Obituaries

Priscilla Renee Davenport (Lansing)

Priscilla Renee Davenport (Lansing)

January 29, 2025

 Celebration of 

Priscilla Renee Davenport

Her Beautiful Life Story

Ms. Priscilla Renee Davenport transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 60 years old. She was born in Victoria Arkansas on Sunday, March 15, 1964, to Howard and LeOra Davenport. She holds the distinctive honor of being the first and eldest child member of...

CéAsia Matthews (Lansing)

CéAsia Matthews (Lansing)

January 29, 2025

CéAsia Matthews passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Age 10 years. 

Julia Marie Essex

Julia Marie Essex

January 29, 2025

Ms. Julia Essex passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 35 years. Julia was born November 20, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert Lee Essex Sr. and Christy Baker.

Julia affectionately known as “Red-Juicy” was a loving, adventurous, and ambitious individual. Julia attended Saginaw Public Schools.

Julia leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Amari Danielle Gonzales;...

Noble Ramsey, Jr.

Noble Ramsey, Jr.

January 28, 2025

Mr. Noble Ramsey Jr., affectionately known as “The Skin Man” a very well-respected man and our beloved and devoted father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025. Age 81 years. He was born October 23, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Noble and Adabell (Doncan) Ramsey. He...

Lisa Bridenbaker

Lisa Bridenbaker

January 26, 2025

Ms. Lisa Bridenbaker, a devoted, loving mother, grandmother, and fiancée, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 51 years. She was born on February 3, 1973, to Marsha and Gary Galbraith, in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

Lisa was a resident of Bridgeport Township, Michigan. She loved the outdoors, especially making memories at the beach. Her saying was "I'm still...

Shirley Avery

Shirley Avery

January 26, 2025

Ms. Shirley Avery passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Stone Crest Assisted Living Center. Age 76 years. She was born on July 26, 1948, to Quita Ellis and James Wilson, in Camden, Arkansas.

Shirley, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, attended Zion Valley Baptist Church where she served with the Women of Praise and the Ushers' Ministry. She was an...

Adam York-Hutson

Adam York-Hutson

January 25, 2025

Adam D'Micah "Bright Eye" York-Hutson, our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born December 13, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Sandra York and Alan Hutson Sr.

Adam obtained his GED. He was a joy to be around. He was indeed the life of the party. Adam loved...

Roderick LaRon Taylor (Lansing)

Roderick LaRon Taylor (Lansing)

January 25, 2025

Mr. Roderick LaRon Taylor passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years.

Dr. Marion Watts Jones (Lansing)

Dr. Marion Watts Jones (Lansing)

January 24, 2025

Dr. Marion Watts-Jones, also known as Mother Jones. A respected spiritual leader and interfaith bridge-builder. At the age of 86 years old, passed away at Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence in peace, beauty and power Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 4:26 a.m. She was born on Thursday, July 21, 1938, in Selma Alabama, to Joseph Sr. and Rosa Watts. 

Marion’s...

Terence Lavell Johnson

Terence Lavell Johnson

January 20, 2025

Mr. Terence LaVell Johnson was born March 18, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan to Clinnon Johnson Jr. and Robin Green. Sadly, he passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. 

Terence was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed making others laugh and making long-lasting memories with family.

Terence developed many characteristics from his mom, such as being loving, caring, kind, and grateful....

Danny Washington (Lansing)

Danny Washington (Lansing)

January 18, 2025

Danny Bruce Washington passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born on Saturday, August 13, 1955, in Wesson, Mississippi, the son of Ira, Sr. and Georgia Washington. 

Danny spent his early years in Wesson. The family later moved to Lansing, Michigan, in 1969, where he attended Harry Hill...

Clifford Harris Jamerson

Clifford Harris Jamerson

January 17, 2025

Mr. Clifford Harris Jamerson passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his residence in Flint, Michigan. Age 64 years. Clifford was born on March 15, 1960, to Freddie Gordon.

Clifford served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Clifford leaves to cherish his memory his children Ricky Nelson, Kwanna Mathis, Clifford Mathis, and Jermaine Bullock;...

Lucille Marie Porterfield

Lucille Marie Porterfield

January 17, 2025

Our beloved sister and aunt, Lucille Marie Porterfield, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Lucille was born December 15, 1937, to S. Willie Mae English Porterfield and Mitchell Roy Porterfield Sr.

Lucille graduated from Michigan State University with bachelor's and master’s degrees in education. She began teaching in Saginaw, at Crary Lincoln Elementary School in September 1959. She was a member...

Baron L. Collins "CC"

Baron L. Collins "CC"

January 17, 2025

Mr. Baron Lee Collins Sr, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, completed his earthy assignment and entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper after a Lengthy illness.

Baron, affectionately known by many as “CC” was born on October 27, 1949, in Jasper, Alabama, the son of Willie Collins Jr. and Iodene McDole. Upon graduation...

Carolyn Grzesiak

Carolyn Grzesiak

January 16, 2025

Carolyn Grzesiak, 82, from Merrill, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born in Marquette County. Carolyn graduated from Saginaw High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who worked as a medical professional for Dr. Rajagopal. She enjoyed sewing and playing Euchre at Saginaw Field and Stream.

Carolyn leaves behind her husband, Pat, sister Audrey,...

William Earl Harris III

William Earl Harris III

January 15, 2025

Mr. William E. Harris III passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper.  Age 36 years. He was born January 14, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Shemeka and William Earl Harris, Jr.

William was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed listening to music and loved being around family and friends. In his leisure time, William enjoyed fishing.

He leaves to...

Josiah Webster (Lansing)

Josiah Webster (Lansing)

January 14, 2025

"Josiah - supported by God. God has healed."

“Josiah was eight years old when he became king..." II Kings 22:1

"He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and followed completely the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left." II Kings 22:2

"King" Josiah Lee Webster was born Friday, September 4, in...

Donnie LaShone Rowe

Donnie LaShone Rowe

January 13, 2025

Ms. Donnie LaShone Rowe passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years. She was born August 6, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Brenda J. Lowery and Sherman Rowe.

Donnie attended school in Saginaw before her family relocated to Lansing, Michigan, where she attended Lansing Sexton High School; she was a graduate of the Class...

Willie Ray Rodgers

Willie Ray Rodgers

January 13, 2025

Willie Ray Rodgers, also known as “Willie Ray” and “Ray,” our beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age of 84. Willie was born on February 27, 1940, in Ozan, Arkansas, to Avery Rodgers and Valsie (Sue) White and raised by his uncle and aunt, Mitchell and Everlee...

Paul Sorrells (Lansing)

Paul Sorrells (Lansing)

January 12, 2025

Elder Paul Edward Sorrells, whose spirit made its’ departure to go home to be with the Lord, passed away on Saturday, January 12th, 2025, at the age of 88 years old. Born on Monday, April 20th, 1936, in Okolona, Arkansas, Paul was the third child of the late Ephraim and Eddie (Harrington) Sorrells.  

He spent his early years in Arkansas...