Tondalaya Henry (Lansing)
September 14, 2019
Ms. Tondalaya “Nicki” Henry passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 31 years. She was born November 25, 1987 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Leah Henry and the late Yahya Mateen. Tondalaya was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She went to J. W. Sexton High School and attended Mount Hope Church. Nicki,...
Michael Mason
September 12, 2019
Mr. Michael Joe Mason was born February 22, 1941 in Carrier Mills, Illinois, the son of Frank Mason, Jr. and Beulah Ann Earl Keene. He passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 78 years. Michael graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1959.” After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and...
Raul Hernandez (Lansing)
September 11, 2019
Mr. Raul Hernandez passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years. He was born July 31, 1974 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Raul and Raquel Hernandez. Raul was a lifelong residence of Lansing, Michigan and was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He graduated from Lansing Everett High School. Raul worked for Meijer as...
Eva Barker
September 11, 2019
Eva Beatrice Wray Barker, a long-time resident of the Saginaw area, made her transition Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Wellspring Memory Support, at the age of 87. She was born to Bedford and Eva Wray, February 5, 1932 in Possum Bayou, Mississippi, one of 13 children. She graduated from Central High School and dared to challenge the status quo when...
Emerson Lee Owens
September 11, 2019
Mr. Emerson Lee “Train” Owens was born April 25, 1955 in Henry, Tennessee to William and Mary Odessa Owens. He took his final flight on September 11, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Emerson came to Saginaw in 1960 at the age of five years. He attended Saginaw Public Schools, then later joined the United States Army...
Texanna Watson (Lansing)
September 8, 2019
Ms. Texanna Watson was born on July 22, 1929, the tenth of 10 children, to the late Joe and Roxanna Watson in Camden, Alabama. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Regency Lansing West. Texanna confessed Christ and was baptized at an early age, and joined St. Emanuel Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend...
Delia "Sylvia" Jones
September 8, 2019
Delia Sylvia Jones was born August 28, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to John Casey and Mary Ressie Jones. She finished her race on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Sylvia was a lifetime resident of Carrollton Township, where she received her early education. She is a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1961.” Upon graduation,...
Billie Gene Henry
September 7, 2019
Minister Billie Gene Henry was born November 24, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Booker T. Mays and Mary Johnson-Henry. He transitioned to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 64 years. Billie graduated from Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1972.” Upon completion of high school, he joined the United States Army, where...
Bernice "Bea" Blount (Lansing)
September 6, 2019
Mrs. Bernice “Bea” Blount made her transition to her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2019, with her loving daughter by her side at Hospice of Lansing - Stoneleigh Residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. Our beloved mother, grandmother wife, sister, aunt and friend, Bernice was born on April 30, 1942 in Demopolis, Alabama to her parents the late...
Jonathan Martin
September 5, 2019
A man of humor, love, wit and friendship, Jonathan Martin, Sr. departed this earth surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital. He was loved as much as he gave love. Jonathan, affectionately known as "Joe", was born on December 25, 1946 (a Christmas gift) at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan to Moses Sr....
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
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)
August 31, 2019
Ms. Rivia Harris passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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...
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