Obituaries

Antwan D. Mims

Antwan D. Mims

July 17, 2025

Mr. Antwan D. Mims passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland.  Age 62 years.

Mae K. Barnett

Mae K. Barnett

July 15, 2025

Ms. Mae K. Barnett passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical of Saginaw. Age 78 years.

Dr. Samona L. Perry

Dr. Samona L. Perry

July 11, 2025

Dr. Samona L. Perry transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.  Age 59 years.

Sandra Marie Broyles

Sandra Marie Broyles

July 10, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Marie Broyles passed away July 10, 2025, in DeWitt, Michigan. Age 79 years. 

Dimetri Wells, Sr.

Dimetri Wells, Sr.

July 10, 2025

Mr. Dimetri Wells, Sr. passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 51 years.

Herbert C. Jackson, Jr.

Herbert C. Jackson, Jr.

July 9, 2025

Mr. Herbert C. Jackson, Jr., passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.

Troy Anthony Burton

Troy Anthony Burton

July 9, 2025

Mr. Troy Anthony Burton suddenly passed away on July 9, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. At the age of 61, he was born on December 20, 1963, to John Ivory Burton and Ruth Evon Gordon-Burton.

Troy was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, MI, where he attended Saginaw Public Schools & was well-known and loved throughout the community. In his younger years, he...

Ronald E. Dozier

Ronald E. Dozier

July 9, 2025

Mr. Ronald E. Dozier passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center-Saginaw.  Age 72 years.

Leon Dell Fransisco

Leon Dell Fransisco

July 9, 2025

Leon Fransisco, a resident of Okemos, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 9th at Sparrow Hospice House after a courageous three-year battle with colon cancer. He was 67 years old.

Leon’s passion was always with his faith and love of God. Automobiles defined much of his life. A dedicated businessman, he took immense pride in owning and operating several new and...

John Johnson

John Johnson

July 9, 2025

John Kevin Johnson was born on November 14, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Basil and Mary Lou Johnson. He passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years.

John was a graduate from Bridgeport High School, Class of 1977; he attended Northwood University. He was an incredibly savvy and accomplished businessman. For over 35...

Dianne Green

Dianne Green

July 7, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend, Ms. Dianne Green, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side, on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 68 years. Dianne was born on January 18, 1957, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of Spencer Sr....

Timmie D'Quan Favorite, Jr.

Timmie D'Quan Favorite, Jr.

July 5, 2025

Timmie D’Quan Favorite Jr. was born March 3, 2010, in Saginaw, MI, to Timmie Favorite Sr. and Andaja Box.

Timmie graduated from 8th grade, from Thompson Middle School, where he was an “OUTSTANDING” athlete, and his jersey #1 was retired and presented to him before his death. He excelled in track, football, and basketball. Timmie was ranked #2 in the state during...

Deborah A. Hollis

Deborah A. Hollis

July 5, 2025

Ms. Deborah A. Hollis passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital.  Age 67 years.

Wendell Smith

Wendell Smith

July 5, 2025

Wendell Tommy Smith, a beloved Husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at age 66. Wendell was born April 20, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Lucy Mae and Willie Tom Smith.

Wendell graduated from Saginaw High School in 1977. He married Joyce Pruitt on April 28, 1989. After 20 years with GM, Wendell retired. Wendell...

Mark Steven Hammond

Mark Steven Hammond

July 3, 2025

Mark Steven Hammond, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on Sunday, June 21st, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan, Mark spent his later years as a cherished resident of Aiken, South Carolina.

Mark dedicated his professional life to serving his community as a meter reader at the Board...

Corey McDaniel

Corey McDaniel

July 3, 2025

Mr. Corey Lamont McDaniel passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on December 7, 1991, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Desma D. Reynolds and Gwendolyn M. Hickman.

Corey was a lifetime resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was educated in Carrollton and Saginaw Public Schools. He was previously employed by Vlasic Pickle Factory. Corey’s greatest joy was...

Darian Michelle Roby Gamble

Darian Michelle Roby Gamble

July 3, 2025

Ms. Darian Michelle Roby Gamble passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years.

Nicholas Faulkner

Nicholas Faulkner

July 3, 2025

Mr. Nicholas Faulkner passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. 

Angela Ferguson

Angela Ferguson

July 3, 2025

Ms. Angela Ferguson passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. Age 59 years.

Jeanne Kaminski

Jeanne Kaminski

July 3, 2025

Jeanne Kaminski, 78, of Okemos, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2025. Born March 2, 1947, in Flint, Jeanne’s remarkable journey was defined by grace, vivacity, and a commanding presence that left a lasting impression on everyone she met. A proud alumna of Michigan State University, Jeanne earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees before embarking on a distinguished career...