Obituaries

Vickie Woods

Vickie Woods

April 9, 2026

Ms. Vickie Woods passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. 

Robert Hollis, III

Robert Hollis, III

April 8, 2026

Mr. Robert Hollis, III passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. 

Reginald Carter

Reginald Carter

April 6, 2026

Mr. Reginald Carter passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. 

Paul Ray Beard

Paul Ray Beard

April 2, 2026

Our beloved Paul Ray Beard departed this life on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the blessed age of 63 years. He is the son of Gladys Beard, born on Monday, June 25, 1962, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Paul was our highly regarded husband, father, stepfather, son, brother, uncle and cousin.

Paul attended J. W. Sexton High School where he graduated from in...

Jesse R. Amos

Jesse R. Amos

April 2, 2026

Mr. Jesse Ray Amos, affectionately known as “Jake,” answered the heavenly roll call on April 2, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on a bright spring day, April 18, 1946, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Jesse was the eighth of twelve children born to Bertha and Isaac Smith.

Jesse attended elementary school in Cotton Valley, Louisiana. He later graduated from...

Mary Ann Burgin

Mary Ann Burgin

April 1, 2026

Ms. Mary Ann Burgin passed away Thursday, April 1, 2026 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 81 years.

Magline E. Whitley

Magline E. Whitley

March 30, 2026

On Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 69 years, Magline Evon Whitley peacefully went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with a sudden illness. She was born September 5, 1956, in Waco, Texas, to James and Rosezena DeGrate.

In 1971, Magline moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where she attended Central Jr. High School and was a...

Pastor Joe C. Rush, Jr.

Pastor Joe C. Rush, Jr.

March 30, 2026

Pastor Joe Cephus Rush Jr., born on February 27, 1936, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Joe Cephus and Alice Rush, peacefully departed this earthly life on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 12:51 a.m.

A man of deep and abiding faith, Pastor Rush accepted Christ into his life at an early age. He was baptized at Mt. Alban Church, under the spiritual leadership...

Robert Leon Gordon

Robert Leon Gordon

March 28, 2026

Mr. Robert Leon Gordon passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years.

Sandra Crook Walker

Sandra Crook Walker

March 27, 2026

Ms. Sandra Crook Walker passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years.

Lawrence Person

Lawrence Person

March 26, 2026

Mr. Lawrence Person passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at University of Michigan Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 28 years.

Jerrie Ann Hoking

Jerrie Ann Hoking

March 25, 2026

Mrs. Jerrie Ann Hoking, age 63, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. A woman of deep compassion and unwavering love for her family, Jerrie leaves behind a legacy of kindness and service.

Jerrie was born January 18, 1963, in Saginaw, she was the daughter of the late Willean and Jerry Wilkerson. Jerrie was a proud 1981...

Senior Assistant Pastor Benjamin E. Fomby

Senior Assistant Pastor Benjamin E. Fomby

March 24, 2026

District Elder Benjamin E. Fomby entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. He was born Saturday, November 15, 1952, in Ragland, Alabama, the son of Cleveland and Ophelia Fomby.

Ben received his primary and secondary educational certificates through educational institutions in the state of Alabama. In 1972, District...

James Warner

James Warner

March 23, 2026

Mr. James Warner passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, in Lansing. Michigan. Age 61 years.

Robert Watson

Robert Watson

March 23, 2026

Mr. Robert Watson went to his heavenly home on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan, surrounded by his wife and family. Age 93 years. He was born on Friday September 23, 1932. 

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and faithful wife, Ernestine Watson; 4 children Betty (Curtis) Cooper, Willie Watson, Gloria (James) Mc Clendon, and Bobbie Watson Parker;...

Rosa Coleman

Rosa Coleman

March 23, 2026

With gentle grace, Mrs. Rosa Nell (Jackson) Coleman was called home to be with the Lord in the early morning of March 23, 2026, at Bay City Comfort Care Center. Surrounded by her family, she departed this life at the age of 87 years, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories that will continue to live on...

Kendra Horton

Kendra Horton

March 21, 2026

Ms. Kendra Horton passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years.

Allen Jones

Allen Jones

March 20, 2026

Mr. Allen Jones passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 56 years. Allen was born February 26, 1969, in Saginaw, Michigan, to James Jones, Sr., and Geneva Culpepper Jones.

Allen completed school at the Millett School of Learning. In his free time, he loved to play basketball.

Allen leaves to cherish his memory his father,...

Arthur Cooper Armstrong, Jr.

Arthur Cooper Armstrong, Jr.

March 18, 2026

Reflection Of Life Arthur Cooper Armstrong Jr.

Gracing this earth on November 13, 1947, a handsome, ton-of-fun, baby boy born to Marion Ray Armstrong-Hamilton and Arthur Cooper Armstrong Sr. in Lansing, MI. Arthur went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2026. Arthur received Christ and was baptized at an early age at Friendship Baptist Church by Rev. E. Gladstone...

Kenneth Roby "Kenny"

Kenneth Roby "Kenny"

March 18, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Roby, known to all as “Kenny,” passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his residence. Age 62 years old. He was born April 6, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Woodrow and Geraldine Roby.

Kenneth moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in 1975, where he attended Saginaw Public Schools. Kenneth worked for Chi-Chi’s, Matthew Car Care, RPM Automotive,...