Obituaries

Dexter V. Fite

Dexter V. Fite

May 30, 2025

Mr. Dexter Vernard Fite passed away on May 30, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on January 2, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willie Lee Fite and Margaret Ann Hodges (Henderson).

Dexter attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School. He was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was employed at Bethel AME Church and...

Baby Boy Jo'Sani MyKing Maurice Franklin

Baby Boy Jo'Sani MyKing Maurice Franklin

August 7, 2025

Baby Boy Jo'Sani MyKing Maurice Franklin passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 20 weeks.

Baby Boy Alonzo Mallett, III

Baby Boy Alonzo Mallett, III

August 4, 2025

Baby Boy Alonzo Mallett, III passed away on Monday, August 4,  2025, at Covenant Medical Center in  Saginaw, Michigan. Age 1 year and 10 months.

James A. Leggions, Jr.

James A. Leggions, Jr.

August 2, 2025

Mr. James A. Leggions passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. Age 78 years. 

Morie Smith

Morie Smith

August 2, 2025

Mr. Morie Smith passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 67 years.

Diana Rockett

Diana Rockett

August 1, 2025

Ms. Diana Rockett passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 66 years.

Dana Copsey

Dana Copsey

July 31, 2025

Mr. Dana Copsey passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years. 

Ellalona Benson

Ellalona Benson

July 31, 2025

Mrs. Ellalona Benson passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 92 years.

Mrs. Lillie Ford

Mrs. Lillie Ford

July 31, 2025

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you” John 14:27

“Let not your heart be troubled” John 14:1

Lillie Mae Jones was born on October 10, 1945, in Newellton, Louisiana, to Leroy and Lucille Jones.

Lillie excelled in school and loved performing in theatrical plays. She met the love of her life, Henry Ford, Jr., in their hometown of Tallulah,...

Nina Thompson

Nina Thompson

July 28, 2025

Ms. Nina Thompson passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Burcham Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years.

Angel Rolland

Angel Rolland

July 28, 2025

Ms. Angel Rolland passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 42 years.

Jerome Houston Sr.

Jerome Houston Sr.

July 28, 2025

Mr. Jerome Houston Sr. passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 80 years. 

Baby Boy Jovonni Outland

Baby Boy Jovonni Outland

July 27, 2025

Baby Boy Jovonni Outland passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at his residence, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 1 year and 6 months.

Thelma Curry

Thelma Curry

July 27, 2025

Ms. Thelma Curry passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Medilodge Grand Blanc, in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Age 75 years.

Ora Loring

Ora Loring

July 26, 2025

Ora Lee Kline was born on Monday, January 2, 1939, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Jessie and Maggie Mae Kline. She lived a diligent, beautiful, and blessed life until the Lord called her home on Saturday, July 26,2025, at the age of 86.

The Kline family eventually made their home in Lansing, Michigan, where Ora was educated in theLansing School District and...

Brytoyia Baynes

Brytoyia Baynes

July 26, 2025

Miss Brytoyia Elizabeth Trishai Baynes, age 26, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Brytoyia was born on August 20, 1998, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Contoyia Abner and Bryon Baynes.

Brytoyia graduated from Bridgeport High School in 2016. Following graduation, she began her career in healthcare, a field she was passionate about, as it allowed her to help others. Brytoyia was a...

Corey James Ward

Corey James Ward

July 26, 2025

Mr. Corey Ward, a beloved son, father, and local basketball legend, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 54. Known as much for his towering presence on the court as for his humble heart off of it, Corey left an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew him.

Born on August 17, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan, Corey picked up a...

Dorothy Chapman

Dorothy Chapman

July 26, 2025

Mother Dorothy Mae Chapman transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Brian’s House in Essexville, Michigan. Age 76 years. She was born on March 9, 1949, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Elder Archie and Mary A. Smith.

Mrs. Chapman was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where she graduated from Saginaw High School. Dorothy married Roosevelt Chapman Jr. on...

Eric Erwin Campbell Sr.

Eric Erwin Campbell Sr.

July 24, 2025

Eric Erwin Campbell Sr., age 66, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Eric was born on January 2, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Alexander Grady Campbell Sr. and Esther Mae Campbell.

He was the youngest of four siblings: Patricia Ann, Alexander “Grady,” and Barbara Ann.

Eric is survived by his children: Eric Campbell II, Alexius Nichole...

Dale Land

Dale Land

July 24, 2025

Dale Land, born January 21, 1948, in Tarry, Arkansas, to McKinley Land Sr. and Luecinda Curry Land, the youngest of six children, our beloved brother and uncle transitioned on July 24, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, MI.

Dale relocated to Saginaw, MI, with his family in 1964. He graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1967. Afterward, he attended Delta College. He...