Beth Bellor, the long-time managing editor for CPA Trendlines Research, has died at age 62.
“Beth was an extraordinary journalist and an extraordinary person. She made us all better people and better professionals,” says Rick Telberg, publisher and editor. “She will be missed.”
Bellor served CPA Trendlines as a senior editor, researcher and production director since 2013, managing all aspects of content development and distribution. Her background included a distinguished career in journalism, ranging from newspapers and magazines to books and new media.
Bellor was an editor at the Midland Daily News for 19 years. Then began teaching English and Special Education at Windover High School in Midland, while maintaining her decade-long tenure managing the CPA Trendlines Research brand.
Nee Elizabeth Anne Medley, Bellor passed away July 8, 2026, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital. Born Feb. 22, 1964, in Elizabethtown, Ky., she moved to Midland, Mich., at age 17, and graduated from Midland High School, where she was in the marching band. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Saginaw Valley State University.
Beth found inspiration everywhere, whether it was with the butterflies, gardening, singing, playing the flute and piano, or painting watercolors. She loved books and was an avid reader. She cherished time spent with her family, especially as a hockey mom; camping and family events were always special.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Michael J. Bellor. Other survivors include their two children, Joshua Bellor and Heather Bellor; her father, Edward Medley; her mother-in-law, Audrey Bellor; two sisters, Laura Huckins and Terri Robbins; a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law, Patricia Walther and Matthew Bellor; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Beth was preceded in death by her mother, Joelaa (Wirtanen) Medley; her father-in-law, Ronald Bellor; and her brother, Stephen Medley.
A Funeral Mass was held at All Saints Parish, St. James Church, in Bay City, Mich., with funeral arrangements provided by Trahan Funeral Chapel.