Obituaries

Jessica Fredricks

Jessica Fredricks

November 16, 2020

Ms. Jessica Fredricks passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Covenant Cooper ER in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 29 years. View Funeral Webcast

Colleen Verdusco

Colleen Verdusco

November 15, 2020

Colleen Verdusco was born February 10, 1956 in Brownsville, Tennessee, the daughter of Jack and Fannie Sangster. She died suddenly on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Covenant Hospital at the age of 63 years. Colleen was a member of Word of Faith International Ministries. She enjoyed watching wrestling, cowboy movies, the lottery and completing crossword puzzles. More than anything, she...

Marie Thompson (Lansing)

Marie Thompson (Lansing)

November 15, 2020

Marie Thompson departed this life Sunday, November 15, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Age 77 years. She was born April 17, 1943, to her parents, Andrew and Katie Chambliss of Roba, Alabama. At an early age, she confessed Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and joined Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church in Roba, Alabama. She later became...

Haley Dawkins

Haley Dawkins

November 14, 2020

Haley Dawkins, age 83, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing, Michigan. He was born March 22, 1937 in Louisville, Mississippi to the union of William Sr. and Rosanna Gentry Dawkins. Haley married the love of his life, Marie...

Patricia Lynn Vanness  (Lansing)

Patricia Lynn Vanness (Lansing)

November 13, 2020

Ms. Patricia Lynn VanNess passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems - Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years.

Denis Dewitt Turbin

Denis Dewitt Turbin

November 12, 2020

The eldest son of the late Walter Turbin and Burt and Mary Sheldon, passed away peacefully at St Mary’s Hospital on November 12, 2020. He was born October 31, 1949. Denis graduated with the class of 1967 at Arthur Technical High School. He was employed at Sheet Metal Union Local 7 until his retirement in 2005. Denis married Audrey Wuolukka...

Treasa Marie Torrez

Treasa Marie Torrez

November 12, 2020

Treasa Torrez was born December 3, 1966 in Kane, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond Torrez and Beverly Strong. She took her rest on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 53 years. Treasa was a CNA at Saginaw Geriatrics and a member of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed sitting outside with her dogs. She was the...

Annette "Princess" Jones  (Mason)

Annette "Princess" Jones (Mason)

November 12, 2020

Ms. Annette "Princess" Jones passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Sparrow Health System - Lansing n Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

David Alaniz (Lansing)

David Alaniz (Lansing)

November 11, 2020

Mr. David Peña Alaniz passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, due to illness at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 88 years. On his final day, he was surrounded by his loving family, whom he adored. He was born in Sinton, Texas on March 9, 1932. David worked on his father’s farm until he married at the age of 21....

Mary D. Jackson

Mary D. Jackson

November 11, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin transitioned to glory on Wednesday November 11, 2020. Mary D. Beck was born in Noxubee County, Mississippi on June 3, 1926 to Henderson and Ina Beck. Mary was united in holy matrimony to her loving husband, Robert L. Jackson, of 59 years. The couple moved to Saginaw, Michigan in...

Elnora Johnson (Lansing)

Elnora Johnson (Lansing)

November 11, 2020

Mrs. Elnora “Dell” Johnson made her transition on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan, with her loving daughter right by her side. Age 79 years. Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went to be with her Savior, Jesus the Christ. Dell was born on November 18, 1940 in Demopolis, Alabama to her parents, Jessie...

Damond Lamont Anderson

Damond Lamont Anderson

November 10, 2020

Mr. Damond Lamont Anderson was born July 20, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan and adopted by James and Marva Anderson. He transitioned from this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the age of 45 years. Damond accepted Christ at a young age at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Harold Gates. He was baptized...

Cristina  Elva Virola  (Lansing)

Cristina Elva Virola (Lansing)

November 10, 2020

Ms. Cristina Elva Virola passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Sparrow Health System - Lansing Campus. Age 35 years. She was born April 15, 1985, the daughter of Elva Hernandez and Eric Virola in Lansing, Michigan, the oldest of three children. Cristina loved her family and would do anything for her children, brother, sister, family and friends. Family was...

Anna  Mae Alexander (Lansing)

Anna Mae Alexander (Lansing)

November 10, 2020

Ms. Dexter Anna Mae Culpepper was born on March 8, 1920, in Ragland, Alabama to parents Lonnie and Alice Culpepper. On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, she exchanged her earthly home for her heavenly home at her residence surrounded by her loved ones in Lansing, Michigan. In 1948, she relocated to Lansing, Michigan, and became known as “Anna Mae”. Anna quickly...

Mark A. Brown  (Lansing)

Mark A. Brown (Lansing)

November 9, 2020

Mr. Mark Anthony Brown passed away quietly in his home on Monday, November 9, 2020. Age 51 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 20, 1969 to Alice E. Brown and Yancy Bradford Jr. Growing up Mark attended Trinity A.M.E. Church, where he was a member of the Angel Choir and the YPD; he was also an Acolyte....

Wesley Brooks (Lansing)

Wesley Brooks (Lansing)

November 8, 2020

Mr. Wesley Brooks passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. He was born on January 12, 1943, in York, Alabama to his proud parents, Jim and Millie Ann Brooks; the youngest of five brothers.Wesley accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour at a young age and was a faithful member of Pilgrim...

Wayne D. Petty, Sr.

Wayne D. Petty, Sr.

November 8, 2020

Wayne D. Petty Sr. was born July 9, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Bartow Jr. and Marie Petty. He went from labor to reward on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the age of 61 years. Wayne graduated from St. Stephens High School, “Class of 1978”. He worked for Mrs. Baird for 10 years. A firm believer in God,...

Harold Whatley (Lansing)

Harold Whatley (Lansing)

November 7, 2020

Brother Harold Whatley, age 90 passed into Eternal Life Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born January 14, 1930, in Columbus, Georgia to Holsey and Mattie Lee (Bryant) Whatley. Harold received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army in 1953. Shortly after, he moved to Lansing, Michigan then began working for General Motors, Oldsmobile retiring in 1998 with 45...

Fredalice Ford  (Lansing)

Fredalice Ford (Lansing)

November 6, 2020

Mrs. Fredalice Ford passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at Addington Place in DeWitt, Michigan. Age 77 years.

Mar'Quavious Collins

Mar'Quavious Collins

November 6, 2020

Mar’Quavious Marquel Collins was born May 16, 2000 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Stephanie Cooper and Charles Collins. Mar’Quavious Marquel Collins departed this earthly life on Friday, November 6, 2020. He went back to school and graduated from SVRC on July 14, 2020. Mar’Quavious was a fun-loving young man. He had many interests including, basketball, dancing, and gospel music, which was...