Ray-Margaret Hall
May 24, 2025
Dr. Ray Margaret (McConnell) Hall transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 98 years old. She was born on Thursday, March 17, 1927, in South Bend, Indiana. Her parents were Raymond and Maggie Lee (Rowsey) McConnell. By the time she was 7 years old, both...
Constance Cotton
May 24, 2025
Constance “Connie” Cotton of Lansing, Michigan, was a proud graduate of Sexton High School. She continued her education at Davenport College and Lansing Community College. Connie dedicated much of her career to serving others, working with the Lansing School District, Dr. Tucker’s Sports and Psychological Consultant Services, and most recently at Peckham, where she was employed until April 2025.
Family was...
Mary K. Weaver
May 24, 2025
Ms. Mary K. Weaver passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 75 years.
Mary Kathryn Weaver was a very respected teacher-leader in the Saginaw Public School District. She was a graduate of St. Peter and Paul High School and Western Michigan University. Mary was the district’s Social Studies Instructional Leader for many years before her retirement. She taught...
Margo Celeste Oliver
May 23, 2025
Margo Celeste (Gray) Oliver peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 72. Born in Lansing on July 3, 1952, she was the cherished daughter of the late Richard Lee and Millicent Madeline Gray.
After graduating from high school, Margo held several jobs before finding her professional home at the United States Postal...
Marcel Holloway
May 22, 2025
Mr. Marcel Holloway transitioned to his Heavenly home Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. Age 74 years. He was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on Sunday, August 6, 1950, the 3rd son and fourth oldest of seven children born to his loving parents, Henry and Evelyn (Washington) Holloway.
Marcel eventually moved to Lansing, Michigan,...
Billy D. Buriel, II
May 21, 2025
Mr. Billy D. Demond Buriel II passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 21 years. Billy was born on July 12, 2003, in Saginaw, MI, to Tekema Carmichael and Billy Buriel.
Billy was a certified C.N.A., and he was his mother's Caregiver. Billy loved playing basketball, video games, and spending time with his...
L.J. Nickerson
May 21, 2025
L.J. Nickerson of East Lansing, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 83 years. He was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1941, in Carson City, Michigan. He was the son of O.V. and Vivian Nickerson.
L.J. graduated from Carson City High School in 1960. Then he attended Findlay College and...
Lazero J. Perez
May 18, 2025
Mr. Lazero J. Perez “Larry” passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Age 29 years. Lazero was born in Saginaw, Michigan, to Susette Perez.
Larry was a resident of Saginaw, MI, and a graduate from Suttons Bay, MI. He was employed as a construction worker.
Larry loved building things (he built his own computer)....
Randolph Jennings "Savage"
May 18, 2025
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of 55 years, our Beloved Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend, Randolph Jennings known as "Savage" took heavenly flight to be with our Lord and Savior. Randy was born August 21, 1969, to Albert and Rhonda F. Jennings in Saginaw, Michigan.
Randy graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1987....
Denis Dewitt Turbin Jr.
May 18, 2025
Denis D. Turbin Jr., 56 years old, of Merrill, Michigan. The eldest son of Denis D. and Audrey L. Turbin passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 18, 2025, at My Michigan Health Hospital in Midland, Michigan, of Adenocarcinoma Cancer.
He was born January 16, 1969. Denis graduated with the Class of 1987 at Merrill High School, Merrill, MI. Denis...
Carol Alfano
May 16, 2025
Mrs. Carol Alfano passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years.
Mother Goldie B. Harris
May 16, 2025
"Her children arise and call her blessed... a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." – Proverbs 31:28, 30
With hearts full of love and reverence, we celebrate the life and legacy of Mother Goldie B. Harris, a matriarch of unwavering faith and boundless love, who departed this earthly life and entered into eternal life on May 16, 2025,...
Jerry Orchez Tennie
May 15, 2025
Mr. Jerry Orchez Tennie passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years.
Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds
May 14, 2025
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at age 53 years old. Johnnie Mae was born November 18, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan, to parents Ruby Choyce and Clarence Nowell.
Johnnie Mae was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School and a devoted member of New Full Life Gospel Church, where she worshiped faithfully for 25...
Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick
May 12, 2025
Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick passed away on May 12, 2025, at his residence. Age 1 month and 23 days. Dominic was born on March 19, 2025, to MyAsia Ferguson and Donald McCormick.
Our son will always be dearly missed. I was happy to hold Dominic for the first time. His sisters, Masani and Jailyn, were also there when he was born....
Shaciah S. Hawkins
May 12, 2025
Ms. Shaciah S. Hawkins, our Angel, got her wings on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Age 21 years. Fly high, baby girl. Daddy and Mommy love you. Big bro, Raheem, Jedidiah, and little big bro, Haddai Hawkins, and last but not least, your twin, Big sister, Shyiah A. Hawkins, will love you all day and forever.
Psalm 91: 1-2:...
David L. Duke, Sr.
May 12, 2025
Mr. David Leigh Duke, Sr. passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. He was born on Wednesday, August 15, 1956, in Lansing, Michigan, the sixth child of Hershel and Mildred Duke.
David attended Lansing Public Schools, graduating from J.W. Sexton High School. David accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at Friendship Baptist...
James L. Boose
May 12, 2025
Mr. James L. Boose passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years.

