Obituaries

Carol Alfano

Carol Alfano

May 16, 2025

Mrs. Carol Alfano passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years.

Mother Goldie B. Harris

Mother Goldie B. Harris

May 16, 2025

"Her children arise and call her blessed... a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." – Proverbs 31:28, 30

With hearts full of love and reverence, we celebrate the life and legacy of Mother Goldie B. Harris, a matriarch of unwavering faith and boundless love, who departed this earthly life and entered into eternal life on May 16, 2025,...

Jerry Orchez Tennie

Jerry Orchez Tennie

May 15, 2025

Mr. Jerry Orchez Tennie passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years. 

Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds

Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds

May 14, 2025

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at age 53 years old. Johnnie Mae was born November 18, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan, to parents Ruby Choyce and Clarence Nowell.

Johnnie Mae was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School and a devoted member of New Full Life Gospel Church, where she worshiped faithfully for 25...

Elaine Morse

Elaine Morse

May 13, 2025

Mrs. Elaine Morse passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Age 83 years.

Ky'Aire Husby

Ky'Aire Husby

May 12, 2025

Baby Ky'Aire Husby passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. Age 9 months.

Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick

Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick

May 12, 2025

Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick passed away on May 12, 2025, at his residence. Age 1 month and 23 days. Dominic was born on March 19, 2025, to MyAsia Ferguson and Donald McCormick.

Our son will always be dearly missed. I was happy to hold Dominic for the first time. His sisters, Masani and Jailyn, were also there when he was born....

Shaciah S. Hawkins

Shaciah S. Hawkins

May 12, 2025

Ms. Shaciah S. Hawkins, our Angel, got her wings on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Age 21 years. Fly high, baby girl. Daddy and Mommy love you. Big bro, Raheem, Jedidiah, and little big bro, Haddai Hawkins, and last but not least, your twin, Big sister, Shyiah A. Hawkins, will love you all day and forever.

Psalm 91: 1-2:...

David L. Duke, Sr.

David L. Duke, Sr.

May 12, 2025

Mr. David Leigh Duke, Sr. passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. He was born on Wednesday, August 15, 1956, in Lansing, Michigan, the sixth child of Hershel and Mildred Duke.

David attended Lansing Public Schools, graduating from J.W. Sexton High School. David accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at Friendship Baptist...

James L. Boose

James L. Boose

May 12, 2025

Mr. James L. Boose passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 75 years.

Willie Kelly

Willie Kelly

May 10, 2025

Mr. Willie Kelly passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years.

Murline Denise Dorsey

Murline Denise Dorsey

May 10, 2025

Murline Dorsey Williams, 84, recently relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, from Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born July 4, 1940, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to Troy and Mary Lee Kennedy.

Murline graduated from Lincoln High School in Forrest City, Arkansas, where she was a student athlete in basketball and cheerleading,...

Sharon Marie Young

Sharon Marie Young

May 9, 2025

Sharon Marie Young passed away suddenly on Friday, May 9, 2025, and it has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her. She was born on Friday, May 23, 1958, in Decatur, Illinois, to Alberta Young and Willie Chappell. She later moved to Lansing, Michigan, with her mother and brothers, where she spent the remainder of...

John Phillip Kelly

John Phillip Kelly

May 9, 2025

Mr. John Phillip Kelly passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. John was born June 11, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Vandy Charlotte Kelly and Charles Frederick Kelly.

Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, John attended Everett High School before building a life through hard work in the trades—working in construction, painting, roofing, and as...

Debra Holmes

Debra Holmes

May 8, 2025

Ms. Debra K. Holmes was born on September 8, 1949, in Hammond, Tennessee to the proud parents of Thomas Sr and Annie Bryson. She left for Heaven on May 8, 2025, at the age of 75. She was the eldest of seven children.

Debra was one year old when her family moved to Saginaw, MI. She graduated from Saginaw High School...

Darrell L. Taylor

Darrell L. Taylor

May 6, 2025

Mr. Darrell Laroy Taylor passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 72 years.

Deborah Smith

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

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"

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

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,...