Obituaries

Tracie Yolanda Wesley

Tracie Yolanda Wesley

December 20, 2021

Ms. Tracie "Haynes " Wesley passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Great Lakes Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years. Tracie was born August 24, 1963, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Hodges and Josephine Haynes. Tracie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where she attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1981....

Karen Rogers Perkins

Karen Rogers Perkins

December 20, 2021

Mrs. Karen Rogers Perkins transitioned from this world to her heavenly home on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born February 08, 1964 in Marvell, Arkansas to the late Eddie C. Rogers, Sr. and Katherine Rogers Sample. Karen migrated to Saginaw, Michigan with her family as a child, making her mark on everyone she encountered. Her grandfather, Tom, nicknamed her...

David Lee Berry

David Lee Berry

December 19, 2021

Mr. David Lee Berry, beloved husband, father, brother, cousin, and friend passed away December 19, 2021, at the age of 72 years. He was born in Troy, Alabama to the late Arthur & Nancy Berry. David graduated in 1968 from Shellhorn High School in Alabama where he excelled in basketball. That same year he moved to Michigan. David was employed...

Harry  Hernandez (Lansing)

Harry Hernandez (Lansing)

December 19, 2021

Mr. Harry Hernandez passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. Harry worked in the automotive field, mostly doing body work. He enjoyed cars and his loving family. He leaves to cherish his memory, mother Rachel Hernandez; his children; Olivia Marie Garcia and John Harry Hernandez; 14 grandchildren; siblings Hilda Escobar,...

Clifton  Deandre-Reed Murchison  "Buddha" (Lansing)

Clifton Deandre-Reed Murchison "Buddha" (Lansing)

December 19, 2021

Mr. Clifton DeAndre Reed Murchison "Buddha" passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Dennis Clifton Reed and Laura Mae Murchison on Monday, September 28, 1970. Clifton was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. He attended schools in the Okemos Public Schools...

Ayreanna Shephard-Vanwormer

Ayreanna Shephard-Vanwormer

December 17, 2021

Miss Ayreanna Shephard-VanWormer passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 13 years. She was born October 14, 2008, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Darlecia O’Neal and Glen Shephard. Ayreanna attended the Millet Learning Center. She loved to dance, listen to music, go on outings, and for long car rides. Ayreanna was the queen...

Kawana Tamira  Carter Nyamekye

Kawana Tamira Carter Nyamekye

December 17, 2021

Ms. Kawana Tamira Carter Nyamekye went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 44 years. Kawana was born January 12, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mary F. Carter and MacArthur Turner. Kawana was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of...

Leslie Marie Montgomery  (Lansing)

Leslie Marie Montgomery (Lansing)

December 17, 2021

Ms. Leslie Marie Montgomery passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Sparrow Health System-Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years.

Randall O'Dell Williams

Randall O'Dell Williams

December 17, 2021

Mr. Randall O'Dell Williams passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Age 58 years.

Latara Hunter (Columbus, Ohio & Lansing)

Latara Hunter (Columbus, Ohio & Lansing)

December 16, 2021

Ms. LaTara Celeste Hunter gained her wings on  Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Age 37 years.  She was born to Camilla Dear and Eddie L. Hunter on February 9, 1984, in Lansing, Michigan.

LaTara was raised in Lansing, Michigan and eventually moved to Columbus, Ohio where she made a good life for herself and her three...

John Wesley Taylor (Lansing)

John Wesley Taylor (Lansing)

December 15, 2021

Mr. John Taylor passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Jacqueline Marie Wilford  (Lansing)

Jacqueline Marie Wilford (Lansing)

December 15, 2021

Ms. Jacqueline Marie Wilford passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years. She was born November 22, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio to parents, William Wilford and Marie Mitchell. Jacqueline moved to Lansing, Michigan when she was 14 years. She was an active member of the Advent House Church and graduated from...

Mary M. Walker

Mary M. Walker

December 14, 2021

Ms. Mary M. Walker passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at HealthSource in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was born March 7, 1946 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Chester and Jeffi Lou McDonald. Mary was raised in Denham Springs, Louisiana, and later became a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses....

Anthony A. Smith

Anthony A. Smith

December 13, 2021

Mr. Anthony A. Smith passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. He was 61 years old. Anthony was born April 19, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, the third of four children born to Annie Smith and the late Arthur Smith Jr.

Anthony, a graduate of Buena Vista High School, worked briefly for General Motors at...

Ms. Derra Harris

Ms. Derra Harris

December 13, 2021

Ms. Derra Harris passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 52 years

Marcus Batchelor (Lansing)

Marcus Batchelor (Lansing)

December 13, 2021

Mr. Marcus Linn Batchelor was born on October 21, 1967, to Willie B. and Mae Batchelor in Lansing, Michigan. Marcus transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, December 13, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, surrounded by his family. Marcus was raised by both of his loving parents in Lansing, Michigan. He was a graduate of Lansing...

Nicholas  Davell Amos "Nick"

Nicholas Davell Amos "Nick"

December 13, 2021

Mr. Nicholas Davell Amos "Nick" passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. in Dallas, Texas. Age 56 years. He was born January 12, 1965 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jessie R. and Betty L. Amos.

Craig Cooper "Petey"

Craig Cooper "Petey"

December 12, 2021

Mr. Craig Steven Cooper "Petey" passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Lancaster, California. Age 61 years. He was born December 18, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sherman and Dolores Cooper. Craig attended St. Joseph, Sacred Heart, graduating from Buena Vista High School - Saginaw, Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Army. Also known as Petey, Easy (Easy...

Sarah Trevino (Lansing)

Sarah Trevino (Lansing)

December 11, 2021

Ms. Sarah Tabitha Trevino was born on June 10, 1966, to Alvino and Rafaela Trevino in Plainwell, Michigan. Her name was called by God on Saturday, December 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was a resident of Lansing, Michigan, for over 21 years, prior she had lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She worked as a certified nurse assistant...

Elvie Summerall "Gene"

Elvie Summerall "Gene"

December 11, 2021

On Saturday December 11, 2021 at the age of 73 years, our beloved father, grandfather, husband, uncle, and friend, Elvie J. Summerall, peacefully made his transition to be with the Lord. He was born July 12, 1948 in Greenwood, Mississippi, son of Percy L. Summerall and Littie A. Holland-Summerall-Woodard. Known as “Gene” or “Eugene” by his family and friends, he...