Obituaries

Evangelist Alberta McCullem

Evangelist Alberta McCullem

August 23, 2025

Evangelist Alberta McCullem transitioned from labor to reward with the Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 93 years.

Imari Thomas

Imari Thomas

August 23, 2025

Miss Imari Thomas passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 23 years.

Hazel J. Irvin

Hazel J. Irvin

August 22, 2025

Ms. Hazel J. Irvin passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper.  Age 77 years.

Duane J. Fairris

Duane J. Fairris

August 22, 2025

Mr. Duane J. Fairris passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 66 years

Jerry Patterson

Jerry Patterson

August 20, 2025

Mr. Jerry Patterson passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. 

Ms. Johnnie M. Blount

Ms. Johnnie M. Blount

August 20, 2025

Ms. Johnnie M. Blount passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years.

Norma Jean McLaurin

Norma Jean McLaurin

August 19, 2025

Welcome Thy Good and Faithful Servant

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” – Proverbs 31:10

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and church servant received her healing and rest with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Formally known as Norma Jean Staples, Deaconess Norma Jean McLaurin, affectionately called ‘Jean’, was born on December...

Lamont Ezell Jr.

Lamont Ezell Jr.

August 19, 2025

Mr. Lamont Ezell Jr. passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. Age 43 years.

Lacrecia Bell

Lacrecia Bell

August 18, 2025

Lacrecia Antoinette Bell, beloved sister, niece, aunt, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025. Though our hearts are heavy, we honor her life with joy, gratitude, and love.

Born on January 9, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, Lacrecia lived a life filled with laughter, determination, and compassion. She was known for her ever-present smile, quick wit, and fiery...

Darrell Lamar Palmer

Darrell Lamar Palmer

August 17, 2025

Mr. Darrell Lamar Palmer, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, Passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana. Age 35 years.

Evangelist Linda D. King

Evangelist Linda D. King

August 17, 2025

Evangelist Linda Darnell King went from labor to reward with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years.

Havell "Buck" Hinton

Havell "Buck" Hinton

August 16, 2025

Mr. Havell "Buck" Hinton, a cherished brother, devoted uncle, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Henry Ford St. John Hospital of Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 71. Buck was truly the heart of his family, known for his ability to bring everyone together and his vibrant spirit that touched all who knew him. He...

Doristeen Wright

Doristeen Wright

August 16, 2025

Ms. Doristeen Wright passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Mark Anthony Robinson

Mark Anthony Robinson

August 16, 2025

Mr. Mark Anthony Robinson passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Ronald Barnett Christian

Ronald Barnett Christian

August 15, 2025

Mr. Ronald Barnett Christian passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, in Coldwater, Michigan. Age 49 years.

Raymond Box

Raymond Box

August 15, 2025

Mr. Raymond Box, a well-respected man and our beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2025. Age 75 years. He was born November 16, 1949, in Camden, AK, to the late Tommie Lee Box and Eartha Mae Johnson-Jones. He will be greatly missed by many. To...

Maggie Louise (Lawrence) Ross

Maggie Louise (Lawrence) Ross

August 14, 2025

Maggie Louise Ross, daughter of the late Eddie “Jaybird” Lawrence (1976) and Willie Bell Lawrence (1987), was born on March 8, 1933, in Lowndes County, Alabama. On August 14, 2025, at the blessed age of 92, Maggie completed her earthly journey in Arlington, Texas, and claimed her heavenly reward.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Henry Ross (2002);...

Derike Lamont Murrell "Punkin"

Derike Lamont Murrell "Punkin"

August 13, 2025

Mr. Derike Lamont Murrell "Punkin" passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 53 years.

Timmeth Lee Grays "Tim"

Timmeth Lee Grays "Tim"

August 12, 2025

Mr. Timmeth Lee Grays "Tim" passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born to Glenzo Moore and Maggie Lee Grays on February 4, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Tim was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1980....

James Bafford

James Bafford

August 12, 2025

Mr. James David Bafford “JB” took his final trip destination heaven bound on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. He was born on Thursday, January 3, 1974, in Memphis Tennessee, the son of Raymond and Peggy Brown.

At the ripe age of 6 years old, James and his family moved to Lansing, Michigan. He was educated in the Lansing School...