furniture in just the right way to look beautiful and be a comfortable space for you to enjoy.

12/22/2025

12/21/2025

As we mark the first day of winter, how do you plan to enjoy the idle hours of winter? Reading, puzzle-making, painting, writing, skiing?

12/19/2025

Is there a grieving child in your life this holiday season? If you’d like to learn several ways you can offer support and love when times of grief arise, check out this helpful article with 10 compassionate actions you can take to care for yourself and a grieving child this Christmas.

Is there a grieving child in your life this Christmas? Check out these 10 suggestions for ways you can offer support over the holidays.

12/18/2025

Florence Wells Chapman, age 93 Mishawaka, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
She was born November 13, 1932, in Sewanee, TN to the late Felix and Annie Mae Garner.
Also preceded in death, 1st husband, Paul A. Wells; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers.
She is survived by her son, Paul A. Wells Jr. (Sandra); daughter, Julie Wells Tuskey (John); 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
After her husband’s death, she moved to Brunswick, GA. She lived there many years and married Luther “Junior” Chapman.
In the later years, as her health declined, she lived with her son in Murfreesboro, TN and daughter in Mishawaka, IN.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 1pm at Franklin Memorial Gardens, Cowan Highway, Wi******er, TN.
In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to the Heart to Heart Hospice, 620 W Edison Rd #122, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

12/17/2025

Online shopping is more popular than ever, especially during the holidays. However, not all sites have good intentions for buyers. Click the link below to learn how you can keep your shopping merry instead of dreary! cutt.ly/7-holiday-season-tips

12/13/2025

Donald Kenneth McDaniel
October 1953 – December 2025
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of a Beloved Husband, Father, Friend, and Coach

Donald (“Don”) Kenneth McDaniel, age 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 1st, 2025. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Susan Elizabeth (Reed) McDaniel, sharing 41 glorious years of marriage filled with love, faith, and adventure.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 29th, 1953, Don was the son of Kenneth and Joyce McDaniel. He graduated from Tennessee Tech University, where he played football and earned his bachelor’s degree in education. Driven by his passion for the game, Don pursued his football dreams in the NFL as a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins. Following his career in the NFL, Don built a successful career in the freight logistics industry, serving as an executive-level manager and owner.
Don was a faithful follower of Christ and had many church families across the country. He was anchored in his faith, and he raised his family to share his love for the Lord. A man of many passions, Don enjoyed spending time with his horses, fishing, and relaxing at the beach. One could say he was half cowboy, half beach boy. Don was a captivating storyteller and showman. He delighted in utilizing these skills often in the entertainment of his children and grandchildren and spreading his love for the Lord.
Don is survived by his wife, Susan, and their six children: son, Derek Arciniaga; son, Christian “Spike” (Kimberly) McDaniel and their children: Ryan, Maia, Maverick, Christian, and Bennett; daughter, Jacqui (RJ) Pierce and their children: Addison, Hayes, and Reed; daughter, Megan (Orion) Smith and their children: Gabriel, Jonah, Shiloh, Micah, Levi, Joel Capri, and Elizabeth Lee; daughter, Elizabeth (Anthony) Huspen and their children: Kedan, Harper, and Elleana; daughter, Meredith (Jeremy) Murdock and their children: Morgan, Tristan, and Collins.
Don is also survived by his brother, Bill (Martha) McDaniel; his sister, Patricia Behne; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Joyce McDaniel, and his sister, Susan Bishop.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for Don at New Vision Baptist Church on December 20th, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will follow from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.
In his last act of generosity and hope for future generations, Don’s final gift to the world was a donation of himself to the Boston University CTE Center for research. Those wishing to honor his memory are invited to make donations in memoriam, or in lieu of flowers, to the BU CTE Brain Bank and Neuropathology Fund using the link below:
https://bit.ly/bu_cte

Don’s legacy of faith, kindness, strength, and love lives on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him.

12/13/2025

With over 150 positions available, do you know what jobs exist in the U.S. National Guard? Since today is the National Guard’s birthday, research some fun facts about this unique branch of the U.S. military. And take a moment today to thank a service member who serves or served in the National Guard!

12/12/2025

During the holiday season, grief can make you feel isolated and alone. Giving back and volunteering can be a welcome break to the ups and downs of grief and give you something positive to look forward to amidst the holiday happenings. Check out this article for ideas on how to get involved, give back, and balance your grief with joy this Christmas! cutt.ly/giving-back-during-holidays

12/10/2025

Christmas in June may sound out of the ordinary, but not for Kasey Zachmann! Discover how a loving community came together to support a girl with a terminal diagnosis.

“There are really no words to describe how incredible everyone is.”