Obituaries

February 24, 2026

Mrs. Jackie Lynn Myers passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years.

February 22, 2026

February 21, 2026

Mr. Albert Collins Smith passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.

February 20, 2026

Ms. Shongaia Onye Curry passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 40 years. 

February 20, 2026

Mr. Leroy Barnes passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Midland, Michigan. Age 71 years.

February 19, 2026

Mrs. Laneal McCord passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Avista Nursing and Rehab Center.  Age 82 years.

February 18, 2026

Mrs. Billie Sue Hardy moved from labor to reward on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years. She was born on Sunday, February 9, 1941, in Rome, Georgia, the youngest daughter of William and Ethel Tant.

Billie and her family moved to Harrison, Michigan while she was growing up and her...

February 18, 2026

Mrs. Sherrell “P.J.” Johnson, age 62, peacefully passed away in Saginaw, Michigan. Sherrell was a loving Mother, Wife, daughter, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, and Friend to all who knew and loved her.

A Memorial Service honoring the life and legacy of Mrs. Sherrell Johnson will be held Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Platinum Event Center. Guest, please arrive at 3:00 PM....

February 17, 2026

Mr. Anthony Beard - Age 53, made his transition to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Anthony was born on December 28, 1972, to Robert and Sandra Torry in Lansing, Michigan.

Anthony attended school in the Lansing School District, graduating from Sexton High School. He later furthered his education at Lansing Community College,...

February 17, 2026

Mr. Jerry Earl transitioned from his life here on earth to his Heavenly Home on February 17, 2026, at the age of 74 years old. He was born February 27, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of Dorothy Marie Bass and Winston Earl.

Jerry graduated from Saginaw High School then joined the United States Army. He served 2 years in the...

February 16, 2026

Mr. Kevelin Conner passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 49 years.

February 15, 2026

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Henne-Abram “Lizzy”, age 37, was born on March 1, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan, and passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on February 15, 2026.

Lizzy was a woman of unwavering faith, strength, and grace. Her deep love for the Lord carried her through life’s joys and through her courageous battle with cancer. Even in her most...

February 14, 2026

February 14, 2026

Jaylan Michael Mitchell transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 31 years. He was born on Monday, December 5, 1994, in Detroit, Michigan, to Tamira Mitchell and Markous Siebert.

Jaylan was a proud graduate of Holt High School and furthered his education at Great Lakes Christian College. Jaylan worked primarily...

February 13, 2026

Mr. Leonard Boone Stevenson "Donnie" passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan. Donnie was born September 12, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Edgar C. and Geraldine “Finnie” Turner.

Donnie was a graduate of Saginaw High School. He retired from Ace-Saginaw Paving/EDW Levy Company as a Heavy Equipment Operator Local 1098 after 31 years of service.

Donnie enjoyed traveling, playing...

February 12, 2026

Harold Peters was born December 24, 2954, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The son of Isaac Peters Sr. and Geneva Peters. Harold passed away February 12, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Harold was the youngest of 9 children. Growing up, he attended Job Corps and years later, he moved to Lansing, Michigan, to start a new life. He worked at...

February 12, 2026

Ms. Ann Bridgeman passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 84 years.

February 12, 2026

Mr. Johnnie Ballard passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. He was born Tuesday, June 19, 1953, to Lucie and Joe Ballard in Mobile, Alabama. He moved to Lansing in 1970s.

Johnnie had the heart of gold and extended himself and his home to anyone in need of help...

February 11, 2026

Steven Robert Deines, at the age of 61 of DeWitt, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born on Monday, June 1, 1964, the son of Harold and Olinda (Leikam) Deines of DeWitt, Michigan.

Steve was a 1983 graduate of DeWitt High School and a lifelong resident of DeWitt. He enjoyed being a part of the community and...

February 10, 2026

Robert Manuel passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 56, at Henry Ford Hospital. Robert was born on January 2, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, to Saddie Shorter and Robert Riley. Robert was a truly good-hearted man who lived with kindness, humility, and compassion. He had a gentle way of making people feel valued and appreciated. His...