Obituaries

Robert Biddle (Lansing)

Robert Biddle (Lansing)

January 18, 2020

Robert Leslie Biddle departed this earthy life much too soon on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, for those who knew and who loved him. Age 52 years. He was born on May 29, 1967, to L.C. and Cora Lee Biddle in Chicago, Illinois. Robert attended Resurrection Catholic School from kindergarten through eighth grade and graduated...

Sherry Seay (Lansing)

Sherry Seay (Lansing)

January 17, 2020

Sherry Renae Seay was the baby of twelve children to the proud parents of the late Mr. & Mrs. Sam and Carrie Pearl Seay. She was born on July 4, 1964, in Clifton, Alabama. Sherry accepted Christ into her life at an early age and joined Pine Grove Baptist Church, Clifton, Alabama. She attended Pine Hill High School and later...

Alfred Mcpherson, Jr.

Alfred Mcpherson, Jr.

January 13, 2020

Mr. Alfred McPherson, Jr. was born October 10, 1953 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the son of Alfred McPherson, Sr. and Mary Mae Cross. He entered into his heavenly home on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the age of 66 years. Alfred was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1971.” He later worked as an insurance agent for several...

Saundra Lynn

Saundra Lynn

January 12, 2020

Mrs. Saundra L. Lynn was born May 29, 1945 in Richmond, Indiana to Henry and Annie Ola Williams. She went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Saundra married the love of her life, Wilford Lynn, Sr. on February 8, 1966, and from this union one son was born. Together they enjoyed 48 years of marriage...

Baby Summer Tatum

Baby Summer Tatum

January 12, 2020

Baby Summer Renee-Miracle Tatum was born October 23, 2019 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Angel Box and Dale Tatum, Jr. She gained her wings on Sunday, January 12, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. She blessed our lives with her presence for two months. Summer was preceded in death by her brother, Patrick Ryan McWright, Jr.; aunts, LaKesha Box,...

Pastor Ulysses Garcia

Pastor Ulysses Garcia

January 11, 2020

Pastor Ulysses Medina Garcia was born November 21, 1962 in Abilene, Texas, the son of Ismael and Soledad Medina Garcia. He went from labor to reward on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Pastor Garcia lived in Saginaw, Michigan most of his life. He was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and attended Saginaw High School through the 11th grade. He was...

Felicia Vanburen

Felicia Vanburen

January 11, 2020

On July 9, 1957, a beautiful 5lbs. 6oz. baby girl was born to Garnell Smith Sr. and Carrie Jean Todd. This little girl was born at Saginaw General Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan and they named her Felicia Renee' Smith. Sixty-two years later on January 11, 2020, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and dear friend was suddenly called home to...

Steven Turner  (Lansing)

Steven Turner (Lansing)

January 11, 2020

Mr. Steven Turner passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years.

Sharon Jones (Lansing)

Sharon Jones (Lansing)

January 9, 2020

Mrs. Sharon Jones passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Dimondale Nursing Care Center in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 79 years. She was born March 19, 1940 in Mishawaka, Indiana the daughter of Lucille Colclesser Olds. Sharon lived in the Lansing area for many years. She met her husband, Lowell while square dancing, so they decided to dance their way through...

Roxann Wright

Roxann Wright

January 9, 2020

Mrs. Roxann Wright was born October 10, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Alma Wilson. She passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Age 51 years. Roxann was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She loved her tv shows and being in the comfort of her home. She was a beautiful person, inside and...

Shelly Trice

Shelly Trice

January 9, 2020

Shelly Ann Mosson Trice was born to Willie Sr. and Corean K. Mosson on Monday, March 29, 1948 in Greenville, Mississippi. She went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Shelly began her education at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Indianola, Mississippi before attending Lucy Webb and Ella Darling Elementary Schools in Greenville. She...

Cheryl Barton  (Lansing)

Cheryl Barton (Lansing)

January 9, 2020

Ms. Cheryl Barton passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Eddie Glasscoe  (Lansing)

Eddie Glasscoe (Lansing)

January 8, 2020

Mr. Alfred Edward “Eddie” “Buck” Glasscoe passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. He was born on September 10, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan. Eddie was the youngest son of the late Arthur L. Glasscoe, Sr. and Aldermease Glasscoe. Buck was a lifelong reside of Lansing. He loved basketball and had an infectious...

Larry W.  Baty  (Lansing)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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...