Obituaries

May 22, 2026

Deon Louelle Wiley lll earned his wings and went to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the age of 17 years old. D3 was born on June 17 th , 2008 in Saginaw, MI to Precious Monae’ Sherman and Deon Louelle Wiley ll. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, family member...

May 22, 2026

Doris E. Richardson was born on September 2, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Willie Ennis Sr. and Vethel Phillips. On May 22, 2026, she peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by love and cherished memories.

Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, strength, and beautiful spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Doris leaves to cherish precious memories: Her...

May 21, 2026

Ms. Carol Garrett passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Kith Haven Nursing and Rehab in Flint, Michigan. Age 68 years.

May 18, 2026

In Loving Memory

Dora Mae Watson passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, peacefully in her sleep at home with family, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan at the age 98 years old. She was born on Friday, August 19, 1927, in Camden, Alabama, to Joe and Roxanna Watson. Raised on the family farm alongside her many siblings, she grew up grounded in faith,...

May 18, 2026

May 17, 2026

Mr. DeMarcus Ware was born February 9, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of LaSonya Ware & Marshall White. He passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

DeMarcus attended Lansing Schools and following that he received certifications in Food and Safety Quality Assurance & Hotel Management. At the time of his passing, he was employed at...

May 17, 2026

Mr. DeAndré Ware was born February 9, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of LaSonya Ware & Marshall White. He passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

DeAndré attended Lansing Schools then went to trade school for Carpentry and received his certification. He was employed with CCM Management at the time of his passing.

Outside of work,...

May 15, 2026

Mrs. Mae Ollie Wilson passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center. Age 88 years. Mae Ollie was born September 13, 1937, in Calhoun City, Mississippi, to Etta Armstrong and Eddie Lee Gaston.

Mae Wilson was a magnificent wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and friend. Mae accepted Christ at an early age at Piney Grove C.M.E. Church. She...

May 14, 2026

Life Reflections

Anthony Ray “Tony” Pruitt passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, March 29, 1952, to his parents, Eddie and Lavatha Pruitt.

Tony attended Madison Park Elementary and South High School. He had a number of hobbies...

May 13, 2026

Ms. Angela Cannon passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 59. Angela was born January 26, 1967, in Arkansas, to Willie C. Cannon and Hattie M. Cannon.

Angela was a faithful member of Redeemed Ministries, where she taught the children at church. Angela graduated from Saginaw High School Class of 1985.

Angela was passionate about working with children. She...

May 13, 2026

Mary Dorothy McCray was born on February 27, 1940, in Memphis to the loving union of Thomas Henderson Kinchelow and Ann Edith Carruth Kinchelow. She attended Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Mary lived a life rooted in faith, family, education, justice, and service to her community.

On May 13, 2026, Mary was peacefully called home at the age...

May 12, 2026

Ms. Tyla Jonsea Kilbourne passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Age 23 years. Tyla was born December 14, 2002, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Felicia LaShone Kilbourne and Gilmer Ray Buford, and stepmother Angelica Taybron.

Tyla enjoyed spending time with family. She loved to pamper herself by getting her hair and nails done....

May 11, 2026

Mr. David Lee Embry (Embrey) Sr. passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. He was born January 15th, 1951, in Talladega Alabama, to James Robert Sr. and Rosie Lee Embry. David was the second eldest of 12 children.

His parents moved the family from Alabama to Michigan in the mid 50’s. David attended...

May 10, 2026

Mrs. Eula Mae Hatter, lovingly known by her family and friends as a caring and devoted woman of faith. Peacefully transitioned this life on Sunday, May 10, 2026, on Mother’s Day at the age of 88. Eula Mae was born on February 14, 1938, in Cotton Port, Louisiana, to Oscar and Gertrude Johnson.

Eula lived a life filled with love, compassion,...

May 9, 2026

Ms. Carolyn Thomas passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years.

May 8, 2026

First Lady Helen Virginia Murchison lived a full life until her transition from labor to reward on Friday, May 8, 2026, with her sister Carrie by her side in Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years. She was born on Friday, February 14, 1941, in Malvern, Arkansas. Helen was the first of seven children born to Mary and Benjamin Diggins.

Helen graduated from...

May 7, 2026

Mr. Corey Desmond Williams passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Lansing Michigan. Corey was born August 11, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Nancy Williams and Sylvester Liggins, Sr. He previously lived in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Richmond, Washington. Corey relocated to Lansing, Michigan with his wife Shannon and the Hume's family. 

Corey began his career as a chef in Saginaw, working...

May 6, 2026

Mr. Carl Earl Baker passed away Wednesday May 6, 2026, at Adira Care Nursing and Rehab, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Carl was born January 17, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Eugene and Elizabeth Baker.

Carl was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and worked at General Motors for many years.

Carl leaves to cherish his memory one daughter McKeyia Neely, Grand...

May 5, 2026

Denise Michelle Peek was born Friday July 13, 1962 to Jodelle V. Peek and Thomas W. Littlejohn in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years.

Denise relocated to Lansing, Michigan with her mother and sisters in her early childhood. She attended Attwood Elementary, Gardner Middle, and graduated from Everett High in the Class...

May 5, 2026

Mr. Frank Johnson, Jr. “JUNE” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born March 19, 1955, to Frank and Willie V. Johnson.

Frank was a graduate of Carrollton High School where he was a great student athlete. June had a spirit of excellence with his many gifts which...