Brian Franklin
January 20, 2021
Brian Craig Franklin was born August 30, 1964, the son of Mr. Nathan Shaffer, Sr. and Mrs. Dorothy Buford. He was called home to be with God on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the age of 56 years. In 1973, Brian and his mother moved to Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Houghton, Longstreet, and Potter Elementary, Arthur Eddy Middle School and...
Cheryl Lawrence
January 19, 2021
Ms. Cheryl Lawrence passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 68 years.
Raymond Salahuddin
January 18, 2021
At the age of 75, Raymond Salahuddin passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2021, at Symphony Tri-Cities, an assisted living facility in Bay City, Michigan. Raymond was born on April 5, 1945, in Clayton, Mississippi, the third child of Bennie Sr. and Ester Hunt. As a young child, Raymond’s mother always told him to take care of his little sister,...
Kay H. Scott (Lansing)
January 17, 2021
Ms. Kay H. Scott, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2021, at the well-lived age of 86 years, surrounded by precious love and family. She was born on September 11, 1934, in Charleston, West Virginia to her proud parents, Mr. Robert V. Hale and Mrs. Frances B. Hale. She was a resident...
Elizabeth Carter
January 15, 2021
Elizabeth Delois (Claybrook) Carter affectionately known as “Liz”, was born July 27, 1942 to William Roy and Maggie Berniece Claybrook in Brownsville, Tennessee. God called her name on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Liz accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Ripley, Tennessee. She attended Haywood...
Donald Granison
January 14, 2021
Donald Vertella Granison was born October 13, 1940 to the late Vertella Granison and Charlie Mae (Chasie) Hood in Saginaw, MI. His name was called by God on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the well-lived age of 80 years. He was a resident of Detroit, Michigan where he relocated after graduating from Saginaw High School. Donald Granison was affectionately known...
Sharon Price
January 14, 2021
Ms. Sharon Kay Price was born September 15, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, the first-born girl of Roosevelt and Hattie Wadley. She departed this life and transitioned to heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the age of 66 years. Sharon was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1972.” She also received a certificate in cosmetology at MJ Murray...
Baby D'Zire Young-Currin
January 12, 2021
D’Zire Arya Young-Currin was born December 8, 2020 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Deven Young and D’Andra Currin. She was called back to heaven on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 after one month of living. She is survived by her parents, Deven Young and D’Andra Currin; grandparents, Emseralda Cardenas, LaKeesha Taylor-Currin, Michele Myers; brother, Legacy Currin; aunts, Brina Currin, LaNasia...
Yvette Miller (Lansing)
January 11, 2021
Mrs. Yvette Miller’s name was called by God on Monday, January 11, 2021, at the age of 45 years. She was born October 26, 1975, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Claude Lee Miller, Jr. and Betty Jo Miller. Yvette was a resident of Lansing, Michigan for most of her life and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School where she...
Sabrina Wilbanks
January 11, 2021
Mrs. Sabrina Lynn Wilbanks graced the world with her presence on January 27, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a beautiful baby girl, born to Katie Kindred. God called her name on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the age of 50 years. Sabrina was a very caring person. She took interest in the medical field and enjoyed caring for others....
Lonnie Woods, Jr. (Lansing)
January 10, 2021
Mr. Lonnie Woods, Jr. passed away January 10, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years. He was born February 28, 1985, in Lansing, Michigan; the son of Lonnie Curtis Woods, Sr. and Eloise Gonzales-Woods. Lonnie is a lifelong Lansing, Michigan native. He attended Lansing Community College’s Automotive Program. Lonnie was a car detailer. He was a jack...
Ramiro Jose Mata (Lansing)
January 9, 2021
Ramiro Jose Mata July 15, 1975- January 9, 2021 Ramiro passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2021, for he went to be with the lord. Ramiro is survived by his four children Ramiro Mata Jr, Adrian, Moses, Malayla, three siblings Christina Moore (Jarvis), Rosalinda Calley (Steven), and Tony Mata. Ramiro leaves behind his parents, Daniel Mata and Linda(John) Reyes. Best...
Temi Sewell (Lansing)
January 8, 2021
Ms. Temi Faith Sewell passed away January 8, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. Born on December 21, 1958 to parents George Sewell and Dalene Mulder. Temi was crafty and resourceful. She could repurpose anything! She would love to sit and color or make art projects with her grandchildren. She would always give wonderfully warm, long...
Joseph Black
January 8, 2021
Mr. Joseph Black passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 26 years. View Funeral Webcast
Terry L. Reed (Lansing)
January 8, 2021
Mr. Terry Lawrence Reed had his name called by God on Friday, January 8, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years. He was born on October 27, 1942, to his parents, George Washington Reed, Sr. and Dorothy Faye Smith-Reed of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Terry was a resident of Lansing, Michigan for over 50 years and was a member of Prepare the...
James Smothers
January 8, 2021
James Smothers, Jr. was born July 7, 1957 in Hollandale, Mississippi, the son of James C. Sr. and Ruth Mae Smothers. He completed his earthly journey on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 63 years. James, known as “JC”, was a graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation, he worked for Crown Plaza Hotel and General Motors Corporation....
Maud Price
January 7, 2021
Ms. Maud Price passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Avista Nursing Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 95 years.
Carri Rousonelos (Lansing)
January 6, 2021
The Chain We knew little that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved your dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still...
Darrell Leon Gaines (Lansing)
January 6, 2021
Mr. Darrell Leon Gaines (Evans) better known as “Dee” passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 37 years. He was born on May 17, 1983, to Darrell Evans and Stacy Gaines in Gary, Indiana. After the death of his mother, he relocated to Lansing where he was raised and loved by two beautiful stepmothers, Patricia (Willie) Hooper...
Richard W. Sheldon, Sr. (Eaton Rapids)
January 6, 2021
Mr. Richard W. Sheldon, Sr. passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Sparrow Health System – Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. Richard was born February 8, 1947 in Torrington, Connecticut, the son of William and Alice Sheldon. He grew up in New Milford and graduated from New Milford High School, many years later he was proudly able to...