Obituaries

Patricia A. Poole

Patricia A. Poole

February 24, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Anne (Fields) Poole was born on February 14, 1943, in Pineville, Louisiana, and graduated from St. James Catholic School the" Class of 1961." She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Calvary Baptist Church in Colfax, Louisiana. On Sunday, December 22, 2024, while engaging in Bible Study with her dearest lifelong...

Baby Zyhir Brown (Lansing)

Baby Zyhir Brown (Lansing)

February 23, 2025

Baby Zyhir Clifford Brown was born September 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. The son of Eldorado Clifford Brown Jr and Deja Salen Alexia Randle. He passed away February 23, 2025. Age 5 months.

Zyhir lived in Lansing, Michigan and he loved spending time with his parents and grandparents. He loved playing with his favorite toys and watching his favorite show “Lucas...

Angelia Anthony  (Lansing)

Angelia Anthony (Lansing)

February 23, 2025

Our Legacy

Ms. Angelia Anthony went from labor to reward on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at University of Michigan Health – Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years. She was born on Friday, August 15, 1969, in Choctaw, Alabama, to Clemmitteen Covington and James Anthony. 

Angelia later moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1975 with her mother, seeking a life filled with greater...

Joaquin Guerrero, Sr. "Jim"

Joaquin Guerrero, Sr. "Jim"

February 22, 2025

Our beloved, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper He was 86 years old. Joaquin was born on August 16, 1938 in Akron, Michigan to the late Ysa Guerrero and Petra Hernandez. He graduated from Unionville High School. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the Army in...

Brenda Conner (Lansing)

Brenda Conner (Lansing)

February 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Brenda (Prellwitz) Conner

A Life Well Lived...

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda, who left us on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 64. Brenda was the beloved daughter of Richard Prellwitz and Karen Matthias. She was also a beloved mother, sister and friend. Her life was a testament to love,...

Bonnie Hovey-Plotner (Lansing)

Bonnie Hovey-Plotner (Lansing)

February 19, 2025

Ms. Bonnie Hovey-Plotner passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Age 75 years.

Dianne Cook (Lansing)

Dianne Cook (Lansing)

February 18, 2025

Ms. Dianne Cook passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Age 76 years. She was born August 20, 1948. The daughter of Mary Brown and Raymond Cook.

Dianne resided in Mason, MI with her significant other Ralph Horton. She graduated from Eastern High School, Lansing Michigan in 1966. She was retired and loved to fill her time visiting friends and watching western...

Stacy Davis-Diggs

Stacy Davis-Diggs

February 17, 2025

Our dear Stacy transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her home in Saginaw, MI. Stacy Lavonne Davis was born on April 8, 1968, in Saginaw, MI, to Janet (Taylor) Pruitt and Ronald Davis. She was a proud Lumberjack, graduating in 1986 from Arthur Hill High School.

Stacy attended Saginaw Valley State University where she received her bachelor’s degree...

Jamar D. Brown, Jr. (Lansing)

Jamar D. Brown, Jr. (Lansing)

February 16, 2025

Mr. Jamar Demaine Brown passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at University of Michigan Health – Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 18 years old. He was born on Thursday, June 29, 2006, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Jamar Demaine Brown, Sr. and Bathsheba Mary Snead.

Jamar was a very special young man. He was smart, loving and caring. Jamar...

Arnisha Kaye Sprowl

Arnisha Kaye Sprowl

February 16, 2025

Ms. Arnisha Kaye Sprowl passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 66 years. Arnisha was born February 17, 1958, to Horace Blanton and Loretta Thompson in Saginaw, Michigan. 

Arnisha was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She previously worked at several jobs, at the University of Michigan as a dietitian, Vlasic Pickles, and Hair Stylist. 

Arnisha leaves to cherish...

Dolores Cooper

Dolores Cooper

February 15, 2025

Mrs. Dolores Cooper (Dee Dee) passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Banner Estrella Medical Center, age 95 yrs. She was born May 29, 1930 in Alexandria Louisiana to Lorenzo Bufford and Lottie J. Freeman. She married Sherman Cooper and relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, around 1955. Their union was blessed with three children. Dolores joined St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...

Andrea Bonney (Lansing)

Andrea Bonney (Lansing)

February 14, 2025

Mrs. Andrea Bonney passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Age 57 years.

Daisy Pope Baber "Mother Dear"

Daisy Pope Baber "Mother Dear"

February 14, 2025

Mrs. Daisy Pope Baber affectionately known by many as “Mother Dear,” a long time resident and educator of Saginaw, Michigan, made her transition to eternal life on Friday, February 14, 2025, at her residence in Daytona Beach, Florida, at the age of 100. Born Daisy Pope to the late Adam and Laura Pope in Havana, Florida, as the third of 5 siblings....

Joey Jones

Joey Jones

February 12, 2025

Mr. Joey Jones passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 58 years. He was born on July 21, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Rosa Lee (Bibbs) Jones and Harrison Jones.

Joey was a resident of Saginaw. He obtained his General Education Development and became a high school graduate before becoming a member of Bethel AME Church. He was employed...

Raequan Jahmare-Steffon Brown (Lansing)

Raequan Jahmare-Steffon Brown (Lansing)

February 11, 2025

Mr. Raequan Jahmare Steffon Brown departed from this life on February 11, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 28 years. Raequan was born on October 29, 1996, to parents, Leah Dawn Glaister and Steffon Harlin Brown.

Raequan obtained his G.E.D. through the Lansing School District. He worked a variety of construction jobs and was also employed through Meijers Warehouse. He enjoyed spending...

Alfred Anderson, Jr.

Alfred Anderson, Jr.

February 11, 2025

Mr. Alfred Anderson, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia. Age 77 years. He was the son of Leola Anderson and Alfred Anderson, Sr., born Saturday, September 27, 1947, in Valdosta, Georgia. 

Alfred graduated from high school in Valdosta, Georgia and headed to Lansing, Michigan to work for General Motors Corporation, where...

Houston Jackson, III

Houston Jackson, III

February 11, 2025

Mr. Houston Jackson, III, age 53 of Flint, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2025 to be with the Most High God. HJ3 was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Houston Jr. and Elaine (Bryant) Jackson on May 13, 1971 while his dad Houston Jr. was stationed in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. 

Houston was raised in Bethel A.M.E. Church. He attended...

Lois Jean Summerville (Lansing)

Lois Jean Summerville (Lansing)

February 10, 2025

Our dear and beloved, mother, sister, grandmother, auntie and friend, Lois Jean Summerville departed from us on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. She was born Monday, October 1, 1951, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Clifford and Coressa Summerville. 

Lois graduated from J. W. Sexton High School, attended Lansing Community College and was employed with the State of Michigan...

Walker D. Durham "Dennis"

Walker D. Durham "Dennis"

February 10, 2025

Mr. Walker Dennis Durham, affectionately known as Dennis, passed away on February 10, 2025, at Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia, GA, at the age of 72. Born in Saginaw, MI, on September 9, 1952, to the late Walker and Arabella Durham, Dennis relocated to Stone Mountain, GA, in October 2014.

Dennis attended Seventh Day Adventist School in Freeland, MI, before continuing...

Taylor Malik Burton "Tay"

Taylor Malik Burton "Tay"

February 9, 2025

Taylor Malik Burton was tragically taken by senseless gun violence on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 20 years. He was born on July 19, 2004, in Saginaw, Michigan, to his loving parents, Tiffany and Damion Burton.

Taylor was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Saginaw Public Schools, and was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class...