Obituaries

Ardis Tyveon-Lamar Davis (Lansing)

Ardis Tyveon-Lamar Davis (Lansing)

August 18, 2021

It was June 3rd, 1997, in Lansing Michigan when a precious baby boy named Ardis TyVeon-Lamar Davis was born to Tyrone and Fatima Davis. Ardis exchanged time for eternity on August 19th, 2021, with his loving family and girlfriend right by his side at the age of 24 years. Ardis was full of joy and happiness and was extremely loveable....

Victor Clayborn (Lansing)

Victor Clayborn (Lansing)

August 18, 2021

Victor Dellion Clayton was born on July 25, 1994, in Lansing, Michigan to Deborah Benson and Jerimic Clayborn, Sr. Victor received his formal education through the Lansing Public School District. Throughout his adult life, Victor held employment at various jobs, including, L & M Party Store and LS Automotive. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, especially outside...

James Hines

James Hines

August 18, 2021

Mr. James Hines passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. He was born on June 9, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan to Calvin Hines and Mary Lee Thomas Hines. James was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He loved his family and he enjoyed watching TV, especially basketball. He leaves loving...

Mary Lois Moore

Mary Lois Moore

August 17, 2021

Ms. Mary Lois Moore passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born on January 29, 1950, in Los Angeles, California to Ledora Bell and John Henry Moore. Ms. Moore was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was educated in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She later joined Job Corps...

Malcolm Samuel Roberson

Malcolm Samuel Roberson

August 16, 2021

Mr. Malcolm Samuel Roberson transitioned home to be with God at the age of 49 years on August 16, 2021. He was the beloved son of Houston Lee Roberson and Geneva Elizabeth (Coleman) Roberson. He was born on July 6, 1972, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Malcolm, better known as Mike, worked many jobs in his lifetime. To name a couple: Vlasic...

Jessie Houston (Lansing)

Jessie Houston (Lansing)

August 16, 2021

Mr. Jessie James Houston passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Lavarius Gee

Lavarius Gee

August 13, 2021

Lavarius Sentreal Gee was born January 27, 1985, in Cleveland, Mississippi, the son of Sherita Dosal and Larry Turner. He was a resident of Saginaw and a graduate of Saginaw High School. Lavarius was employed at Outback Steakhouse and Denny’s. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family, playing video games, and working. He loved caring for his friends...

Ernest H. Neely, Jr.

Ernest H. Neely, Jr.

August 12, 2021

Mr. Ernest H. Neely, Jr. formerly of Saginaw, Michigan (Bridgeport Township) passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Age 73 years.

Allie B. Willheart (Battle Creek)

Allie B. Willheart (Battle Creek)

August 12, 2021

Mrs. Allie B. Brown-Willheart passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at her residence in Battle Creek, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born August 19, 1956, in Silver City, Mississippi, the daughter of Ameil and Josie Brown. Allie, affectionately known as “Alla B,” was the 3rd of 7 children. Allie grew up in Indianola, Mississippi until the tender age of...

Ola Yearby (Lansing)

Ola Yearby (Lansing)

August 12, 2021

Mrs. Ola Yearby passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years.

Willie E. Bradley  (Lansing)

Willie E. Bradley (Lansing)

August 11, 2021

Mr. Willie Eugene Bradley passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the Aria Nursing Home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 80 years.

Charles Lavaughn Robertson

Charles Lavaughn Robertson

August 10, 2021

Charles Lavaughn Robertson, extraordinary brother, loving father, devoted uncle, caring companion, and great friend, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 10th at Saginaw Covenant Hospital, after courageously fighting a medical condition for a year. He was 52 years of age. On November 24, 1968, Charles was born in West Memphis, Arkansas, to Trannie Lavada Gray and Mane...

Robert Haynes, Sr.  (Lansing)

Robert Haynes, Sr. (Lansing)

August 10, 2021

Mr. Robert Earl Haynes, Sr. passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the son of Ruby Perkins and Henry Strong on December 17, 1963. Robert was raised in Lansing, Michigan, and educated in the Lansing School District. He was a member of the 1981 Graduating Class of Everett...

Annette Alexander

Annette Alexander

August 9, 2021

Mrs. Annette Alexander passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Campus Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Age 56 years. She was born on September 29, 1964 in Pineville, Louisiana the daughter of Annie Mae Amerson and Thomas Jefferson Atkins, Jr. Annette accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church...

Mary E.  Tarrant (Lansing)

Mary E. Tarrant (Lansing)

August 8, 2021

Ms. Mary E. Tarrant, 86, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 20, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Delia Hagerty. Mary is a longtime resident of Lansing, Michigan. She retired from Harvest Insurance and Farm Bureau Insurance. Mary was all about her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....

Thomas Costello (Lansing)

Thomas Costello (Lansing)

August 8, 2021

Mr. Thomas Costello passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born September 1, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York to Roberta O’Rourke. Thomas lived in Lansing, Michigan, with his roommate, John McCune. He enjoyed going to the casino as often as he could, and had many hobbies, including watching...

Nyles B. Hopkins "Benji"

Nyles B. Hopkins "Benji"

August 8, 2021

Nyles B. Hopkins "Benji", beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and cousin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the age of 19 years. He was born on August 28, 2001 in Saginaw, Michigan to Benjamin and Sherlene (Boggs) Hopkins. Nyles was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he was baptized at the age of 12. After...

Hamidullah Rasheed Shakir

Hamidullah Rasheed Shakir

August 7, 2021

Mr. Hamidullah Rasheed Shakir was born September 16, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan to Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Carter) Samuel. He transitioned from this life on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Hamidullah enjoyed reading, studying, praying and working on cars. He loved his family and was always making sure everyone was okay. Spending time with them and reminiscing about the past was...

Michael  Roy  Knox (Lansing)

Michael Roy Knox (Lansing)

August 7, 2021

Mr. Michael Roy Knox passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Spectrum Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 72 years. He was born in Tacoma, Washington on March 7, 1949, which was a very special day because he shared this birthday with his father. Michael is the son of Lee Jewel...

Andrea Dawn Potter (Lansing)

Andrea Dawn Potter (Lansing)

August 6, 2021

Ms. Andrea Dawn Potter passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 44 years.