Obituaries

Jimmie Mitchell

Jimmie Mitchell

January 6, 2026

Mr. Jimmie Mitchell passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his residence in Bay City, Michigan.  Age 61 years.

Jerome Austin, Sr.

Jerome Austin, Sr.

January 2, 2026

Mr. Jerome Austin, Sr. passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital in Yspilanti, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Donald Fews Jr.

Donald Fews Jr.

December 31, 2025

Mr. Donald Fews Jr. passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years.

Anthony "Tony" Thompson

Anthony "Tony" Thompson

December 30, 2025

Mr. Anthony Thompson, "Tony" passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Thelma Bernice Sutton-Harrison

Thelma Bernice Sutton-Harrison

December 30, 2025

Mrs. Thelma Bernice Sutton-Harrison transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare–Cooper, at the age of 63. She was born on December 24, 1962, in Thompson, Alabama, to Joe and Rosa Sutton.

At an early age, Thelma relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, from Cleveland, Ohio, in 1972, where she would spend most of her life surrounded by family and loved...

Walter James Hunt, Sr.

Walter James Hunt, Sr.

December 29, 2025

Mr. Walter James Hunt, Sr. passed away Thursday, December 29, 2025 at Henry ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.  Age 86 years.

Catherine Clayton

Catherine Clayton

December 29, 2025

Mrs. Catherine Clayton transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Monday December 29, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 86 years.

Adah Strauss

Adah Strauss

December 24, 2025

Ms. Adah Strauss passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 100 years.

Darrin Mugashe

Darrin Mugashe

December 23, 2025

Mr. Darrin Lee Mugashe passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 23 years.

Hattie Rhinehart

Hattie Rhinehart

December 23, 2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hattie Rae Rhinehart on December 23, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. She was born on August 22, 1934, to Levi F. Rhinehart and Dinah W. Rhinehart (Strickland).

Hattie attended J.W. Sexton High School and went on to work at General Motors Oldsmobile, where she dedicated many years of service before retiring in 1989.

Outside of...

Herley James Harrison

Herley James Harrison

December 22, 2025

Herley James Harrison, more commonly known as “The H Man,” away peacefully in Lansing, Michigan on December 22, 2025, surrounded by family and friends at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years. He was born Friday, January 11, 1946, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of the late Wheeler Sr. and Bertha Harrison.

In Herley’s early years,...

David Lewis Lloyd

David Lewis Lloyd

December 20, 2025

David Lewis Lloyd peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 5:20 p.m. at the age of 80 years old at the Veteran Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was surrounded by loved ones worshipping and praising God. He was born on Monday, February 5, 1945, in Brewton, Alabama. The...

Baby Nae'Omi Irie Nelson

Baby Nae'Omi Irie Nelson

December 20, 2025

Baby Nae'Omi Irie Nelson gained her angel wings on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 4 months and 14 days.

George Spencer

George Spencer

December 19, 2025

George “Shug” Spencer, Jr., age 58, transitioned peacefully on December 19, 2025, at North Texas Veteran Administration Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He was born on March 4, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, to George Spencer, Sr. and Bertha Nick.

George was a graduate of Eastern High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. During his time in...

Marguerite Gonzales

Marguerite Gonzales

December 19, 2025

Mrs. Marguerite Gonzales passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 80 years. She was born May 17, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan.

Marguerite was a resident of Bath, Michigan and she loved spending her days sewing and cooking.

She leaves to cherish her memory children, Christopher Gonzales, Jonathon Gonzales, Kimberly Gonzales, and Kara Gonzales; stepdaughter, Juanita Gonzales-Huff; grandchildren, Brandy Edwards,...

Marianne Howlett-Gibson

Marianne Howlett-Gibson

December 19, 2025

Ms. Marianne Howlett-Gibson passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.

Sammie Joe Hall III

Sammie Joe Hall III

December 19, 2025

Mr. Sammie Joe Hall III passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 44 years.

Raymond Dye

Raymond Dye

December 19, 2025

Mr. Raymond Dye, known to many as Ray, was born February 25, 1945, in Oakland, Tennessee, to Jim Will Dye, Sr. and Virginia Wilson Dye. Raymond passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 80 years..

Raymond married Martha Conway in 1971 and shared 54 years; from this union, they welcomed two children. Ray...

Mariam Estes

Mariam Estes

December 18, 2025

With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mariam Estes on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 66 years old. She was born on Friday, November 1, 1959, in Tallulah, Louisiana, the daughter of John Estes and Doris Lee Seals Estes.

Mel, as we like to call her, was a caring...

Rickie Riley

Rickie Riley

December 17, 2025

Mr. Rickie Riley passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 62 years. Rickie was born on December 25, 1962, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to Ida Riley and Levi Hamilton.

Rickie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended the Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center. Growing up, Rickie attended several churches and always had a close...