Obituaries

Jim Hamilton

Jim Hamilton

October 23, 2026

Mr. Jim Hamilton passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 78 years.

Burley Lamar, Jr.

Burley Lamar, Jr.

October 22, 2026

Mr. Burley Lamar, Jr., passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 86 years.

Lawrence Easter

Lawrence Easter

October 22, 2026

Mr. Lawrence Easter passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 44 years.

Deacon Hughes

Deacon Hughes

October 21, 2026

Deacon Joshua Hughes, Jr. passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette, Michigan.  Age 90 years.

Travis J. Howell

Travis J. Howell

October 20, 2026

Mr. Travis J. Howell passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years. 

Rhonda Nash

Rhonda Nash

October 20, 2026

Ms. Rhonda Nash passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Symphony Tri-Cities Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bay City, Michigan.  Age 74 years.

Mariama Lane

Mariama Lane

October 18, 2026

Ms. Mariama Lane passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Age 36 years.

Carol S. Ellis

Carol S. Ellis

October 17, 2026

Ms. Carol S. Ellis passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison.  Age 63 years.

Diane Horrison

Diane Horrison

October 16, 2026

Ms. Diane Teresa Gibson-Horrison God called one of his angels on October 16, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, love, and cherished moments that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Diane was born on April 9, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Dorothy May Smith and Leo Gibson. She spent her life in Saginaw,...

Yvonne Bell

Yvonne Bell

October 16, 2026

Ms. Yvonne Bell passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 71 years.

Clemmert King

Clemmert King

October 15, 2026

Clemmert Earl King, a cherished soul and beloved member of every community he touched, was born on October 24, 1954, in Sweetwater, Alabama. He was the treasured son of the late Eddie B. Bouler and James Floyd King and was lovingly raised by his maternal aunt, Azzie Lee Blackman, until her passing in 1969. His paternal grandmother, Earline King, then...

Marilyn McKinney

Marilyn McKinney

October 14, 2026

A Life of Love, Laughter, and Family

Marilyn Marcia McKinney was born on June 29, 1966, in Lansing, Michigan, to her loving mother, Dora McKinney. Affectionately known as "Marcy" and "Titi Marilyn," she was truly a jewel and a precious gift to her family and all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

Marilyn attended J. W. Sexton High School...

Samaria Rhodes

Samaria Rhodes

October 12, 2026

Ms. Samaria Gill Rhodes, our beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, transitioned from her earthly home to eternal rest on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the age of 72.

Samaria began her journey on June 21, 1954, born to the late Coy P. and Bessie I. Rhodes in Lewisburg, Tennessee. While she was still a baby, the Rhodes family relocated...

Bertha Miller-Johnson

Bertha Miller-Johnson

October 11, 2026

Bertha aka "Bert" Miller Johnson was born on October 6, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to Malinda Lee. She moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1989.

Bert loved going to BINGO, playing cards, family gatherings, drinking Pepsi (it had to be a bottle - not the can), and smoking her Kool filer king soft pack cigarettes until she could no longer convince anyone...

James E. Bibbs

James E. Bibbs

October 10, 2026

Pioneering Coach, Gifted Educator, Trusted Mentor, and Proud Michigan State Ambassador, James Edgar "Jim" Bibbs peacefully made his transition on October 10, 2026.

Jim was born on March 12, 1929, at the Bibbs family home in Ecorse, Michigan. He was the middle child of two siblings and was raised by his father's aunt and uncle, Linnie and Emmanuel Bibbs, as their...

Jeffrey Bryan Hart

Jeffrey Bryan Hart

October 9, 2026

Mr. Jeffrey Bryan Hart passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Korting AFC Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 45 years.

Terrie Williams

Terrie Williams

October 8, 2026

Mrs. Terrie Williams passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

Tykene (Tyrene) Davis

Tykene (Tyrene) Davis

October 7, 2026

Ms. Tykene Davis, also known as Tyrene, was born on March 8, 1973, in Detroit, Michigan, to Doreen Davis. Tyrene was raised in Saginaw, Michigan. She passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the age of 53 years.

Tyrene was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord. She attended Word of Faith International Ministries under the leadership of Dr. Byron...

Jesse Cunningham Jr.

Jesse Cunningham Jr.

October 6, 2026

Mr. Jesse Cunningham Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Claude L. Vaughn Jr.

Claude L. Vaughn Jr.

October 5, 2026

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7

In Loving Memory, we celebrate the life and spirit of Claude L. Vaughn Jr., who entered eternal rest on October 5, 2026.

Claude was born May 18, 1949, in Clarksville, Arkansas, to the late Claude L. Vaughn Sr. and Loucille Hurd Vaughn....