Obituaries

Juan Gonzalez (Lansing)

Juan Gonzalez (Lansing)

July 18, 2023

Juan Perales Gonzalez passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 86 years. Juan was born October 4, 1936, San Juan, Puerto Rico to parents, Serafin Gonzalez and Juana Peralez.

At the age of 2, Juan and his family moved to New York. He lived there until he was 78, when he relocated to Lansing, Michigan, to live with...

Arenet  Sanders (Lansing)

Arenet Sanders (Lansing)

July 15, 2023

Arenet L. Sanders transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 15, 2023, after a long illness at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 85 years old. Arenet was the fifth child born to Augustus and Josie (Smith) Sanders on Saturday, August 7, 1937, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Arenet attended church with his parents while growing...

Demonta Maurice Hudson (Lansing)

Demonta Maurice Hudson (Lansing)

July 14, 2023

Mr. Demonta Maurice Hudson, better known as “Juice” and “Burgerbaby,” passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Sparrow Healthcare System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 40 years old. He was born to the union of Delayno Raymont Hudson, Sr. and Rosalyn Seivon McFadden-Walson on Friday, January 28th,1983 in Lansing, Michigan.

Demonta's educational journey led him to...

Henry Albert Walton "Hank"

Henry Albert Walton "Hank"

July 13, 2023

Mr. Henry Albert Walton passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years.

William B. Lewis (Lansing)

William B. Lewis (Lansing)

July 12, 2023

Mr. William B. Lewis passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Lionel Wallace, Sr.

Lionel Wallace, Sr.

July 11, 2023

Mr. Lionel Wallace, Sr. passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his residence in Southfield, Michigan. Age 86 years. Lionel was born May 20, 1937, in Tampa, Florida, to James Sr. and Cassie Bell Wallace.

Lionel was a resident of Vassar, Michigan. He was a member of Truevine Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Blanche Ely High School, Pompano Beach,...

Mother Janie Mae Coston

Mother Janie Mae Coston

July 10, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, Ms. Janie Mae Coston passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, and went home to be with our Heavenly Father following a brief illness. She was 85 years old. Janie was born April 14, 1938, in Brundidge, Alabama, to the late Simon and Olivia Meadows Morris.

Janie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where she...

Janet "Janice" Norris (Lansing)

Janet "Janice" Norris (Lansing)

July 9, 2023

Janet “Janice” Norris was born on Saturday, January 25, 1964, to the union of AJ and Ethel Norris in Galveston, Texas. Janet resided in Galveston, Texas and Blytheville, Arkansas during her formative years; however, she spent most of her life in Lansing, Michigan. Janice’s life reflected her strong work ethic, commitment to family, and her faith in God.

Janice and her...

Jalon Lamar Tarver

Jalon Lamar Tarver

July 9, 2023

Mr. Jalon Lamar Tarver passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Flint, Michigan. Age 29 years. Jalon was born March 28, 1994, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Monyette Hatter, Jason Tarver, and Alina Cannon.

Jalon was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Saginaw High Class of 2013. After graduation, Jalon served in the United States...

Marieo Antione Maynard, Jr.

Marieo Antione Maynard, Jr.

July 8, 2023

Mr. Marieo Antione Maynard, Jr. passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Westwood Nursing Center in Detroit, Michigan. Age 25 years. He was born June 1, 1998, to Teresa Yvette Wooten and Marieo Antione Maynard, Sr.

Marieo was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a loving father who cherished his children and loved them very much. He enjoyed playing...

Martha Scott

Martha Scott

July 8, 2023

Mrs. Martha Scott passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. Age 93 years. She was born November 22, 1929, in Bishopville, South Carolina, to Henry and Mary Sue Hannibal.

Martha was united with Wilton Scott, the love of her life on October 27, 1949, in Bishopville, South Carolina. They later moved to Saginaw in 1953. Martha was employed at Vlasic Foods for...

Rhen Wright

Rhen Wright

July 7, 2023

Mr. Rhen Wright was born October 7, 1985, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Ulysses Wright and Phyllis Taylor. He passed away on July 7, 2023, at the age of 37 years old.

Rhen was a resident of Bay City, MI. He was a graduate of Saginaw Heritage High School Class of 2003, where he ran track, played football, basketball and...

Cortez Hampton, Jr.

Cortez Hampton, Jr.

July 7, 2023

Mr. Cortez Hampton, Jr. passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 15 years. Cortez was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on October 30, 2007, to Amanda Marie Comtois Walker and Cortez Delanderous Hampton, Sr.

Cortez was a good person who was funny and always had something to say with his goofy self. He also enjoyed playing his...

Freddy James King (Lansing)

Freddy James King (Lansing)

July 7, 2023

The life and legacy of FJK....

He was born on Tuesday,  May 1, 1945, bringing a bundle of joy to Chris King and Johnnie Eva Dillard King of Blytheville, Arkansas. He was the oldest of their eight children.

Early on in life, Freddy James found Christ. He became a true believer in Jesus Christ and was a member of St. Paul Missionary...

Paula Charles Garza

Paula Charles Garza

July 6, 2023

Mrs. Paula Charles Garza went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 84 years, surrounded by her family and loved ones at her bedside until her last breath. Paula was born on February 4, 1939, in Harlingen, Texas, to the late...

Baby Jennifer Hill

Baby Jennifer Hill

July 4, 2023

Our baby girl Jennifer Cataleya Hill went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023. Jennifer “Jellybean” was born on July 10, 2021, to Mariah Garcia and Christopher Hill.

Jellybean was a beautiful girl who loved to color and sing. One of her favorite songs was Wheels on the Bus. She enjoyed watching Ms. Rachel and being outside with her...

Sharika Shanell Nelson

Sharika Shanell Nelson

July 4, 2023

Sharika Shanell Nelson (Foster), passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 38 years old. Sharika, affectionately known as Ree to family and friends, was born on October 31, 1984, in Saginaw to Frederick Foster and Earnestine Wolf (Burton).

Sharika attended Saginaw High School. In addition to her studies, she...

Nate Giles, Sr. (Lansing)

Nate Giles, Sr. (Lansing)

July 2, 2023

Mr. Nate Giles, Sr. passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. 

Timothy Couture (Lansing)

Timothy Couture (Lansing)

July 2, 2023

Timothy Allen Couture, died July, 2 2023 at home in Mason, Michigan, Tim was born August 10, 1962 to Jennings Francis Couture (Bugs) and Sue Carol (Wallace) in Cheboygan, Michigan, where he spent his youth. Tim spent most of his life in southern Michigan. It brought him joy to work in his yard and take care of his neighbors lawns....

Kenya  Michelle Woodson (Lansing)

Kenya Michelle Woodson (Lansing)

July 2, 2023

Ms. Kenya Michelle Woodson passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years. She was born Tuesday, November 8, 1977, in Battle Creek, Michigan. The daughter of Patricia Thomas and George White.

Kenya resided in Lansing, Michigan. She was a certified nursing assistant, nurturing, fun-loving mother of four. Kenya loved walks, animals, and children. She...