Rosevelt Moore
June 16, 2024
Mr. Rosevelt Moore AKA “Big Pete” “Unc,” passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. Rosevelt was born on June 8, 1949, in Goodman, Mississippi, to Robert Sr. and Katie Mae Moore.
Rosevelt accepted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age. He was a member of Greater Progressive Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and served on the Usher Board....
Thomas Blackmon (Lansing)
June 16, 2024
Mr. Thomas Japriece Blackmon, Sr. at the young age of 35 years old was called home on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan, He is the son of Ms. Andrea Oliver and Mr. Edward Blackmon, Sr. born Monday, February 6, 1989, in Lansing, Michigan.
Thomas was known by “Tommie Boy” or “Trouble” as many of us know him by, attended...
Johnell Whittington
June 15, 2024
Mr. Johnell Stephon Whittington departed this life on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the age of 30 years. He was born on January 6, 1994, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Lisa Parker and Larnell Whittington, and Mrs. Anitra Baker who claimed him from birth.
Johnell graduated from Cyber Education Center. He was known for his hustling. He knew how to make a...
Anthony L. Hall (Lansing)
June 13, 2024
Mr. Anthony Lewis Hall passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Regency of Lansing West in Delta Township, Michigan, at the age of 67 years old. He was born Tuesday, August 7, 1956, to Bobbie L. Taylor and William Hall in Lansing, Michigan. Anthony, also known as “Tony,” grew up on the west side of Lansing and was the...
Simeon Amin Berry
June 11, 2024
Mr. Simeon Amin Berry passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the age of 28 years. He was born on March 15, 1996, in Bay City, Michigan, to Kwame A. Mathews and Sherunda Berry.
Simeon accepted Jesus Christ at an early age while attending Bethel AME Church in Saginaw, Michigan. He was baptized and loved Sunday School. Simeon was a graduate...
Elizabeth Challender (Lansing)
June 11, 2024
Ms. Elizabeth Challender passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Ingham County Medical Facility in Okemos, Michigan. Age 87 years.
Kevin S. Holt (Lansing)
June 9, 2024
Kevin Scott Holt passed away unexpectedly on June 9th, 2024, at the age of 56 years old. He was born on May 13th, 1968, in Albion, Michigan. He had fond childhood memories of ice skating and fishing on the Kalamazoo River. At the age of 10, he moved to Lansing, Michigan where he met some lifelong friends and developed his...
Phyllis Calvin (Lansing)
June 9, 2024
Ms. Phllyis Fredricka Calvin passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Ingham County Care Facility in Okemos, Michigan. Age 70years.
Willie R. Rasco "PaPa"
June 9, 2024
Mr. Willie Ray Rasco transitioned from this life on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 76 years. He was born August 14, 1947, in Springhill, Louisiana, to Lewis and Evelyn Rasco.
Willie Ray was educated in Louisiana Public Schools. He accepted Jesus Christ and his Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age. After relocating to Saginaw,...
Legretta Williams (Lansing)
June 7, 2024
Legretta Williams was the first-born child of Harrison and Annie Mae Evans. She was born on April 16, 1945. Legretta attended Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana and shortly after married Eugene Williams, from that union of seventeen years were born two daughters, Vanessa and Angela Williams. Legretta continued her education at Lansing Community College in the field of dentistry...
Baby Za'Karie Renae Louise Christopher
June 6, 2024
Baby Za’Karie Renae Louise Christopher received her wings on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on June 6, 2024, to Anquinette Fayson and Deshawn Christopher.
Za’Karie’s memories will be cherished by her parents, Anquinette Fayson and Deshawn Christopher; grandparents, Tasha Ezell, Russell Fayson, Edward Christopher, Charles Dillard, and James Couvillion; step-grandmother, Latasha Fayson;...
Mrs. Johnnie Bea Dawkins
June 4, 2024
Mrs. Johnnie Bea Dawkins departed this earthly life on June 4, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Johnnie was born in Starkville, Mississippi, and moved to Saginaw, Michigan with her family as a youth. She married and was a loving wife to her high school sweetheart, Bradley Dawkins, Jr., who predeceased her in death in 1987.
Johnnie was a remarkable...
Claude L. Macon
June 4, 2024
Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Claude L. Macon, transitioned on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 80 year, surrounded by his family and lots of love. He was born April 2, 1944, in Malvern, Arkansas, to Claude Macon Jr. and Marie Evans.
“Claude L,” as he was affectionately known, attended Saginaw High School. After...
Amena Amal Sabri (Midland)
June 4, 2024
Loving mother, sister, and wife, Amal Sabri, passed away at home in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan after a long battle with an illness.
Amal was born in Damascus, Syria to Dr. Zafer Sabri and Nemat Ismat. She married the love of her life Dr. Nazem Haidar in 1967 with whom she had three children Salma Haidar (Rami Safadi), Samer Haidar (Alia Alsarraj),...
Mr. Ed Ingram
June 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ed Ingram, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Ed left us too soon, but his spirit and cherished memories will remain with us forever.
Ed was born September 9, 1967, in Lambert Mississippi to Lemartis Matthews Ingram and Ed Johnson. He was called home to be with...
Houston Jackson
June 2, 2024
Houston Jackson went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024. Born in Aliceville, AL, Houston was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a hard-working man who took immense pride in providing for his family.
Houston was married to Isabella Jackson for 57 years, honoring their commitment since their wedding on September 17, 1966. He was a dedicated...
Johnny C. Jones, Jr. (Okemos)
June 2, 2024
Johnny C. Jones, Jr., beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend was called home to rest by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 42 years olds. He was born on Sunday, March 10, 1982, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to his parents, Johnny and Sue Jones.
Johnny’s education began in the...
Steven Frarey (Lansing)
June 1, 2024
Steven Blaine Frarey, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan.
Steve Frarey, a beloved musician and mentor, passed away, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew him. Born July 6, 1952, in Canandaigua, New York and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Steve's musical journey began when he witnessed the Beatles' iconic performance on the...
Leandre Thompson
June 1, 2024
Mr. Leandre Thompson passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 66 years. LeAndre was born November 8, 1957, in Joliet, Illinois, to James and Bernice Thompson.
Leandre was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. Although he was outgoing and funny, Leandre was a homebody and he enjoyed relaxing. He loved his family. Leandre’s favorite pastimes included...
Jenna Jean Johnson
May 31, 2024
Jeanna Jean Johnson age 25 sadly passed away May 31, 2024. Jenna was born November 21, 1998, to Joseph Ray Johnson, and Tonya Sue Kratz.
Jeanna leaves to cherish her memory four children Myles and Isabel Martinez, and Alyssa and Elijah Henderson; four siblings, Heather Reichle, Joey (Jodi) Johnson, Josh (Candice) Johnson, and Cecelia Merrow; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts,...

