Onious "Pony" Matthews Jr.
September 28, 2025
Mr. Onious “Pony” Matthews Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at the age of 82, at Henry Ford Hospital. Onious was born on May 24, 1943, in Osceola, AR, the son of Onious Matthews Sr. and Shirt Etta Kelly.
Onious lived a long and fulfilling life, marked not only by his strong work ethic but also by...
Arthur Walker
September 28, 2025
Mr. Arthur George Walker passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his residence in Bridgeport, Michigan. Age 97 years. Arthur George was born on June 13, 1928, in Hope, Arkansas, to John Eugene (Chet) Walker and Lula Mae Thomas. At the age of twelve, he relocated to Growing Valley, Louisiana, where he completed sixth grade. In the late 1950s,...
Magdalena Dawin
September 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved Magdalena Edward Dawin, who departed this life on September 27, 2025, surrounded by family with immense love.
A beautiful and devoted widow, Magdalena dedicated her life to nurturing her children and selflessly extending that same care to her nieces and nephews. She was the pillar...
Tiara Jackson
September 26, 2025
Tiara Love-Tory Jackson, our beloved daughter, niece, sister, granddaughter, and cousin, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 37. Tiara was born on September 14, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Melissa Jackson and Kendall Ross. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School.
Tiara resided in Charlotte, North Carolina, for 8 ½ years. Tiara was a fabulous...
Freddie Lee Green Sr.
September 26, 2025
Mr. Freddie Lee Green Sr. passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center. Age 68 years. He was born June 5, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Freddie and Zetna Green.
Freddie graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1976. He worked at the Saginaw Malleable Iron Plant and was a member of U.A.W. Local 455. Later...
Anthony Young
September 26, 2025
Anthony William Young, affectionately known as “Fatty”, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 34 years. He was born to William Wade and Karla Young on February 8, 1991 in Lansing, Michigan. Anthony was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
His warmth, humor, and love for others left a lasting impact on...
Amy Kay Elizabeth Duel
September 26, 2025
“She lived loud, loved fiercely, and never shied away from telling you how it was.”
Amy Duel passed away on September 26, 2025. Amy was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan. She was a proud graduate of the Class of 1994. Amy brought joy, laughter, and love to everyone who knew her.
Amy is survived by her beloved husband, Michael McClain; children, Kayley...
Mittie Ross
September 25, 2025
Ms. Mittie Ann Ross was born March 4, 1950, in Anguilla, Mississippi. In the 75 years the Lord blessed her on this earth, she touched the lives of so many. Mittie was a loving daughter and sister, a dedicated aunt, a stand-out employee, and an influential community member. She genuinely cultivated the relationships in her life, and her consistent generosity of...
Bertrand Bodiford
September 25, 2025
Bertrand Durand Bodiford, affectionately called “Bert,” was born on May 18, 1975, in Lansing Michigan. Bert was an adventurous soul and wanted to travel. His adventurous spirit led him to obtain his CDL license, so that he could fulfill his desire to travel the open road.
Bert fought for a long time. He wanted to live a full and abundant life....
Kimberly Riojas
September 24, 2025
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kimberly JeanRiojas, a devoted wife, cherished mother, treasured grandmother, great grandmother, and dear friend, on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on August 19, 1962, in Lansing, Michigan, Kimberly lived a life full of compassion, strength, and grace. She dedicated herself to her family...
Vernisha Jerrels
September 23, 2025
Ms. Vernisha Rose Jerrels (White), age 79 years, of Haslett, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at McLaren Greater Lansing. She was born to Tommie L. White Sr. and Evelena White on Wednesday, February 20, 1946, in Shelby, North Carolina. She was the first daughter of this union and grew up surrounded by love and family.
Along with...
Richard John Cross
September 22, 2025
Mr. Richard John Cross passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at University of Michigan Health, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years.
Katie C. Dean
September 22, 2025
Katie Catherine Dean (aka Katie C) was born April 23rd, 1949 in Greensboro, AL. Katie had 3 children before she moved to Flint, MI in the 70’s. While living in Flint she met her first husband, Ronald Stitt, at the Camaro Lounge. They had four children. Katie and her kids then moved to Okemos, MI, where she met the Love...
Blaine LaVelle Youngblood
September 21, 2025
My son, Blaine LaVelle Youngblood, passed quietly into eternal life on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 62 years. He was born on September 21, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to John Youngblood and Joyce Cook.
Blaine had his birthday party in Heaven this year, with God’s angels and all of his family and friends who had gone on before him!...
Pamela Denise Thomas
September 20, 2025
Mrs. Pamela Denise Thomas, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Goshen, Indiana, at the age of 65 years.
Derrick Faniel
September 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Derrick Faniel, who departed this life on September 18, 2025, at the age of 50. Derrick was born on March 3, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Dartha Faniel and Robert E. Threets.
Derrick accepted Christ at an early age at St. Abraham Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. Later in...
Randolph Taylor
September 18, 2025
Randolph Taylor was born August 27th, 1948, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee to Curley James and Lily Pearl Taylor.
Randolph lived in Saginaw, MI, where he graduated from Saginaw High School in 1966. He went on to serve his country in the US Army where he was ranked as an E4.
Randolph loved his entire family, especially his wife “Pearl;” he always made...
Baby Girl Callie Rose Jackson
September 17, 2025
With hearts overflowing with love and sorrow, we share that our precious baby girl, Callie Rose Jackson, entered this world on September 7, 2025, and, after ten days of courage and love, passed peacefully on September 17, 2025, in her mother’s arms, surrounded by her father, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Though her time here was short, Callie’s presence was a gift...
Beatrice Earline Hamilton
September 17, 2025
Mrs. Beatrice Earline Hamilton, a woman whose life was woven with love, faith, and the art of a needle and thread, was called home to her eternal rest on September 17, 2025, after a brief illness. She was 94.
Born on September 2, 1931, in Oxford, Alabama, to the late Jim Henry and Lucille Thomas Jackson, Beatrice was the eldest of...
Danny Shivers
September 11, 2025
Danny Shivers, a man whose laughter, love, and generosity touched everyone he met, gained his wings on September 11, 2025, at the blessed age of 73 years old.
He was born on August 3, 1952, in Humboldt, Tennessee, to Charlie and Jennie Mae Shivers. Danny lived in Saginaw, MI, and grew up with a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys. Whether...
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