Lakesha Shavon Essex
March 11, 2026
Ms. Lakesha Shavon Essex passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 44 years.
Lecretia Reshay Roscoe
March 9, 2026
Ms. Lecretia Reshay Roscoe passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 59 years.
Jack Hall
March 7, 2026
Mr. Jack Hall passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Age 85 years.
Pastor Dorothy Burns
March 7, 2026
Pastor Dorothy Mae (Bowen) Burns peacefully received her heavenly reward on March 7, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.
A devoted servant of God, beloved matriarch, and faithful shepherd to many, Dorothy lived a life marked by unwavering faith, joyful worship, and a deep love for her family and community.
Dorothy Mae Burns was born...
George Evans, Sr.
March 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. George Willie Evans Sr, who peacefully departed this life on March 7th, 2026, at the age of 71.
George was born on February 11, 1955, in Sallis, Mississippi, to his birth mother and father, Reatha Harmon and Willie J Campbell, raised by Percy Bentley. Throughout his life, he was...
Billy Young
March 6, 2026
Mr. Billy Young passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years.
Baby Boy Brysen Lamar Williams
March 6, 2026
Baby Boy Lamar Williams passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 5 days old.
Rosalinda Alvarez
March 6, 2026
Ms. RosaLinda Alvarez-Villarreal passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years. She was born Monday, April 8, 1974, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of Javier & Margrita Villarreal.
Rosa lived in Lansing on the Northside and that is where she received her name, “Northside Queen”. She loved music, dancing, and family, but most importantly, she loved her...
Louis Skipper
March 6, 2026
Louis James Skipper was born on August 29, 1943, to Louis and Onnie Bell Anderson Skipper. He was the youngest of three children, joining his older sisters, Alena and Pearlena. From an early age, Louis was grounded in faith, family, and community—values that guided him throughout his life.
Louis graduated in 1963 from Wisner-Gilbert High School in Wisner, Louisiana. He was...
Baby Boy David Jamir Darnell Williams, Jr.
March 5, 2026
Baby Boy David Jamir Darnell Williams, Jr. passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 3 months.
Bishop Ronald Eugene Chipp
March 4, 2026
Mr. Ronald Eugene Chipp went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on March 4th, 2026, at the age of 69 years. Ronald was born on October 20th, 1956, in Brunswick, Georgia. He was deeply loved by his parents, Donald and Elouise Chipp of Detroit, Michigan.
Ronald attended Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan, where he met...
Gladys Jenett Cassell-Tinsley
March 3, 2026
Ms. Gladys “Jenett” Cassell-Tinsley, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on March 3, 2026. She was 79 years old. Jenett was born on December 9, 1946, to Smith M. Moore and Gladys (Martin) Moore in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. At the age of seven, she moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where she grew up...
Ronald Hyde
March 3, 2026
Ronald Hyde passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Holt, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born Sunday, July 11, 1954, in Fowler, Michigan. The son of Emma and Wayne Hyde.
Ronald proudly served in the United States Army, with time spent in Virginia Beach, North Carolina, and Germany. After his service, he returned to Michigan to be near his family.
Ronald...
Robin Marie Herington
February 28, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Robin M. Herington, aged 35, formerly of St Charles, Michigan, and recently Bridgeport, Michigan. Robin was a cherished daughter, niece, aunt, cousin, and partner to her closest friend in life. She left us on February 28, 2026, along with her beloved animals and family members: Buddy, Ziggy, Grace, and...
Ashley Henry
February 27, 2026
Mr. Ashley Henry passed away Friday, February 27, 2026. Age 41 years.
Catherine Araya
February 26, 2026
Mrs. Catherine M. Jasman-Araya passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 71. She was born February 5, 1955, in Midland, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Lillian Evilsizer.
Catherine leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Simeneh Araya; children, Ginger (Ron) Reeder, Able (Bobby) Jasman, and Krubel Damte-Araya; grandchildren, Alisha Vainner (Mat), Jesse...
Jackie Lynn Myers
February 24, 2026
Mrs. Jackie Lynn Myers passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. She was born on Sunday, September 30, 1962, in Mason, Michigan, the daughter of Wilson Creager and Gladys Franz Creager.
Jackie was a remarkable woman who possessed an extraordinary strength that transcended the understanding of many. She was...
John August Fritz
February 22, 2026
John August Fritz was born on October 19, 1988, in Lansing, Michigan, to Charles Fritz Jr. and Cindy J. Fritz. John passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 37 years.
John was a lifelong resident of Lansing. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School and later worked for Sodexo/Magic at Sexton High School....
Tony Andre Ross
February 21, 2026
Mt. Tony Andre Ross passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 49 years.
Albert C. Smith, Jr.
February 21, 2026
Mr. Albert Collins Smith, Jr. passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.

