Obituaries

Cecelia Filko

Cecelia Filko

January 10, 2026

Ms. Cecelia Filko passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. 

Dossie B. Barnes

Dossie B. Barnes

January 9, 2026

Mrs. Dossie B. Barnes passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Avista Nursing and Rehab Center.  Age 98 years.

Kenny Lilly

Kenny Lilly

January 6, 2026

Mr. Kenny Lilly passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Armanii Pigg

Armanii Pigg

January 6, 2026

Ms. Armanii Pigg passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 23 years. 

Ervan Devan Rodgers

Ervan Devan Rodgers

January 6, 2026

Ervan D. Rodgers peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 72 years old. He was born on Monday, November 23, 1953, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the son of Sammie Rodgers, Sr. and Zelma Rodgers. He relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1984. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, twin, brother, and...

Debra Lilly

Debra Lilly

January 6, 2026

Ms. Debra Lilly passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 66 years.

Jimmy Lee Mitchell

Jimmy Lee Mitchell

January 6, 2026

Mr. Jimmy Lee Mitchell passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his residence in Bay City, Michigan, with his son by his side. Age 61 years. Jimmy was born in West Helena, Arkansas, by way of Saginaw, Michigan, to Elizabeth Harmon-Mitchell and Alex Mitchell, Jr.

Jimmy received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Delta College. Jimmy began his professional career...

Robert D. Williams

Robert D. Williams

January 5, 2026

Mr. Robert D. Williams passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center-Saginaw.  Age 51 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

Donald Alfred Fews Jr. (Donnie), passed away on December 31, 2025, in his Lansing, Michigan home at 63 years of age. He was born on July 14, 1962, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, and was the son of the late Donald A. Fews Sr. and Rachel Fews. Donnie was the older brother to Gloria Hudson.

In his early years, Donnie played baseball,...

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., age 86 of Saginaw, Michigan, was peacefully called home. After a brief illness, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Walter maintained his fighting spirit and his appreciation for his long life full of wonderful experiences.

Walter was born on February 10, 1939, in Utica, Mississippi, to Andrew and Eleese Wallace Hunt. Walter’s limited education did...

Catherine Clayton

Catherine Clayton

December 29, 2025

Mrs. Catherine Clayton peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 86 years. She is the daughter of Ira and Marie Weathers in Yazoo City, Mississippi on Wednesday, October 4, 1939.

As a young woman, she worked on the intensive care unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. She met Columbus Clayton and they shared...

John Henry Stewart

John Henry Stewart

December 26, 2025

Mr. John Henry Stewart passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65. 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

On May 20, 2002, in Lansing, Michigan a precious baby boy was born. The Child & Family Services contacted Levon Mugashe to let her know they needed her help with fostering this baby. When she arrived at the hospital and laid eyes on him, she said, “oh my gosh, he is so beautiful!” and named him Darrin Lee Mugashe. Levon...

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...