Obituaries

Dolores Cooper

Dolores Cooper

February 15, 2025

Mrs. Dolores Cooper (Dee Dee) passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Banner Estrella Medical Center, age 95 yrs. She was born May 29, 1930 in Alexandria Louisiana to Lorenzo Bufford and Lottie J. Freeman. She married Sherman Cooper and relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, around 1955. Their union was blessed with three children. Dolores joined St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...

Randolph Jennings

Randolph Jennings

May 18, 2025

Mr. Randolph Jennings passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Age 55 years.

Goldie B. Harris

Goldie B. Harris

May 16, 2025

Mother Goldie B. Harris passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Age 93 years.

Jerry Orchez Tennie

Jerry Orchez Tennie

May 15, 2025

Mr. Jerry Orchez Tennie passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years. 

Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds

Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds

May 14, 2025

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at her residence in Carrollton Township, Michigan. Age 53 years.

Elaine Morse

Elaine Morse

May 13, 2025

Mrs. Elaine Morse passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Age 83 years.

Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick

Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick

May 12, 2025

Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 1 month.

Shaciah S. Hawkins

Shaciah S. Hawkins

May 12, 2025

Ms. Shaciah S. Hawkins, our Angel, got her wings on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Age 21 years. Fly high, baby girl. Daddy and Mommy love you. Big bro, Raheem, Jedidiah, and little big bro, Haddai Hawkins, and last but not least, your twin, Big sister, Shyiah A. Hawkins, will love you all day and forever.

Psalm 91: 1-2:...

David L. Duke, Sr.

David L. Duke, Sr.

May 12, 2025

Mr. David L. Duke, Sr. passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.

James L. Boose

James L. Boose

May 12, 2025

Mr. James L. Boose passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 75 years.

Willie Kelly

Willie Kelly

May 10, 2025

Mr. Willie Kelly passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years.

Murline Denise Dorsey

Murline Denise Dorsey

May 10, 2025

Ms. Murline Dorsey passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 84 years.

Sharon Marie Young

Sharon Marie Young

May 9, 2025

Sharon Marie Young was born on Friday, May 23, 1958, in Decatur, Illinois, to Alberta Young and Willie Chappell. She later moved to Lansing, Michigan, with her mother and brothers, where she spent the remainder of her life. Sharon graduated from Everett High School in Lansing and was known for her vibrant personality and caring nature.

Affectionately called “Cricket” by her...

John Phillip Kelly

John Phillip Kelly

May 9, 2025

Mr. John Phillip Kelly passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. John was born June 11, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Vandy Charlotte Kelly and Charles Frederick Kelly.

Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, John attended Everett High School before building a life through hard work in the trades—working in construction, painting, roofing, and as...

Debra Holmes

Debra Holmes

May 8, 2025

Ms. Debra Holmes passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years

Darrell L. Taylor

Darrell L. Taylor

May 6, 2025

Mr. Darrell Laroy Taylor passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 72 years.

Deborah Smith

Deborah Smith

May 6, 2025

Deborah Lynn Smith, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 17, 1959, Deborah was a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She lived a life marked by compassion, service, and quiet strength.

Deborah dedicated her professional life to caring for others. She worked at Mid-Michigan Child Care and later at Southbridge Group...

Ashley-Yvonne E. Adams

Ashley-Yvonne E. Adams

May 5, 2025

Ashley-Yvonne Ellen Adams, cherished daughter of George T. (Cynthia) Adams and Serena Johnson-Adams, passed away on May 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 32. Born March 21, 1993, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Ashley was raised in a loving environment, deeply rooted in faith as a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the guidance of her grandfather, Pastor...

Marvin Lee Prince Sr. "Putt"

Marvin Lee Prince Sr. "Putt"

May 4, 2025

Mr. Marvin Lee Prince Sr. was born March 20, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of James Jeff Prince and Clementine Ricks Moore passed away at Duane Waters Health Center on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Marvin (affectionately known as “Putt”) was a hilarious guy. He loved teaching kids how to drive at a young age, and he loved hanging out with...

Patrick Glenn Phifer

Patrick Glenn Phifer

May 3, 2025

Mr. Patrick Glenn Phifer “Pat” transitioned to his Heavenly home on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. He was born on December 31, 1962, in Lansing, to his loving parents, Fred, Jr. and Dolores Phifer, Jr.

Pat spent his life in Lansing, where he attended school and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. Over the years, he held various jobs,...