Obituaries

Ivor Henry

Ivor Henry

June 1, 2026

Mr. Ivor Henry passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 90 years.

Kenneth Payne Jr.

Kenneth Payne Jr.

June 1, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Payne Jr. passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

Karen Harkins

Karen Harkins

May 30, 2026

Ms. Karen Harkins passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 50 years.

Baby Nyla Anderson

Baby Nyla Anderson

May 29, 2026

Baby Girl Nyla Anderson passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at Covenant Harrison Hospital, in Saginaw, Michigan. 

Classie Long

Classie Long

May 29, 2026

Ms. Classie Long passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 43 years.

Tina Louise Johnson

Tina Louise Johnson

May 28, 2026

Ms. Tina Louise Johnson passed away Friday, May 28, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years.

Thelma Walker

Thelma Walker

May 28, 2026

Mrs. Thelma Walker passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years.

Helen Jean Weems

Helen Jean Weems

May 28, 2026

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

Joel Wilson Sr.

Joel Wilson Sr.

May 27, 2026

Mr. Joel Wilson Sr. passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years.

Lois Matice

Lois Matice

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...

June Jennings

June Jennings

May 23, 2026

Ms. June M. Jennings, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend, and neighbor, passed away peacefully May 23, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends. June was born June 20, 1935, in Osceola, Arkansas, to the late Sam and Laura (Simpson) Jennings. June moved to Michigan as a child and was cared for and nurtured by her sister Maddie, along...

Catherine Louise Starks

Catherine Louise Starks

May 22, 2026

Ms. Catherine Louise Starks passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at Mother Teresa House in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Deon Wiley III

Deon Wiley III

May 22, 2026

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

Doris Richardson

Doris Richardson

May 22, 2026

Doris E. Richardson was born on September 2, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Willie Ennis Sr. and Vethel Phillips. On May 22, 2026, she peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by love and cherished memories.

Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, strength, and beautiful spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Doris leaves to cherish precious memories: Her...

Carol Garrett

Carol Garrett

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.

Dora Mae Watson Murphy

Dora Mae Watson Murphy

May 18, 2026

In Loving Memory

Dora Mae Watson passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, peacefully in her sleep at home with family, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan at the age 98 years old. She was born on Friday, August 19, 1927, in Camden, Alabama, to Joe and Roxanna Watson. Raised on the family farm alongside her many siblings, she grew up grounded in faith,...

DeMarcus Ware

DeMarcus Ware

May 17, 2026

Mr. DeMarcus 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.

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...

DeAndré Ware

DeAndré Ware

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,...

Mae Ollie Wilson

Mae Ollie Wilson

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...