Obituaries

Edison Powers  (Lansing)

Edison Powers (Lansing)

July 25, 2021

Mr. Edison Powers left this life on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan at the tender age of 66. He was born December 16, 1954, to Curtis Powers, Sr. and Olevia Beatrice Brownlee-Powers, in Hernando, Mississippi. He was the 2nd and last child born to this union. Edison graduated from Lansing Sexton High School, upon graduating...

Nicholle Triplett (Lansing)

Nicholle Triplett (Lansing)

July 24, 2021

Mrs. Nicholle Christina Triplett departed this life to be with the Lord Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband and mother by her side. Age 44 years. She was born July 26, 1976, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Leeroy and Doris Windham. Nicholle accepted the Lord at an early age and was...

Marcus Johnson (Lansing)

Marcus Johnson (Lansing)

July 24, 2021

Mr. Marcus Johnson passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.

Roxie Burton, Sr.

Roxie Burton, Sr.

July 23, 2021

Roxie Burton Sr., affectionately known as “Rock” by family and friends, transitioned from earth on July 23, 2021 at St. Francis Nursing Facility at the age of 63 years. Rock was born November 2, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of John and Ruth (Gordon) Burton. Roxie was a graduate of Saginaw High School’s Class of 1975. He served...

Vernon Edward Brown, Jr.  (Lansing)

Vernon Edward Brown, Jr. (Lansing)

July 22, 2021

Mr. Vernon Edward Brown, Jr. passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 28 years old. He was born September 25, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Vernon E. Brown, Sr. and Michelle M. Roper. Vernon was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. He worked factory, roofing construction, carnival, and was a handyman. Vernon...

Alvin Lee Oglesby, Jr. (Lansing)

Alvin Lee Oglesby, Jr. (Lansing)

July 19, 2021

Mr. Alvin Lee Oglesby, Jr, kind-hearted, good-spirited husband, father, brother, son, and friend left us at the young age of 33, on Monday, July 19, 2021. Born December 3, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan to mother, Gwendolyn J. Donelson and father, Alvin Oglesby, Sr. Alvin resided in Lansing, attended Otto Middle School and Sexton High School, where he made life-long friends....

Jason Green, Sr.

Jason Green, Sr.

July 19, 2021

Jason T. Green Sr. was born on January 18, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan to Johnnie Jr. and Geraldine Green. His name was called to be in Heaven on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the age of 51 years. Jason, known as "Jay," "Jay Pooh" and "Jigga", resided in Buena Vista Township and moved to the city limits of Saginaw later...

Alonzo Jones  (Oklahoma City/Lansing)

Alonzo Jones (Oklahoma City/Lansing)

July 18, 2021

Mr. Alonzo Jones Alonzo was called home on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the age of 78 years. He was born in Sweet Home, Arkansas on June 27, 1943, to George W. Jones and Hazel Martin Collins. Alonzo grew up in Lansing, Michigan, and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in 1961. He immediately joined the United States Navy...

Ronald Gissendanner

Ronald Gissendanner

July 18, 2021

Our beloved Ronald Gissendanner (62) of Saginaw, Michigan departed his life on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was surrounded by loved ones and friends. He was born October 27, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Gloryetta and Monroe Gissendanner. Ron was the 1st born of four children from this union. He accepted Christ at an early age and...

Latoyia Burgos (Lansing)

Latoyia Burgos (Lansing)

July 17, 2021

Nurse LaToyia “ToTo” Mazie Burgos passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 42 years. She was born April 23, 1979, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Patricia and John Horton. LaToyia was such a delight; she was a sweet, kind, happy, giving spirit with a smile that no one will soon forget. It...

Errol Jesse Jackson (Lansing)

Errol Jesse Jackson (Lansing)

July 15, 2021

Errol Jesse Jackson was born August 26, 1943, to parents Reverend Jessie and Rosa (Stephens) Jackson in Camden, Alabama. In 1951, his parents and all eight children moved from Alabama to Lansing, Michigan where he attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1963. ‘Jesse’ as he was known to his family and friends, earned an...

Kenneth Ray Laury

Kenneth Ray Laury

July 15, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Ray Laury passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. He was born on January 26, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan to Nathan Lee and Jimmie Lee Laury. Mr. Laury was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1972. Following graduation, Kenneth enlisted in the U.S....

Andre Lemond Lindsey, Sr.

Andre Lemond Lindsey, Sr.

July 15, 2021

Mr. Andre Lemond Lindsey, Sr. passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 49 years. He was born on April 3, 1972, to John H. Sr. (Osie B.) Lindsey in Saginaw, Michigan. Andre was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was a former member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Carrollton Township, Michigan. His hobbies included bingo,...

Addie Griffin

Addie Griffin

July 13, 2021

Mrs. Addie B. Griffin, loving wife, proud mother, beloved grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 93 years. Born July 11, 1928, in Louisville, Mississippi to Foster and Willie (Ivory) Glass, she was one of five children and affectionately known as...

Anna Yarger

Anna Yarger

July 12, 2021

Anna Louise Yarger, was born on August 2, 1941, in Iuka, Mississippi to the union of Alexander and Erma Coman. She entered into eternal peace on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the age of 79 years, Anna was best known as Louise. She relocated to Detroit, Michigan, where she grew up and attended Sacred Heart and Madonna Schools. She later...

James Thompson, Sr. "Bug"

James Thompson, Sr. "Bug"

July 11, 2021

Mr. James H. Thompson, Sr., lovingly called “Bug,” was called into eternal rest on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the age of 78 years. He was born October 29, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jimmie Thompson and Ethel M. Williams. James was a graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Armed Forces and...

Ann M. Johnson

Ann M. Johnson

July 10, 2021

Ms. Ann M. Johnson passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Age 89 years. A PRIVATE SERVICE HAS TAKEN PLACE.

Johnny Lee  Hall, Jr. (Lansing)

Johnny Lee Hall, Jr. (Lansing)

July 10, 2021

Mr. Johnny Lee Hall, Jr. passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

Christopher Earl White (Lansing)

Christopher Earl White (Lansing)

July 10, 2021

Mr. Christopher Earl Lynn White passed away suddenly Saturday, July 10, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 36 years. Christopher was born on October 3, 1984, in Lansing, Michigan. He was a loving husband Nicole Joy and Kayleigh Ann. He had 3 children, Katie Fay, Alyssa Shannon, and Christopher Darrin; as well as 3 stepchildren, Gabriel Robert, Averie Alexandra, and Alexis...

Mother Bertha Mae Webb (Bay City)

Mother Bertha Mae Webb (Bay City)

July 9, 2021

Bertha Mae (Oliver) Webb was called to eternal peace on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the age of 90 years. She was surrounded by love and her family. Our beloved mother was born to Daniel and Savannah Oliver on November 15, 1930 in Parkin Cross, Arkansas. She was the second of six children. Our mother accepted Christ at an early...