Obituaries

Drettice Layton

Drettice Layton

May 18, 2020

Ms. Drettice Layton was born February 16, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Murphy and Geraldine Layton. She completed her life’s work on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the age of 58 years. Drettice lived in Saginaw and graduated from Saginaw High School. She worked in housekeeping most of her career. She loved helping people, watching TV, being a...

Josephine Ashcraft

Josephine Ashcraft

May 17, 2020

Josephine Carol (Foster) Ashcraft, born on August 31, 1953, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan due to health complications. Josephine, lovingly called “Jo” married James Randall Ashcraft on May 27, 1972. Jim and Jo had daughters Angelique, Michelle, Izabella and son, Isiah Ashcraft. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and she especially...

Mary Liddell

Mary Liddell

May 17, 2020

Ms. Mary Joice Liddell went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2020 after battling cancer for seventeen years. Her family surrounded her bedside at Covenant Healthcare as she made her transition. She was born June 5, 1953 in Louisville, Mississippi to Hoover Liddell and Gusterine Coleman. Mary accepted Christ at an early age while attending Mercy...

Roberto Gonzalez, Sr.

Roberto Gonzalez, Sr.

May 17, 2020

Mr. Roberto Gonzalez, Sr. was born August 14, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jose R. Gonzalez and Felipa Rodriguez. He passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the age of 62 years. Roberto was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, “Class of 1972”. After graduation, he began working for General Motors Corporation and was employed thirty and a half...

John Casbergue (Lansing)

John Casbergue (Lansing)

May 17, 2020

John Casbergue died peacefully on May 17, 2020 after a long battle with Dementia. Age 88 years. He was born on January 14, 1932 to Selim Fernand and Nona Chase Casbergue in Angleton, Texas. John was curious and adventuresome his entire life. After graduating from Florida State, he fulfilled his ROTC obligation as a pilot in the Air Force. He...

Cornell Watson  (Lansing)

Cornell Watson (Lansing)

May 16, 2020

Mr. Cornell Watson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age 66 years old. He was born March 11, 1954, in Drummonds, Tennessee, to the union of John Lee, Sr. and Gladys Watson. Cornell relocated with his family to Lansing, Michigan in April 1967. He received formal education through the Lansing School District,...

Baby Ar'Mani  Kinsley

Baby Ar'Mani Kinsley

May 14, 2020

Baby Ar'mani Kinsley passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Covenant Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan.

Cathy Scott

Cathy Scott

May 13, 2020

Ms. Cathy Camille Scott passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2020 at the age of 46 years. She was born March 11, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Floyd Lee Sr. and Shirley Marie Scott. Cathy, lovingly called “Kiddie”, attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated with Honors. She was a rising track star in high school and post-graduation worked as an...

Bobby J.  Abraham

Bobby J. Abraham

May 13, 2020

Mr. Bobby Abraham peacefully transitioned into rest on May 13, 2020 at Covenant Cooper at the age of 73 years. He was born June 13, 1946 in Arcadia, Louisiana, the son of Hamp and Reatha Abraham. Bobby, lovingly called “BJ”, was baptized at House of Prayer Apostolic Church under the leadership of Elder James Lewis. He retired from General Motors...

Andres L. Salas  (Dimondale)

Andres L. Salas (Dimondale)

May 13, 2020

Mr. Andres Luis Salas passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 year.

Cornel Conley

Cornel Conley

May 11, 2020

Mr. Cornel Conley passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Age 56 years.

Carla Shannon (Lansing)

Carla Shannon (Lansing)

May 10, 2020

Our beautiful, blessed, wonderful mother, daughter, sister, niece, and friend Carla Jean Shannon departed with the angels on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at the age of 49. Carla was born on October 29, 1970, in Memphis, Tennessee to Gene and Lois Benson. She attended Mumford High School in Mumford, Tennessee. Carla’s relocated to Lansing, Michigan as a teenager, where she...

Mckinley Campbell

Mckinley Campbell

May 10, 2020

Mr. McKinley Campbell passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his residence in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Ronnie Moore

Ronnie Moore

May 9, 2020

Ronnie Moore was born on April 6, 1958 in Michigan City, Indiana to Sully Moore and Elenora Taylor-Moore. He relocated to Saginaw, Michigan after the death of his beloved mother. He gained his wings on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the age of 62 years. Ronnie had the pleasure of being raised by Leroy and Ethel Burns-McCall of Saginaw, Michigan....

Niya M. Ware

Niya M. Ware

May 8, 2020

Mrs. Niya M. Ware was born July 15, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Aaron Arthur, Sr. and Ladine Grant. She completed her life’s journey on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 43 years. Niya gave her life to the Lord at an early age and attended Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. She was a student at Saginaw...

Lindsey Mitchell, Sr.

Lindsey Mitchell, Sr.

May 7, 2020

Mr. Lindsey Mitchell, Sr. was born January 1, 1953, the son of Charles Mitchell and Odie Shadwick. He ceased from his labor and found sweet rest with his Savior on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Lindsey was a graduate of Northeast High School in Lauderdale, Mississippi, “Class of 1972.” He later moved to Saginaw, Michigan...

Mattie Dean (Lansing)

Mattie Dean (Lansing)

May 6, 2020

Ms. Mattie Pearl Dean passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. She was born in Fayetteville (Kelso), Tennessee, the daughter of Wilford and Sally Bean. Mattie relocated to Albion, Michigan. There she attended school; graduating from Albion High School in 1965. Mattie worked for Albion College in Albion, Michigan and Cedar Knoll...

Vince Leon James  (Lansing)

Vince Leon James (Lansing)

May 6, 2020

Vince Leon James was born on Thursday, August 18, 1966 in Lansing, Michigan to Willie Earl James and Carrie Mae Wheeler. He was a lifelong residence of Lansing, Michigan graduating from Lansing J. W. Sexton High School. Mr. James served in the National Guard. He confessed his belief in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and united with Solid Rock...

Mariah Mckinney

Mariah Mckinney

May 6, 2020

On August 31, 1940 in the town of Troy, Alabama, William and Annie Lou McNeal gave birth to a beautiful daughter named Mariah. In high school, Mariah played basketball for Academy Street High School in Troy, Alabama. She was a roving guard. There she also met James McKinney, whom she was married to for 61 years. They moved to Saginaw,...

Willie Bracey, Jr.

Willie Bracey, Jr.

May 6, 2020

Mr. Willie Rob Bracey, Jr. finished his life’s work on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 67 years. He was born June 30, 1952 in Bishopville, South Carolina, the son of Willie Rob Sr. and Mary M. Bracey. Willie attended Arthur Hill Technical High School and graduated “Class of 1970”. After graduation, he became employed with General Motors...