Obituaries

May 18, 2026

May 17, 2026

Mr. DeMarcus Ware was born February 9, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of LaSonya Ware & Marshall White. He passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

DeMarcus attended Lansing Schools and following that he received certifications in Food and Safety Quality Assurance & Hotel Management. At the time of his passing, he was employed at...

May 17, 2026

Mr. DeAndré Ware was born February 9, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of LaSonya Ware & Marshall White. He passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

DeAndré attended Lansing Schools then went to trade school for Carpentry and received his certification. He was employed with CCM Management at the time of his passing.

Outside of work,...

May 15, 2026

Mrs. Mae Ollie Wilson passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center. Age 88 years. Mae Ollie was born September 13, 1937, in Calhoun City, Mississippi, to Etta Armstrong and Eddie Lee Gaston.

Mae Wilson was a magnificent wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and friend. Mae accepted Christ at an early age at Piney Grove C.M.E. Church. She...

May 14, 2026

Life Reflections

Anthony Ray “Tony” Pruitt passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, March 29, 1952, to his parents, Eddie and Lavatha Pruitt.

Tony attended Madison Park Elementary and South High School. He had a number of hobbies...

May 13, 2026

Ms. Angela Cannon passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 59. Angela was born January 26, 1967, in Arkansas, to Willie C. Cannon and Hattie M. Cannon.

Angela was a faithful member of Redeemed Ministries, where she taught the children at church. Angela graduated from Saginaw High School Class of 1985.

Angela was passionate about working with children. She...

May 13, 2026

Mary Dorothy McCray was born on February 27, 1940, in Memphis to the loving union of Thomas Henderson Kinchelow and Ann Edith Carruth Kinchelow. She attended Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Mary lived a life rooted in faith, family, education, justice, and service to her community.

On May 13, 2026, Mary was peacefully called home at the age...

May 12, 2026

Ms. Tyla Jonsea Kilbourne passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Age 23 years. Tyla was born December 14, 2002, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Felicia LaShone Kilbourne and Gilmer Ray Buford, and stepmother Angelica Taybron.

Tyla enjoyed spending time with family. She loved to pamper herself by getting her hair and nails done....

May 11, 2026

Mr. David Lee Embry (Embrey) Sr. passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. He was born January 15th, 1951, in Talladega Alabama, to James Robert Sr. and Rosie Lee Embry. David was the second eldest of 12 children.

His parents moved the family from Alabama to Michigan in the mid 50’s. David attended...

May 10, 2026

Mrs. Eula Mae Hatter, lovingly known by her family and friends as a caring and devoted woman of faith. Peacefully transitioned this life on Sunday, May 10, 2026, on Mother’s Day at the age of 88. Eula Mae was born on February 14, 1938, in Cotton Port, Louisiana, to Oscar and Gertrude Johnson.

Eula lived a life filled with love, compassion,...

May 9, 2026

Ms. Carolyn Thomas passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years.

May 8, 2026

First Lady Helen Virginia Murchison lived a full life until her transition from labor to reward on Friday, May 8, 2026, with her sister Carrie by her side in Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years. She was born on Friday, February 14, 1941, in Malvern, Arkansas. Helen was the first of seven children born to Mary and Benjamin Diggins.

Helen graduated from...

May 7, 2026

Mr. Corey Desmond Williams passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Lansing Michigan. Corey was born August 11, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Nancy Williams and Sylvester Liggins, Sr. He previously lived in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Richmond, Washington. Corey relocated to Lansing, Michigan with his wife Shannon and the Hume's family. 

Corey began his career as a chef in Saginaw, working...

May 6, 2026

Mr. Carl Earl Baker passed away Wednesday May 6, 2026, at Adira Care Nursing and Rehab, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Carl was born January 17, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Eugene and Elizabeth Baker.

Carl was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and worked at General Motors for many years.

Carl leaves to cherish his memory one daughter McKeyia Neely, Grand...

May 5, 2026

Denise Michelle Peek was born Friday July 13, 1962 to Jodelle V. Peek and Thomas W. Littlejohn in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years.

Denise relocated to Lansing, Michigan with her mother and sisters in her early childhood. She attended Attwood Elementary, Gardner Middle, and graduated from Everett High in the Class...

May 5, 2026

Mr. Frank Johnson, Jr. “JUNE” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born March 19, 1955, to Frank and Willie V. Johnson.

Frank was a graduate of Carrollton High School where he was a great student athlete. June had a spirit of excellence with his many gifts which...

May 5, 2026

Mrs. Patricia Helm Williams was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, born December 28, 1943, to William Helm, Sr., and Mattie Murdock Helm. The second oldest of 10 children, she went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Williams graduated from Elizabethtown High School in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Patricia accepted Christ at an...

May 3, 2026

Mrs. Margaret E. Jackson was born January 29, 1938, to William and Mildred Price in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, in 1956, where she met the love of her life, Willie U. Jackson, and they were married in 1959. Together, they were blessed with two beautiful daughters.

Margaret loved her family; she always anticipated family gatherings. Her last family...

May 2, 2026

Ms. Channie Austin passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 89 years.

May 1, 2026

Mr. Dennis “Geno” Gean Morrison, Jr., passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. He was born in Hope, Arkansas to Helen Rhinehart and Richard Morrison on December 30, 1957. Notably, he was the first Black child allowed to be born inside the local hospital.

He attended the former Harry Hill High School and began working at...