Obituaries

Paula Taylor (Lansing)

Paula Taylor (Lansing)

April 19, 2023

Paula Antoinette Taylor went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 19, 2023. Paula passed away at Sparrow Hospital, surrounded by her sisters. She was born April 13, 1960, in Jackson, Michigan, to Craties Price Jr. and Pauline Taylor.

Paula “Poppy” will be fondly remembered for her kind heart, gentle nature, and firm and unyielding strength. The one that...

Marvin Dwayne Porter "Red"

Marvin Dwayne Porter "Red"

April 17, 2023

Mr. Marvin Dwayne Porter “Red” passed away on Monday April 17, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born February 28, 1967, in Lima, Ohio, to Shirley Porter and Morgan McLellan.

Marvin was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Lima Senior High School, in Lima, Ohio. His employment included Lone Star Restaurant, Art Van Furniture...

Patrick Williams

Patrick Williams

April 17, 2023

Mr. Patrick Williams was born on March 12, 1939, in Georgetown, Guyana (South America) to Ruby Cordwell Williams and Oscar Williams. Pat passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old when he transitioned from this earthly world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus...

Irese Wood (Lansing)

Irese Wood (Lansing)

April 17, 2023

Surrounded by loving family, Mr. Irese Wood passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. Irese was born to proud parents, Enouch Carthell Wood and Jimmie Lee Palmer, on Monday, March 10, 1958, in Lansing, Michigan.

Irese was educated in the Lansing, School District. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Army as a master marksman....

Jeremy  Jerome Spann

Jeremy Jerome Spann

April 15, 2023

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 6-7

Mr. Jeremy Jerome Spann passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023,...

Shanae Nelson Bailey

Shanae Nelson Bailey

April 15, 2023

Shanae Nelson Bailey passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Rochester, New York. Age 21 years. Shanae was born April 16, 2001, in Saginaw, Michigan to Brenda Bailey and Allen Banks.

Shanae attended Learn to Earn. She had a great spirt, she had faith in God, and she enjoyed life to the fullest. She was beautiful and had a big heart....

Andrew Joe, Iii "Bookie"

Andrew Joe, Iii "Bookie"

April 15, 2023

Mr. Andrew Joe, III “Bookie,” a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the age of 40 years. He was born on January 27, 1983, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Andrew Joe, Jr., and Patricia Joe.

Bookie was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, where he grew up loving his family and friends. He was one of...

Dalvaccia Green "Dellie"

Dalvaccia Green "Dellie"

April 14, 2023

Ms. Dalvaccia Vonquise Green entered this world in a burst of radiance on April 21, 1977, in Saginaw, Michigan to the proud parents, Matthew and Sharon Green.

Dalvaccia, affectionately known as “Dellie” was delivered from her temporary earthly life and guided to eternal life on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 9:58 P.M. surrounded by her loving family. The angels sang and...

Tyrone Eric  Gatling

Tyrone Eric Gatling

April 13, 2023

Tyrone Eric Gatling, Sr. was born June 18th, 1956 to proud parents William and Inice in Suffolk, Virginia. Tyrone passed from this mortal plane just days after going into cardiac arrest in his home.

Eric has two sisters, Mrs. Mary Alice (Morris) Daniel of Suffolk, Virginia and Mrs. Jewell (Cedric) Fuller of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In 1965, the family moved to Washington, D.C....

Edward Walker (Lansing)

Edward Walker (Lansing)

April 12, 2023

It saddens my heart, my beloved brother passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan, due to COVID-19. Age 69 years. He was born September 13, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan.

Edward accepted Christ at a young age. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, as a member of the Class of 1971. Go Quakers!! Edward...

Christopher  Brown (Lansing)

Christopher Brown (Lansing)

April 12, 2023

Mr. Christopher Brown passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 49 years. 

Cassandra Fambro (Lansing)

Cassandra Fambro (Lansing)

April 11, 2023

Ms. Cassandra Fambro passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, after a valiant fight against cancer. Age 55 years. Born July 13, 1967, in Atlanta, Georgia, the eldest child and only daughter born to mother, Johnnie Callahan.

She went to Pattengill Middle School and then graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan. Cassandra went on to work for the Radisson Hotel...

Samantha Clark (Lansing)

Samantha Clark (Lansing)

April 11, 2023

Ms. Samantha Elizabeth Clark passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 44 years. Sam was born January 9, 1979, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Linda and Dalton Clark. She was known as a Daddy’s girl.

Sam was a life-long resident of Lansing, Michigan and graduated from Holt High School. She was raised and baptized in the Nazarene Church.

Sam...

Andrea Key

Andrea Key

April 10, 2023

Mr. Andrea Key passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 55 years.

Dorothy Patterson (Lansing)

Dorothy Patterson (Lansing)

April 10, 2023

The life of Dorothy (Dot) Ann Patterson born February 14, 1944, in Plum Creek, Texas, our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2023, at the age of 79.

Dot was a resident of Lansing Michigan, she graduated from J.W. Sexton High School...

Brian Morgan

Brian Morgan

April 9, 2023

Mr. Brian Edward Morgan passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born October 12, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Edward and Dorothy A. Morgan.

Brian was a member of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where he served with the Laymen. He was a former member of Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary...

Robert Lawrence Viera "Bob"

Robert Lawrence Viera "Bob"

April 9, 2023

Robert Viera went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2023.

He was born September 28, 1934, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late John and Margaret Viera. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Seminary High School and attended one year of college at the same seminary school in Detroit, MI. After leaving Sacred Heart Seminary, he attended...

Clara Rhonenee (Lansing)

Clara Rhonenee (Lansing)

April 9, 2023

Ms. Clara Rhonenee passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. 

Tracy Keno Thomas, Sr. "Kip"

Tracy Keno Thomas, Sr. "Kip"

April 9, 2023

Mr. Tracy Keno “Kip” Thomas passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Bay City, Michigan. He was born July 29, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Jimmy Green and Idella Higgins.

Tracy was a resident of Bay City, Michigan, where he remained until his passing. Tracy had done more during his life than most will in a lifetime. He traveled the...

Harry Dean Sims

Harry Dean Sims

April 8, 2023

Mr. Harry Dean Sims passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Harry was born May 1, 1954, in Popular Grove, Arkansas, to James Sims and Odessa Young.

Harry was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended St. Joseph, Sts. Peter and Paul Schools, Delta College, and Saginaw Business Institute. He retired from Saginaw...