Obituaries

Toney Lamont Culpepper

Toney Lamont Culpepper

October 6, 2025

Mr. Toney Lamont Culpepper passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 53 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Marian D. Vaughn and Toney Culpepper, Jr., on Sunday, April 2, 1972.

Toney is a member of New Directions Healing Ministries, and he had Love for Jesus Christ in his life for his...

Carl Otis Mosley Everett

Carl Otis Mosley Everett

October 6, 2025

WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!

Mr. Carl Otis Mosley Everett, Beloved Brother, Uncle, and Maestro Extraordinaire, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, during the early hours on Monday, October 6, 2025. Age 71 years.

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Tyrone Welch, Jr.

Tyrone Welch, Jr.

October 5, 2025

Mr. Tyrone William Welch, Jr. passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Covenant Cooper Campus Hospital. Age 22 years. Tyrone was born June 15, 2003, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Tyrone and Shirley Welch

Tyrone was a resident of Saginaw. His hobbies were boxing, working out, and reading Marvel comic books. He had an interest in Spider-Man and Marvel movies. Tyrone had...

Carolyn Fournier

Carolyn Fournier

October 5, 2025

Ms. Carolyn Fournier passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to the American Cancer Society or any type of society or foundation that helps with Pancreatic Cancer.

Qon'te Lamont Works

Qon'te Lamont Works

October 4, 2025

Mr. Qon’te Lamont Works passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 38 years. Qon’te was born January 15, 1987, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Lizzie Works.

Qon’te was a resident of Saginaw. He graduated from Buena Vista High School. Qon’te was employed at Culver's Restaurant as a manager. Qon’te had a good heart and loved his family and...

Mary King

Mary King

October 4, 2025

Ms. Mary King passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 78 years. Mary Ellen King was born on September 25th, 1947, to Alma Alexander King and Julius Harry King in Alexandria, Louisiana.

The family moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in the summer of 1965. Mary was a graduate of Saginaw High School and worked at Saginaw...

Cleveland Williamson, Jr.

Cleveland Williamson, Jr.

October 4, 2025

Mr. Cleveland Williamson, Jr. passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family in Saginaw, Michigan. Cleveland Jr. was born April 23, 1943, in Coldwater, Mississippi, to Cleveland Williamson Sr. and Ethel (James) Shipp.

Cleve later moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where he created an extended network of family and friends. Some have affectionately referred to him as “Cleve”,...

Albert Navarro

Albert Navarro

October 3, 2025

Mr. Albert Navarro passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born January 29, 1968, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Alex and Margaret Navarro.

Albert worked for many years as a machine operator and then later transitioned to working as a maintenance man. Back in the day, during his free time, he enjoyed spending...

Brenda Ashford

Brenda Ashford

October 3, 2025

Mrs. Brenda (Dillard, Box) Ashford, a well-respected woman and our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and auntie, departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2025. Age 77 years. She was born May 2, 1948, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late Frank Dillard Sr. and Annie Cunningham-Austin. She will be greatly...

Mary C. Johnson

Mary C. Johnson

October 2, 2025

Mrs. Mary C. Johnson passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Owosso, Michigan. Age 97 years. She was born April 7, 1928, in Marked Tree, Arkansas. The daughter of Eddie and Lenora Works.

Mary C. Johnson was a member of Union Baptist Church. She loved church and gospel music.

She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Gwendolyn Hilliard and Deborah Bender; grandchildren,...

Karen Jo Arman

Karen Jo Arman

September 30, 2025

Karen Jo Arman passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at My Michigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. Age 71 years.Karen Jo was born May 19, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late William and Maryann (Szarenski) Cramton.

She enjoyed traveling, quilting, crocheting and gardening. She took a lot of pride in her flowers.Karen worked many years at Kmart and made lots...

Belinda Ann Sutton

Belinda Ann Sutton

September 29, 2025

Ms. Belinda Ann Sutton, born to Ethel Woods and Agglie Sutton on September 2, 1969, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 56 years.

Belinda Ann loved playing cards with family and friends; Spades was one of her favorite games to play. She also enjoyed playing basketball and softball. Belinda was...

Jeverson K. Kelley

Jeverson K. Kelley

September 28, 2025

Mr. Jeverson Kaple Kelley, affectionately known as Kaple, passed away in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 81. He was born on February 18, 1944, in Wabbaseka, Arkansas, to the late Mathie Kelley and the late Lemon Kelley Sr. In 1950, the family moved to Jackson, Michigan, in search of a better life. As a young man, he accepted Christ...

Onious "Pony" Matthews Jr.

Onious "Pony" Matthews Jr.

September 28, 2025

Mr. Onious “Pony” Matthews Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at the age of 82, at Henry Ford Hospital. Onious was born on May 24, 1943, in Osceola, AR, the son of Onious Matthews Sr. and Shirt Etta Kelly.

Onious lived a long and fulfilling life, marked not only by his strong work ethic but also by...

Arthur Walker

Arthur Walker

September 28, 2025

Mr. Arthur George Walker passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his residence in Bridgeport, Michigan. Age 97 years. Arthur George was born on June 13, 1928, in Hope, Arkansas, to John Eugene (Chet) Walker and Lula Mae Thomas. At the age of twelve, he relocated to Growing Valley, Louisiana, where he completed sixth grade. In the late 1950s,...

Magdalena Dawin

Magdalena Dawin

September 27, 2025

Mrs. Magdalena Dawin passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Tiara Jackson

Tiara Jackson

September 26, 2025

Tiara Love-Tory Jackson, our beloved daughter, niece, sister, granddaughter, and cousin, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 37. Tiara was born on September 14, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Melissa Jackson and Kendall Ross. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School.

Tiara resided in Charlotte, North Carolina, for 8 ½ years. Tiara was a fabulous...

Freddie Lee Green Sr.

Freddie Lee Green Sr.

September 26, 2025

Mr. Freddie Lee Green Sr. passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center. Age 68 years. He was born June 5, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Freddie and Zetna Green.

Freddie graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1976. He worked at the Saginaw Malleable Iron Plant and was a member of U.A.W. Local 455. Later...

Anthony Young

Anthony Young

September 26, 2025

Anthony William Young, affectionately known as “Fatty”, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 34 years. He was born to William Wade and Karla Young on February 8, 1991 in Lansing, Michigan. Anthony was a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin and friend to many.

His warmth, humor, and love for others left a lasting impact on...

Amy Kay Elizabeth Duel

Amy Kay Elizabeth Duel

September 26, 2025

“She lived loud, loved fiercely, and never shied away from telling you how it was.”

Amy Duel passed away on September 26, 2025. Amy was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan. She was a proud graduate of the Class of 1994. Amy brought joy, laughter, and love to everyone who knew her.

Amy is survived by her beloved husband, Michael McClain; children, Kayley...