Obituaries

Rosemary Donald

Rosemary Donald

November 30, 2019

Rosemary Mack Donald was born April 30, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ben and Ethel Mack. She entered into to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the age of 59 years. Rosemary accepted Christ at an early age. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1979.” After high school, she pursued a career in...

Baby Girl Kevia Green  (Lansing)

Baby Girl Kevia Green (Lansing)

November 30, 2019

Baby Girl Kevia Janeth Green passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 16 days. She was born Thursday, November 14, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan to Cassie Doyle-Kent and Kevin Green. Kevia was a sweetheart and a joy to be around. She always made funny, mean faces just like her Dad. Kevia was very beautiful...

Benjamin Broxton

Benjamin Broxton

November 30, 2019

Mr. Benjamin Edward Broxton “Benny” was born November 1, 1947 in Enterprise, Alabama, the son of Edward Broxton and Morine Langston. He passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the age of 72 years. In 1949, the Broxton family moved to Saginaw, Michigan where Benny attended Lansing School for the Hearing Impaired. He played basketball and graduated top of...

Alphonso Brown

Alphonso Brown

November 28, 2019

Mr. Alphonso Brown was born December 31, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Albert and Frannie Maude Brown. He went home to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Alphonso was introduced to Christ as a child at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Jackson in Chicago, Illinois. He grew a more personal...

Baby D'Angelo  Cerda

Baby D'Angelo Cerda

November 28, 2019

Our precious baby boy, D’Angelo Prince Cerda, went home to our Lord on November 28, 2019. He was born July 8, 2019 and he smiled and giggled throughout his four and half months, bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched. His life was a brief gift that will last forever in our hearts. He is survived by his mother,...

Massie Shannon  (Lansing)

Massie Shannon (Lansing)

November 28, 2019

Mrs. Massie Lee (Houston) Shannon started crying out because her soul had become tired and she needed a little rest. She called on the Lord until He heard her cry and came to see about her. She left to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Holt Senior Care in Holt, Michigan. Her final words were “Lord,...

Baby Girl Tomia Renee Weaver  (Lansing)

Baby Girl Tomia Renee Weaver (Lansing)

November 27, 2019

Baby Girl Tomia Renee Weaver passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at McLaren-Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 4 weeks. She was born October 30, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Dephonso Weaver and Alexandria Berry. Baby Tomia Renee was born at 4:37 A. M. with a loving family waiting for her arrival. She weighed 5 pounds 12...

Estherline Harry

Estherline Harry

November 27, 2019

Hello Family, On November 27, 2019, I sung my way into heaven as you all surrounded me with love. I was born July 28, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to my parents, Jessie Wright and Helen Miller. They named me Estherline but I loved to be called “Esther.” I attended Saginaw Public Schools and later worked at Houghton Elementary as a...

Mildred Jean Wilburn

Mildred Jean Wilburn

November 26, 2019

Ms. Mildred Jean Wilburn was born February 2, 1951 in Helena, Arkansas, the daughter of John Edgar and Mildred Jean Johnson. She answered the call of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 68 years. Mildred was a graduate of Saginaw High School and later attended Delta College. She pursued a career in healthcare and...

Curtis Powell

Curtis Powell

November 26, 2019

Mr. Curtis William Powell was born April 9, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Jasper William Powell and Inez Turner. He passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 51 years. Curtis was as real as they come. He told it like it was straight up, no chaser. In high school, he ran track and played...

Andy (Chai) Yang (Lansing)

Andy (Chai) Yang (Lansing)

November 25, 2019

Mr. Andy Yang passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 44 years. MEMORIAL SERVICE AGENDA Sunday, December 15, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Good Times Event Center 3323 N. East Street Lansing, Michigan 48906 BURIAL SERVICES *Meet at funeral home, procession to Evergreen Cemetery* Monday, December 16, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m....

Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown

November 24, 2019

We humbly submit to the infinite wisdom of our Father God in calling His daughter, Deborah Lynn Brown, home to her permanent resting place. Mrs. Deborah Brown, affectionately called “DeeDee”, answered that call to rest from this life to God’s arms on November 24, 2019. She was sixty-four years. DeeDee was born August 16, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter...

Jack Thorne, Jr.

Jack Thorne, Jr.

November 24, 2019

Mr. Jack Thorne, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2019 after a brief illness. He was 61 years of age. Jack was born December 1, 1957 to Jack Sr. and Ora Lee Thorne. He was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, graduating from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1976.” New Birth Baptist Cathedral was...

Florence Nicholson  (Lansing)

Florence Nicholson (Lansing)

November 23, 2019

Mrs. Florence Nicholson passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 84 years. She was born in Columbia, Tennessee the daughter of Frank and Mae Bell (Gordon) Renfro on July 3, 1935. Florence graduated from Carver Smith High School in Columbia, Tennessee in 1953. She accepted Christ at an early age and ensured that if...

Macayla Schumann

Macayla Schumann

November 23, 2019

Macayla Marie Schumann was born October 23, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Fred and Kelly Schumann. She transitioned from this life to the next on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Age 30 years. Macayla lived in Saginaw all her life. She was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 2007.” As an adult, she was introduced to...

Arlo Wilson  (Lansing)

Arlo Wilson (Lansing)

November 23, 2019

Mr. Arlo G. Wilson passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years. He was born on October 16, 1976 in Lansing, Michigan to Gloria Wilson and Grady Smith. He grew up, married, lived and died in Lansing, Michigan. Arlo was baptized at an early age and served the Lord dutifully throughout his life...

Meredith Davis

Meredith Davis

November 22, 2019

Ms. Meredith Davis passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Hoyt Nursing Home. Age 73 years.

Donald Charles Jackson, Sr.  (Lansing)

Donald Charles Jackson, Sr. (Lansing)

November 22, 2019

Mr. Donald Charles Jackson passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years. He is survived by companion of Glendora Phillips; two sons, Donald C. (Shawn) Jackson Jr, Vince J. Phillips; four daughters, Teta L. Jackson, Datrial (Roy) Ashley, Zenolar Phillips and Stephannie Williams; 19 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many other relatives...

Brian Terell White

Brian Terell White

November 19, 2019

Brian Terell White “Peanut”, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the age of 28 years. Brian was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida on November 12, 1991 to Yolanda White and Brian Collins. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan with his mother and brother TJ when he was...

India Mackey

India Mackey

November 19, 2019

On November 18, 1999, a beautiful baby girl named India Elise Mackey was born to Andrew Scott and Sabrina Mackey. Her beautiful brown eyes and precious smile brought such joy into the world on that day. India was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 2017.” Early on she learned that her intelligence accompanied by hard work would take...