Larry W. Baty (Lansing)
January 7, 2020
Mr. Larry W. Baty transitioned from earth to eternity on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born June 15, 1950 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Ernest, Sr. and Emma Baty. He was raised in Saginaw, Michigan but made his life in Lansing, Michigan. Those who knew Larry affectionately...
Ramon Garza, Jr. (Lansing)
January 7, 2020
Reverend Ramon Garza, Jr. passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. He was born October 1, 1936 in Brownsville, Texas, the son of Ramon and Maria Luisa (Cisneros) Garza. Ramon was a member of Tabernacle of David Church in Lansing, Michigan and served in the U.S. Air Force. He loved...
Nikisha Pops (Lansing)
January 6, 2020
Ms. Nikisha Pops passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years.
Monnie Buford-Jackson
January 5, 2020
Mrs. Monnie Buford-Jackson passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 61 years.
Jane Foster
January 5, 2020
Pastor Jane Foster was born December 3, 1935 in Helena, Arkansas to James Sr. and Clara Robinson. She heeded the call of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 5, 2020 at the well-lived age of 84 years. Pastor Foster was a wonderful homemaker. She was mommy, nurse, doctor, chef, chauffeur, teacher and so much more. She was a Christian...
Lenette Brown
January 4, 2020
Lenette Brown was born on Sunday, May 31, 1953 in Trenton, New Jersey. She passed away at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan on January 4, 2020. She was raised in Trenton, New Jersey and relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1998. She graduated from Trenton Central High School in 1971 and Delta College (Degree in General Studies) in 2006...
Miles Childrey (Lansing)
January 4, 2020
Mr. Miles Alexander Childrey passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his residence in Flint, Michigan. Age 37 years. He was born on August 22, 1982 in Lansing, Michigan to Charles A. and Beatrice Childrey. Miles was educated in the Lansing School District and graduated from Everett High School in 2000. He worked for various companies doing tech support. Miles...
Andrew Smith (Lansing)
January 3, 2020
Mr. Andrew Tyrone “Rosco” Smith surrounded with love, transitioned from this life on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born in Bridgetown, Barbados on May 12, 1954, the son of Norma Smith. Andrew and his brother, Jeffery were raised in Barbados then moved to New York City in 1975, “the 70’s...
Louwonia Harris "Basey"
January 3, 2020
Louwonia Harris was born November 30, 1954 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Lillie Harris and Mack Banks. She passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Louwonia, lovingly called “Basey” and “Baby Sister”, was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Johnie F. Edwards. She was faithful in attendance...
Clayton Jones
December 31, 2019
Mr. Clayton L. Jones was born May 1, 1950 in Greenville, Mississippi to David L. and Annie (Thomas) Jones. He fell asleep on December 31, 2019. Clayton was a graduate of Greenville High School. He later moved to Saginaw, Michigan and resided here the duration of his life. He worked for many years before his retirement. He was such a...
Carnel Busch (Lansing)
December 31, 2019
Mr. Carnel Tyrone Busch passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born February 17, 1948 in Sumpter County, Alabama, the son of Frank Bush, Sr. and Annie Mae Bush. Carnel was born the tenth of thirteen children and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He moved to Lansing at the age of...
Eddie "Snake" James Cox
December 30, 2019
Eddie James Cox, “Snake”, was born on June 4, 1955 to the union of A.C. Sr. and Julia Mae (Thurman) Cox in Chicago, Illinois. He answered the call from the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019. Eddie attended Cook Elementary School and went on to graduate from Parker High School. He furthered his education at Kennedy-King College. Eddie fell in...
Pauline Johnson-West (Lansing)
December 30, 2019
Mrs. Pauline Johnson-West passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years.
Charles Hall, Jr. (Lansing)
December 29, 2019
Mr. Charles Ray Hall, Jr. passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 46 years.
Roosevelt Hart, Ii
December 28, 2019
Roosevelt Hart, II was born May 7, 1992 to Antoinette Williams and Roosevelt Hart, Sr. He fought the good fight and finished his battle on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Roosevelt, known amongst family and friends as “Rose”, was born and raised in Saginaw. He attended Bridgeport and Saginaw Public Schools before earning his GED. He was employed at Rent-a-Center and...
Helen Anderson (Lansing)
December 27, 2019
Mrs. Helen Rosetta Anderson returned to her heavenly home on December 27, 2019. Age 89 years. She was born May 9, 1930 to the late Edgar and Daisy Goolsby in Atlanta, Georgia. Helen was a person of elegance and dedication. She was known as a giving, encouraging and caring person. Helen moved to Michigan and fulfilled her dream of becoming...
Willie J. Allen
December 27, 2019
Mr. Willie J. Allen passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 81 years. In accordance with Mr. Allen's wishes, cremation has taken place. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE SCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.
Baby Boy Kareem Johnson (Lansing)
December 27, 2019
Baby Boy Kareem Amir Johnson passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 11 days. He was born December 16, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Ahkeim Johnson and Petria Walker. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Ahkeim Johnson and Petria Walker; grandparents, Daveari McCray, Claudia Johnson, Summer Batten and Jason...
Lilia M. Ford
December 24, 2019
Our Matriarch Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Sister, Aunt and Cousin was called to the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on December 24, 2019 at the age of 80 years. She was born to Walter and Sadie (Chase) Robinson on July 18, 1939 in Des Arc, Arkansas. Lilia attended Biscoe High School where she met her husband, Leo Henry...
Kathrun Lane
December 23, 2019
Kathrun Lane went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare. She was born February 7, 1963 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Jessie Jones and Leomie Brantley. Kathrun was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1981.” She then received her associate degree from Delta College. She...