Obituaries

David Lawrence Hunt

David Lawrence Hunt

July 2, 2025

David Lawrence Hunt was born on September 18, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Gladys Neal and Dwight Smith. On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, he passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of love, purpose, and passion at the remarkable age of 60.David attended Saginaw Public Schools and had a dynamic career, working in various industries throughout his life....

Curtis McGee, Sr.

Curtis McGee, Sr.

July 1, 2025

Mr. Curtis McGee, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 71 years. Curtis was born on January 28, 1954, in Sidon, Mississippi, to Robert and Beatrice McGee.

Curtis attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Chicago Public Schools. Curtis loved spending time with his family, reading his bible, and going to church. He worked for many...

George Allen Harris, Jr.

George Allen Harris, Jr.

June 30, 2025

Mr. George Allen Harris, Jr., passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born on Thursday, September 16, 1965, in Rockford, Illinois. The son of Barbara Black-Cummins and George Allen Harris, Sr.

George of Lansing, Michigan, was a devoted husband of 35 years to Undrala White Harris, a proud...

Chara Maria (Smith) Marshall

Chara Maria (Smith) Marshall

June 28, 2025

Now in the presence of the Lord, Ms. Chara Maria (Smith) Marshall left her earthly tabernacle and went home on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born November 1, 1961, in Bay City, Michigan, to Delores B. And Willie Frank Smith.

Chara, a resident of Bay City, Michigan, attended Bay City Public Schools and was a graduate of Bay City Central High...

Paula Thompson

Paula Thompson

June 28, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Paula Vanessa Thompson, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Paula was born on March 11, 1941, in Eupora, Mississippi, to William Welch, Sr., and Eula (Eiland) Welch.

Paula graduated from Eupora High School. She married Jerry Thompson on May 16, 1964. To this union, 5 children were born....

T. W. Mason

T. W. Mason

June 27, 2025

TW Mason, a man who was well known to his family and friends as “June", passed away at the age of 83 on June 27, 2025, at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on April 20, 1942, in Metcalf, Mississippi, to Willie Mason and Hattie Mae Mason (Williams).

TW was a very energetic and inquisitive man. He was...

Clifford Mee

Clifford Mee

June 26, 2025

Mr. Clifford Junior Mee, a joyful spirit with a song in his heart and a twinkle in his eye, passed away peacefully after a life full of adventure, love, and laughter on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at StoryPoint Grand Ledge in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Age 99 years. Born Saturday, January 9, 1926, in Commodore, Pennsylvania, Clifford was the beloved son...

Artemus Croskey

Artemus Croskey

June 24, 2025

Mr. Artemus Croskey passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by his loving family. Age 86 years. He was born Friday, December 9, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama to Asberry Croskey and Fannie Mae Lampkin Croskey.

Artemus retired from General Motors Corporation, where he was able to maintain a household for his family as well as...

Jack W. Redmond, Sr.

Jack W. Redmond, Sr.

June 23, 2025

Mr. Jack William Redmond, Sr., passed away on Monday, June 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born on Friday, December 16, 1960, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of John and Elaine Redmond.

Jack graduated from St. Johns High School. He lived in Lansing with his family. He was currently employed at Tecomet, Incorporated. He enjoyed watching wrestling or...

Albert Charles Beasley, Sr.

Albert Charles Beasley, Sr.

June 21, 2025

Mr. Albert C. Beasley, Sr., passed away suddenly on June 21, 2025, at his home in Saginaw, Michigan. He was 81. A lifelong resident of Saginaw, he was born February 2, 1944, to Edna Beasley and Nathaniel Beasley, Sr.

Affectionately known as “Pops,” “Bubba,” “Buddy,” and “Beezel,” Al lived his long life fully by enjoying the simple things such as admiring...

Don Jackson

Don Jackson

June 19, 2025

Mr. Don Jackson passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 67 years.

David Gomez-Tolentino

David Gomez-Tolentino

June 18, 2025

Mr. David G. Tolentino passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 75. He was born on May 21, 1950, in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, to his parents, Rogelio Gomez and Carmen Tolentino.

David made Lansing his home for the past 35 years. In 1990, he married the love of his life, Maria de...

TerRhonda Lachelle Watkins

TerRhonda Lachelle Watkins

June 17, 2025

Our beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Niece, and Friend, Ms. TerRhonda Lachelle Watkins (Ms. Boo), went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. TerRhonda (Ms. Boo) was born July 28, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Leeroy Harris and Barbara Watkins. 

Boo graduated from Saginaw High School and was known for her huge smile, infectious laugh, and being...

Robert Wilson, Jr.

Robert Wilson, Jr.

June 14, 2025

Those we love and lose are never truly gone. They live on in the memories we cherish and the legacy they leave behind.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on Saturday, June 14, 2025, of Robert Edward Wilson Jr. “Poochie”. Age 54 years old. He was born on Wednesday, January 27, 1971, in Lansing, Michigan the son...

Earl Taylor Jr.

Earl Taylor Jr.

June 14, 2025

Mr. Earl Taylor Jr. “Lil Man,” was born January 2nd,1976, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Estelle Wilburn and Earl Taylor Sr. Earl passed away on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at the age of 49 years.

Earl was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Millet Learning Center. After graduation, Earl attended Community Ties North (CTN), where he enjoyed his weekly activities....

David Penix

David Penix

June 12, 2025

Mr. David Penix passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025. Age 72 years.

Deborah Risper Quinn

Deborah Risper Quinn

June 12, 2025

Ms. Deborah Quinn passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

LuCinda Marzette

LuCinda Marzette

June 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ms. LuCinda Marzette

With profound sadness and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of our beloved sister, mother, daughter, and friend, Ms. LuCinda Marzette, who departed this life unexpectedly on June 12, 2025, at the age of 45.

Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, LuCinda (Cindy) was the youngest of four daughters of Robert P. Marzette and Janis...

Daniel Pickens

Daniel Pickens

June 12, 2025

Mr. Daniel Pickens passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 74 years.

Randy Robert Rice

Randy Robert Rice

June 11, 2025

A true soldier, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Randy Robert Rice, Sr., 68, was born on June 17, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Patricia Jean Canfield and Harrold Kenneth Rice. Randy passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan.

Randy grew up in Burt, Michigan, where he attended Burt and Birch Run...