Obituaries

Doris D. Outlaw (Lansing)

Doris D. Outlaw (Lansing)

September 19, 2020

Mrs. Doris D. Outlaw transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her love ones in Lansing, Michigan. She was born on September 28, 1934 to Carrie Dell Dixon and L.C. Sims in LaFayette, Alabama. Doris relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1950. She met and married Roy Outlaw and together they had two...

Damon Frierson

Damon Frierson

September 19, 2020

Mr. Damon Lavern Frierson, affectionately known as “Day-Day” or “The Day”, transitioned from this life on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 46. He was born September 17, 1974 at Saginaw General Hospital to Bishop Ronald and Lady Georgette Frierson. Damon attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1992. He...

Lula Mae Washington (Lansing)

Lula Mae Washington (Lansing)

September 19, 2020

Ms. Lula Mae Washington passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 79 years. She was born November 19, 1940 in Woodside, Louisiana to parents Lewis and Julia Washington. Lula Mae moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1984, where she attended Lansing Community College and received an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. For many years, she was...

Domingo Salazar (Muncie, In)

Domingo Salazar (Muncie, In)

September 19, 2020

Mr. Domingo D. Salazar passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Age 79 years. He was born December 22, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to his parents, Crescencio Salazar and Pauline Travino Salazar. Domingo lived in Lansing, Michigan for much of his life. After 3 years in the Army, he worked for...

Desinthia T. Barry (Lansing)

Desinthia T. Barry (Lansing)

September 17, 2020

DeSinthia Turnley-Barry, a longtime resident of Lansing, Michigan, crossed over to her heavenly home on September 17, 2020 at the age of 65 while sleeping peacefully in her bed. DeSinthia married her beloved husband Tennison Barry on July 15, 2000 in Lansing, Michigan. They were married 20 years. She was the love of his life. DeSinthia was born in New...

Herbert L. Jeffries (Lansing)

Herbert L. Jeffries (Lansing)

September 16, 2020

Herbert Lee Jeffries was born on December 16, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to James and Irene (Booker) Jeffries. Growing up in the South was difficult, but Mr. Jeffries made the best of the situation and held numerous jobs as a teen. In 1961, to escape the racial unrest and the closure of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas,...

Yvonne Gray

Yvonne Gray

September 16, 2020

Mrs. Yvonne Gray was born December 22, 1947 in Union Springs, Alabama to Tom Walker and Lula Ivory. She passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Yvonne was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School. After graduation she pursued a career in healthcare and became a Nurses’ Assistant. She...

Rose Mary Johnson

Rose Mary Johnson

September 16, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, after a short-term illness, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 77 years. Rose Mary Johnson was born on June 1, 1943 Charlie and Mary McClain. Rose attended Saginaw Public Schools. She was a faithful member of Faith Charity Pentecostal...

Roberta Adams (Lansing)

Roberta Adams (Lansing)

September 15, 2020

Ms. Roberta J. Adams passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. She was born May 8, 1957 in Jackson Michigan, the daughter of Dillard Johnson, Sr. and Minnie B. Walker. Roberta resided in Lansing Michigan. She was a member at International Harvest Church and Lively Faith Church, she also attended Faith Temple...

James Boykins, Jr.

James Boykins, Jr.

September 14, 2020

Mr. James Boykins, Jr. was born September 25, 1955 in Altheimer, Arkansas. He was called home on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the age of 64 years. James was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1973. He graduated with honors and as a member of the National Honor Society with a GPA of 3.5 He continued his education...

Paris L. Wells-Walls (Lansing)

Paris L. Wells-Walls (Lansing)

September 13, 2020

Our beloved Paris Lee Wells-Walls was sadly taken away from us on Sunday, September 13th in Lansing, Michigan at the tender age of 33 years old. He was born April 22, 1987, to Frazier Walls and Delores Beavers in Lansing, Michigan. Paris attended school in the Lansing School District and proudly obtained his G.E.D. in 2013. He was a strong-minded...

Donna Page (Lansing)

Donna Page (Lansing)

September 11, 2020

Ms. Donna Lynette Page passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the age of 61. She was born June, 6, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan. She is the daughter of Ramona Hawkins and John " Toosie" Hawkins. Donna was a graduate of Saginaw High School " class of 1977". She was a true devoted christian. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and...

Mattie  Lou Hooper "Twink"

Mattie Lou Hooper "Twink"

September 11, 2020

Mattie Lou “Twink” Hooper, 72, of Saginaw, Michigan, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, September 11, 2020. She was born March 14, 1948 in Trenton, Tennessee to Andrew Louis Coleman and Annie Lou Adams. Mattie was known for her beautiful smile which is how she got the nickname Twink. She graduated from Rosenwald High School, Class...

Nakinah Bonds (Lansing)

Nakinah Bonds (Lansing)

September 9, 2020

Ms. NaKinah Demeria Bonds was born January 3, 1975 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of James H. Mildton, III and Pamela L. Bonds. She completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the age of 45 years. NaKinah was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She attended Dwight Rich Middle School and Sexton High School. After high school,...

Robert E. Thomas, Jr.

Robert E. Thomas, Jr.

September 8, 2020

Robert Earl Thomas Jr. was born March 1, 1990 in Monroe, Michigan, the son of Robert Earl Sr. and Patricia (Chapman) Thomas. He passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the age of 30 years. He liked cars. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Earl Thomas Sr.; two brothers, Darrell Devon Chapman and Bennie Thomas; grandparents, Norman...

Sterling James Broaden, Jr.

Sterling James Broaden, Jr.

September 8, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Sterling James Broaden, Jr. announce his passing after a brief illness. Sterling, known to all as Larry, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the age of 58 years. Larry was born in Bronx, New York on July 8, 1962 to...

Annie Houston (Lansing)

Annie Houston (Lansing)

September 7, 2020

Mrs. Annie Houston was born July 14, 1946 to Jack Lewis and Annie Bell Lewis in Gallion, Alabama. She departed peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan at 74 years of age. Annie attended Linden Academy where she completed her education. She enjoyed singing and had a beautiful voice. She was also a part of the choir. She...

Michael  Pruitt (Lansing)

Michael Pruitt (Lansing)

September 5, 2020

Michael Anthony Pruitt, Jr. was born April 6, 1988 in Lansing, Michigan to M. Rena Jones and Michael Anthony Pruitt, Sr. Michael was loving, had a great sense of humor and had a passion for seeing people smile. He was determined to live his absolute best life! Michael loved spending time with his family and friends and always lead the...

Latricia  Bell (Lansing)

Latricia Bell (Lansing)

September 4, 2020

Latricia Marie Bell (Long) was born June 13, 1964 in Jackson, Michigan. She was known to most by just “Trish” or even to some as “one of the Long girls”. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior early in life, and was later baptized. She grew up in Jackson. However, she moved to Lansing when she was...

Albert Johnson

Albert Johnson

September 3, 2020

Mr. Albert Johnson, Sr. was born November 12, 1933 in Union Springs, Alabama to Jobie and Idella Johnson. He passed away on September 3, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. Albert enjoyed cooking, fishing, and sharing his life memories. He retired from General Motors after 58 years of service. He was a kind and loving partner to his spouse, Louise,...