Rakim Lydell Peterson "Rocky"
April 19, 2018
Mr. Rakim Lydell Peterson, Sr., affectionately known as "Rocky," passed away on April 19, 2018 at the age of 19 years. He was born May 2, 1998 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tiffany Peterson and Melvin Castanon. Rakim was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He united with Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized under the leadership of Pastor Edward Pierson....
David Gino Teneyuque
April 18, 2018
Mr. David Gino Teneyuque passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the age of 48 years. He was born April 1, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan to David Teneyuque and Catherine Pena. Gino was a resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to Mexican music and playing softball. David was a “stand-up”...
Minnie J. Neal
April 18, 2018
Ms. Minnie Jean Neal passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth at the age of 85 years. She was born October 21, 1932 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Curley Neal and Ora D. (Neal) Richardson. Ms. Neal was employed at Heavenrich Elementary School as a Grandmother Aide. She loved to cook, watch from her window, and sit...
Elizabeth "Leah" Caldwell
April 17, 2018
Our beloved aunt and sister, Ms. Elizabeth “Leah” Caldwell, departed this life on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 68 years. She was born August 7, 1949 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Cottrell and Zelma Caldwell. Ms. Caldwell was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. After graduating high school, she moved to Saginaw to help her sister, Zelma, raise her...
Jimmy Bell, Sr. "Doc"
April 17, 2018
Mr. Jimmy Bell, Sr., affectionately known as “Doc,” passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 63 years. He was born on April 16, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Amos Bell, Sr. and Rosa Mae Bell. Jimmy was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1973,” was class...
Lorna Hammond (Lansing)
April 16, 2018
Mrs. Lorna Hammond passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 90 years. There will be no services at this time.
Delores Colvin
April 15, 2018
Mrs. Delores Colvin, affectionately known as Aunt Lorsy, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 86 years. She was born January 31, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to William Walker and Amanda Kennedy. Mrs. Colvin was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Warren Avenue Presbyterian Church. Delores was a graduate of Vassar High...
Charles Woods, Sr. (Lansing)
April 14, 2018
Charles Woods, Sr., 63, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend died peacefully on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at his home in Lansing, Michigan. He was born on October 16, 1954 to the late Calvin “Gent” Woods and Rebecca Florence Woods in Tuskegee, Alabama. Charles grew up as an army brat with travels to Fairbanks, Alaska, Fort Jackson,...
Mildred Welch
April 13, 2018
Mrs. Mildred Welch was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Avista Nursing and Rehab Center at the blessed age of 89 years. She was born on December 19, 1928 in Ozark, Alabama to Oscar and Eva Mae Shipman. Mrs. Welch was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended St. Luke CME Church under...
Barbara A. Atkins-Whitney
April 13, 2018
Mrs. Barbara A. Atkins-Whitney passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. Age 72 years. She was born October 21, 1945 in Elmore Alabama to Willie Mae Sears. Mrs. Atkins-Whitney was a former resident of Prudenville, Michigan. She was a graduate of Doby High School in Wetumpka, Alabama, “Class of 1963.” Barbara attended Grace Christian Fellowship, and...
Valarie Wright
April 13, 2018
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the age of 51 years. Mrs. Valarie Denice Wright was born June 4, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan to Carrie Mae Bigby and Jim Ramsey. Valarie found Christ at an early age, at Truevine Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership...
Ty Anton Johnson
April 11, 2018
Mr. Ty Anton Johnson passed away on April 11, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at age of 24 years. He was born on October 8, 1993 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tara Thomas and Torrey Johnson. Ty was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He loved his family, and had a special bond with his mom, Tara Simmons, and his children. Ty also...
Beverly Smith (Eaton Rapids)
April 10, 2018
Mrs. Beverly Smith passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her residence in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Age 71 years. There will be no services at this time.
Hodges Haynes
April 10, 2018
Mr. Hodges Haynes passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at James E. Cartwright Care Center. Age 90 years. He was born on June 1, 1927 in Louisville, Mississippi to Henry Haynes and Mary Lee Hannah. Mr. Haynes was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a longtime member of Bethel AME Church. Hodges was a retiree of General Motors...
Betty Barnes (Lansing)
April 9, 2018
Mrs. Betty Barnes passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years. She was born June 15, 1947 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to her parents, the late William and Alendean Booker Smith. She was the fourth of nine children. Betty attend Penke High School in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She moved to Michigan in 1966. Betty met...
Marc Wood (Lansing)
April 8, 2018
Celebration of Marc’s Life Marc Wood went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2018. He was born June 12th, 1948 to Roberta & Robert Wood in Lansing, Michigan. He loved his younger sister Janet. He was preceded in death by them. Marc lived an amazing life. He loved with all his heart and soul his bride...
Ledoris Watkins-Martin
April 5, 2018
Mrs. Ledoris Watkins-Martin passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth. Age 68 years. She was born on October 10, 1949 in Eupora, Mississippi to Fred and Geneva Embry. Mrs. Watkins-Martin was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Mt. Carmel Baptist church under the leadership of Pastor Miles Franklin. Ledoris received an associate degree from Delta...
Michael Tremblay (Lansing)
April 4, 2018
Mr. Michael Tremblay passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born September 21, 1948 to parents, Mary and Raoul Tremblay in Lansing, Michigan. Michael was a life long resident of Lansing. He worked for the United State Post Office as a postal carrier....
Mary Delois Singleton (Lansing)
April 3, 2018
Mrs. Mary Delois Singleton passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born on August 16, 1948 in Earle, Arkansas to Willie Mae and Nathaniel Hinton, Sr. Her family moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1956 where she attended Sexton High School. Mary joined Union Missionary Baptist Church at a young...
Eddie Wooten (Lansing)
April 1, 2018
Mr. Eddie Wooten passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his residence in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 89 years.

