Obituaries

Damonick Jackson (Lansing)

Damonick Jackson (Lansing)

April 16, 2025

Mr. Damonick Jackson passed away April 16, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 32 years. He was born August 10, 1992 to Darryl L. Jackson and Deanna F. Servis.

Damonick loved gaming, cooking, and just being with his family & friends. His love for cooking started at Lou & Harry’s Pub & Grill. Damonick was out going and would do anything for...

Tammy D. Watson (Lansing)

Tammy D. Watson (Lansing)

April 16, 2025

Mrs. Tammy Decarlo Watson went from labor to reward on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years old. She was born Saturday, September 18, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, to Wallace and Weeda Mae Walker.

Tammy attended Warren Ave Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit where she accepted Christ. Tammy was a student of the Detroit Public Schools and graduated...

Brenda Gray (Lansing)

Brenda Gray (Lansing)

April 15, 2025

Ms. Brenda Gray passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. Brenda was born November 2, 1965, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Irene Jeanette and Roberto Rendon.

Brenda graduated from Waverly High School in 1984. Brenda’s happy and joyous personality led to a job as a day care provider. She had a big heart and loved spending...

Velma DeMyers (Lansing)

Velma DeMyers (Lansing)

April 15, 2025

Mrs. Velma Doris (Holloway) DeMyers Went from labor to reward on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow Lansing. Age 89 years. She was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on Wednesday, May 22, 1935, the only daughter and second oldest of seven children to her loving parents, Henry and Evelyn (Washington) Holloway. She was affectionately referred to as...

Corey Deon Lowery

Corey Deon Lowery

April 14, 2025

Corey Deon Lowery was born March 15, 1978, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Paulette Lowery and James Cecil Wilson. On Monday, April 14, 2025, he passed away peacefully at his home in Olive Branch, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family, while under hospice care. Age 47 years.

Corey, formerly employed by Burlington Trailways in Burlington, Iowa, where he furthered his education and...

Tellis George Everett, Sr. (Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan)

Tellis George Everett, Sr. (Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan)

April 13, 2025

Mr. Tellis George Everett, Sr. made his transition to eternal life on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Age 75 years. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Tellis and Lucretia Everett.

Tellis was many things to so many people; he was a son, father, husband, uncle, grandfather, and friend. He had a heart of gold and was always looking...

William Kelly

William Kelly

April 11, 2025

Mr. William Jay Kelly "Bill" passed away at the age of 63. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on April 8, 1962, to John H. Kelly, Jr., and Nell Rose (Patton) Kelly.

Bill attended Buena Vista High School. He loved playing golf, gardening, watching Jerry Springer, and Perry Mason. He was also dapper and loved dressing to the nines, something he...

Mary Carolyn Curry

Mary Carolyn Curry

April 9, 2025

Mary Carolyn Curry, also known as "Big Red," was born on March 7, 1951, in Louisville, Alabama, to Bennie James Curry and Mary Alice Curry.

Mary graduated from Saginaw High School. After high school, in 1970, she worked at General Motors for over 35 years; after retirement, she relocated to Detroit, Michigan. Mary loved listening to oldies and had a strong love...

Kevin Bryant

Kevin Bryant

April 9, 2025

Stewart Kevin Bryant, known as Kevin by his family and friends, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was the fifth child born to Osey Sr. and Relevah Bryant on Tuesday, September 8, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan.

Stewart attended Lansing Public Schools and a few years later enlisted in the United States Army. After...

Steven Betts Gador

Steven Betts Gador

April 9, 2025

Mr. Steven Betts Gador passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 74 years.

Eldon Liggon

Eldon Liggon

April 9, 2025

Mr. Eldon Liggon passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years. Eldon was born November 13, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio, to parents Katie Chandler and Clarence Liggon Sr.

Eldon had the honor of being a financial guru for organizations such as Delta Dental, State of Michigan, and most recently as the executive Director of the Greater Lansing...

Linda Peterson (Lansing)

Linda Peterson (Lansing)

April 8, 2025

Ms. Linda Peterson passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years.

Margarettia Kindall (Lansing)

Margarettia Kindall (Lansing)

April 8, 2025

Ms. Margarettia Verna Kindall, affectionately known to all as Tina, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years. Margarettia was born January 21, 1958, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Phillip and Catherine (Bethany) Kindall.

Tina was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was educated through the Lansing School District and attended Lansing Everett High School.

Tina gave her...

Tabbitha Bridgeman (Lansing)

Tabbitha Bridgeman (Lansing)

April 8, 2025

Ms. Tabbitha Denise Bridgeman passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2025, at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years. Tabbitha was born August 27, 1969, in Greenfield, Tennessee to the parents, James and Ann Bridgeman.

Tabbitha was a resident of Lansing, Michigan for over 40 years. She attended Everett High School of Lansing, Michigan. She would travel the world after graduation;...

Lovie L. Conway

Lovie L. Conway

April 8, 2025

Ms. Lovie Lou Conway was born on September 8, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan, the beloved daughter of George Conway Sr. and Dorothy Mae Sibley. On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, she passed away peacefully at home under hospice care, surrounded by the love of her devoted children and grandchildren. She was 58 years old.

Lovie was a proud graduate of the Ruben...

Mother Cozetta Duncan (Lansing)

Mother Cozetta Duncan (Lansing)

April 7, 2025

Mother Cozetta Duncan transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the age of 95. In her final days, she was surrounded at home by her family who shared with her messages of love, appreciation, and reflections of fond memories.

Affectionately known by those who loved her as “Co,” “Cozy,” Mom, Grandma, Granny, Sister, Mama...

Clifford Caldwell

Clifford Caldwell

April 7, 2025

Mr. Clifford Earl Caldwell transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, April 7, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. He was born on March 4, 1958, in Monroe, Louisiana, beloved son of Archie and Mary Caldwell.

Clifford, a former resident of Monroe, Louisiana, relocated with his family to Pineland, Texas, where he attended West Sabine High School. After graduating,...

Barbara Ann Brown

Barbara Ann Brown

April 7, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Brown entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 7, 2025. Born in Booker Heights, Alabama, to Mable (Brown) Rios and Deacon Earl Brown. Barb was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and singer whose voice brought comfort and joy to all who heard it!

Her musical journey began early in life...

Eliza Vega-Aparicio

Eliza Vega-Aparicio

April 5, 2025

Ms. Eliza Vega-Aparicio passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 28 years.

Marion L. Davis  (Lansing)

Marion L. Davis (Lansing)

April 5, 2025

Mrs. Marion L. Davis gained her wings on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 71years old. Marion was born in Smock, Pennsylvania on Thursday, October 1, 1953, to Francis Marion and Regina Julia Clark.

Marion had a warm heart and nurturing spirit and was passionate about her family and friends. Marion loved pictures and cards that...