Obituaries

Demetrious Antonio Robinson

Demetrious Antonio Robinson

June 1, 2025

Demetrious Antonio Robinson, born on February 1, 1984, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Jamison Lovell Johnson and Lavearn Robinson, was a man of strength, resilience, and a caring heart. He passed away on June 1, 2025.

Robinson attended Saginaw Public Schools and later earned his General Educational Development (GED). He worked as a laborer in the construction industry for Pullman Construction, a job...

Frederick R. Dalton

Frederick R. Dalton

June 1, 2025

Mr. Frederick R. Dalton passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. He was born Thursday, August 30, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Willoughby and Florida Dalton.

Frederick lived in Lansing, Michigan with his wife, Candice C. Dalton. He worked at General Motors Corporation for 31 years, was a proud member of...

Jose Manuel Montalvo

Jose Manuel Montalvo

May 31, 2025

Mr. Jose Montalvo passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. 

Emmitt Jones

Emmitt Jones

May 31, 2025

Emmitt Junior Jones was born on October 18, 1947, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 77. He endured a long recovery following a 2020 stroke with quiet strength and unwavering faith.

He was the beloved son of Ethel Mildred Jones and Emmitt Bill Roman. Following his mother’s early passing,...

Dexter V. Fite

Dexter V. Fite

May 30, 2025

Mr. Dexter Vernard Fite passed away on May 30, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on January 2, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willie Lee Fite and Margaret Ann Hodges (Henderson).

Dexter attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School. He was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was employed at Bethel AME Church and...

Ethel M. Artis

Ethel M. Artis

May 29, 2025

Mrs. Ethel Mae Artis, lovingly known to many as “Lucy,” passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years.  She was born Sunday, December 24, 1939, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late Bernice N. Stringer and Floyd Underwood. She was the second oldest of six children and spent much of her early life...

Roosevelt Woods Sr.

Roosevelt Woods Sr.

May 27, 2025

Mr. Roosevelt Woods Sr. passed away May 27, 2025. Age 95 years. He was born December 29, 1929, in Forest City, Arkansas. The son of Ivery Woods and Annie Davis.

Roosevelt was a Deacon and faithful member of the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Hayti, Missouri for over 75 years. He was a prayer warrior and was always concerned about...

Denise McKinney

Denise McKinney

May 27, 2025

Ms. Denise McKinney passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence in Buena Vista Township, Michigan. Age 69 years young. She was born on November 30, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to loving parents, Philander Williams and Carrie Lee Collins-McKinney.

Denise was a lifetime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She received her Trojan education from Saginaw High School, Class of 1974,...

Renita McAbee

Renita McAbee

May 27, 2025

Ms. Renita McAbee passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. She was born October 28, 1963, in Kilmichael, Mississippi. The daughter of Leola and Charlie McAbee.

Renita moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1975. She attended Walter French Jr. High School and graduated from Sexton High School in 1983. Renita attended Bethlehem Temple Bread House church from...

Agustina Quimba

Agustina Quimba

May 24, 2025

Agustina Paran Quimba, lovingly known as Tina or Bheng, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at her home in Lansing, Michigan, surrounded by the love of her devoted family. Tina was 50 years old. She was born on May 27, 1974, in Maragusan, Davao de Oro, Philippines, to Gavina and Gervacio Sr. Quimba.

Tina devoted her life to caring for...

Ray-Margaret Hall

Ray-Margaret Hall

May 24, 2025

Dr. Ray Margaret (McConnell) Hall transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 98 years old. She was born on Thursday, March 17, 1927, in South Bend, Indiana. Her parents were Raymond and Maggie Lee (Rowsey) McConnell. By the time she was 7 years old, both...

Constance Cotton

Constance Cotton

May 24, 2025

Constance “Connie” Cotton of Lansing, Michigan, was a proud graduate of Sexton High School. She continued her education at Davenport College and Lansing Community College. Connie dedicated much of her career to serving others, working with the Lansing School District, Dr. Tucker’s Sports and Psychological Consultant Services, and most recently at Peckham, where she was employed until April 2025.

Family was...

Mary K. Weaver

Mary K. Weaver

May 24, 2025

Ms. Mary K. Weaver passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 75 years.

Mary Kathryn Weaver was a very respected teacher-leader in the Saginaw Public School District. She was a graduate of St. Peter and Paul High School and Western Michigan University. Mary was the district’s Social Studies Instructional Leader for many years before her retirement. She taught...

Margo Celeste Oliver

Margo Celeste Oliver

May 23, 2025

Margo Celeste (Gray) Oliver peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 72. Born in Lansing on July 3, 1952, she was the cherished daughter of the late Richard Lee and Millicent Madeline Gray.

After graduating from high school, Margo held several jobs before finding her professional home at the United States Postal...

Marcel Holloway

Marcel Holloway

May 22, 2025

Mr. Marcel Holloway transitioned to his Heavenly home Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. Age 74 years. He was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on Sunday, August 6, 1950, the 3rd son and fourth oldest of seven children born to his loving parents, Henry and Evelyn (Washington) Holloway.

Marcel eventually moved to Lansing, Michigan,...

Billy D. Buriel, II

Billy D. Buriel, II

May 21, 2025

Mr. Billy D. Demond Buriel II passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 21 years. Billy was born on July 12, 2003, in Saginaw, MI, to Tekema Carmichael and Billy Buriel.

Billy was a certified C.N.A., and he was his mother's Caregiver. Billy loved playing basketball, video games, and spending time with his...

L.J. Nickerson

L.J. Nickerson

May 21, 2025

L.J. Nickerson of East Lansing, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 83 years. He was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1941, in Carson City, Michigan. He was the son of O.V. and Vivian Nickerson.

L.J. graduated from Carson City High School in 1960. Then he attended Findlay College and...

Lazero J. Perez

Lazero J. Perez

May 18, 2025

Mr. Lazero J. Perez “Larry” passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Age 29 years. Lazero was born in Saginaw, Michigan, to Susette Perez.

Larry was a resident of Saginaw, MI, and a graduate from Suttons Bay, MI. He was employed as a construction worker.

Larry loved building things (he built his own computer)....

Randolph Jennings "Savage"

Randolph Jennings "Savage"

May 18, 2025

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of 55 years, our Beloved Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend, Randolph Jennings known as "Savage" took heavenly flight to be with our Lord and Savior. Randy was born August 21, 1969, to Albert and Rhonda F. Jennings in Saginaw, Michigan.

Randy graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1987....

Denis Dewitt Turbin Jr.

Denis Dewitt Turbin Jr.

May 18, 2025

Denis D. Turbin Jr., 56 years old, of Merrill, Michigan. The eldest son of Denis D. and Audrey L. Turbin passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 18, 2025, at My Michigan Health Hospital in Midland, Michigan, of Adenocarcinoma Cancer.

He was born January 16, 1969. Denis graduated with the Class of 1987 at Merrill High School, Merrill, MI. Denis...