Ricky Holmes
July 26, 2023
Mr. Ricky Holmes passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 39 years. Ricky was born on April 17, 1984, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Shawn Holmes and the late Ricky Riche.
Ricky “Lil One” was a family man who enjoyed music, buying cars, going to the casino, holding up the lottery,...
Derek Austin (Jackson-Lansing)
July 26, 2023
Mr. Derek Austin passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years old.
Paulette Dobynes Dunbar (Lansing)
July 25, 2023
Paulette Dobynes Dunbar, 72 years young, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of July 25, 2023.
Born in Detroit, Michigan to Preston and Queen Ella Dobynes, she was the eldest of their four daughters. Paulette spent her childhood forging her way with her trademark calm, insight, adaptability, and exquisite intellect, graduating from high school with honors and paying her...
Mazzie D'Tavyion Rudison
July 25, 2023
Mazzie D’Tavyion Rudison passed away suddenly on July 25, 2023. Age 18 years. He was born on January 28, 2005, in Saginaw, Michigan to Nikviba Conner and Mazzie Rudison.
Mazzie was a proud student at Arthur Hill High School. He was an All-American athlete who epitomized the essence of liveliness, energy, wit, and wisdom. From the moment you encountered him, his...
Thatia Ross (Lansing)
July 25, 2023
Mrs. Thatia Ross passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her residence in Mt. Morris, Michigan. Age 56 years. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, December 13, 1966, the daughter of Mamie Jo Howell and Willie Howell, Jr.
Thatia was raised in Lansing, Michigan. She attended the Lansing School District, graduating from Everett High School. Her hobbies and interests...
Larry Eugene Wilburn
July 25, 2023
Mr. Larry Eugene Wilburn was born June 13, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan to Amos Wilburn and Marion Wilburn “Daggs.” Larry passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 68 years.
Larry, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, grew up in Carrollton, Michigan, where he attended Carrollton Public Schools. After graduation, Larry attended Olivet College and later joined the United...
Kimberly Dickens (Lansing)
July 24, 2023
On July 16, 1970, Kimberly Alisa Bryant started her earthly existence with her parents Joel C. and Elnora K. Bryant. At an early age, Kimberly’s extroverted, friendly, exuberant and happy personality was noticeable and was the foundation for a powerful presence in years to come.
Kimberly’s early education was received in the Lansing School District where she was a graduate of...
Tony K. Parks
July 24, 2023
Tony Kentrail Parks, more affectionately known as “T,” or “Tone,” moved on to our Father’s house at the age of 49.
Tony was born July 26, 1973, in Saginaw, Michigan. Tony’s childhood friends were from every intersection on Ray Street, starting on Ruckle all the way down Webber. The Castillio, Quinn, Cuevas, Carson, Johnson, Abernathy, and Thomas families, and many more....
Tavonna Garrett-Smith
July 23, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, niece, aunt, and friend, Tavonna Garrett-Smith, was called home by the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Tavonna was born July 23, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Walter and Mary Garrett.
Tavonna leaves to cherish her memory three sons, DeMartez (Mor’jorie), and DeMarion Couch, and Taivion Garrett and one daughter, Shannon Davis-Garrett, all of Saginaw, Michigan;...
Clarence Edward Hassel, Sr. (Lansing)
July 23, 2023
Clarence Edward Hassel passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family and caregivers from this life the evening of Sunday, July 23rd, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 67 years old. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on Wednesday, September 7th, 1955, the son of Shirley R. Hassel and Tyree Owens.
Clarence was a student in the Lansing School District...
Spencer Lee Correia (Lansing)
July 23, 2023
Mr. Spencer Lee Correia passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 25 years. The son of Maria Correia and Charles D. Maxwell, Jr.; he was born on Tuesday, May 19, 1998, in Orange Park, Florida.
Spencer lived in Lansing, Michigan. He was raised in Green Cove Springs, Florida where he attended Clay High School. Spencer was a member...
Joyce Barlow "Bay Bay"
July 21, 2023
Joyce Evlyn (Murdock) Barlow, affectionately known as “Bay Bay” by her childhood friends and family, transitioned on July 21, 2023, surrounded by her husband Mitchell, her daughters Jaynaya and Bridgett, and her grandchildren Anisa and Julian.
Joyce was born December 15, 1953, in Benton Harbor, MI. She was the only daughter of Julius C. Murdock and Dorothy L. Murdock. As a...
Robert Hall (Lansing)
July 21, 2023
Mr. Robert Hall passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 39 years.
Courtney Patrice Carter
July 20, 2023
Courtney Patrice Carter, age 35, passed away at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born on November 24, 1987, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to parents Vince Taylor and Tiphany McGowan. Courtney was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where she graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 2005. Later, she attended Dorsey College and...
James Edward Allen "Jamie"
July 20, 2023
On Thursday, July 20, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, James E. Allen, age 73, made his transition with his loving wife, Minelva by his side.
Jamie, as he was called by most, was born to Lillie M. Allen-Moten on June 28, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was raised by his stepfather, Richard (Dickie) Moten, and lived his entire...
Willie Mae Wilhite (Lansing)
July 19, 2023
Willie Mae Moss Wilhite was born June 28, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Lucy Lee Travier Moss and Jordan Moss. She was the third of twenty-two children.
She accepted Christ at an early age and began her Christian journey. She grew up in Missouri and Arkansas and moved to Lansing, Michigan with her husband, Lovie Wilhite Sr. and family in...
Mother Geraldine Anderson
July 19, 2023
Geraldine Anderson was affectionately known as “Mother Anderson and Aunt Geraldine.” One hundred and nine years of earthly life are now completed with the words of God, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Eternity began on July 19, 2023.
Born July 19, 1914, in Kansas City, Kansas, and raised there until her late 20’s, Geraldine’s childhood dream was to become...
David Harold Darby, Jr.
July 19, 2023
Mr. David Harold Darby, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Medilodge of Livingston in Howell, Michigan. Age 69 years. David was born January 17, 1954, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to David Harold, Sr. and Ann Darby.
David was a resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He graduated from Carrollton High School. David had a special interest in retail sales and...
Reginald D. Mccall "Reggie"
July 19, 2023
Mr. Reginald D. McCall "Reggie" passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Smyrna, Tennessee. Age 55 years.
Arrangements are pending.
Everet Toney
July 19, 2023
My husband, Everett Toney, passed quietly into eternal life on July 19, 2023, at the age of 97 years. He was born January 12, 1926, in Bishopville, South Carolina, to Isaac and Gussie Stuckey Toney.
First and foremost, Everett will always be remembered as a wonderful, loving, and kind husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, granduncle, brother, and friend.
Everett attended Liberty Hill...