Obituaries

Hazel Peace  Amos

Hazel Peace Amos

May 10, 2023

HAZEL LEATRICE PEACE AMOS: A TRIBUTE

Hazel Peace Amos, “you were deliberately planned, specifically gifted, and lovingly positioned on this earth by the Master Craftsman.” (Quotation by Max Lucado)

WHO WAS HAZEL PEACE AMOS? Hazel, was born in Waverly, Virginia, and was the daughter of Joseph Leavi Peace and Lizzie Corean Sykes Peace. Joseph Peace was a graduate of St. Paul College...

Mary Lee Rush

Mary Lee Rush

May 10, 2023

Ms. Mary Lee Rush passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 75 years.

Sandra Dykins (Lansing)

Sandra Dykins (Lansing)

May 9, 2023

Sandra Lee Dykins, affectionately known as Sandy Dykins, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the age of 74, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of Lula Mae (Brown) Dykins and Walter Charles Dykins, she was born Thursday, September 16, 1948, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania.

Sandy's vibrant spirit touched the lives of many, starting when she...

Carolyn Cojocardenny

Carolyn Cojocardenny

May 8, 2023

Ms. Carolyn Cojocardenny passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper.  Age 67 years.

Andrew Glavas (Lansing)

Andrew Glavas (Lansing)

May 8, 2023

Andrew Glavas was born December 7, 1999, in Lansing, Michigan. He passed away at the young, tender age of 23 on Monday, May 8, 2023. Although he left this world and life far too soon, he will always be remembered, loved, and truly missed.

Andy was an Eastern High School graduate who had a zest for life with a big heart,...

Dwane Jordan Williams

Dwane Jordan Williams

May 7, 2023

Mr. Dwane Jordan Williams went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 64 years. He was born June 19, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Wardell E. Williams and Dorothy L. Williams.

Dwane confessed his love for Christ and united with St Paul Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Saginaw...

Regina Stanton

Regina Stanton

May 7, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Regina Stanton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Jesus saw she was getting tired and stretched forth his hand and said, “My child, come home.” Regina was born on March 16, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan.

Regina grew up in Panola,...

Richard Mczee

Richard Mczee

May 7, 2023

Mr. Richard McZee was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on December 29, 1957 to Georgia Anne Thomas and Clarence Allen McZee. He departed this life into another life on May 7, 2023, at the age of 65 years.

Richard was married for several years to his beloved caring wife, Barbara McZee, until she departed. He attended Buena Vista High School and graduated...

Randy Kim Swix  (Lansing)

Randy Kim Swix (Lansing)

May 7, 2023

Mr. Randy Kim Swix passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Arlene Jones

Arlene Jones

May 7, 2023

Ms. Arlene Jones passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 66 years. She was born November 18, 1956, to Oscar and Erma Jones.

Arlene was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Delta College and was employed at Vlasic Pickle Factory and later worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Arlene’s hobbies included playing...

Bobby Wilson (Lansing)

Bobby Wilson (Lansing)

May 7, 2023

Mr. Bobby Wilson passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years.

Raul Gonzales (Lansing)

Raul Gonzales (Lansing)

May 5, 2023

Mr. Raul Gonzales passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. Born September 4, 1959, to parents, Ramon and Augustina Gonzales, in St. Johns, Michigan.

Raul lived in Lansing, Michigan for most of his life and graduated from Eastern High School in 1979. He held many jobs, but he proudly worked for General Motors in the janitorial...

Precious Cleggett (Lansing)

Precious Cleggett (Lansing)

May 3, 2023

Ms. Precious Cleggett passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 24 years.

Anna L. Williams (Lansing)

Anna L. Williams (Lansing)

May 2, 2023

Ms. Anna L. Williams passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at The Willows at Okemos, in Okemos, Michigan. Age 83 years. 

George Pitts

George Pitts

May 2, 2023

Mr. George Pitts passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023, Forest Park, Ohio. Age 76 years.

Melvin L. Markham (Lansing)

Melvin L. Markham (Lansing)

April 30, 2023

Mr. Melvin L. Markham passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Medilodge of Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Ernestine Donald

Ernestine Donald

April 30, 2023

Mrs. Ernestine (Roby) Donald began her earthly journey in life on January 10, 1929, in Sallis, Mississippi, the daughter of Mark and Suella Roby. She finished her race on April 30, 2023, at the age of 94 blessed years.

Ernestine married Willie Donald in 1946; he preceded her in death. From their union, she was blessed with four children: Billy, William,...

Mrs. Shirley Marie  Boose Smith

Mrs. Shirley Marie Boose Smith

April 29, 2023

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the age of 85, God opened His arms and called home His beloved daughter, Shirley Marie Boose Smith.

Shirley's journey began in the small town of Hickory, MS, on April 12, 1938, where she was born to Rev. Rome and Lucille (Thames) Boose and raised lovingly by her father and stepmother, Elizabeth, upon the death...

Londa Hawkins (Lansing)

Londa Hawkins (Lansing)

April 28, 2023

Ms. Londa Hawkins passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Frank Stewart (Lansing)

Frank Stewart (Lansing)

April 28, 2023

Mr. Frank Stewart passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.