Obituaries

Jessie Collier

Jessie Collier

May 23, 2021

Mr. Jessie James Collier III was born June 3, 1949 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Jessie J. Collier, Jr. and Reather M. Pierrie. He passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 in the comfort of his home at the age of 71 years. Jessie was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1967”. He became employed with...

Demethic Dequan Warren

Demethic Dequan Warren

May 23, 2021

Mr. Demethic Dequan Warren “Meme”, was born January 25, 1979 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Herbert Riley and Hazel Warren. Demethic attended Saginaw High School and received his high school diploma in 2000. From the age of seven years, he always had a passion for dogs. Meme cared, loved, and kept them healthy, happy and safe. He raised five...

Pearl Hudspeth

Pearl Hudspeth

May 22, 2021

Pearl Louise Hudspeth, affectionately known as “Sister”, “Miss Pearl” or “The Walmart Lady”, was born July 2, 1954 in Murray, Kentucky, the daughter of William and Muriel Hudspeth. She passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the age of 66 years. Pearl was a dedicated member of the South 17th Street Church of Christ. She attended Delta College and studied...

Carol Davis

Carol Davis

May 21, 2021

Carol Jean (Jauan) Davis was born December 7, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Robert Simms, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Davis. Ms. Davis completed her education in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Saginaw in 1972 to accept a job with General Motors Corporation (Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry). She was a member of UAW Local 668. She excelled quickly and...

Kaytrina Brooks

Kaytrina Brooks

May 20, 2021

Ms. Kaytrina Brooks was born April 10, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Lee Farris and Beverly Kay Stephenson-Brooks. She passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 45 years. Kaytrina spent a few years in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She enjoyed music and always appreciated good comedy. There was nothing she enjoyed more than spending...

Aaron Pittman

Aaron Pittman

May 19, 2021

Mr. Aaron Pittman passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 33 years.

Willie Jones (Lansing)

Willie Jones (Lansing)

May 19, 2021

Mr. Willie Charles Jones passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. He was born October 16, 1966, in Tampa, Florida to parents, Samuel Howard Jones and Mildred Deloris Roberts. He was the eldest of four children, the only son, and he was doted upon. Willie or “Uncle Rohdy” as he was affectionately...

Beverly Ann Jones

Beverly Ann Jones

May 17, 2021

Ms. Beverly Ann Jones, affectionately known as “Sister” and “BJ”, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 17, 2021 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. BJ was born July 25, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to David Jackson and Lula Mae Walker. BJ attended Saginaw Public Schools and Job Corps. She was a member of True Love Temple Church....

Michael Chairs (Lansing)

Michael Chairs (Lansing)

May 17, 2021

Mr. Michael “Mike” Chairs made his transition home, in his home, as he wished, on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born October 29, 1964, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to parents, Roosevelt Chairs and Katie Mae Moore. At the age of 5 years old, the family moved to Lansing, Michigan, where he would later attend...

King Leon Anthony Crisp

King Leon Anthony Crisp

May 17, 2021

Baby King Leon Anthony Crisp passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Covenant Harrison Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan.

Kian Miller, Jr.  (Lansing)

Kian Miller, Jr. (Lansing)

May 16, 2021

Mr. Kian Miller, Jr. passed away May 16, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 22 years.

Timothy I. Minor, III (Lansing)

Timothy I. Minor, III (Lansing)

May 16, 2021

Mr. Timothy I. Minor, III passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan at the of age 23 years old. He was born May 23, 1997, the son of Timothy I. Minor, II and LaToya Robinson in Lansing, Michigan. “Whodee,” as he was affectionately known to everyone, was a fun-loving smart kid with a big...

Willie Swearengen

Willie Swearengen

May 14, 2021

Mr. Willie B. Swearengen, better known as “Sweet Willie” or “Little Willie”, went home to be with the Lord May 14, 2021 at Covenant Healthcare at age 65 years. He was born February 4, 1956 in Oakland, Yalobusha , Mississippi to Henry and Cora Lee Swearengen. He first worked at his Aunt Moline store at the young age of 14...

Rutha Mcglory

Rutha Mcglory

May 14, 2021

Mrs. Rutha Mae Weathers McGlory was born September 17, 1941 in Yazoo, Mississippi, the daughter of Ira and Marie Weathers. She passed away on May 14, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Rutha was a member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Paul E. Broaddus. She served on the Nurses Guild for many years....

Shaveon Irwin

Shaveon Irwin

May 14, 2021

Shaveon Damond Irwin was born in Saginaw, MI and departed this life on May 14, 2021. He entered this life on December 17, 1995 to loving parents Shirley Nelson and Shay Irwin. He was educated in the Saginaw Public Schools system and attended Saginaw High School. He later moved to Savannah, Georgia with his aunt, Chianti Irwin, and he graduated...

Victoria Jean Kline-Leek  (Lansing)

Victoria Jean Kline-Leek (Lansing)

May 14, 2021

Ms. Victoria Jean Kline-Leek passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born March 6, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Charles N. and Emogene Leek. Victoria was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was educated in the Lansing School District and graduated from Everett High School. Victoria...

Jodelle Peek (Lansing)

Jodelle Peek (Lansing)

May 14, 2021

Ms. Jodelle Peek passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. Jodelle Virginia Peek was known to many as, Jo, Sis, Momma Peek, Ms. Peek or just “Granny” was the eldest child of six born on January 15, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennyslvania, to Jesse Odell Peek Sr., and Ora Mayhoe Peek (McNutt)....

Dennis Lewis (Lansing)

Dennis Lewis (Lansing)

May 13, 2021

Mr. Dennis Lewis passed away May 13, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. He was born March 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Phillip and Alma Lewis. He was one of seven children. Dennis enjoyed fishing, roller skating, and his father’s cooking; he loved to listen to music, play pool, and was always ready to...

Cleo Jones

Cleo Jones

May 11, 2021

Mrs. Cleo Jones was born June 14, 1941 in Greenville, Mississippi, the daughter of George and Alma Sims. God called her home to be with Him on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Cleo graduated from Coleman High School in Greenville, Mississippi. She moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where she met Willie F. Jones. They joined in...

Frank Terry (Lansing)

Frank Terry (Lansing)

May 11, 2021

Mr. Frank Terry was called from his earthly home to his everlasting home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. He was 71 years of age. He was born April 19, 1950 to parents Moses and Doris Terry in Lansing, Michigan. Frank was a lifelong resident of Lansing and attended Lansing Public Schools,...