Obituaries

Mother Classie Lee Roland

Mother Classie Lee Roland

September 2, 2021

A Time To Be Born Classie Lee Roland was born March 7, 1931 in Montgomery Alabama to the late J.C and Clara Mae Allen and after the passing of her birth mother, was loved and raised alongside her Father was her stepmom Clara Allen. From birth Classie was taught the ways of the Lord. She was baptized at a young...

Chaundra Smith (Lansing)

Chaundra Smith (Lansing)

September 1, 2021

Ms. Chaundra Smith passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at MediLodge - Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan. Age 40 years.

Caleb Forest Gaffney  (Lansing)

Caleb Forest Gaffney (Lansing)

August 31, 2021

Mr. Caleb Forest Gaffney, “C-Dubb” passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Hospice of Lansing in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 29 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 4, 1992, the son of David A. and Laura M. Ray. Caleb lived in Lansing most of his life. He attended Eastern and Sexton High Schools in the...

Latoya Monique Green

Latoya Monique Green

August 31, 2021

Ms. LaToya Monique Green, 39, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 30, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan to Mrs. Ramona Humes Wilson and Freddie Green, Sr. LaToya accepted Christ at an early age. She was an overachiever, and very determined. She overcame many challenges; one was becoming...

Avery Henderson

Avery Henderson

August 31, 2021

Mr. Avery Lucien Henderson was born August 1, 1986 in Flint, Michigan, the son of James McChester and Robin Thrower. He passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint at the age of 35 years. Avery loved dancing, singing, drawing and poetry. He was an artist and enjoyed perfecting his craft. Avery was preceded in...

Darnell R. Dean-Fisher  (Lansing)

Darnell R. Dean-Fisher (Lansing)

August 29, 2021

Mr. Darnell Ronshon Dean-Fisher exchanged time for eternity on August 29th, 2021, at McLaren Hospital Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan with his mom right by his side at the age of 25 years. On December 5th, 1995, in Lansing, Michigan a handsome baby boy entered this world as a “Fighter”. He was born to Fomici “Meka” Dean and Ronshon Fisher....

Jerry Dean Washington "Bear"

Jerry Dean Washington "Bear"

August 27, 2021

Mr. Jerry Dean Washington "Bear" passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Beaumont Trenton Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. Age 68 years. View Funeral Webcast

Alexander Curling, Iii (Lansing)

Alexander Curling, Iii (Lansing)

August 27, 2021

Mr. Alexander Curling, III, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, in Lansing. Michigan. Age 29 years. He was born on January 26, 1992, in Jackson, Michigan to Alexander Curling, Jr., and Aletta Galloway Greene. Alex became a resident of Lansing, Michigan in his early teens. He received his GED and shortly after went to the National Guard. Alex spent many...

Sha'Nya Lashae Coleman-Young

Sha'Nya Lashae Coleman-Young

August 25, 2021

Sha'Nya LaShae Coleman~Young was born on October 28, 2002, in Saginaw, Michigan to MarChelle Young and Barry Coleman and passed into eternity on August 25, 2021. Sha'Nya was born into Word of Faith International Ministries where she accepted Christ, was baptized and taught in the Children's Ministry Department. Sha'Nya's involvement in the community included volunteering with her grandmother at Partial...

Johnny Phillips York

Johnny Phillips York

August 25, 2021

Mr. Johnny P. York passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his residence in Chesaning, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was married to Nancy Orr and later to Amanda Yancer. Johnny loved Nascar auto racing, camping, and Bingo with his mom. For years, Johnny was known as a backyard mechanic. He is survived by his sister, Terry, brother, Michael,...

Gloria M. Rivera

Gloria M. Rivera

August 25, 2021

Ms. Gloria Rivera was born June 1, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan to Filomeno Sr. and Wilma Rivera. She passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the age of 55 years. Gloria was lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She worked in the healthcare field as a nurse. She loved spending time with her family, watching all kinds of tv shows. Her...

Elise "Cookie" Kaufman  (Lansing)

Elise "Cookie" Kaufman (Lansing)

August 25, 2021

Mrs. Elise (Cookie) Elizabeth Jacobs Kaufman was when God called her home to glory, on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 84 years. She was born on May 12, 1937, when her parents, the late Reverend Louis and Elise Jacobs welcomed their baby girl into the world in Columbia, South Carolina. Elise was greeted in...

Juanita Daniel (Lansing)

Juanita Daniel (Lansing)

August 24, 2021

Ms. Juanita Daniel passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, Age 80 years.

Kaleta Marie Walden

Kaleta Marie Walden

August 24, 2021

Mrs. Kaleta Marie Walden was born February 4, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sentaria Johnson and Bishop Allen Monegan. She and her loving husband, Melton Gilbert Walden, Jr. of Clewiston, Florida, transitioned Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Louis County, Virginia. Kaleta was a student in the Saginaw Public Schools District and graduated from Independence High School in Glendale, Arizona. She...

Arthur Couthen (Lansing)

Arthur Couthen (Lansing)

August 23, 2021

Mr. Arthur Couthen “Sonny Boy” passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 89 years. He was born May 8, 1932, in Rembert, South Carolina, to parents, Dessie and Butler Couthen. Arthur was raised in and attended Lee County Public Schools in Rembert, South Carolina. Upon moving to Lansing, Michigan, he worked for...

Earma Raby (Lansing)

Earma Raby (Lansing)

August 23, 2021

Ms. Earma Raby passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years.

Chenika Bowens

Chenika Bowens

August 21, 2021

Chenika Bowens was born July 28, 1992 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Amon Bowens and Lucretia Elliott. God called her name to be with Him on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the age of 29 years. Chenika was educated in Saginaw Public Schools. She was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. She loved music and was...

Terry Kimbro (Lansing)

Terry Kimbro (Lansing)

August 21, 2021

Mr. Terry Kimbro went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at his wife’s home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born June 6, 1962, in Memphis, Tennessee to James Louis Kimbro and Cecil Marie Hampton. Terry lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan but moved to Lansing, Michigan. He confessed Christ at an early age...

Tyson Marcell Johnson

Tyson Marcell Johnson

August 21, 2021

Tyson Marcell Johnson passed away August 28, 2021 at his residence at the age of 38 years. He was born August 4, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tyrone Johnson, Sr. and Diane Austin. Tyson was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan and attended Saginaw Public Schools. He later graduated from Job Corps. Tyson loved listening to music and enjoyed cooking....

Jerry Owens

Jerry Owens

August 20, 2021

Jerry would like for everyone to know that his work here is done! It started on March 22, 1955, when he was born to Willie Roy and Addie Mae Owens in Brownsville, TN. He graduated from Haywood High school and soon after, moved to Saginaw, MI where he resided until the date of his death, August 20, 2021. He had...