Obituaries

Diane Horrison

Diane Horrison

October 16, 2026

Ms. Diane Horrison passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 70.

Yvonne Bell

Yvonne Bell

October 16, 2026

Ms. Yvonne Bell passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Covenant Harrison, at the age of 71.

Clemmert King

Clemmert King

October 15, 2026

Clemmert Earl King, a cherished soul and beloved member of his community, was born on October 24, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the treasured son of the late Eddie B. Bouler and James Floyd King and was lovingly raised by his maternal aunt, Azzie Lee Blackman, until her passing in 1969. Thereafter, his paternal grandmother, Earline King, continued to...

Samaria Rhodes

Samaria Rhodes

October 12, 2026

Ms. Samaria Rhodes passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years.

Bertha Miller-Johnson

Bertha Miller-Johnson

October 11, 2026

Mrs. Bertha Miller-Johnson passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years.

James Bibbs

James Bibbs

October 10, 2026

Mr. James Bibbs passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 97 years. 

Jeffrey Bryan Hart

Jeffrey Bryan Hart

October 9, 2026

Mr. Jeffrey Bryan Hart passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Korting AFC Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 45 years.

Tykene (Tyrene) Davis

Tykene (Tyrene) Davis

October 7, 2026

Ms.Tykene (Tyrene) Davis passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 53 years.

Jesse Cunningham Jr.

Jesse Cunningham Jr.

October 6, 2026

Mr. Jesse Cunningham Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Claude L. Vaughn Jr.

Claude L. Vaughn Jr.

October 5, 2026

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7

In Loving Memory, we celebrate the life and spirit of Claude L. Vaughn Jr., who entered eternal rest on October 5, 2026.

Claude was born May 18, 1949, in Clarksville, Arkansas, to the late Claude L. Vaughn Sr. and Loucille Hurd Vaughn....

Arrit L. Ball, Jr.

Arrit L. Ball, Jr.

October 5, 2026

A LIFE OF PURPOSE, LOVE & FAITH

Mr. Arrit L. Ball, Jr., passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, in Tuscola County, Michigan, at the age of 35 years.

Arrit Ladarian Ball Jr., affectionately known as "DUDE," was born on April 11, 1991, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Lenore Forte and Arrit Ball Sr. He passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, in...

Wanley Bardell

Wanley Bardell

October 3, 2026

Mr. Wanley Bardell passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Patrick Galvin

Patrick Galvin

October 3, 2026

Mr. Patrick Galvin passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. Age 56 years.

Frances Yarn

Frances Yarn

October 3, 2026

Mrs. Frances Yarn passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 92 years.

Leo Cox

Leo Cox

October 3, 2026

Mr. Leo Cox passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Ovid Healthcare Center in Ovid, Michigan.  Age 62 years.

Delphine Elizabeth Morris

Delphine Elizabeth Morris

October 2, 2026

“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his." Hebrews 4:9-11

On February 21, 1959 , in Saginaw, Michigan, God placed a light into the world named Delphine Elizabeth Morris. Born to the late Nathaniel and Myrine Morris she was raised with the...

Neila Tillman

Neila Tillman

September 29, 2026

Neila Tillman was born on June 27, 1944, in Fargo, North Dakota to parents, Nelius and Alice Johnson. She passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in Delta Township, Michigan.

She attended North Dakota State and Michigan State University.

Neila was a social justice warrior championing for the rights of others. She worked for the Ingham County Democratic Party and the Prevention...

Stephen A. Jones, Jr.

Stephen A. Jones, Jr.

September 27, 2026

Reflections of the Life

of

Mr. Stephen A. Jones, Jr.

Stephen Anthony Jones, Jr. departed earth on September 27, 2026, at the age of 88 years, while at home with his wife by his side. He was born January 6, 1938, in Dublin, Mississippi, Coahoma County, where he was the 3rd oldest child but the first son born to Stephen Anthony Jones and Annie...

Joseph J. Colbry

Joseph J. Colbry

September 27, 2026

Mr. Joseph J. Colbry passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Dimondale Nursing Care Center in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 95 years.

Lizzie Jordan

Lizzie Jordan

September 26, 2026

Ms. Lizzie Jordan passed away on September 26, 2026, at her residence. Age 92. Lizzie Ann Jordan was born on May 1, 1934, in Atlanta, Texas, to the late Bernice (Johnson) Murray and Norris Murray. Around the age of nine, Lizzie went to live with her paternal grandmother, Lizzie Simon, who played an important role in her upbringing and in...