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
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.
NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT PARADISE FUNERAL CHAPEL
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
September 27, 2025
Mrs. Magdalena Dawin passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.
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.
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
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
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...

