Derrick Lewis (Lansing)
July 13, 2024
Derrick Lewis passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years.
Minister Carolyn Reynolds-Tatum (Lansing)
July 13, 2024
Minister Carolyn Reynolds-Tatum passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years. She was born Monday, November 21, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio. The daughter of Essie Allen and Harley RJ Renolds.
Minister Reynolds was a member at Tabernacle of David Church in Lansing, Michigan. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
She was born and...
Ervin Jones (Lansing)
July 12, 2024
Mr. Ervin Jones passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was born on Wednesday, April 21, 1954, in Caruthersville, Missouri to the late Fannie Jones-Young. He was the third oldest of eleven children.
Ervin graduated in 1968, from J. W. Sexton High School and attended Michigan State University for one year. He...
Tyrone Horton (Lansing)
July 11, 2024
Mr. Tyrone Horton moved to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 71 years old. He was born Sunday, February 1, 1953, in Greensboro, Alabama, the son of Mary Horton and Deuce Somerville. He was raised by his grandparents, James and Rosena Horton. His aunts and uncles were like...
Deacon Otis Reed, Jr.
July 11, 2024
Otis Reed, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, at Covenant Medical Center in his hometown of Saginaw, Michigan. He was born February 18, 1940, to the late Otis Reed, Sr. and Vera Gladys Reed.
Otis was a devoted member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, serving as Chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday School...
Baby D'Elexia Stokes
July 10, 2024
Baby De'Elexia Stokes passed away in Saginaw, Michigan, on July 10, 2024, and returned to her heavenly home the same day.
A service is not planned.
Dennis Mayes Jr.
July 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Mayes Jr. on July 10, 2024. He was born February 27, 2000, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Dennis Christopher Mayes Sr. and LaTesha D. Buckley.
The family would like to express special thanks to members of First Baptist Church and Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church of Saginaw, Michigan.
Equayvis Shavar Moten "Quay"
July 9, 2024
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the angels of Heaven descended upon earth to carry our beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and nephew home to be with our Lord. Mr. Equayvis Shavar Moten was born on March 25,1993, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Lisa Page and the late Eugene Moten III.
Quay, as he was affectionately known, had a...
Nathan Andrew Cebulsky (Lansing)
July 8, 2024
Mr. Nathan Andrew Cebulsky passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, in Jackson, Michigan. Age 42 years.
Janet K. Martin (Lansing)
July 8, 2024
Mrs. Janet K. Martin passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.
Phillip Lewis (Lansing)
July 6, 2024
Phillip Lewis passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 95 years old. He was born Saturday, August 4, 1928, to Jimmy and Olive Lewis in Beaumont, Texas.
As a young child his family moved to Youngsville, Louisiana. Phillip has always been a hard-working man, he began his career as a farm worker in Louisiana, moved...
LaDean Watts-George (Lansing)
July 5, 2024
LaDean Watts-George was born Tuesday, January 22nd, 1959, in Birmingham, Alabama but grew up in Lansing, Michigan. She remained as a lifetime resident of Lansing, Michigan until her passing on Friday, July 5, 2024, at University of Michigan Health – Sparrow at the age of 65 years old.
LaDean committed her life to Christ at an early age and remained an...
Savonn Lilly (Lansing)
July 5, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Savonn Karee Lilly who left us JULY 5, 2024. Savonn born November 11, 1975 in Lansing, MI, to Bobby Jean Lilly & Curtis Lee King, a beloved son, father, and friend. A passionate old school car enthusiast, and devoted blues lover. Savonn’s love for old school cars was legendary....
Victor Stelmashenko (Lansing)
July 4, 2024
Victor Stelmashenko, Ukrainian Cossack warrior, devoted Christian. We will all miss his wisdom, wit, and his encyclopedic knowledge. His character, in-depth understanding of humanity and passion for life, his strength, his kindness, his calmness, and profound common sense. He was diligent, articulate, disciplined, hardworking, and thus gained great respect from both domestic and international friends.
Victor graduated as a top student...
Emily Gonzales (Lansing)
July 2, 2024
Emily Gonzales, born Saturday, August 17, 1963. She went to Dance in Heaven on July 2, 2024. Emily was an Eastern High School graduate, Class of 1981. She retired from M.E.S.S.A with 24 years of service. She went from a beautiful soul to a daughter, to a sister, to a mother, to a G-ma, to a Great G-ma, a cousin,...
Danini Marie Davis-Jackson
July 2, 2024
Mrs. Danini Marie Davis-Jackson passed away at Covenant HealthCare Cooper on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Age 56 years. Danini was born July 20, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Karen Lynn Davis and Howard Johnson.
Danini was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Buena Vista High School. Danini was known for her creativity and braiding skills. She would light up a room...
Darius Horrison "Beecie Fame"
July 2, 2024
Mr. Darius Horrison “Beecie Fame” passed away at St. Mary's Ascension Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Age 29 years. He was born December 8, 1994, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bobbie “Poochie Horrison and Larry “Flip” Thomas.
Darius was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was loved and accepted by Christ. He was a high school graduate and...
Dortha Gant (Lansing)
July 2, 2024
In loving memory of Dortha Gant, age 78, of Lansing who passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, in East Lansing, Michigan.
She is survived by her daughters Patricia Spitzley, Denise Tate, and Kameshia Gant; her grandchildren, Jordan Spitzley (Kenna) and Trevor Spitzley; her great grandchildren; her siblings, Early Mae Tyson, Charlean Richardson, Charlie King, and Marilyn Richardson; her...
Mary Galindez (Lansing)
July 1, 2024
Mary Esther Galindez was born on May 1, 1963, to Alvino and Rafaela Trevino in Plainwell, Michigan. Her name was called by God on Monday, July 1, 2024.
Mary was a resident of Lansing, Michigan, for over 30 years, previously she had lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She worked as a housekeeper for many years until she retired. Mary was a...
Jimmy Norris (Lansing)
July 1, 2024
Mr. Jimmy Lee Norris passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. He was born on Wednesday, September 1, 1948, in Ocelola, Arkansas, to A.W. and Elnora Norris. Jimmy was one of eleven children.
Jimmy received his early education in the public schools in Luxora, Arkansas. After his schooling, he moved to Lansing, Michigan and worked...

