Obituaries

Betty Jean Stanford

Betty Jean Stanford

July 9, 2021

Ms. Betty Jean (Mahomes) Stanford was born January 13, 1933, in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of Jessie and Lula Mae (Hunt) Mahomes. She was called into eternal peace on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the well-lived age of 88 years. Betty was baptized at an early age at Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee. Her final church home in...

Kelli  Rodgers (Lansing)

Kelli Rodgers (Lansing)

July 8, 2021

Ms. Kelli DeAnne Rodgers passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. She was born November 30, 1964, to the late Anna Gee and Lewis Rogers in Lansing, Michigan. Her stepfather, John Gee was also instrumental in raising Kelli. Kelli’s gorgeous smile would light up the room. She loved her family more than...

Danquarious Murrell

Danquarious Murrell

July 8, 2021

Danquarious Ja'Tuan Murrell was born on December 5, 1997, in Saginaw, Michigan to Erin D. Murrell, Sr. and Chelise O. Bond. He was a blessing to his family for 23 years before passing away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Danquarious was a respectful, caring, loving and fun person. He enjoyed basketball, dancing, traveling, partying and having fun. He spent most...

Annie Curry

Annie Curry

July 8, 2021

Mrs. Annie Louise Curry, beloved wife, mother, daughter, aunt, cousin, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away July 8, 2021 at Covenant Healthcare Hospital, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Age 67 years. She was born on May 13, 1954, in Michigan to Peter Haul and Annie Early (Braylock) Woods. She was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and married Kenneth Curry at a...

Pamela Laster

Pamela Laster

July 7, 2021

Ms. Pamela D. Laster passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Avista Nursing & Rehab in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 55 years. She was born on June 8, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan to Thomas Lawrence and Patty Jo Laster. Pamela was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and she attended Saginaw Public Schools. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends,...

Doris Ann (Klemish) Vogel

Doris Ann (Klemish) Vogel

July 6, 2021

Doris Ann (Klemish) Vogel (88 years) passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at Edgewood Assisted Living Center with her loving daughters by her side. She lived with her daughter Diane, for 26 months prior to moving into Edgewood. Doris was born on September 20, 1932 in Saginaw to Oliver and Marie (Wegner) Klemish. She married Arthur William Vogel...

Joseph Williams, Jr.

Joseph Williams, Jr.

July 6, 2021

Mr. Joseph Williams, Jr., beloved dad, granddad, great-granddad, and war veteran passed away on July 6, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born July 8, 1932, to Joseph Williams Sr. and Essie Lee Taylor. Mr. Williams was a boxing champion in the Heavyweight Division in Germany. He was a comedian, singer, dancer, and fixer of anything. Basically, he was a...

N'Ala Wallace

N'Ala Wallace

July 5, 2021

N’ala Wallace was born July 31, 1997 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Deeanglia Wallace and Curtis Barnes. She was the first girl of five siblings. N'ala was a funny, loveable person, who always extended help to anyone in need. She was a strong believer in faith and always read the word of God for instruction. Singing was her passion,...

Carlos Jackson Monger (Lansing)

Carlos Jackson Monger (Lansing)

July 5, 2021

Mr. Carlos Jackson Monger passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 38 years.

Patricia Ann Hampton

Patricia Ann Hampton

July 1, 2021

Sunrise (Psalm 118:24) Patricia Ann McMillon Hampton was born on Thursday, November 19, 1953 to Mr. & Mrs. Joel & Earlease Doris Ponder McMillon in Saginaw, MI. Early in life, she accepted the Lord’s gracious Gift of Salvation for all who believe, and received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. Patricia was a gracious, kind, classy lady who embraced her...

Mildred Campbell-Dunning (Dewitt)

Mildred Campbell-Dunning (Dewitt)

June 28, 2021

Mrs. Mildred Campbell-Dunning passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at her residence in DeWitt, Michigan. Age 68 years.

Pearl Ellen Mcvey (Lansing)

Pearl Ellen Mcvey (Lansing)

June 27, 2021

Ms. Pearl Ellen McVey passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years.

Willie J. Strong "Coot"

Willie J. Strong "Coot"

June 27, 2021

Willie J. Strong (Coot) was born September 19, 1947 to Louise (Joe) Winston in Greenwood, Mississippi. He passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the age of 73 years. After honorable discharge from the United States Army, Willie resided in Saginaw and was employed at Grey Iron Foundry from where he later retired. In his younger days, Willie loved to...

Georgia  Mae Washington (Lansing)

Georgia Mae Washington (Lansing)

June 27, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Mrs. Georgia Mae Washington went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the age of 87 years. Georgia was born in Wesson, Mississippi on June 1, 1934, to parents Isiah and Ethel Gray. She received her...

Ruby  Belle Phifer (Lansing & Atlanta)

Ruby Belle Phifer (Lansing & Atlanta)

June 27, 2021

Ruby Belle Robinson Phifer departed this life on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Georgia at the age of 91 years. She was born on August 23, 1929, in Lovejoy, Georgia to Frank and Etta (Askew) Robinson. She devoted her life to Christ at an early age and joined Merrill Chapel United Methodist Church in Fayetteville,...

Ezekiel El-Amin (Lansing)

Ezekiel El-Amin (Lansing)

June 26, 2021

Ezekiel Lee “Zeke” El-Amin, of Lansing, Michigan, was called home to glory suddenly on June 26, 2021. Age 19 years. Born to Isaac Alton El-Amin and Shanna Monique Sligh El-Amin on November 27, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan, Ezekiel was a 2020 graduate of Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan, and a faithful member of Trinity Church and Agape Christian Church...

Lashanta Maevette Ricks

Lashanta Maevette Ricks

June 25, 2021

Mrs. Lashanta Maevette Ricks passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 35 years. She was born January 17, 1986, in Saginaw, Michigan to Yolanda Gipson and Bernard Lavender. Mrs. Ricks was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was educated in the Saginaw Public School District. Lashanta enjoyed many things including playing cards, dressing up, doing her...

Donald Mestemaker (Eagle)

Donald Mestemaker (Eagle)

June 25, 2021

Donald P. Mestemaker of Eagle, Michigan went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 92 years. He was born July 6, 1928, in Columbia Township, Michigan, the son of Henry and Margaret Mestemaker. Donald was raised in Lyons, Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1946. He was honorably discharged in 1950....

Joe Bolton, Jr. "Dude"

Joe Bolton, Jr. "Dude"

June 23, 2021

Mr. Joe Bolton, Jr. was born April 9, 1942 in Wiggins, Mississippi to Joe Sr. and Luetta Bolton. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Joe was a graduate of Beaumont Colored High School. After graduation, Joe relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where he met and married the love...

Anthony Linebaugh

Anthony Linebaugh

June 23, 2021

Mr. Anthony David Linebaugh passed away on June 23, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 22 years. He was born on November 18. 1998 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kerri Linebaugh and James Jenkins. Anthony graduated high school and received his diploma. He completed a year of college and was on the Dean’s List. Anthony’s hobbies including playing games...