Obituaries

Anna Scott (Lansing)

Anna Scott (Lansing)

September 5, 2019

Ms. Anna Scott passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Frankie Neal

Frankie Neal

September 3, 2019

Mr. Frankie L. Neal was born December 16, 1940, the son of James W. Neal, Sr. and Maggie Graham Higgins. He quietly departed this life on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Saginaw, Michigan. Frankie was born and raised in Forrest City, Arkansas. At an early age he received Christ as his Savior and was baptized at Salem Baptist Church in...

Rivia Harris  (Lansing)

Rivia Harris (Lansing)

August 31, 2019

Ms. Rivia Harris passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.

Robert York, Jr.

Robert York, Jr.

August 30, 2019

Mr. Robert York, Jr. was born August 16, 1952 in Benart, Mississippi to Robert York, Sr. and Precious Lee Williams. He completed his life’s journey on Friday, August 30, 2019. Age 67 years. Robert was the second oldest of ten brothers and nine sisters. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was later employed by the General Motors Corporation. Robert had...

Wallace Anderson

Wallace Anderson

August 29, 2019

Mr. Wallace Anderson departed this earthly life at home, very peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the blessed age of 82 years. He was born July 25, 1937 in Panola, Alabama, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Anderson. Wallace accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of House of Prayer Baptist Church. He was employed...

Pastor Andrae Sweeney

Pastor Andrae Sweeney

August 29, 2019

The incomparable Andrae Jermaine Sweeney, affectionately known as Dre and Pastor Sweeney, entered this earth realm and was presented to his endearing parents, Pastor Tyrone and Lady De’Lisa Sweeney, on October 21, 1973 in Flint, Michigan. He attended Durant Turri Mott Elementary, Holmes Middle School in Flint, Michigan and graduated from Bentley High School in Burton, Michigan. He also attended...

Mary "Sis" Anna Watson  (Lansing)

Mary "Sis" Anna Watson (Lansing)

August 28, 2019

Ms. Mary Anna "Sis" Watson passed away peacefully, from this life, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Regency Lansing West in Lansing, Michigan. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Age 97 years. She was born February 7, 1919 the fifth child of 10 children to Joe and Roxanna Watson...

Shaquin Williams  (Lansing)

Shaquin Williams (Lansing)

August 24, 2019

Mr. Shaquin Dawayne Williams passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 23 years. He is the son of Tonni Williams and Timothy Hobbs, born on June 19, 1996 in Lansing, Michigan. Shaquin was raised in Lansing, Michigan. He lived with his mother and brother. Shaquin received his formal education at Lansing Eastern High School. He was employed...

Steve Parker  (Lansing)

Steve Parker (Lansing)

August 21, 2019

Mr. Steve Parker transitioned to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. Steve was born on October 27th 1954 in Mason, Tennessee to the late Floyd and Esly Mae (Lauderdale) Parker. Steve accepted Christ at an early age and united with Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Mason, Tennessee. As an...

Willie Sue Laury

Willie Sue Laury

August 19, 2019

Mrs. Willie Sue Laury was born November 13, 1933 in Shannon, Mississippi to Magnolia Sampson and Johnnie Lee Baskin. She fought a good fight and finished her race on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the blessed age of 85 years. Mrs. Laury grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi and moved from there in 1962. She had a ninth grade education and...

William Page

William Page

August 19, 2019

Mr. William Page departed this world on Monday, August 19, 2019 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born April 4, 1953 in Marks, Mississippi, the son of Hollis and Eddie Mae Page. William was the oldest child of eleven children. He attended Elizah Miller High School in West Helena, Arkansas and later moved to Saginaw, Michigan. William enjoyed visiting different churches...

Markeith Allen Jones

Markeith Allen Jones

August 18, 2019

Mr. Markeith Allen Jones was born June 21, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan to LaTanya Jones and Freddie Reese. He passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the age of 36 years. MarKeith was a student of Saginaw Public Schools through the 11th grade and later received his General Education Diploma. He was smart, wise, determined, strong-willed and had a...

Louis Mcmiller, Jr.

Louis Mcmiller, Jr.

August 16, 2019

Mr. Louis McMiller, Jr. was born November 22, 1970 in Monroe, Louisiana to Jewery Matthews Curry and Louis McMiller, Sr. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi at the age of 48 years. Louis was raised in Saginaw, Michigan and was the oldest of five children. In the eyes of his...

Sharon Kennedy (Lansing)

Sharon Kennedy (Lansing)

August 15, 2019

Ms. Sharon Kennedy passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Medilodge of Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan. Age 84 years. She was born on March 6, 1935, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Gleason) Kennedy. Sharon was a life long resident of the Lansing Area and was a Jehovah’s Witness. Sharon loved reading and puzzles. She also loved spending time...

Tyronne Vaughans, Sr.

Tyronne Vaughans, Sr.

August 14, 2019

Mr. TyRonne Richard Vaughans, Sr. was born February 19, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jeffery Vaughans and Carrie Bell. He passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at age 65 years. TyRonne was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and Options Industry Council (O.I.C.). He loved playing dominoes and chess and considered himself a master of both. TyRonne was loving and...

Angela Marie Jones  (Lansing)

Angela Marie Jones (Lansing)

August 12, 2019

Mrs. Angela Marie Jones passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at Piedmont Healthcare in Fayetteville, Georgia. Age 69 years. Angie was born on March 16, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Henry and Carolyn Walker. Angie left the south as a child and moved to Lansing, Michigan with her mother. She graduated from J. W. Sexton High School and...

Charles Craig (Lansing)

Charles Craig (Lansing)

August 11, 2019

Mr. Charles Craig passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was the son of Charles J. and Geneva C. Craig born on February 4, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan. Charles also known as Chuck, lived in Lansing and attended J. W. Sexton High School. He retired from General Motors after 25 years...

Vickie Jones

Vickie Jones

August 9, 2019

Ms. Vickie L. Jones was born June 20, 1963 in West Helena, Arkansas, the daughter of Nora Jones and Earnestine Walton. She passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at the age of 56 years. Vickie graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1981.” She worked in the healthcare field as a CNA and Home Health Aide for many years. She...

Carmen Aletia  Henry  (Lansing)

Carmen Aletia Henry (Lansing)

August 9, 2019

Mrs. Carmen Aletia James Henry passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born on April 14, 1947 in Canje, Guyana, South America. The first of seven children born to the union of Irene and the late Eustace James. Carmen attended St. Patricks Angelcian School, where she received her primary education....

Terry Riley

Terry Riley

August 8, 2019

Our beloved brother, uncle and friend, Terry Riley, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at age 58 years. He was born March 6, 1961 to Willie and Catherine Riley in Saginaw, Michigan. Terry worked at Waste Management for a short time. He moved to Ohio and resided there for five...