Denis Dewitt Turbin Jr.
May 18, 2025
Denis D. Turbin Jr., 56 years old, of Merrill, Michigan. The eldest son of Denis D. and Audrey L. Turbin passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 18, 2025, at My Michigan Health Hospital in Midland, Michigan, of Adenocarcinoma Cancer.
He was born January 16, 1969. Denis graduated with the Class of 1987 at Merrill High School, Merrill, MI. Denis...
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
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
May 15, 2025
Mr. Jerry Orchez Tennie passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years.
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...
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
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.
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
May 12, 2025
Mr. James L. Boose passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years.
Willie Kelly
May 10, 2025
Mr. Willie Kelly passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years.
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
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
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
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
May 6, 2025
Mr. Darrell Laroy Taylor passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 72 years.
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...

