Denise Jackson (Lansing)
September 18, 2023
A Time to be Born
Denise was born Thursday, October 13, 1955, to her parents Alldean and Katie Jackson in Lansing Michigan. She was the seventh of 11 children. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Louis Ray and Martha Nelson, Oceola and Maime Jackson; mother, Katie Jackson; two brothers, Donald and Wilfred Hall; one sister, Francia Hall Pond;...
Curtis Wesley Beavers "Murk"
September 17, 2023
Mr. Curtis Wesley Beavers passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Age 44 years. Curtis who was affectionately called “Murk” by all, was born June 17, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Tonya Beavers Joe, and Curtis Willis Jr.
Murk’s spirit would brighten any and everyone around. He had a laugh that was infectious. He was a loyal, and kindhearted person; a...
Milton T. Grays
September 17, 2023
Mr. Milton T. Grays passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born September 4, 1952, in Yazoo, Mississippi, to Alean Grays and Oscar Lee Ford, Sr.
Milton attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School.
He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Ameshia Grays;...
Sarah Ann Foxx
September 17, 2023
Ms. Sarah Ann Foxx was born December 24, 1963, Union Springs, Alabama, the daughter of Marshall Sr. and Sallie Foxx. Sarah was the youngest of twelve children and she loved to be loved. She was a charismatic lady with a huge personality, and she knew exactly how to leave a smile on your face. Sarah gave her life to Christ...
Randle Lawrence Lewis Jr.
September 17, 2023
Mr. Randle Lawrence Lewis, Jr. passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Age 62 years. He was born November 30, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Randle Lawrence, Sr. and Ella Mae Dobison.
Randle was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School “Trojans” Class of 1979. Although not affiliated with a church, Randle was a...
Leroy Cedric Dorsey
September 17, 2023
Leroy Cedric Dorsey, affectionately called “Lee”, was the last child born to Pastor James & Ella Dorsey on August 1, 1966, in Turrell, Arkansas. At 28 days old, he left Arkansas and relocated to Saginaw, Michigan with his family.
The baby of the Seven Seeds, Lee was the most mischievous and curious child. If his siblings were to write a book...
Scharmelle Monique Branklin (Lansing)
September 16, 2023
Scharmelle Monique Branklin passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 53 years. She was born to parents, Joanne and Roy Branklin, on August 13, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan.
Scharmelle was raised in Lansing, Michigan, where everyone knew her for her beauty, inside and out. She had a big heart and kept others smiling no matter what she was...
Clementine Moore
September 16, 2023
Mrs. Clementine Moore, born August 13, 1935, in Greenburg, Louisiana, to David Ricks Sr. and Beatrice Johnson Ricks, passed away at her residence on September 16, 2023, while surrounded by family. Age 88 years. She was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan.
Mrs. Moore accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She and Robert Moore were married on...
Sarah Woodson (Lansing)
September 16, 2023
Mrs. Sarah Muriel Woodson passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Sparrow Hospice House of MidMichigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 98 years. She was born on Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m. on August 30, 1925, in Charleston, West Virginia to Sarah Norton Spencer and Willie Spencer. She was the fourth child in a family of six.
Sarah lost her mother when...
Minelva Diane Allen
September 16, 2023
On Saturday, September 16th, 2023, Minelva Diane Allen, made her transition at the age of 72 years. Minel, as she was called by most of her family and close friends, was born to Robert and Marjorie McAdams on March 24, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan where she lived the majority of her life.
Minelva was the 3rd oldest of six. She attended...
Jerry Earl Bass
September 15, 2023
Mr. Jerry Earl Bass passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 52 years. Jerry was born September 24, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Barbara Bass Hill, and Edd Donald.
He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a Saginaw High School Trojan. Jerry accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. One of his favorite pastimes...
Dorothy Mitchner
September 15, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Mitchner, 72, transitioned on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Dorothy was born December 16, 1950, in Desoto County, Mississippi, to Annie Mae and Willie Smith.
Dorothy attended Hamilton High School in Memphis, Tennessee, and graduated with the Class of ’69. Dorothy married Preitus Mitchner Jr. in 1972 and they lived together in Memphis,...
Jonathan Lamar Vann
September 14, 2023
Jonathan Lamar Vann, born November 7, 2001, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Yolanda Camacho, and Bobby Vann, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the age of 21 years.
Jonathan was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. His generosity, loving heart, and beautiful smile were a few of the many gifts that he had that will be missed...
Daniel Voltz, Jr.
September 14, 2023
Deacon Daniel Voltz, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the age of 77 years. He was born August 31, 1946, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the oldest son of Deacon Daniel Sr. and Julia Voltz.
Deacon Voltz had been a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, since relocating from Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1965. He accepted Christ at...
Jimmie Godfrey "Jim"
September 14, 2023
Mr. Jimmie L. Godfrey passed away at home on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Age 72 years. He was born December 29, 1950, in Bosco, Louisiana to Dora Collins and James Crawford.
Jimmie was baptized at an early age. He was a graduate of Union Central School in Columbia, Louisiana. Jimmie was a Veteran of the United States Army, retiring in October...
Kurt Donald (Lansing)
September 12, 2023
Mr. Kurt Donald passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing. Age 58 years.
Annette Gentry (Lansing)
September 10, 2023
Annette Gentry was born November 2, 1951, in Antione, Arkansas. The daughter of Graice Bell Beavers and Eddies Gentry, Sr. She passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.
Annette was born in Arkansas and graduated from Delight High School, she then relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1969 to help her brother care for her beloved nieces...
Paul Lovelady (Lansing)
September 9, 2023
Mr. Paul Lovelady was born May 31, 1967, in Southeast Hayti, Missouri. The son of Hossie Lovelady, Sr. and Christine Porter. He was the twelfth born out of sixteen children. He passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.
Paul was an avid fitness buff and had even earned a certificate in fitness. In addition to staying...
Melvin Greene (Lansing)
September 9, 2023
Melvin Scott Greene III, was born on November 17, 1954 to the Reverend Melvin Scott Greene Jr. and Susie Clark-Perks Greene. Melvin was the youngest of the three boys in the household and very loved from the start.
As a child, Melvin attended the Golden Star Baptist Church in Eunice, Louisiana where he accepted Jesus Christ into his life at a...
Calvin Thomas "Johnny"
September 9, 2023
Mr. Calvin Thomas "Johnny" passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 67 years.
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