Obituaries

Meredith Davis

Meredith Davis

September 25, 2026

Mr. Meredith Davis passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 at Adira Nursing and Rehab Center.  Age 73 years.

John Delong

John Delong

September 24, 2026

Mr. John Delong passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 84 years.

Elizabeth Walker

Elizabeth Walker

September 22, 2026

Ms. Elizabeth Walker passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 86 years.

Eddie Reese

Eddie Reese

September 22, 2026

Mr. Eddie Reese passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. 

James Edward Berry

James Edward Berry

September 22, 2026

“God told them: "I’ve never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love.” Jeremiah 31:3.

Mr. James Edward Berry passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on March 23, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lonnie Berry Sr. and Ernestine Berry.

James accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and...

Dave Kittle

Dave Kittle

September 20, 2026

Mr. David D. Kittle passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Anthony Jackson

Anthony Jackson

September 19, 2026

Mr. Anthony Jackson passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Mary Coffman

Mary Coffman

September 19, 2026

Mrs. Mary Coffman passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years.

Robert C. McCray "Mac"

Robert C. McCray "Mac"

September 19, 2026

Mr. Robert C. McCray "Mac"  passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 85 years.

Tyler Louis Cannady

Tyler Louis Cannady

September 11, 2026

Tyler Louis Cannady

Tyler Louis Cannady was born on January 29, 2011, in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of Arquishia Brown and Tyrone Cannady. Tyler spent his early years attending the Millet Center in Saginaw and later attended Evan’s middle school in Georgia where he resided and transitioned from.

Tyler was a loving joyful youngman who touched the lives of everyone he encountered....

Shantel Nicole Jackson

Shantel Nicole Jackson

September 11, 2026

Miss Shantel Nicole Jackson passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 41. Shantel was born on November 14, 1984, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Larry Jackson and Lithenie (Rodney) Turner. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend who cherished her family dearly.

Shantel loved spending time with her children and family. She...

Suzanne Pollick

Suzanne Pollick

September 11, 2026

Ms. Suzanne Pollick passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Close to Home Assisted Living Facility in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 69 years.

Michelle Elaine Strickler

Michelle Elaine Strickler

September 10, 2026

Michelle Elaine Strickler, affectionately known as Shelly, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the age of 65, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Monday, June 5, 1961, in Washington, D.C., Shelly was the only child of Paul Strickler and Carole Henney. She brought warmth, kindness, and a bright...

Doris Dunbar

Doris Dunbar

September 10, 2026

Beloved sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and godmother, Doris A. Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on October 18, 1948, to the late Burnice and Fraunetta Dunbar in Caruthersville, Missouri.

Doris was a long-time resident of Elkhart, Indiana, where she built many lasting friendships and meaningful relationships throughout...

Robert Lee Finch, Jr.

Robert Lee Finch, Jr.

September 9, 2026

Robert Lee Finch, Jr., 69, of Sanford departed this life on September 9, 2026. A visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026, at First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 240 Fields Dr. Sanford, North Carolina 27330.

Services are entrusted to Genesis Mortuary Services of Dunn, North Carolina. https://www.genesismortuaryservices.com/

Reuschelle Renee Luckett

Reuschelle Renee Luckett

September 9, 2026

Mrs. Reuschelle Renee Lucket passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Okemos, Michigan. Age 75 years.

Darnell Appling

Darnell Appling

September 9, 2026

Mr. Darnell Appling was born on Saturday, February 1, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents, Sarah Appling and Floyd Patterson. He passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan.

Darnell resided in Lansing, Michigan, with his wife, Dolores Appling. He was a machinist for over twenty years and a hustler by nature. He enjoyed his family, cooking, shopping, dressing,...

Vanessa Cunningham Sanders

Vanessa Cunningham Sanders

September 9, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Vanessa Cunningham Sanders

‘“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1–2

And so, it was with Vanessa Cunningham (Sanders), whose (Sunrise) season of...