Obituaries

September 20, 2026

Mr. David D. Kittle passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.

September 19, 2026

Mrs. Sandra Towne passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, while surrounded by her precious animals that she loved dearly at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. She was born on Wednesday, February 14, 1945, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, to her parents, Willis Bell, Jr. and Gertrude Louise Harrison Bell.

Sandra loved attending PACE and visiting with her friends...

September 19, 2026

Mr. Anthony Jackson passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

September 19, 2026

Mrs. May H. Coffman was born August 3, 1951, in Magnolia Arkansas. The daughter of Bernice and Beatrice Milner. She passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years.

May resided in Lansing, Michigan, but attended Grammar School in Arkansas. She worked as a hairdresser for many years. May loved to draw, decorate, watch classic films, and...

September 19, 2026

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of

Robert C. “Mac” McCray

Robert C. McCray, affectionately known as “Mac,” was born on July 24, 1941, in Headland, Alabama, to the union of Jim McCray and Gradie Robinson-McCray.

Robert was a man of strength, character, determination, and compassion. He was kind and loving, yet direct and honest. He cared deeply for others and found great joy...

September 17, 2026

Ms. Alicia Doxie passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. Age 65 years.

September 16, 2026

Mercedes Anne LaPine was born on December 10, 1931, on Mackinac Island, Michigan, to William John LaPine and Lauretta C. McCarthy.

Affectionately known as "Mom" by those closest to her, she was a woman of strong faith, determination, and a deep desire to help others. Mercedes had (5) children, (11) grandchildren, (15) great grandchildren, (8) great great grandchildren and (1) GGG...

September 14, 2026

Ms. Kimberley L.Porter passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at her residence in Des Moines, Iowa. Age 57 years.

September 14, 2026

Ms. Pamela J. Ford passed from this life on Monday, September 14, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years.

September 11, 2026

Tyler Louis Cannady

Tyler Louis Cannady was born on January 29, 2011, in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of Arquishia Brown and Tyrone Cannady. Tyler spent his early years attending the Millet Center in Saginaw and later attended Evan’s middle school in Georgia where he resided and transitioned from.

Tyler was a loving joyful youngman who touched the lives of everyone he encountered....

September 11, 2026

Miss Shantel Nicole Jackson passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 41. Shantel was born on November 14, 1984, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Larry Jackson and Lithenie (Rodney) Turner. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend who cherished her family dearly.

Shantel loved spending time with her children and family. She...

September 11, 2026

Ms. Suzanne Pollick passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Close to Home Assisted Living Facility in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 69 years.

September 10, 2026

Michelle Elaine Strickler, affectionately known as Shelly, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the age of 65, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Monday, June 5, 1961, in Washington, D.C., Shelly was the only child of Paul Strickler and Carole Henney. She brought warmth, kindness, and a bright...

September 10, 2026

Beloved sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and godmother, Doris A. Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on October 18, 1948, to the late Burnice and Fraunetta Dunbar in Caruthersville, Missouri.

Doris was a long-time resident of Elkhart, Indiana, where she built many lasting friendships and meaningful relationships throughout...

September 9, 2026

Robert Lee Finch, Jr., 69, of Sanford departed this life on September 9, 2026. A visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026, at First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 240 Fields Dr. Sanford, North Carolina 27330.

Services are entrusted to Genesis Mortuary Services of Dunn, North Carolina. https://www.genesismortuaryservices.com/

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

Mrs. Reuschelle Renee Lucket passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Okemos, Michigan. Age 75 years.

September 9, 2026

Mr. Darnell Appling was born on Saturday, February 1, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents, Sarah Appling and Floyd Patterson. He passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan.

Darnell resided in Lansing, Michigan, with his wife, Dolores Appling. He was a machinist for over twenty years and a hustler by nature. He enjoyed his family, cooking, shopping, dressing,...

September 9, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Vanessa Cunningham Sanders

‘“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1–2

And so, it was with Vanessa Cunningham (Sanders), whose (Sunrise) season of...

September 8, 2026

Mr. Javell Nash was born January 3, 1995, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Jacqueline Smith and Joe Willie Nash. He left to be with God in the early morning of September 8, 2026. Age 31 years.

Javell attended Beekman school at an early age and graduated. He enjoyed watching SpongeBob, bowling, going to sports games, swimming, listening to music, and...