Rudolph Hill, Jr. "Rudy"
December 17, 2023
Mr. Rudolph Hill Jr. passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 67. He was born August 31, 1956, in Los Angeles, California to Rudolph Hill Sr. and Jo Ann Marie DeGroat Hill.
Rudolph "Rudy" Hill Jr. accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at the St. Paul Episcopal Church in Saginaw, Michigan,...
Shalae Heady (Lansing)
December 17, 2023
Ms. Shalae LaShae Heady transitioned to be with the Lord in Heaven on Sunday, December 17,2023, at the age of 36 years old, in Lansing, Michigan. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, December 18,1986, to Don Heady and Tina Mathews.
Shalae attended schools in the Lansing School District and received her GED from Detroit Job Corps Center. After receiving...
John Lee Patterson, Jr. (Lansing)
December 15, 2023
Mr. John Lee Patterson, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus, Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 44 years old. He was born Friday, February 2, 1979, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of John L. Patterson, Sr. and Jennifer A. Patterson.
John graduated from Lansing Everett High School, a member of the class...
Woodson C. Long "Woody" (Jackson)
December 15, 2023
Mr. Woodson Corneilius Long, "Woody" aka “Scoby” to family, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Jackson County Medical Care Facility in Jackson, Michigan. Age 91 years. He was born on Wednesday, April 6, 1932, in Henderson, Tennessee. The son of William Henry Long and Norciss Trice Long.
Woodson has resided in Jackson, Michigan ever since he left Tennessee as a...
Deon Watson
December 13, 2023
Mr. Deon Watson passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 51 years.
Martin Walters "Marty"
December 12, 2023
A much loved, kind, and giving friend to many, passed away unexpectedly December 12, 2023, at his residence, age 62.
Son of the late Keith Sr. and Dolores (Soltysiak) Walters, Marty was born September 30, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan. Although Marty never married or had children, he is survived by his longtime friend and companion, Paula Rench, and joyfully assisted in...
Kelly Ackley (Lansing)
December 10, 2023
Ms. Kelly Ackley passed away December 10, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years.
Sonya Marie Taylor (Lansing)
December 9, 2023
Ms. Sonya Marie Taylor left this world suddenly on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 55 years old. She was born Friday, March 15, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Belita Buckner and Darrell Taylor.
Sonya was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Sonya graduated from Martin...
Charles Hale (Lansing)
December 8, 2023
Mr. Charles Hale passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.
Andre Johnson
December 7, 2023
Mr. Andre Johnson passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Andre was born on June 15, 1972, to Mrs. Theresa Owens and Mr. Willie Ross.
Andre was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was educated at Saginaw High School, later earning his GED, and employed at Euclid Industries Assembly. He enjoyed dancing and being...
Anthony "Tony" Ronald Peterson
December 6, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Anthony Ronald Peterson, fondly known as Tony, who was called home by the Lord to join the heavenly band on December 6, 2023. Born on July 6, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, to Lorenzo Peterson and Geraldine (Kennedy) Peterson, Tony's remarkable journey through life was marked by faith, and...
Roy Lee West, Jr.
December 6, 2023
On December 6, 2023, our lives forever changed when we lost our beloved Roy Lee West Jr. at the age of 60. Roy was born June 7, 1963, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Martha (Edward) Franklin and Roy West Sr.
Roy attended Arthur Hill High School graduating with the class of 1982. Roy was a well-rounded man he enjoyed remodeling homes, doing...
Clarice Elaine Griffin
December 4, 2023
Clarice Elaine Griffin was born August 5, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willean Wilkerson, and Dewitt Griffin.
Elaine was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of ’77. She worked at Meijer in the deli and at a couple group homes. Elaine enjoyed singing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her granddaughters. She was funny,...
Aggie Lee Sutton
December 4, 2023
Aggie Lee Sutton passed away on December 4, 2023. Age 66 years. Aggie was born on December 8, 1957, to the union of Joe and Rosa Sutton, in Thompson, Alabama.
He moved to Saginaw, Michigan with his family as a teen in 1972. Aggie received Christ at an early age. His love for Christ was demonstrated threw the way he treated...
Verna Gay (Mcclain) Aimery (Lansing)
December 3, 2023
Mrs. Verna Gay (McClain) Aimery transitioned on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 81 years old . She was born on Thursday, April 30, 1942, to Alex McClain, Sr. and Annie Grace (Simmons) McClain, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Verna graduated from Muskegon High School and was employed with General Motors Corporation...
Kiawani L. Williams (Lansing)
December 3, 2023
Ms. Kiawani Lashea Williams, "Cake" passed Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus, Lansing, Michigan. Age 42 years.
As a young girl, Cake has learned about our Father God and his son, Jesus Christ. She recently joined Christ’s Kingdom Builders Church. Cake attended school in Saginaw, Michigan. However, she completed a couple trade courses in Lansing, Michigan. When...
Delores Trejo (Lansing)
December 2, 2023
Mrs. Dolores Pequeno Trejo passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at home with her loving family surrounding her with love. She was 100 years old. Dolores was born Wednesday, March 21, 1923, in Mexico. She was the seventh child of ten children.
Dolores moved to Texas in her early 20s. She moved to Lansing, Michigan in the 1960’s. Dolores was a...
Delois Smith "Lois"
December 2, 2023
DeLois "Lois" Smith, a beacon of love and wisdom, peacefully departed this world on December 2, 2023, at the age of 73, in Marseilles, Illinois. Born on December 14, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee to Willie Mae Johnson and Raymond Johnson. Lois was a cherished individual who touched the lives of many with her thoughtful nature and nurturing spirit.
Lois' journey began...
Edwige Noudjoum (Lansing)
December 2, 2023
Ms. Edwige Noudjoum passed Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 31 years.
Murline Osborne (Lansing)
December 2, 2023
Mrs. Murline Osborne passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Holt, Michigan. Age 81 years. She was born Tuesday, October 27, 1942, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Murvelle Clair Sharp and Erma Sparkman.
Murline was a loving, caring mother and grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Murline especially loved camping.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Rhonda Osborne DeRoover...
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