Bertrand Bodiford
September 25, 2025
Bertrand Durand Bodiford, affectionately called “Bert,” was born on May 18, 1975, in Lansing Michigan. Bert was an adventurous soul and wanted to travel. His adventurous spirit led him to obtain his CDL license, so that he could fulfill his desire to travel the open road.
Bert fought for a long time. He wanted to live a full and abundant life....
Kimberly Riojas
September 24, 2025
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kimberly JeanRiojas, a devoted wife, cherished mother, treasured grandmother, great grandmother, and dear friend, on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on August 19, 1962, in Lansing, Michigan, Kimberly lived a life full of compassion, strength, and grace. She dedicated herself to her family...
Vernisha Jerrels
September 23, 2025
Ms. Vernisha Rose Jerrels (White), age 79 years, of Haslett, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at McLaren Greater Lansing. She was born to Tommie L. White Sr. and Evelena White on Wednesday, February 20, 1946, in Shelby, North Carolina. She was the first daughter of this union and grew up surrounded by love and family.
Along with...
Richard John Cross
September 22, 2025
Mr. Richard John Cross passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at University of Michigan Health, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years.
Katie C. Dean
September 22, 2025
Katie Catherine Dean (aka Katie C) was born April 23rd, 1949 in Greensboro, AL. Katie had 3 children before she moved to Flint, MI in the 70’s. While living in Flint she met her first husband, Ronald Stitt, at the Camaro Lounge. They had four children. Katie and her kids then moved to Okemos, MI, where she met the Love...
Blaine LaVelle Youngblood
September 21, 2025
My son, Blaine LaVelle Youngblood, passed quietly into eternal life on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 62 years. He was born on September 21, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to John Youngblood and Joyce Cook.
Blaine had his birthday party in Heaven this year, with God’s angels and all of his family and friends who had gone on before him!...
Pamela Denise Thomas
September 20, 2025
Mrs. Pamela Denise Thomas, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Goshen, Indiana, at the age of 65 years.
Derrick Faniel
September 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Derrick Faniel, who departed this life on September 18, 2025, at the age of 50. Derrick was born on March 3, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Dartha Faniel and Robert E. Threets.
Derrick accepted Christ at an early age at St. Abraham Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. Later in...
Randolph Taylor
September 18, 2025
Randolph Taylor was born August 27th, 1948, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee to Curley James and Lily Pearl Taylor.
Randolph lived in Saginaw, MI, where he graduated from Saginaw High School in 1966. He went on to serve his country in the US Army where he was ranked as an E4.
Randolph loved his entire family, especially his wife “Pearl;” he always made...
Baby Girl Callie Rose Jackson
September 17, 2025
With hearts overflowing with love and sorrow, we share that our precious baby girl, Callie Rose Jackson, entered this world on September 7, 2025, and, after ten days of courage and love, passed peacefully on September 17, 2025, in her mother’s arms, surrounded by her father, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Though her time here was short, Callie’s presence was a gift...
Beatrice Earline Hamilton
September 17, 2025
Mrs. Beatrice Earline Hamilton, a woman whose life was woven with love, faith, and the art of a needle and thread, was called home to her eternal rest on September 17, 2025, after a brief illness. She was 94.
Born on September 2, 1931, in Oxford, Alabama, to the late Jim Henry and Lucille Thomas Jackson, Beatrice was the eldest of...
Danny Shivers
September 11, 2025
Danny Shivers, a man whose laughter, love, and generosity touched everyone he met, gained his wings on September 11, 2025, at the blessed age of 73 years old.
He was born on August 3, 1952, in Humboldt, Tennessee, to Charlie and Jennie Mae Shivers. Danny lived in Saginaw, MI, and grew up with a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys. Whether...
Lewis Miller
September 11, 2025
Lewis “Doc” Miller was born October 31, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Claude and Katherine Miller. He was oldest of six children. He graduated from J.W. Sexton High School and started working with General Motors and later ABM Janitorial Services. Lewis and Clara Miller were blessed with three children, Lewis III, Terrence, and Napoleon.
Lewis later met and married...
Michael W. Sewell Sr.
September 11, 2025
Michael Wayne Sewell Sr., affectionately known as “Mikey D,” a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, and friend. He peacefully gained his wings on September 11, 2025, at the age of 66.
Michael was born on May 1, 1959, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to the late Johnnie and Luella Sewell. He graduated from Buena Vista High School, where he met and later...
Earnestine Dixon
September 10, 2025
On Wednesday evening, September 10, 2025, God called home one of his faithful servants, Mother Earnestine Dixon, to receive her heavenly crown. Age 81 years. She was born on Sunday, May 7, 1944, in Ragland, Alabama, the daughter of Theodore (Bud) and Rosie Lee Looney.
She grew up in a loving home and graduated in 1962, from St. Clair County Training...
Bernice McGlothin
September 10, 2025
Ms. Bernice McGlothin passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was born on October 22, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willie Mae Garth-Hickman. She was blessed to be supported by the late Clarence Nowell, Sr., and Harry Hickman. Ms. McGlothin would later in life meet her loving and devoted biological...
Betty J. Brooks
September 10, 2025
Ms. Betty Jane Brooks passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Avista Nursing & Rehab in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born on November 24, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ruben and Estell Brooks.
Betty was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was part of a large, close-knit family. She was educated in Saginaw Public Schools and later...
Mary Jo Mason
September 9, 2025
Mary Jo Mason, born Mary Jo Johnson, entered this world on December 12, 1934, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, the youngest of eighteen children born to Harvey and Iola Johnson. At the age of 14, she accepted Christ at Gospel Mission Church, beginning a lifelong devotion to ministry and service.
Mary Jo graduated from Plainview High School in 1953. Shortly after, she met...
Claude Jackson
September 8, 2025
Mr. Claude Jackson passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at his residence in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years.
Michael Aimery
September 8, 2025
Mr. Michael Aimery passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, in Mason, Michigan. Age 58 years. He was born on Tuesday, September 27, 1966, to the union of Sylvester and Doris Aimery in Lansing, Michigan.
Michael accepted Christ at an early age and attended several churches throughout his life, including his father's congregation, pastored by the late Reverend Sylvester L. Aimery. He...
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