Obituaries

February 8, 2026

Mr. Milton Swan passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan at Covenant Healthcare. Age 72 years.

February 6, 2026

Mrs. Onner Lee Little passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan, at MyMichigan Medical Center—age 82.

February 5, 2026

Ms. Tamara Cherie Bettis passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan, at Henry Ford Hospital. Age 51 years.

February 1, 2026

February 1, 2026

Mr. Donald Church passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 87 years. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons, and 1 daughter. 

February 1, 2026

Mrs. Bertha Payne transitioned from this life on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 91 blessed years. She was born on September 10, 1934, in Sunflower, Mississippi to Helen Williams and Buster (Maggie) Johnson.

With roots in Saginaw, Michigan dating back to the 1960s, Bertha built a life filled with purpose, meeting her soulmate Leon Payne along the way....

January 31, 2026

Mr. Delford Smith passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. 

January 30, 2026

Christina Marie Cox passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years. She is the daughter of John Cox and Cindy Tangel.

Chistina was a resident of Flint, Michigan. She was a devoted Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for many years and proudly served Stonegate Health Campus in Lapeer, Michigan, where her compassion and strong work ethic touched countless...

January 30, 2026

Ms. Lucille Bell went from labor to reward on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, Michigan. Age 88 years.

January 30, 2026

Ms. Mary Louise Jackson received her eternal wings on Friday, January 30, 2026. Mary was born February 25, 1930, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late James Chambers and Sarah Lilly Chambers. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by faith, service, and deep love for family and community.

Mary later relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, where she became a devoted and...

January 29, 2026

Mr. Craig Dennis Sr. passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 44 years.

January 29, 2026

Mr. Ramon Deon Culbert, 46, of Saginaw, Michigan, made his heavenly transition on January 29, 2026. A devoted Christian man, Ramon lived a life marked by love, service, and quiet strength, leaving a lasting imprint on all who knew him.

Ramon was born on January 26, 1980, to Kimberly Culbert. He was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class...

January 29, 2026

Attorney Alan Jerome Butler, Jr. was born on June 16, 1982, in Detroit, Mchigan, the son of Alan Jerome Butler, Sr. and Marilyn Webster. He passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan, with his loving wife, Monyata, by his side.

Alan was a devoted husband, proud dog dad, and respected criminal defense attorney whose presence filled...

January 28, 2026

Mr. Franklin Veto Smith, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at UofM Health - Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67.

January 27, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Ellenwood passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. 

January 26, 2026

JaJuan Dominique Keas was born on August 23, 1982, in Detroit, Michigan, bringing infinite joy to his parents and his entire family. While attending private school in Detroit, his humor, charm, and larger-than-life presence quickly made him the center of every room. He was truly the life of the party.

In 1994, JaJuan’s family relocated to East Lansing, Michigan, where JaJuan...

January 25, 2026

Mrs. Donna J. Dowdy passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 80 years.

January 25, 2026

The Life of Our Governor!

Mr. Governor Gray Jr., affectionally known as Gov, G-Man, Daddy, Papa, and Uncle Jim, made his earthly transition on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in the city of Duluth, State of Georgia. Ironically and lovingly, Governor transitioned on his wife’s 81st Heavenly birthday. Happy Heavenly birthday, momma, and goodnight, daddy - rest peacefully well.

During Governor’s 84 years...

January 25, 2026

Ms. Denise Lefler passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

January 22, 2026

Tab Aaron Leonard, 68, of Lansing, Michigan, and his beloved dog, “Bobo”, tragically passed away January 22, 2026, following an auto collision. He was born on March 2, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Arthur Leonard and Louise (Smith) Marsh. He proudly made a career in the engineering field. His eye for detail made him a great fit in...