Obituaries

Albert Navarro

Albert Navarro

October 3, 2025

Mr. Albert Navarro passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born January 29, 1968, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Alex and Margaret Navarro.

Albert worked for many years as a machine operator and then later transitioned to working as a maintenance man. Back in the day, during his free time, he enjoyed spending...

Brenda Ashford

Brenda Ashford

October 3, 2025

Mrs. Brenda (Dillard, Box) Ashford, a well-respected woman and our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and auntie, departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2025. Age 77 years. She was born May 2, 1948, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Frank Dillard Sr. and Annie Cunningham-Austin. She will be greatly...

Mary C. Johnson

Mary C. Johnson

October 2, 2025

Mrs. Mary C. Johnson passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Owosso, Michigan. Age 97 years. She was born April 7, 1928, in Marked Tree, Arkansas. The daughter of Eddie and Lenora Works.

Mary C. Johnson was a member of Union Baptist Church. She loved church and gospel music.

She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Gwendolyn Hilliard and Deborah Bender; grandchildren,...

Karen Jo Arman

Karen Jo Arman

September 30, 2025

Karen Jo Arman passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at My Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. Age 71 years.Karen Jo was born May 19, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late William and Maryann (Szarenski) Cramton.

She enjoyed traveling, quilting, crocheting and gardening. She took a lot of pride in her flowers.Karen worked many years at Kmart and made lots...

Belinda Ann Sutton

Belinda Ann Sutton

September 29, 2025

Ms. Belinda Ann Sutton, born to Ethel Woods and Agglie Sutton on September 2, 1969, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 56 years.

Belinda Ann loved playing cards with family and friends; Spades was one of her favorite games to play. She also enjoyed playing basketball and softball. Belinda was...

Jeverson K. Kelley

Jeverson K. Kelley

September 28, 2025

Mr. Jeverson Kaple Kelley, affectionately known as Kaple, passed away in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 81. He was born on February 18, 1944, in Wabbaseka, Arkansas, to the late Mathie Kelley and the late Lemon Kelley Sr. In 1950, the family moved to Jackson, Michigan, in search of a better life. As a young man, he accepted Christ...

Onious "Pony" Matthews Jr.

Onious "Pony" Matthews Jr.

September 28, 2025

Mr. Onious “Pony” Matthews Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at the age of 82, at Henry Ford Hospital. Onious was born on May 24, 1943, in Osceola, AR, the son of Onious Matthews Sr. and Shirt Etta Kelly.

Onious lived a long and fulfilling life, marked not only by his strong work ethic but also by...

Arthur Walker

Arthur Walker

September 28, 2025

Mr. Arthur George Walker passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his residence in Bridgeport, Michigan. Age 97 years. Arthur George was born on June 13, 1928, in Hope, Arkansas, to John Eugene (Chet) Walker and Lula Mae Thomas. At the age of twelve, he relocated to Growing Valley, Louisiana, where he completed sixth grade. In the late 1950s,...

Magdalena Dawin

Magdalena Dawin

September 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved Magdalena Edward Dawin, who departed this life on September 27, 2025, surrounded by family with immense love.

A beautiful and devoted widow, Magdalena dedicated her life to nurturing her children and selflessly extending that same care to her nieces and nephews. She was the pillar...

Tiara Jackson

Tiara Jackson

September 26, 2025

Tiara Love-Tory Jackson, our beloved daughter, niece, sister, granddaughter, and cousin, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 37. Tiara was born on September 14, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Melissa Jackson and Kendall Ross. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School.

Tiara resided in Charlotte, North Carolina, for 8 ½ years. Tiara was a fabulous...

Freddie Lee Green Sr.

Freddie Lee Green Sr.

September 26, 2025

Mr. Freddie Lee Green Sr. passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center. Age 68 years. He was born June 5, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Freddie and Zetna Green.

Freddie graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1976. He worked at the Saginaw Malleable Iron Plant and was a member of U.A.W. Local 455. Later...

Anthony Young

Anthony Young

September 26, 2025

Anthony William Young, affectionately known as “Fatty”, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 34 years. He was born to William Wade and Karla Young on February 8, 1991 in Lansing, Michigan. Anthony was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin and friend to many.

His warmth, humor, and love for others left a lasting impact on...

Amy Kay Elizabeth Duel

Amy Kay Elizabeth Duel

September 26, 2025

“She lived loud, loved fiercely, and never shied away from telling you how it was.”

Amy Duel passed away on September 26, 2025. Amy was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan. She was a proud graduate of the Class of 1994. Amy brought joy, laughter, and love to everyone who knew her.

Amy is survived by her beloved husband, Michael McClain; children, Kayley...

Mittie Ross

Mittie Ross

September 25, 2025

Ms. Mittie Ann Ross was born March 4, 1950, in Anguilla, Mississippi. In the 75 years the Lord blessed her on this earth, she touched the lives of so many. Mittie was a loving daughter and sister, a dedicated aunt, a stand-out employee, and an influential community member. She genuinely cultivated the relationships in her life, and her consistent generosity of...

Bertrand Bodiford

Bertrand Bodiford

September 25, 2025

Bertrand Durand Bodiford, affectionately called “Bert,” was born on May 18, 1975, in Lansing Michigan. Bert was an adventurous soul and wanted to travel. His adventurous spirit led him to obtain his CDL license, so that he could fulfill his desire to travel the open road.

Bert fought for a long time. He wanted to live a full and abundant life....

Kimberly Riojas

Kimberly Riojas

September 24, 2025

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kimberly JeanRiojas, a devoted wife, cherished mother, treasured grandmother, great grandmother, and dear friend, on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on August 19, 1962, in Lansing, Michigan, Kimberly lived a life full of compassion, strength, and grace. She dedicated herself to her family...

Vernisha Jerrels

Vernisha Jerrels

September 23, 2025

Ms. Vernisha Rose Jerrels (White), age 79 years, of Haslett, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at McLaren Greater Lansing. She was born to Tommie L. White Sr. and Evelena White on Wednesday, February 20, 1946, in Shelby, North Carolina. She was the first daughter of this union and grew up surrounded by love and family.

Along with...

Richard John Cross

Richard John Cross

September 22, 2025

Mr. Richard John Cross passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at University of Michigan Health, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years.

Katie C. Dean

Katie C. Dean

September 22, 2025

Katie Catherine Dean (aka Katie C) was born April 23rd, 1949 in Greensboro, AL. Katie had 3 children before she moved to Flint, MI in the 70’s. While living in Flint she met her first husband, Ronald Stitt, at the Camaro Lounge. They had four children. Katie and her kids then moved to Okemos, MI, where she met the Love...

Blaine LaVelle Youngblood

Blaine LaVelle Youngblood

September 21, 2025

My son, Blaine LaVelle Youngblood, passed quietly into eternal life on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 62 years. He was born on September 21, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to John Youngblood and Joyce Cook.

Blaine had his birthday party in Heaven this year, with God’s angels and all of his family and friends who had gone on before him!...