Obituaries

Sethran DeMyers (Lansing)

Sethran DeMyers (Lansing)

October 21, 2024

Sethran Nasson DeMyers moved from labor to reward on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years. He was born Thursday, May 7, 1981, the son of Gregory DeMyers Sr. and Margaret DeMyers in Lansing, Michigan.

 Seth was a life-long resident of Lansing. He attended the Lansing School District. Seth attended Walk in Truth Ministries under the leadership of...

Barbara "Bobbie" Pate (Lansing)

Barbara "Bobbie" Pate (Lansing)

October 20, 2024

Ms. Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Pate passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at University of Michigan Health – Sparrow Lansing. Age 68 years. She was born March 22, 1956, in Jackson, Mississippi. The daughter of Daisy Manuel-Pate and Leon Pate Sr.

Bobbie Jean and her family migrated to Lansing, Michigan when she was a child. She had 2 sons and 2 daughters...

Pierre La'Shae Perkins

Pierre La'Shae Perkins

October 19, 2024

Pierre La’Shae Perkins was born July 13, 1992, in Saginaw, Michigan to Felecia K. Perkins and James “Jimmy” York.

Pierre graduated from Transitions Center in Saginaw, Michigan in 2018. He attended three proms but was escorted to his first prom by his “homegirl” and aunt “Dee.”

 Pierre attended Lighthouse Full Life Center Church under the leadership of Pastor Marvin L. Sapp. In...

Donna Amanda Baird-Motton

Donna Amanda Baird-Motton

October 18, 2024

Donna Amanda Baird was the second of four daughters born to the proud Guyanese parents Neville and Evron Baird on April 28, 1965, in London, United Kingdom. 

Donna was a quiet person who always tried her best. Donna completed her education in London but was thirsty for traveling. She found her way to the USA, where she settled and continued with...

Tennille Young (Lansing)

Tennille Young (Lansing)

October 17, 2024

Ms. Tennille Genell Young passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. She was born Thursday, October 7, 1976, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Shelly Young and Billy Earl Davis.

Tennille resided in Lansing, Michigan as an adolescent through her adult years. She attended Lansing Eastern High School, where she excelled academically....

James Jones Bradley

James Jones Bradley

October 17, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend James Bradley was born on April 17, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan to Edgar and Fannie Mae Bradley. He received his wings on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 80 years of age.

James graduated from Saginaw High School in 1962. In 1963, he began his employment with General Motors, and he stayed with the...

Sylvia A. Edwards

Sylvia A. Edwards

October 17, 2024

Sylvia Ann (Lewis) Edwards, a devoted wife (affectionately known as Sweetheart by her husband), mother, and grandmother was born on August 1, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Luciose and Jessie Mae Lewis, Sr. She was the fourth of eight children. She graduated from Carrollton Public Schools. Sis. Edwards accepted Christ at an early age and served faithfully at the Mt....

Jon Evelyn Wettlin

Jon Evelyn Wettlin

October 16, 2024

Mrs. Jon Evelyn Wettlin passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab Center.  Age 87 years. On June 26, 1937, a beautiful baby girl was born to Lula Elizabeth and John Albert Smith, Jr., in Eudora, Arkansas. Jon Evelyn was raised in a Christian family where her parents were faithful Christians who served at Bethel A.M.E....

Ronda Robinson "Brite"

Ronda Robinson "Brite"

October 15, 2024

Ms. Ronda Robinson, affectionately known as "Brite," passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Flint, Michigan. Age 43 years.

Mark Anthony Patterson

Mark Anthony Patterson

October 15, 2024

Mr. Mark Anthony Patterson passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Hampton, Georgia. Age 67 years. Mark was born to Adolph and Emma Patterson on May 5, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Mark was a resident of Hampton Georgia, he had also lived in Oakland, California, and Memphis Tennessee. He was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School Class of 1975....

Otis Banks (Lansing)

Otis Banks (Lansing)

October 14, 2024

Mr. Otis Banks passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 80 years.

Richard Eugene Maas

Richard Eugene Maas

October 14, 2024

Our beloved Richard “Dick” Maas peacefully left us on the evening of Monday, October 14, 2024. Loved and survived by his wife Sandra Maas, his daughter and son-in-law Nicole and Mathew Smith, and their children David, Zoie, and Atreyu. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Ardis, Carol, Helen, Doris, Ruth, Mary, Don, Dave, Darwin, Barb, and Jane, his...

William Anthony Strong (Lansing)

William Anthony Strong (Lansing)

October 14, 2024

William Anthony Strong departed this life in Lansing, Michigan on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the age of 33 years old. He was born Thursday, January 17, 1991, in Pontiac, Michigan. He is the oldest son of William Hulrit Strong and Gloria Michele Strong. 

Anthony was an excellent student who excelled at math! He amazed us when he did his homework...

Kim Weston (Lansing)

Kim Weston (Lansing)

October 13, 2024

Ms. Kim Weston passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years.

Josephine Deal

Josephine Deal

October 13, 2024

Ms. Josephine Deal passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 102 years.

Sharon Curry (Lansing)

Sharon Curry (Lansing)

October 12, 2024

Ms. Sharon Curry passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Henry Ford Hospital. Age 68 years.

John Charles Bennett (Lansing)

John Charles Bennett (Lansing)

October 11, 2024

Mr. John Charles Bennett passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Provision Living in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 91 years.

Margaret Hall (Lansing)

Margaret Hall (Lansing)

October 9, 2024

Ms. Margaret Hall passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Medilodge of Campus Area in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Leroy Sommers, Jr. (Lansing)

Leroy Sommers, Jr. (Lansing)

October 9, 2024

Mr. Leroy Sommers, Jr. passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years.

O. D. Grays

O. D. Grays

October 9, 2024

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, O.D. Grays, transitioned on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at My Michigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 80 years. He was born on February 29, 1944, in Yazoo, Mississippi, to Dave and Corine Grays.

O.D. finished high school in Mississippi and immediately entered the workforce. After moving to Michigan, he began...