Obituaries

Nichole Keckler-Cooley (Lansing)

Nichole Keckler-Cooley (Lansing)

December 9, 2024

Ms. Nichole Agnes Cooley was born on Wednesday, January 3, 1979, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Ronald J. and Teresa E. Cooley. She passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the tender age of 45 years.

Nichole was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan and was baptized at St. Therese’s Catholic Church. Nichole had a deep passion for helping others,...

Bonnie Faye Jones

Bonnie Faye Jones

December 9, 2024

Ms. Bonnie Faye Jones, who was known by many as “Tunka” passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. Age 67 years. Bonnie was born on January 29, 1957, to Paul and Willie Jones. 

Bonnie was a resident of Buena Vista Township in Saginaw. She was a graduate of Buena Vista High School Class of 1975. Bonnie served in the United States Army...

James E. Jones Jr.

James E. Jones Jr.

December 9, 2024

Mr. James E. Jones Jr. passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. Age 59 years.

Charles Lloyd (Lansing)

Charles Lloyd (Lansing)

December 8, 2024

Mr. Charles Lloyd passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Regency at Lansing West in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. He was born on Thursday, August 7, 1941, in Williamston, Michigan, to parents, Clarence Lloyd and Geneva McGowan.

Charles graduated from high school and began working in the custodial field. He was a member of the Michigan National Guard. In addition,...

Floyd B. Mims, Jr.

Floyd B. Mims, Jr.

December 7, 2024

Mr. Floyd B. Mims, Jr., a devoted father and proud grandfather, was born on May 13, 1967, in Brandon, Mississippi. He was the third oldest of seven children born to Floyd B. Mims Sr. and Mary Louise Mims. 

Floyd, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1985. He attended Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church as a child...

David Lee Peters, Jr.

David Lee Peters, Jr.

December 7, 2024

Mr. David Lee Peters, Jr. received his wings on Saturday, December 7, 2024. David was born on March 16, 1972, in Independence, Louisiana to Juan Al-Lateef and David Lee Peters Sr.

David enjoyed riding his motorbike, named Tallulah. He was a lover of all sports, including basketball, football, and baseball. He enjoyed listening to all types of music. He was a...

Ola Bell Thomas (Lansing)

Ola Bell Thomas (Lansing)

December 6, 2024

Ola Bell Thomas was born in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia to Louis Preston and Lonnie Bell Thornton on December 1, 1930.

Ola moved to Jackson, Michigan in the 1950’s with her first husband Homer Williams. When Ola arrived in Michigan she started working for Shoppers Fair Department store in Jackson, then took a role with Community Action Agency for 13 years as...

Michael Jennings (Lansing)

Michael Jennings (Lansing)

December 5, 2024

Mr. Michael Jennings “The Picture Man”, our beloved family and friend, transitioned from Earth to Heaven on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years old. Michael was born Thursday, September 29, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to mother, Mary Lee Smith (Redmond) and father, Elisha Miller.

Michael’s family moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan when he was a young child....

Tameia KN'cole Johnson

Tameia KN'cole Johnson

December 4, 2024

Mrs. Tameia KN’cole Johnson, our beloved Mother, Daughter, Niece, and Grandmother, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the age of 40 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 27, 1984, to Selina May and Dwayne Lavent Bowie.

KN’cole was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where she attended Saginaw Public Schools, and graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class...

Charlie Lee Thompson Jr.

Charlie Lee Thompson Jr.

December 3, 2024

A TIME TO BE BORN 

Mr. Charlie Lee Thompson Jr. was born March 02, 1953, to Mary Lee Boose and Charlie Lee Thompson in Saginaw, MI. 

Charlie was educated in the Saginaw public school system. 

AS AN ADULT, HIS ROOTED JOURNEY 

Charlie relocated to Detroit, MI, in 1988. He entered the workforce, retiring from General Motors, and thereafter was self-employed recycling precious metals. 

Charlie enjoyed...

John Wheeler (Lansing)

John Wheeler (Lansing)

December 2, 2024

 Mr. John Collen Wheeler passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow in Lansing, MI. Age 68 years. He was born in Camden, Alabama on January 8,1956, the son of David and Mary Pheobie Wheeler, of Camden, AL. 

 John accepted Christ at an early age. He spent his early years in Alabama and moved to Lansing, Michigan...

Terri Wilson (Lansing)

Terri Wilson (Lansing)

December 2, 2024

Ms. Terri (Tur-Ree) Fredericka Dodd Wilson passed away Monday, December 2024, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. She was born Wednesday, October 11, 1961, in Lansing Michigan. She is the daughter of Charles Austin and Tennie Dodd Cowley.

Terri brought joy and laughter to everyone she met. Terri’s vibrant spirit and loving nature left an...

Baby Kayden Griffin (Lansing)

Baby Kayden Griffin (Lansing)

December 1, 2024

Baby Kayden Griffin passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. Age 3 months.

De'Mon M. Galvin

De'Mon M. Galvin

December 1, 2024

Mr. De'Mon M. Galvin, Beloved Son, Grandson, Father, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend,  passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 24 years. He was born to Sharita Galvin on January 26, 2000, in Saginaw, Michigan.

De'Mon, a resident of Saginaw, attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 2018. He was...

My'Eshia Barnes

My'Eshia Barnes

December 1, 2024

Ms. My’Eshia Octavia Barnes was gifted from Our Father God to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin and Evelyn Barnes on June 21, 2000, born and raised in Saginaw Michigan. My’Eshia departed and entered the Kingdom of Heaven by the grace of God on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

My’Eshia was a graduate of SHS Alumni C/O 2018. She completed a series of skill courses,...

Carl Anthony Quinn "Bird" (Lansing)

Carl Anthony Quinn "Bird" (Lansing)

November 30, 2024

Mr. Carl Anthony Quinn "Bird" passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. He was born Wednesday, August 21, 1963, in Centerville, Illinois, the son of Thomas Quinn and Flora Jean Quinn.

Carl graduated from Hill Vocational Center, where he began to develop a strong work ethic and a love for people. His first job as a...

Mardett Sullivan (Lansing)

Mardett Sullivan (Lansing)

November 29, 2024

My precious mother, Mardett Sullivan, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 87 years. She is the daughter of Norman Franklin and Josephine Watts and born on Saturday, June 26, 1937, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. 

Mardett graduated from Alexander High School in Brookhaven, Mississippi. After graduating she moved to Lansing, Michigan where married...

Joe Edward Green (New Orleans, LA/Potterville, MI)

Joe Edward Green (New Orleans, LA/Potterville, MI)

November 29, 2024

Joe Edward Green, a loving husband, father, and cherished friend, returned to his heavenly home on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born in Kiblah, Arkansas, on Friday, December 7, 1945, to the late Victoria Richardson Green and the late Joe Green.

 

Joe Edward grew up in Kiblah, Arkansas, before moving to Rodessa, Louisiana, and later...

Starr Summerville (Lansing)

Starr Summerville (Lansing)

November 29, 2024

Starr Summerville transitioned from this life on Friday, November 29, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 48 years old. She was born on Sunday, January 4, 1976, in Lansing, Michigan to Jacquelyn Summerville and Bruce Hicks. 

Starr attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School. She then went on to earn a healthcare degree from...

Rosie L. Brown (Lansing)

Rosie L. Brown (Lansing)

November 27, 2024

Ms. Rosie L. Brown passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 74 years.