Deborah Smith
May 6, 2025
Deborah Lynn Smith, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 17, 1959, Deborah was a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She lived a life marked by compassion, service, and quiet strength.
Deborah dedicated her professional life to caring for others. She worked at Mid-Michigan Child Care and later at Southbridge Group...
Ashley-Yvonne E. Adams
May 5, 2025
Ashley-Yvonne Ellen Adams, cherished daughter of George T. (Cynthia) Adams and Serena Johnson-Adams, passed away on May 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 32. Born March 21, 1993, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Ashley was raised in a loving environment, deeply rooted in faith as a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the guidance of her grandfather, Pastor Johnie...
Marvin Lee Prince Sr. "Putt"
May 4, 2025
Mr. Marvin Lee Prince Sr. was born March 20, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of James Jeff Prince and Clementine Ricks Moore passed away at Duane Waters Health Center on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Marvin (affectionately known as “Putt”) was a hilarious guy. He loved teaching kids how to drive at a young age, and he loved hanging out with...
Patrick Glenn Phifer
May 3, 2025
Mr. Patrick Glenn Phifer “Pat” transitioned to his Heavenly home on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. He was born on December 31, 1962, in Lansing, to his loving parents, Fred, Jr. and Dolores Phifer, Jr.
Pat spent his life in Lansing, where he attended school and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. Over the years, he held various jobs,...
Kevin Meese
May 3, 2025
Mr. Kevin Meese passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.
Cynthia Pennywell
May 3, 2025
Mrs. Cynthia M. Pennywell passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born September 13, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ceola and James H. Cook.
Cynthia’s life was given to the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age. She graduated from Saginaw High School. Cynthia enjoyed cooking and traveling. Cynthia was the baby girl...
Doris E. Watts
May 1, 2025
Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Watts departed this earthly life on Thursday morning, May 1, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee with her son, Kenneth by her side. Age 89 years. She was born on Sunday, March 8, 1936, in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of James Alexander Campbell, Sr. and Salome Terrance Gray Campbell. She was a proud woman who lived through times of...
Doris Fuller
May 1, 2025
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
Mrs. Doris Ann Collier-Fuller went home to be with the Lord peacefully on May 1, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison, with her daughters beside her, at the age of 68 years. It’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years. Doris, the youngest...
Michael Wayne Carroll Jr.
April 30, 2025
Mr. Michael Wayne Carroll Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 41 years. He was born on September 26, 1983, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Michael Wayne Carroll and LaRhonda Riley.
Michael was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw High School and was employed at Texas Roadhouse where he enjoyed cooking...
Shatia "Tee Tee" Walker Henderson (Lansing)
April 29, 2025
Shatia Micole Walker-Henderson aka “TeeTee” was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, on December 21, 1969, to Damita Walker and Gregory R. Vick. She accepted Christ at a young age and began a lifelong journey of faith. A gifted musician, she sang in the choir and played piano at church and played the flute in the Everett High School marching...
Tyrone Delton Williams
April 27, 2025
Mr. Tyrone Delton Williams passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Monroe, Louisiana. Age 70 years.
Eddie Jackson, Sr. (Lansing)
April 25, 2025
Ellihue “Eddie” Jackson, Sr transitioned from this life to his Heavenly Home on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Eddie was born in Marvell, Arkansas on Wednesday, August 19, 1942, to Robert George and Ora Maxine (Johnson) Jackson, the third of eleven children.
Eddie’s family moved to Lansing, Michigan when he was young. He graduated from Lansing...
Melvin Barnes (Lansing)
April 24, 2025
Mr. Melvin Barnes passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years.
Jerold McAllister (Lansing)
April 20, 2025
Mr. Jerold McAllister passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Age 79 years.
Cleodis Blair
April 19, 2025
Mrs. Cleodis Blair, affectionately known as “Doll” to her close family, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the University of Michigan Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan. She was 84 years old.
Cleodis was born on March 13, 1941, in Panola, Alabama, to the late Jimmie Lee Sr. and Willie Lee Turner. As a young child, she moved...
William Darden Jr. (Lansing)
April 19, 2025
Mr. William Darden Jr. passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.
Gertrude Pointer (Lansing)
April 18, 2025
Mrs. Gertrude Pointer went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:21 p.m. in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 105 years old. She was born on Tuesday, October 7, 1919, in Armorel, Arkansas to Reverend William and Mrs. Addie Harris. Gertrude was one of eight children born to their family.
Gertrude accepted Christ at...
Myanna Janae Scott
April 18, 2025
Myanna Janae Scott, also known as “MyMy”, was born October 6, 2004, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Miesha Scott and Ronald Hopkins. On Friday, April 18, 2025, Myanna passed away peacefully, knowing she was loved by many, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, with her mom and Aunt Cookie by her side. She was 20 years old.
Myanna was a member of Mt....
Elverner McGee
April 18, 2025
Mr. Elverner McGee, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cousin, was called home to our lord on April 18, 2025, at My Michigan Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, age 89. He was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan.
Mr. Elverner McGee, affectionately known as “Top,” was born October 21, 1935, in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, to Pink and Ednora McGee.
Top served in the...
Willie Acklen, Jr.
April 18, 2025
Mr. Willie Acklen, Jr. passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Copper. Age 72 years. Willie was born September 14, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willie Acklen Sr and Acadia Hillert.
Willie was a resident of Saginaw, MI, and was an Alumni of Arthur Hill High School. Willie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was...
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