Julie Gibbs (Lansing)
March 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unfortunate passing of Julie Gibbs, who departed from this world on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Julie was a beloved mother, sister, and friend, and her absence leaves a hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Julie was born on March 6th, 1969, in Pontiac, Michigan....
Dora Dean Shaw-Mcdole
March 7, 2024
Mrs. Dora Dean Shaw-McDole passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born on September 8, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Leslie and Annie Shaw.
Dora was a fierce and tenacious spirit eager to point out injustice. She loved to play softball and was an avid sports fan. She had a strong passion for education and loved...
Travis T. Swift, Sr.
March 5, 2024
Mr. Travis T. Swift Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 40 years. Travis was born April 13, 1983, in Saginaw, Michigan to Charlie M. Swift Sr. and Cora Lee Swift.
Travis a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, previously resided in Louisiana and Georgia. He was a kind-hearted man, a devoted father, brother, and best friend to...
Reverend Jodie Williams
March 5, 2024
So dear to God, so close to man that when the Lord called, he answered “I can.”
Reverend Jodie Henry Williams (Mac) was born on February 3, 1942, in Havana, Alabama (Hale County), to Willie Henry and Rubie Lee (Miles) Williams, the 3rd oldest child of 7 children. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March...
Dyamond Morgan (Lansing)
March 3, 2024
Dyamond Marii Morgan was born March 2, 1998, in Lansing, Michigan to the proud parents of Nikoya Beavers and Demario Morgan.
Dyamond was a happy, thoughtful, fun, and loving character with a heart from God. She was the life of the party with a listening ear for anyone in need. Dyamond graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 2016, while working...
Steve Darnell Canty
March 2, 2024
Mr. Steve Darnell Canty was born February 4, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the son of Sarah Ruth Canty and the late Joseph Leo Canty. Steve was the second eldest of six siblings. He was preceded in death by Timothy Young (Brother) and Joseph Canty (Father).
Steve graduated from Buena Vista High School where he was passionate about singing and...
Rico Watson
March 1, 2024
Mr. Rico De’Shon Watson passed away, on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Kindred Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Age 49 years. He was born December 20, 1974, in Muncie, Indiana, to Earlene Wesby and Johnny Williams.
Rico, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, loved his city. His last place of employment was with Johnson Battery Company. He worked as a server on Mackinaw...
Tina Gonzales (Lansing)
March 1, 2024
Mrs. Tina Gonzales passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.
Camille Garrett
March 1, 2024
Ms. Camille Garrett passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 74 years.
Shirley Ann Jones (Tampa, Florida)
February 29, 2024
Ms. Shirley Ann Jones passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida at the age of 70 years old. She was born Saturday, August 1, 1953, in Bakersfield, California. The daughter of John H. Jones, Sr. and Rosie Lee Pigues Jones.
Shirley was a resident of Lansing Michigan until she retired and relocated to Tampa, Florida...
Edgar Lee Willis
February 29, 2024
Mr. Edgar Lee Willis passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. Age 77 years. Edgar was born August 28, 1946, in Huntington, Tennessee to Willie and Pearlie Willis.
Edgar was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was employed at H.I. S. Manufacturing Company in Bruceton, Tennessee, and General Motors in Michigan.
Edgar was a fun-loving and light-hearted person.
Edgar...
Douglas Johnson Jr.
February 29, 2024
Mr. Douglas Johnson Jr., faithful father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 64.
“Cookie,” as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was born to Douglas and Gloria “Tobae” Johnson (Dorn) in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on June 21, 1959. After graduating from Saginaw High School in 1978,...
Linton Stalling, Jr. (Lansing)
February 29, 2024
Mr. Linton Stalling, Jr. passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born Thursday, March 22, 1952, in Rome, Georgia to Mrs. Ruby M. Stalling and the Late Mr. Linton Stalling Sr. He accepted Christ and was baptized in the name of the Lord at an early age....
Luedella Henderson (Lansing)
February 29, 2024
Mrs. LueDella Henderson gained her wings on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan. She was born Tuesday, October 9, 1928, in Covington, Tennessee, the third daughter of Calvin, Lucrecie, and Roxie Hodge. She accepted the Lord at an early age and attended Canaan Grove Baptist Church in Mason, Tennessee.
Throughout her life, she remained steadfast and...
Gail R. Carr-Henix
February 29, 2024
Gail R. Carr-Henix was born July 22, 1967, in Houston, Texas, to Sam and Mary Carr. She returned home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 56 years.
Gail was a compassionate and well-loved CAC Head Start teacher’s aide, school bus aide, home health aide (Plainview), and the best hair braider in town!
She was...
Eugene Moten, Iii "Lil' Sonny"
February 28, 2024
Deacon Eugene Moten III
Surrounded by his children and loved ones, our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, nephew, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the age of 60 years. Mr. Eugene Moten III was born on November 29, 1963, in Saginaw, Michigan to Eugene Moten Jr....
Vickie Miske (Lansing)
February 25, 2024
Mrs. Vickie Miske, age 73 years old, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Growing up Vickie was the oldest girl of seven children born in Union City, Tennessee. Her family moved to the Lansing-Holt Michigan area when she was a young child.
Vicki was a straight A student who loved learning about history and the world; in-fact she...
Kayvion Buchanan
February 24, 2024
KayVion DeVon Buchanan passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 16 years. He was born on January 16, 2008, in Saginaw, Michigan to Latanya Buchanan and Adam D. Clemmons Jr.
KayVion attended Mackinaw High School and was a member of Christ Deliverance Center. He enjoyed cooking, eating, playing video games, and doing TikTok. KayVion loved to dance...
Da'Lance Stephens "Tay-Tay"
February 24, 2024
Mr. Da’Lance Stephens “Tay-Tay” passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, Age 33 years. He was born August 14, 1990, in Saginaw, to Dashawna Stephens and Lance Stevenson.
Tay-Tay was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Saginaw Public Schools. Growing up, he enjoyed skating and listening to music. Tay-Tay enjoyed dressing up...
Eric Bradford Mays
February 24, 2024
Councilman Eric Bradford Mays was born to Rosie B. Mays and Pastor Louis Mays on September 16, 1958, in Flint, MI. He transitioned home with Christ Saturday, February, 24, 2024, at home in Flint, MI. Councilman Mays accepted Christ at an early age and was rooted in a Christian foundation. He was active in many ministries. As an adult he...