Obituaries

Henry C. Harvey

Henry C. Harvey

July 9, 2017

Henry Christopher Harvey, a native of Saginaw, Michigan, and our loving son, nephew, brother uncle, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was born January 28, 1963 to the late Henry Harvey and Lorraine Harvey Harper. Henry “Chris”, had a joyful and loving spirit. Everyone that crossed his path was very blessed...

Judy Gray (Lansing)

Judy Gray (Lansing)

July 9, 2017

Judy Gray, 65, of Lansing, departed this life to eternal rest on Sunday, July 9. She is preceded in death by parents, Ethel and Isaiah Gray, and sisters, June Butler and Barbara Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Connie (Tracey) Mathis, and son, Undrake Gray; grandchildren, Talia Mathis, Tracey Mathis, II, Undrake Gray, Jr. and LaVonte Gray, and...

Cleavland Smith, Sr.

Cleavland Smith, Sr.

July 7, 2017

Mr. Cleavland Smith, Sr. passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. Age 89 years. He was born on May 26, 1928 in Ozark, Alabama to Emory Smith and Nettie (King) Smith. He was preceded in death by all of his siblings. Cleavland was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan for 71 years. He served...

Deborah Mendez (Lansing)

Deborah Mendez (Lansing)

July 6, 2017

Deborah Mendez was born on April 23, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan. She was born the daughter of William and Mildred Price. Debbie spent her life as a caregiver, confidant, and friend to all. She had an unwavering faith which she shared with all. Her greatest joys in life was being in the presence of friends and family as well as...

Virginia Esther Scott (Lansing)

Virginia Esther Scott (Lansing)

July 2, 2017

Mrs. Virginia Esther Scott passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 89 years. The Family will receive friends Friday, July 14, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Burcham Hills Retirement Center, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823.

Harmony Shureka Campbell

Harmony Shureka Campbell

July 2, 2017

Ms. Harmony Shureka Campbell “Harm” passed away suddenly at her residence on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Age 22 years. She was born on October 28, 1994 to Jake Campbell, Jr. and Deborah L. Works-Campbell. Harmony attended Buena Vista High School and was employed at Omni Warehouse. She enjoyed singing, dancing, listening to music and spending time with her family. She...

James Willis (Lansing)

James Willis (Lansing)

July 2, 2017

James Willis of Lansing, Michigan passed away July 2, 2017 at his residence. He was 75 years old. James was the oldest of eight children born to Lula Mae Crenshaw in Hermondale, Missouri. James confessed his hope in Christ early in his life. James was adventurous. When he was a young boy, he would often go on fruit picking harvests...

Roderick Shawn Reeves, Jr. (Lansing)

Roderick Shawn Reeves, Jr. (Lansing)

June 30, 2017

Roderick Shawn Reeves, Jr., aka Roddy- P passed away June 30, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 23 years old. Roderick was born May 1, 1994 to Tracie Austin and Roderick Reeves, Sr., in Lansing, Michigan. Roderick received his education thru the Lansing School District. He attended St. Matthews AME Church with his family. Roderick’s career was in...

Johnny L. Dawkins

Johnny L. Dawkins

June 30, 2017

Mr. Johnny Lee Dawkins passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan Medical Center. Age 66 years. He was born January 9, 1951 in Louisville, Mississippi to Johnny M. Dawkins and Colean Carter-Dawkins. Johnny was a very kind and wonderful man who loved spending time with his family and friends. He was known for lending a...

Earnestine Patterson "Baby Ray"

Earnestine Patterson "Baby Ray"

June 30, 2017

Earnestine Patterson (Baby Ray) passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 79 years. She was born on February 3, 1938 in Greenville, Mississippi to Susie Mae Lewis and Ed Patterson. Earnestine moved to Saginaw, Michigan when she was nine years old. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1956....

Clifford Arnett Williams

Clifford Arnett Williams

June 27, 2017

Mr. Clifford Arnett Williams, son of O.C. and the late Jessie Mae Anderson, passed away on June 27, 2017 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. Age 59 years. Clifford was a faithful member of Spiritual Israel and its Army, Temple # 7, until he relocated to Pensacola, Florida in 2000. He loved fishing, hunting,...

Edward Thomas, Sr.

Edward Thomas, Sr.

June 27, 2017

Mr. Edward Thomas, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 93 years. He was born on March 30, 1924 in Jackson, Georgia to Willie and Hattie Thomas. Edward was the first of three children. Edward joined the United States Navy and received an Honorable Discharge on February 1,1974 as a testimonial of honest and faithful...

Donna Stone (Lansing)

Donna Stone (Lansing)

June 27, 2017

Donna Stone passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years. She was born September 17, 1949 to J.D. and Mary Dawson in Dyer, Tennessee. Donna lived in Lansing, Michigan where she was a bus driver for Capital City Head Start and cared for her grandchildren. Donna loved to play bingo and attend her...

Robert T. Haney

Robert T. Haney

June 26, 2017

Robert Terry Haney passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Cedar Woods Assisted living in Belleville, Michigan. He was born in Lockesburg, Arkansas on May 24, 1949 to J.B. Haney and Faye (Brown) Haney. At the young age of 4, Robert and his family moved to Saginaw, Michigan where he would grow up enjoying spending quality time with his...

Garry Boyd

Garry Boyd

June 25, 2017

Mr. Garry Boyd passed from labor to reward on June 29, 2017 at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He was born on August 13, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to William Motley and Josephine Rolle. At an early age, Garry moved with his mother to Saginaw, Michigan. While growing up, he attended St. Paul Missionary Baptist church. Garry attended school...

Garry Eugene Rockett

Garry Eugene Rockett

June 23, 2017

Mr. Garry Rockett passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 62 years. He was born on May 14, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Eva Dee Reed. Garry was a member of New Faith Temple Church of God in Christ where he was a faithful member of the Wednesday night Bible Study group. He loved church and...

Inez Stewart (Lansing)

Inez Stewart (Lansing)

June 20, 2017

Ms. Inez Stewart passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at N.H.C. Healthcare in Franklin, Tennessee. Age 70 years. She was born to William and Minnie Stewart on July 14, 1946 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Inez was a retiree of General Motors in Lansing, Michigan. She was a nurturer of people all of her life surrounding them with love, faith and music....

Michael Deontae Roby "Miro"

Michael Deontae Roby "Miro"

June 19, 2017

Mr. Michael Deontae Roby “Miro” passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his residence. Age 32 years. He was born on July 3, 1984 in Saginaw, Michigan to Donald Lewis and Leslie Roby Flowers. Miro attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 2002. He was a member of Christ Image Community Church...

Jason Gordon (Lansing)

Jason Gordon (Lansing)

June 18, 2017

Jason D. Gordon, 31 years of age, peacefully passed away June 18, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Jason was born November 29, 1985 to Robert and Cosandra Douglas in Lansing, Michigan. Jason attended Lansing Public Schools, graduating from J.W. Sexton High School, where he played football and ran track. Following High School, Jason attended Tennessee State University, where...

Gloria Hall (Lansing)

Gloria Hall (Lansing)

June 15, 2017

Our beloved Gloria Steen Hall, also known as, “Pee Wee”, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Age 65 years. Gloria was born December 27, 1951 in Marianna, Arkansas to Viola and Nathaniel Hall. She moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1960 at the age of 10 years. Gloria attended and graduated Robert R. Moten High...