Barbara Wasson, 61, formerly of Deer River, Minn., passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, in Pequot Lakes, Minn., after a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of her Life will be held this summer, and will be announced at that time.

Sharon Kaye Phelps, 68, of Jenkins/Backus passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2013.

Sharon married her best friend and soul mate Edward Phelps on Feb. 14, 1970 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Sharon was an EMT, a member of the First Responders, a collector of pig memorabilia, a past Sunday School teacher, good bowler and avid reader.

Ernest White, 97, of Pequot Lakes, died Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Senior Class Care.

Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, at St. Alice Catholic Church in Pequot Lakes with Father George Zeck and Deacon Mike Knuth officiating. Family and friends were invited to gather one hour prior to services at the church. Interment followed at Pequot Lakes Cemetery.

George Cameron, 92, of Pine River, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd.

He was born to Edward and Amelia Cameron on Feb. 25, 1921, in Marquette, Mich. George served in the U.S. Army Air Force and was a member of the Jenkins VFW.

George is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Sharon Hueffmeier (Al), Sandra Green (Warren), Barry Cameron, Steven Cameron and Debra Olson (Mike); stepchildren, Tony Lamusga, Sharon Alpers and Barbara Wood (Steve); 21 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.