Obituaries

May 28, 2026

Mrs. Helen Weems passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan, at MyMichigan Hospital. Age 77 years.

May 27, 2026

Ms. Lois Ann Matice was born December 1, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of Horace Eugene Neal & Gladys May Neal. Lois passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 84 years.

Lois was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, but also resided in Zephyr Hills, Florida part-time after retirement. She worked as a Manufacturer at Spartan...

May 23, 2026

Ms. June Jennings passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 90.

May 22, 2026

Mr. Deon Wiley III passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 17 years.

May 22, 2026

Ms. Doris Richardson passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center in, Saginaw, Michigan. Age 84 years.

May 21, 2026

Ms. Carol Garrett passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Kith Haven Nursing and Rehab in Flint, Michigan. Age 68 years.

May 18, 2026

Mrs. Dora Mae Murphy passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at her residence in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Age 98 years.

May 18, 2026

May 17, 2026

Mr. DeMarcus was born February 9, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of LaSonya Ware & Marshall White. He passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

DeMarcus attended Lansing Schools and following that he received certifications in Food and Safety Quality Assurance & Hotel Management. At the time of his passing, he was employed at LG...

May 17, 2026

Mr. DeAndré Ware was born February 9, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of LaSonya Ware & Marshall White. He passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

DeAndré attended Lansing Schools then went to trade school for Carpentry and received his certification. He was employed with CCM Management at the time of his passing.

Outside of work,...

May 15, 2026

Mrs. Mae Ollie Wilson passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center. Age 88 years. Mae Ollie was born September 13, 1937, in Calhoun City, Mississippi, to Etta Armstrong and Eddie Lee Gaston.

Mae Wilson was a magnificent wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and friend. Mae accepted Christ at an early age at Piney Grove C.M.E. Church. She...

May 14, 2026

Mr. Anthony Pruitt passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Sparrow Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.

May 13, 2026

Ms. Angela Cannon passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 59. Angela was born January 26, 1967, in Arkansas, to Willie C. Cannon and Hattie M. Cannon.

Angela was a faithful member of Redeemed Ministries, where she taught the children at church. Angela graduated from Saginaw High School Class of 1985.

Angela was passionate about working with children. She...

May 13, 2026

Mary Dorothy McCray was born on February 27, 1940, in Memphis to the loving union of Thomas Henderson Kinchelow and Ann Edith Carruth Kinchelow. She attended Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Mary lived a life rooted in faith, family, education, justice, and service to her community.

On May 13, 2026, Mary was peacefully called home at the age...

May 12, 2026

Ms. Tyla Jonsea Kilbourne passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Age 23 years. Tyla was born December 14, 2002, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Felicia LaShone Kilbourne and Gilmer Ray Buford, and stepmother Angelica Taybron.

Tyla enjoyed spending time with family. She loved to pamper herself by getting her hair and nails done....

May 11, 2026

Mr. David Lee Embry (Embrey) Sr. passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. He was born January 15th, 1951, in Talladega Alabama, to James Robert Sr. and Rosie Lee Embry. David was the second eldest of 12 children.

His parents moved the family from Alabama to Michigan in the mid 50’s. David attended...

May 10, 2026

Eula Mae Hatter, lovingly known by her family and friends as a caring and devoted woman of faith. Peacefully departed this life on Sunday, May 10, 2026, on Mother’s Day at the age of 88. Eula Mae was born on February 14, 1938, in Cotton Port, Louisiana, to Oscar and Gertrude Johnson.

Eula lived a life filled with love, compassion, determination,...

May 9, 2026

Ms. Carolyn Thomas passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years.

May 8, 2026

First Lady Helen Virginia Murchison lived a full life until her transition from labor to reward on Friday, May 8, 2026, with her sister Carrie by her side in Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years. She was born on Friday, February 14, 1941, in Malvern, Arkansas. Helen was the first of seven children born to Mary and Benjamin Diggins.

Helen graduated from...

May 7, 2026

Mr. Corey Desmond Williams passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Lansing Michigan. Corey was born August 11, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Nancy Williams and Sylvester Liggins, Sr. He previously lived in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Richmond, Washington. Corey relocated to Lansing, Michigan with his wife Shannon and the Hume's family. 

Corey began his career as a chef in Saginaw, working...