Obituaries

Ivory Ellis, Jr.

Ivory Ellis, Jr.

November 28, 2025

Mr. Ivory D. Ellis, Jr. passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 37 years. Ivory was born August 29, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Valerie Ann West (McClain) and Ivory D. Ellis, Sr.

Ivory attended Saginaw High School. He was a gifted handyman. He loved to cook, play basketball, go to the casino, and...

Robert Lee Kyle, Jr.

Robert Lee Kyle, Jr.

November 26, 2025

Robert Lee Kyle, Jr., was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on Tuesday, August 15, 1967, and entered eternal rest on November 26, 2025. He was affectionately known as “Rob,” “Big Rob,” or simply “Dad.” From the very beginning, Robert carried a big personality, a big heart, and an even bigger smile — the kind that could brighten any room he...

Debra Jean Thomas

Debra Jean Thomas

November 25, 2025

Mrs. Debra Jean Thomas, affectionately known as "Sweet Legs," departed this earthly life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 62. She was born on December 28, 1962, to Trannie Lavada Salon and Henry Lee Gray in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Debra, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at...

June Bradley

June Bradley

November 25, 2025

June Bradley was born to Joseph and Avis Bradley in Saginaw, Michigan, on September 29, 1941. She passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, surrounded by her family in Ypsilanti, Michigan, which she called home for the past 12 years.

June walked through life, always being her authentic self. She could make people laugh without trying. She was a strong-willed, compassionate,...

Larry Robinson

Larry Robinson

November 24, 2025

Mr. Larry Robinson passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Windell Bradley

Windell Bradley

November 24, 2025

Mr. Windell Bradley passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Saginaw. Age 77 years. Windell was born June 17, 1948, in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, to Raymond and Bessie Bradley.

Windell was a graduate of Des Arc High School Class of 1968. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1969 and stationed in Baumholder, Germany. Windell united in holy...

Kenyata Rayquel Dunn-Bowes

Kenyata Rayquel Dunn-Bowes

November 24, 2025

Mrs. Kenyata Rayquel Dunn-Bowes, also known by “Bae,” “ Yata”, “Nee Nee,” and “Yatti,” went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2025. She was born to Billie Ray Sherman and Macy Dunn and raised by her mother and stepfather, James Fort, Jr.

Kenyata accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion MB Church under the leadership of...

Curtis Burgess, Sr.

Curtis Burgess, Sr.

November 21, 2025

Make a joyful shout to the Lord all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before his presence with singing!

Psalm 100:1-2 NKJV

Our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Grandfather, Curtis Levern Burgess, Sr., affectionately known as "Rev,” went home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 87 years. Curtis, the youngest of...

Keith Morgan

Keith Morgan

November 21, 2025

Mr. Keith A. Morgan passed away Friday, November 21, 2025. Age 42 years. 

Chet Davis, Jr.

Chet Davis, Jr.

November 18, 2025

Mr. Chet Davon Davis, Jr. passed on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. He was born on Monday, May 27, 1963, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Jeaneen Armstrong and Chester Davis. 

Chet was united in marriage to Myra Callahan on Saturday, May 24, 1986. He was a hard-working selfless man who adored his family, one of...

Darnell Sanders "Charlie"

Darnell Sanders "Charlie"

November 15, 2025

Mr. Darnell “Charlie” Sanders, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on November 6, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Tommie L. and Charlene Waters-Sanders.

Charlie, as he was affectionately called, was a resident of Saginaw and attended Saginaw Public Schools, graduating from Saginaw High School, Class...

Dhan Maya Bhujel

Dhan Maya Bhujel

November 14, 2025

Dhan Maya Bhujel was born in Samchi, Bhutan. She spent 17 years in the Khudunabari refugee camp in Nepal before resettling in the United States in 2009. She lived her final years surrounded by family in Lansing, Michigan.

She is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Man Bhujel and Kalu Bhujel, along with 9 grandchildrenand 13 great-grandchildren.

She loved her tea, thukpa,...

Linda Adams

Linda Adams

November 12, 2025

Mrs. Linda Fay Berry Adams was born February 18, 1961, in Tallulah, Louisiana. The daughter of James and Elizabeth Berry passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side at MyMichigan Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Linda graduated from Arthur Hill High School Class of 1979. She retired from the United States Post Office after 36 years...

Mary Ellen Proctor

Mary Ellen Proctor

November 11, 2025

Mary Ellen Proctor, affectionately known as “Sugar Woman,” on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, peacefully transitioned at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, surrounded by love. Age 72 years. She was born on Friday, September 4, 1953, in Camden, Mississippi, to her loving parents, Bertha and Henry Proctor.

Mary later moved to Lansing, Michigan, where she attended school within the Lansing School District and...

Mattie Thompson

Mattie Thompson

November 11, 2025

Mrs. Mattie Louise Thompson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was 80 years old.

Born on July 24, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, Mattie was the daughter of Paul Glyden Smith and Mary Alice (Harper) Smith. She grew up in Vassar and attended Vassar Public Schools before continuing her education at Delta...

Joseph Lowery, Jr.

Joseph Lowery, Jr.

November 11, 2025

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Joseph Lowery Jr., our Veteran, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed peacefully away at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center after a brief illness. Joseph Lowery Jr. was born December 10, 1947, in Elmore County, Alabama; the fourth of ten children to Hollis and Mary Lowery. He was educated in the Luverne School...

Vera Morrow

Vera Morrow

November 9, 2025

Ms. Vera Morrow passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. Vera was born June 15, 1943, to parents, Joseph and Rosa L. Watts, in Birmingham, Michigan.

Vera moved to Lansing, Michigan, in 1963 to attend Lansing Community College (LCC) in order to pursue an Associates degree in Art. Vera would go onto create through painting, sculptures,...

Leroy Woodhouse

Leroy Woodhouse

November 8, 2025

Mr. Leroy Woodhouse passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 73 years. He was born on August 17, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mariah and Winfield Woodhouse.

Leroy attended Saginaw High School. He was a loving family man who enjoyed listening to the Blues and fixing cars. Leroy was employed by General Motors, retiring...

Alberta Young

Alberta Young

November 7, 2025

Ms. Alberta Young, affectionately known to all as “Petie,” passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 83.

Born on May 4, 1942, to Dan Young and Theresa Leggions in Little Rock, Arkansas, Petie was raised in Decatur, Illinois. She made the major decision to move to Lansing, Michigan, where she dedicated herself to...

Ezell Goodman

Ezell Goodman

November 6, 2025

Though he is no longer with us in body, his spirit will forever remain in our hearts.

Ezell Goodman, age 74, of Lansing, Michigan, peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, November 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on Sunday, February 11, 1951, in Somerville, Tennessee, to Mattie B. Powell and Willie E. Towles.

Ezell grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where...