Obituaries

October 24, 2020

October 24, 2020

“I was given the gift of life for 32 great years. Although it has been cut short know, that I lived a blessed existence and for that I am forever grateful. Family, I know this is hard but I am with you. Stay strong & keep the faith. I love you all.” Tyrone Anthony Harris, Jr. was born June 17,...

October 22, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 58 years. She was born on September 27, 1962 in Union Springs, Alabama to Frazier Sr. and Ethel Townsend. Margaret received Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized at an early age at Haynes Chapel...

October 21, 2020

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 Deacon John Antie Williams transitioned to Heaven on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems - Lansing Campus in Lansing Michigan. Age 79 years. He was born December 14, 1940, to Juanita Wiley (Burtley) in Blytheville, Arkansas. Deacon Williams moved...

October 21, 2020

Long before God spoke those precious words, “Let there be light”, Lauderdale “Lonnie” Greer, Jr. was already on the scene because Spirits were never born – therefore, Spirits never die. Mr. Lauderdale “Lonnie” Greer, Jr. made his transition from this life into eternity on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by his loving family. Age 69 years. He...

October 21, 2020

Mr. Otis Lee Rivers was born March 1, 1967 in Union Springs, Alabama to Nathaniel Sr. and Ida Mae Rivers. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 53 years. Otis accepted Christ at a young age. In Saginaw, he was a member of Renaissance Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership...

October 20, 2020

Elizabeth Smith was born April 10, 1948 in Union Springs, Alabama to James Thomas and Stanley Mae Murry. While she will be forever in our hearts, Elizabeth peacefully passed on home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Elizabeth, known as "Jackie", was looked upon as the mother of the whole neighborhood and "the candy lady". She loved singing, cooking and her...

October 19, 2020

Mr. James Henry Bland, Jr. was born November 23, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of James Henry Bland, Sr. and Vera Farrow. He went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2020 at the age of 63 years.James was a member of New Generation Church in Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed fishing, car shows, yard work, cleaning his...

October 19, 2020

Lois Jenkins, known by many as “The Black Queen of Lansing,” peacefully departed this life to enter into eternal rest with her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. She was born on February 13, 1933 in Bessemer, Alabama to Tandy and Lillie Jenkins. She moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1965 to make a better life for...

October 19, 2020

Ms. Stacie Perkins passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at her residence in Haslett, Michigan. Age 56 years.

October 19, 2020

Our beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, and companion, Louis Benjamin Rockett, Jr., peacefully departed this life Monday, October 19, 2020 at the young age of 57 years. He was born April 18, 1963 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Louis Sr. and Shirley Rockett. Louis was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1981.” After graduation, he served...

October 18, 2020

Mr. James “Brandon” Cole Collicott passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 37 years. He was born April 11, 1983 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Eddie Hammond and Krista Collicott-Silva. Brandon spent his first 15 years living in Jackson, Michigan and the next 22 years in Lansing, Michigan. He went to many schools,...

October 18, 2020

Ms. Merzell McGhee passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 94 years.

October 17, 2020

God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered come to me, a Golden Heart. Anthony Earl Jones, also known as “AJ” went home to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, October 17, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. Age 53 years. He was born June 4, 1967,...

October 16, 2020

Joshua Nettles was born January 2, 1992 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Clarence Burton and Lisa Ann Nettles. He passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the age of 28years. Joshua was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a member of First Baptist Church of Bridgeport. He was a high school graduate and held several different jobs post-graduation....

October 15, 2020

Our Beautiful Baby Girl was called home by God and gained her wings in Heaven. Mi’Onna LaShelle Monae Rodriquez, age 2 months, gently transitioned on October 15, 2020. During her short time here on earth, she touched so many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a brief gift to us that never went a...

October 14, 2020

Stefanie Renee Cooper Shehee, age 49, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Minden, Louisiana. She was born September 25, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Clinter Roy and Shirley Ann Cooper. Stefanie, affectionally known as “ Nay Nay”, grew up in Saginaw, Michigan before relocating to Minden, Louisiana in 2007. She graduated from...

October 14, 2020

Ms. Theresa Ann Baker was born November 19, 1956 in Ozark, Alabama the daughter of Hubert and Mary Baker. She passed away October 14, 2020 at the age of 63 years. Theresa enjoyed cooking, singing and dancing. She was outgoing, adventurous, and a good debater. Her absence is felt and her presence is truly missed. Theresa was preceded in death...

October 13, 2020

Ms. Ruby Jewel (Steele) Brown was born April 9, 1945 in Stamps, Arkansas to Lewis Charles and Ruby Rose Steele. She transitioned on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the age of 75 years. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Ruby Steele; sister, Josie Mae Powell. She leaves precious memories with four children, Breverette, Barnard, Marilyn, Armie...

October 11, 2020

Ms. Skiler Marie Sanders blessed the world with her presence on September 4, 1992 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born to proud parents Dwayne Maurice and Diannne Campbell Sanders. She completed her journey on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 28 years. Skiler was a sweet, kind, and joyful soul who leaves behind many family members and...