Obituaries

Sergio  Eden Flores  (Rio Grande, Tx)

Sergio Eden Flores (Rio Grande, Tx)

June 19, 2020

Sergio Eden Flores, 71, formally from Lansing, Michigan, passed away June 19, 2020, at Rio Grande, Texas. He was born January 25, 1949 to Pedro C. and Ricarda Flores. Sergio was a kind and generous person. Through the years, he was known to have helped many people when they were in need. He wouldn’t expect anything in return. That’s the...

Dorothy Patricia Henry

Dorothy Patricia Henry

June 19, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Patricia Henry was born May 4, 1939 in Guyana, South America to Joseph Lim and Rosa Cornelius. She passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Dorothy immigrated to the United States in 1993 and lived in Saginaw, Michigan for twenty-seven years. She was a member of St. John Episcopal Church and visited First...

Michael Beeman

Michael Beeman

June 19, 2020

Mr. Michael Beeman was born September 25, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Cullie and Gladys Roberson Beeman. He returned home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2020. Michael was the eleventh child of twelve children and the eighth son out of eight boys. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of...

Minnie Haley  (Lansing)

Minnie Haley (Lansing)

June 18, 2020

Ms. Minnie Lee Haley peacefully passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 91 years. She was born May 16, 1929 to Sandie and Mary Woods in Pywappity, Missouri. Minnie lived in Lansing Delta Township with her niece and her husband, Cheryl and Edward Panasewicz for the last ten years of her long-blessed life. Minnie...

William Earl Bonds  (Lansing)

William Earl Bonds (Lansing)

June 15, 2020

William Earl Bonds went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 11, 1946. He was the last of five children born to the union of Solomon Bonds, Sr. and Minnie (Wilkerson) Bonds. William came from a loving family. He accepted and loved the...

Quincy Duane Jones

Quincy Duane Jones

June 14, 2020

Mr. Quincy Duane Jones passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his residence. Age 42 years. Quincy was born June 19, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan to Doris Jones and Tommy Thomas. Quincy attended Saginaw High School and later obtained an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from University of Phoenix. He was last employed by Michigan Brand, Inc. He...

Tamara Alexander

Tamara Alexander

June 13, 2020

Ms. Tamara Chanel Alexander, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and companion, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 46 years. She was born December 21, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan to Leon Hunter and Carol Ann Williams. Tamara was a faithful employee at Tendercare and Avista Nursing Homes. She enjoyed cooking for her family and...

Delaura Tatum-Chandler  (Lansing)

Delaura Tatum-Chandler (Lansing)

June 13, 2020

Mrs. DeLaura Tatum-Chandler passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 37 years. She was born July 29, 1982 in Los Angeles, California. The daughter of Tommy Lee Tatum and Charisse Kirk. Delaura moved to Lansing, Michigan and began attending New Jerusalem Church in her youth. As an adult, Delaura attended Church of God...

Marquette Harris (Lansing)

Marquette Harris (Lansing)

June 11, 2020

Ms. Marquette Harris passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years.

Johnnie Lee Franklin, Jr. "Watereye"

Johnnie Lee Franklin, Jr. "Watereye"

June 11, 2020

Mr. Johnnie Lee Franklin, Jr., lovingly called “Watereye”, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his residence in Flint, Michigan. Age 73 years. He was born August 3, 1946 in Helm, Mississippi to Johnnie Lee Franklin, Sr. and Roberta Foster Franklin. Johnnie came to Saginaw, Michigan with his parents and siblings in 1950. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated...

Gary Auvinen (Mason)

Gary Auvinen (Mason)

June 10, 2020

Gary Wayne Auvinen, age 68, of Mason, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Gary was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 24, 1951 to Elmer and Ruth Auvinen. Gary attended Lansing Eastern High School. He enjoyed nature and all kinds of animals and wildlife. Gary collected books and movies about them. He...

Anana Kadri

Anana Kadri

June 10, 2020

Ms. Anana Kadri passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. View Funeral Webcast

Billy Ray Terrell, Sr.

Billy Ray Terrell, Sr.

June 9, 2020

Billy Ray Terrell, Sr. was born on November 9,1952 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of Willie and Norsie Lee (Allen) Terrell. He departed this life on June 9,2020 at Ascension St. John Moross Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. At an early age, Billy accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with Morning Star Baptist Church No.2 in...

Carl Cooper

Carl Cooper

June 8, 2020

Carl Van Cooper was born September 18, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to Clinter R. and Shirley Ann Cooper. God welcomed him into the heavenly kingdom on June 8, 2020. Carl received his GED in Ionia, Michigan. Cooking was his passion and he always trying new dishes. Becoming a chef was his dream. Carl was preceded in death by his father,...

Carlton Bennett (Lansing)

Carlton Bennett (Lansing)

June 8, 2020

Mr. Carlton Bennett passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Hospice of Lansing, Stoneleigh Residence. Age 82 years.

Dorothy Tate

Dorothy Tate

June 8, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy L. Carpenter-Tate was born April 16, 1950 in Arlington, Tennessee, the daughter of Robert Sr. and Eva (Scott) Carpenter. She returned home to her Heavenly Father on June 8, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Dorothy was a member of Freedom Full Gospel Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Eddie Bragg. She retired from Covenant Healthcare...

Baby Skylar Arielle Faniel

Baby Skylar Arielle Faniel

June 8, 2020

Baby Skylar Arielle Faniel was born April 30, 2020 at 6:50 a.m. in Saginaw, Michigan to Damus Parham and Armari Faniel. She lived for five weeks before God called her home to be with Him on June 9. Skylar was a beautiful baby. She had gorgeous, silky hair, big brown eyes and a pretty smile with dimples to match. She...

Bruce Mosley (Lansing)

Bruce Mosley (Lansing)

June 7, 2020

Bruce Dennis Mosley passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born on January 16, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Reverend Roosevelt and Mrs. Jane Mosley. Bruce was an accomplished student of the Saginaw Public School District where he was a standout player in the sports...

Michelle Ezell

Michelle Ezell

June 6, 2020

Ms. Michelle Ezell passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home at the age of 53 years. She was born November 23, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of John B. Jones and Mildred Ezell. Michelle united with New Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Johnnie Goodman. She loved shopping, going to the casino...

Nicole Johnson  (Lansing)

Nicole Johnson (Lansing)

June 5, 2020

Mrs. Nicole Renee Johnson passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 42 years.