Obituaries

Freddie Thomas (Lansing)

Freddie Thomas (Lansing)

February 27, 2019

Mr. Freddie Thomas passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 66 years. Memorial Services will be scheduled at a later date.

Carl Warren

Carl Warren

February 26, 2019

Mr. Carl Warren was born August 25, 1953 in Montgomery, Alabama, the son of John Ziegler and Mable Warren. He went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Age 65 years. Carl enjoyed spending time with his family and watching old westerns on television. He was a jokester and liked to sing. Anyone that knew Carl...

James Bridgeman (Lansing)

James Bridgeman (Lansing)

February 25, 2019

Mr. James Henry Bridgeman passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born November 21, 1947 to parents Marshall Bridgeman and Margaret Higgs in Greenfield, Tennessee. James was a resident of Lansing, Michigan for 19 years. His passions were singing, fishing, playing dominoes, and watching old western movies....

Bernice Morris

Bernice Morris

February 24, 2019

On Sunday, February 24th, 2019 Mrs. Bernice Morris gained her golden wings. She passed away peacefully at her residence in Columbus, Ohio. She was 86 years old, born December 28th, 1932 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Eddie Lee Richardson and Marvin Kennybrew. Bernice was a long-time resident of Saginaw, Michigan and was a faithful member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church...

Guadalupe Santiago

Guadalupe Santiago

February 23, 2019

Mrs. Guadalupe Santiago was born January 9, 1932 in Brownsville, Texas, the daughter of Jose Vega and Ignacia Ramirez. She gained her wings on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the blessed age of 87 years. Guadalupe lived most of her life in Florida, Georgia and Saginaw, Michigan. She grew up Catholic and enjoyed going to church at a young age....

Arturo Vallejo (Lansing)

Arturo Vallejo (Lansing)

February 23, 2019

Arturo Vallejo, Jr., known to friends and family as “Art” and “Mijo” passed away on February 23, 2019, at the age of 47 years. Art will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 10 years, Danielle and his children, Alyssia, Aaron, Arthur, and Xavier (stepson). Art will also be fondly remembered by his sisters, Patricia (Raul), Marie, Christina (Rigo),...

Norman "Pops" Crawford

Norman "Pops" Crawford

February 22, 2019

Norman George Crawford, Jr. was born October 28, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Norman Sr. and Matilda Crawford. He gained his wings on Friday, February 22, 2019, age 87 years. Norman, better known as “Pops”, was a lifetime resident of Saginaw. He attended Webber Junior High and Saginaw High School. Pops and his brother Mickey Crawford were boxers,...

Patricia Joann Carruthers (Lansing)

Patricia Joann Carruthers (Lansing)

February 20, 2019

Ms. Patricia JoAnn Carruthers was born on June 27, 1947, to Arthur Chester and Juanita Ruth Jones of Lansing Michigan. She attended Barnes Avenue Elementary School, Walter French Jr. High, and J.W. Sexton High School. On October 12, 1965, Patricia was married to Robert Lee Carruthers and to this union three wonderful children were born; Marcelle, Raymond and Bette Carruthers....

Wayne Hawkins (Lansing)

Wayne Hawkins (Lansing)

February 20, 2019

Mr. Wayne Hawkins passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. He was born December 10, 1936 to Russell Oscar and Alberta Ludwig Hawkins in Lansing, Michigan. Wayne lived a relatively quiet life. He attended school thru the Lansing School District. He retired from Michigan State University after 32 years of...

Michael Stuckey

Michael Stuckey

February 19, 2019

Mr. Michael Wayne Stuckey was born January 5, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Willis Sr. and Iola Williams Stuckey. He passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Age 59 years. Michael was a student of Saginaw Public Schools. He became a construction worker and a cook. His hobbies included watching all sports and westerns on television. He loved blues...

Adayemi Guy (Lansing)

Adayemi Guy (Lansing)

February 17, 2019

Mr. Adayemi Guy passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 29 years. He was born January 4, 1990 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The son of Teresa (Akila) Fuller and Larry Guy. Adayemi was a long time resident of Lansing, Michigan and very connected to the community in many ways. He graduated from J. W. Sexton High School. Adayemi...

Judith Cooper (Lansing)

Judith Cooper (Lansing)

February 17, 2019

Ms. Judith (Judie) Ann Cooper went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the age of 71. She was born May 18, 1947 to Florine Elizabeth Roper in Flint, Michigan. Judie attended Sexton High School and later graduated from Highland Park Public Schools. She worked for several hospitals in the Detroit, Hamtramck and Lansing areas...

Shirley Robinson

Shirley Robinson

February 16, 2019

Mrs. Shirley (Berry) Robinson was born October 17, 1959 in Tuchula, Mississippi, the daughter of Henrine Harris and Johnnie Common. She returned home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at age 59 years. Shirley was the second of five children. She was in Mississippi for a few short years before moving to Chicago and then eventually...

Thomas Haynes

Thomas Haynes

February 16, 2019

Our beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2019 at the age of 62 years. He made a peaceful transition at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Mr. Thomas “Tadpole” Haynes was born May 29, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son...

Alice Jean “Aj” Robinson

Alice Jean “Aj” Robinson

February 16, 2019

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a valiant fight with cancer on February 16, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Alice Jean (Drain) Robinson affectionately known as “AJ” was born the seventh child of ten on August...

Raymond Lee Gloss

Raymond Lee Gloss

February 15, 2019

Mr. Raymond Lee Gloss was born October 8, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Samuel and Earline Gloss. He passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 60 years old. Raymond was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School and was an employee at Nexteer Automotive. He enjoyed taking cruises through the city...

Reginald Cherry (Lansing)

Reginald Cherry (Lansing)

February 13, 2019

Mr. Reginald Cherry passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Age 46 years.

Margaret Phillips

Margaret Phillips

February 13, 2019

Margaret Jean Phillips was born June 30, 1944 in Batesville, Mississippi to Earnest and Rosie Lee Phillips. She peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Margaret accepted Christ at an early age and she never lost her love for God. She was a dedicated member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Dennis Craten

Dennis Craten

February 13, 2019

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die. (Ecclesiastes 3:1- 2) Mr. Dennis Craten transitioned from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at age 57. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to...

Ralph Taylor (Lansing)

Ralph Taylor (Lansing)

February 12, 2019

Ralph V. Taylor (Chambliss) was born October 7, 1958 in Gates, Tennessee to Henry Wells and Warlean Taylor. He departed this Earthly life Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Youngsville, NC at the age of 60 years. Ralph moved to Lansing, Michigan at an early age. He graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in 1977. After graduating from high school,...