Obituaries

Victor Waldo Belle  (Lansing)

Victor Waldo Belle (Lansing)

September 14, 2021

Mr. Victor Waldo Belle passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born June 30, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George M. and June M. Belle. Victor lived in Lansing, Michigan. He was a God-fearing man. Victor enjoyed reading his Bible. He worked at Long John Silver’s Restaurant for...

Danielle Therese Nick  (Lansing)

Danielle Therese Nick (Lansing)

September 13, 2021

Ms. Danielle Therese Nick made her transition from this life into eternity on Monday, September 13, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan, with her father, Robert, by her side along with siblings, Rashawn, Robert, Tiffany, Larissa, and Briana, niece, Niya, and Aunt, Gloria. Danielle was 38 years old and was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 30, 1983, the second daughter of...

Roberta Jackson

Roberta Jackson

September 13, 2021

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Sister passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. Mrs. Roberta (Williams) Jackson was born on July 17, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama to Lloyd Williams and Katie Mae (Ward) Williams. She was the second oldest of three children. At the age of 16, Roberta moved to Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School, Delta College,...

Elizabeth Acklen

Elizabeth Acklen

September 13, 2021

On Monday, September 13, 2021, Mrs. Elizabeth Acklen departed her earthly home and gained her golden wings. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Elizabeth was born June 9th, 1953, in Caruthersville, Missouri to Frank Clement and Lillian Thomas. She accepted Christ at an early age. Elizabeth was a faithful member of...

Carlos Curtis (Battle Creek)

Carlos Curtis (Battle Creek)

September 12, 2021

Mr. Carlos Curtis passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Age 48 years.

Clemente Paul Pena

Clemente Paul Pena

September 11, 2021

Clemente Paul Pena was born on May 12, 1973, in Saginaw, Michigan and passed away at age of 48. He was the beloved son of Rachel Pena Hugare. Paul loved art since he was a little boy, as he got older, he expressed himself through his paintings. When he was a young boy, he enjoyed playing baseball, kickball, climbing trees,...

Kevin Stephens

Kevin Stephens

September 11, 2021

Mr. Kevin Stephens passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 37 years.

Freddy James Petway, Sr. (Lansing)

Freddy James Petway, Sr. (Lansing)

September 10, 2021

Freddy James Petway, Sr. passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 46 years old. He was born April 10, 1975, the son of Freddie and Henrietta Wiggins in Lansing, Michigan. Freddy, known by his family as “Joe Joe” graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in Lansing as a member of...

Ronald L. Beverly, Sr. "Kitty Baby"

Ronald L. Beverly, Sr. "Kitty Baby"

September 9, 2021

Mr. Ronald L. Beverly, Sr. “Kitty Baby” passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 72 years. He was born March 3, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to William and Ethel Beverly. Ronald attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School. He was employed at General Motors Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry...

Rodney Bishop Ledbetter

Rodney Bishop Ledbetter

September 7, 2021

Rodney Bishop passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born January 22, 1977, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Rhonda Ledbetter and Eddie Johnson. Rodney, “Rod” as we called him, had a heart of gold.  Rodney moved to Michigan, went to Job Corps, and became a culinary arts expert.  He attended church faithfully...

Cheryl James

Cheryl James

September 6, 2021

Mrs. Cheryl L. James passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born on November 5, 1956 in Saginaw to Tommie Lee and Charlene Sanders. Mrs. James was a resident of Chicago, Illinois for many years prior to relocating back to Saginaw. There she met and married Mr. William James. Cheryl was a...

Jayson P. Muhammad (Lansing)

Jayson P. Muhammad (Lansing)

September 6, 2021

Mr. Jayson P. Muhammad passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 30 years.

Mearl Adams (Mason)

Mearl Adams (Mason)

September 6, 2021

Mr. Mearl Adams passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems - Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Thomas Askew

Thomas Askew

September 4, 2021

Thomas L. Askew Sr. affectionately known as Bubba” to family and friends, was born to Woodrow and Carrie Askew on July 31, 1937, in Chambers County, Alabama. He was the second oldest of seven children and loved his family. A proud graduate of Wall Street High School in June of 1955, he last visited his Alma Mater in July of...

Wendell Davis

Wendell Davis

September 4, 2021

Mr. Wendell Davis passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 54 years.

Barbara Gulley

Barbara Gulley

September 4, 2021

Ms. Barbara Michelle Gulley passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper at the age of 51 years. She was born on October 13, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of O’Dell “Mike” Gulley and Estella Mae Johnson. Ms. Gulley was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church under the...

Wanda Jean Ramsey

Wanda Jean Ramsey

September 4, 2021

Mrs. Wanda Jean Ramsey was called home to be with God on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Harrison ICU following a lengthy illness. Age 57 years. She was born October 16, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Jimmy Donald and Daisy Donald. Wanda was a graduate of Carrollton High School, “Class of 1982.” Wanda married Robert Ramsey on...

Grenard Johnson

Grenard Johnson

September 3, 2021

Evangelist Grenard Charles Johnson, good and faithful servant, was called home by his loving Father God on September 3, 2021 at the age of 47. Grenard was born September 14, 1973, in Chicago Illinois, to Willie and Pearlie Collier. He attended Gregory Elementary School and matriculated through the Chicago Public School system, graduating from Farragut High School. Inspired by his...

Pastor Dorcas Pugh  (Lansing)

Pastor Dorcas Pugh (Lansing)

September 3, 2021

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8 KJV Her Testimony Pastor Dorcas Pugh exchanged mortal for immortal, while surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 85 years. She...

Johnny B. Liddell

Johnny B. Liddell

September 2, 2021

Mr. Johnny B. Liddell passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the age of 65 following a lengthy illness. He was born to Lizzie Cooper on November 11, 1955 in Louisville, Mississippi. He then moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1961. He was employed at Hi-Tech Steel Treating Inc until he became ill. He loved cooking, watching old western movies, sports...