Obituaries

Michael Smith (Lansing)

Michael Smith (Lansing)

November 14, 2023

Mr. Michael Smith passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years.

Betty Monique Newton "Ke-Ke"

Betty Monique Newton "Ke-Ke"

November 13, 2023

Ms. Betty Monique Newton ‘“Ke-Ke” our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother, niece, cousin, auntie, and friend, gained her heavenly wings suddenly on the morning of November 13, 2023. Age 34 years. Ke-Ke was born November 10, 1989, to Tanyacherice Newton and K.C. Lawrence, in Chicago, Illinois.

Betty moved to Saginaw, Michigan, with family when she was a year old. She attended...

Albert  Price

Albert Price

November 13, 2023

Mr. Albert Price Jr passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Age 68 years. He was born June 3, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Albert Price Sr. and Ledora Price.

Albert enjoyed being with his grandchildren who always uplifted his spirit. Playing baseball, listening to music on Spotify, and watching sports were some of his favorite things to do. Albert loved...

Jill Frank (Lansing)

Jill Frank (Lansing)

November 13, 2023

Ms. Jill Frank passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.

Leslie Peck "Les" (Lansing)

Leslie Peck "Les" (Lansing)

November 12, 2023

“If I can help somebody even as I pass this way, then my living shall NOT be in vain.”

Mr. Leslie Peck departed this life on Sunday, November 12, 2023, with his wife, Kathy Peck by his side, on their 1st year Wedding Anniversary at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 56 years old. He was born...

Johnny B. Harris

Johnny B. Harris

November 12, 2023

Mr. Johnny B. Harris entered his final rest on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the age of 76 after a life well-lived. He was born in Crenshaw, Mississippi on December 12, 1946, and was raised by his loving parents, Willie Harris and Ella Wynn Harris.

He met Annie Mae Money, and they married in 1970. The couple moved to Chicago, Illinois,...

Fredrick Deondre  Davis, Sr.

Fredrick Deondre Davis, Sr.

November 12, 2023

Mr. Fredrick Deondre Davis, 41, passed away on November 12, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.

Linda King

Linda King

November 11, 2023

Ms. Linda King was born on November 6, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mamie Lee King and John E. Mackey. Linda passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023, with her sister, Pinkie Jenkins, by her side.

She leaves to cherish loving memories thirty-two sisters and brothers, Katie Johnson, Katie Woods, Willie (Marilyn) King, Mary King, Pinkie Jenkins, Willie Bell, Charlene...

Terrence Herd "T Herd"

Terrence Herd "T Herd"

November 10, 2023

Mr. Terrence Herd, “T Herd” was born August 18, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie and Gloria Herd. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and made his heavenly transition on November 10, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City, Michigan.

“T Herd” graduated from Saginaw High School as an accomplished drum major. He was gifted at...

Nelia Hamlin Lewis

Nelia Hamlin Lewis

November 10, 2023

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” Psalm 27:1a

Mrs. Nelia Hamlin Lewis passed peacefully at home Friday, November 10, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Age 96 years. She was born November 11, 1926, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Lou and Elizabeth Hamlin. She was the sixth of ten children. Nelia accepted Christ at an early age,...

Laura B. Boykins

Laura B. Boykins

November 9, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and aunt, Laura B. Boykins, passed away November 9, 2023, at the blessed age of 84 while surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 12, 1939, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Ethel and Jesse Harris.

Laura moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in the early 1960’s and became a homemaker raising her four beautiful...

Thomas Wade

Thomas Wade

November 9, 2023

Mr. Thomas Wade passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Joyce Simpson (Lansing)

Joyce Simpson (Lansing)

November 8, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Simpson passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.

Ruby Jean Vaughn

Ruby Jean Vaughn

November 7, 2023

Ms. Ruby Jean “Boo” Vaughn departed this world on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 70 years. Ruby was born August 11, 1953, in Lima, Ohio to Cora Sykes and David Vaughn Sr.

Ruby was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw High School. Ruby’s employment includes a history of housekeeping and healthcare field...

Robin Piszczek (Lansing)

Robin Piszczek (Lansing)

November 7, 2023

Robin Ann Piszczek passed away suddenly on November 7, 2023. Age 65 years. Robin was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 17, 1958, and she attended Fruitport High School as a member of the class of 1977. She lived and worked in Lansing, Michigan for most of her adult life, most recently at Sparrow Hospital. Robin was an exceptionally hard...

Mary Lee Pierre (Lansing)

Mary Lee Pierre (Lansing)

November 6, 2023

Ms. Mary Lee Pierre was summoned home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 70 years old. She was born on Wednesday, June 24, 1953, in Charleston, Mississippi. Mary’s life was a testament to faith, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better...

Nadine Bonds

Nadine Bonds

November 6, 2023

Mrs. Nadine Bonds, 74, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on January 12, 1949, to Silvanah Menzies and J.D. Burnett, in Dorena, Missouri.

Nadine, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age. She dedicated her life to helping raise some...

Julius C. Scott, Jr. (Lansing)

Julius C. Scott, Jr. (Lansing)

November 5, 2023

Mr. Julius Scott passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years. 

Donald Greig (Lansing)

Donald Greig (Lansing)

November 5, 2023

Mr. Donald R. Greig passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Aria Nursing & Rehab in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born December 12, 1951, in Flint, Michigan. The son of Donald and Mary (Rupp-Hoerner) Greig.

Donald resided in Lansing, but was formerly from Chesaning, Michigan. Donnie graduated from Chesaning Union Schools and worked at several factories over...

Roshawnda  Renee Johnson

Roshawnda Renee Johnson

November 5, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, and Sister, Roshawnda Renee Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Age 40 years. Her journey began in the small town of Saginaw, Michigan, on December 12, 1982, born to loving parents, Alma and Jessie Johnson Jr.

Roshawnda attended Saginaw High School. She was a special and loving daughter, and...