Obituaries

Shirley Jean Porter

Shirley Jean Porter

October 9, 2023

Ms. Shirley Porter passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 70. She was born to the union of Mr. Booker T. Porter and Mary Fletcher Porter on January 16, 1953, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Shirley was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She retired from Tendercare Nursing Home, was a hard worker, and was...

Norval D. Edwards  (Lansing)

Norval D. Edwards (Lansing)

October 9, 2023

Mr. Norval D. Edwards passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Dimondale Nursing Center in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born Friday, March 10, 1944, in Portland, Jamaica, West Indies. The son of Benjamen and Barbara Edwards.

Originally from Jamaica, West Indies. Norval was one of thirteen children. He was known as a talented self-employed architectural and construction...

Jasen Hodge (Lansing)

Jasen Hodge (Lansing)

October 8, 2023

Our beloved father, son, brother, cousin, and friend, Jasen Lamar Hodge, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8th, 2023, at his residence in East Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 39 years old. The life of Jasen began when he was born Saturday, December 3rd, 1983, in Lansing, Michigan,...

Heriberto Garcia Lopez (Lansing)

Heriberto Garcia Lopez (Lansing)

October 7, 2023

Heriberto (Eddie) Garcia Lopez, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Lansing Michigan. Age 29 years. He was born on Wednesday, March 16, 1994, to Marcelo Garcia Cruz and Florida Lopez Nuñez in Oaxaca Mexico.

The family moved to Michigan in 2004. Heriberto attended Dwight Rich Middle School and Sexton High School. He later went on to become a construction...

Charles Louis Valley Jr. "Chuck"

Charles Louis Valley Jr. "Chuck"

October 7, 2023

Mr. Charles Louis Valley, Jr. "Chuck" from Prescott, Michigan passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

Roger B. Shell, Sr.

Roger B. Shell, Sr.

October 7, 2023

Mr. Roger Shell, Sr. passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 63 years.

Services entrusted to:

Carter Funeral Home 

302 Carter Street

Union Springs, Alabama 36089

Phone: (334)738-3020

Annie Jean Coleman

Annie Jean Coleman

October 6, 2023

Ms. Annie Jean Coleman, affectionally known as “Big Mama and AJ,” to Lewis and Virginia (Barnett) Coleman on Palmyra Island in Warren County, Mississippi, on January 8, 1943. Annie Jean passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the age of 80 years.

Annie Jean was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she attended Saginaw Public Schools. She began her...

Deacon Huey Wright, Sr.

Deacon Huey Wright, Sr.

October 5, 2023

Deacon Huey Wright, Sr. was born the son of Will Wright and Pearlina Straughter, in Tallulah, Louisiana, on September 25, 1925. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 5, 2023, at the age of 98.

Huey was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He served in the US Army and was awarded an Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon...

Eric Pettway (Lansing)

Eric Pettway (Lansing)

October 5, 2023

Our beloved Eric DeShawn Pettway, transitioned on October 5, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan. Eric was born on April 11, 1978, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Lottie Washington and Clinton Evans.

He attended Lansing Public Schools, and later Davenport College, Lansing Community College, and Career quest Learning Center. Eric owned his own businesses; Trumpet Marketing Technologies, Advertise Michigan and a few more....

David Hicks (Lansing)

David Hicks (Lansing)

October 4, 2023

Mr. David Hicks passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his residence in Howell, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was born Tuesday, April 7, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Donald and Josephine Hicks.

David loved going to Silver Lake Sand Dunes to race his dune buggy. He really likes cars that go fast, especially his sharp GTO. The GTO...

Revel Lamont Donald "Shorty"

Revel Lamont Donald "Shorty"

October 4, 2023

Mr. Revel Lamont Donald, better known as “Shorty,” was born on January 27, 1971, to Revel and Marion Donald in Saginaw, Michigan. He took his rest on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the age of 52 years, while surrounded by his family and friends.

Shorty graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1989 and after graduating he joined the U.S. Navy...

Letavian Lavel Greer

Letavian Lavel Greer

October 4, 2023

Letavian Lavel Greer “Tae” passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Age 23. Letavian was born May 4, 2000, in Saginaw, Michigan to Roy and Sherry (Price) Greer.

Letavian attended Bridgeport schools and was currently employed with Yeager Asphalt. Tae as he was affectionately called, loved clothes, jewelry & shoes and was always dressed to the nines. He won everyone...

Yvonne Tyler (Lansing)

Yvonne Tyler (Lansing)

October 4, 2023

Mrs. Yvonne Tyler passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. She was born January 15, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of Albert and Virginia Morse.

Yvonne worked at Speedway for many years providing hospitality services. She loved to spend her days playing bingo and drinking coffee. She also enjoyed watching tv and cleaning the house,...

Guillermo Vadell-Torres (Lansing)

Guillermo Vadell-Torres (Lansing)

October 3, 2023

Mr. Guillermo Vadell-Torres passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born March 5, 1972, in Arroyo, Puerto Rico. The son of Jose Guillermo Vadell and Carmen Raquel Torres Ramiu.

Guillermo lived in Lansing, Michigan, but was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He spent time in Alaska, Florida, and Wisconsin before calling Lansing home for the past 13 years. Guillermo...

Joycelyn Mcfarlane

Joycelyn Mcfarlane

October 2, 2023

Ms. Joycelyn McFarlane, affectionately known by family and friends as Auntie Pansy, Joycelyn, and Miss P, was born on April 10, 1962, in Middle Buxton, Jamaica, to Ernest McFarlane and Daisy McFarlane. On Monday, October 2, 2023, our mother, guiding light, and source of unwavering love and support in our lives, entered eternal rest at the age of 61 years,

Joycelyn...

Marie Monger (Lansing)

Marie Monger (Lansing)

October 2, 2023

Ms. Marie Monger passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 41 years. 

Pascal Blaise (Lansing)

Pascal Blaise (Lansing)

October 2, 2023

Mr. Pascal Blaise passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. Age 55 years. 

James Sterling Willis

James Sterling Willis

October 1, 2023

Remembering James

Our beloved Brother, Father, Uncle, and Grandfather, Mr. James Sterling Willis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. James was born February 11, 1956 to James Sterling Broaden and Minnie Pearl Willis; a bonus father, Willie Lenoir Jr., whom he loved dearly.

James’ memory will be cherished by his mother, Minnie Pearl (Reed);...

Akeia Carr (Lansing)

Akeia Carr (Lansing)

September 30, 2023

Ms. Akeia D. Carr passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 30 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 30 years old. Akeia, affectionately known to her friends as “baby girl”, was born Tuesday, August 24, 1993, to Melissa Carr and Keith Duncan in Lansing, Michigan.

Akeia was raised in Lansing and attended the Lansing and Waverly school districts. She...

Tammy  S. Wallace (Lansing)

Tammy S. Wallace (Lansing)

September 30, 2023

Ms. Tammy Shunnet Wallace was born on May 28, 1971, to the late Joetta (Wallace) Bowers and Hurkey Paul in Lansing, Michigan. At an early age, Tammy accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.

Tammy was educated in the Broward County Public School System and graduated from the Miramar High School in 1989. Upon graduating from high school, Tammy gained...