Taffanesha Davette Charlton
December 3, 2025
Taffanesha Davette Charlton, age 36 of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, passed away peacefully after battling a lengthy illness on December 3, 2025, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center of Midland. She was born May 22, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Denise Charlton and Willie Farmer, and Jonathan Johnson, the dad who helped raise her.
Taffanesha graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 2007 and...
Monica Hart
December 3, 2025
Monica Hart of Houghton Lake, Michigan, born January 1, 1950, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 3, 2025, in Lansing after her sudden battle with Pancreatic cancer.
Born with a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor, Monica had a gift for making everyone she met feel welcome. She retired from the State of Michigan in 2002...
Russell James Smith
December 3, 2025
Russell James Smith was born on March 22, 1935, in Union Springs, Alabama, to L.C. Smith and Australia Smith, who preceded him in death.
Russell had an early education by leaving school and joining the workforce. He went to work at Levall Shoe Repair at an early age to help his family. He worked at Grey Iron for many years. He...
Vanessa Jeffries
December 1, 2025
Vanessa Jeffries, lovingly known as “Nessa”, a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, and friend, passed away in Lansing, Michigan, on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 53, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Wednesday, May 10, 1972, in Lansing to Mary Knox and Roosevelt Chairs.
An avid reader, she thrived in academic settings. She graduated from...
Sabrena Powell
December 1, 2025
Ms. Sabrena Renee Powell passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. She was born Saturday, January 16, 1965, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of Nehemiah and Virginia Powell.
Sabrena attended Everett High School and held various jobs over the years, but enjoyed being a stay at home the most. Later in her life, she became...
Ivory Ellis, Jr.
November 28, 2025
Mr. Ivory D. Ellis, Jr. passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 37 years. Ivory was born August 29, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Valerie Ann West (McClain) and Ivory D. Ellis, Sr.
Ivory attended Saginaw High School. He was a gifted handyman. He loved to cook, play basketball, go to the casino, and...
Robert Lee Kyle, Jr.
November 26, 2025
Robert Lee Kyle, Jr., was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on Tuesday, August 15, 1967, and entered eternal rest on November 26, 2025. He was affectionately known as “Rob,” “Big Rob,” or simply “Dad.” From the very beginning, Robert carried a big personality, a big heart, and an even bigger smile — the kind that could brighten any room he...
Debra Jean Thomas
November 25, 2025
Mrs. Debra Jean Thomas, affectionately known as "Sweet Legs," departed this earthly life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 62. She was born on December 28, 1962, to Trannie Lavada Salon and Henry Lee Gray in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Debra, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at...
June Bradley
November 25, 2025
June Bradley was born to Joseph and Avis Bradley in Saginaw, Michigan, on September 29, 1941. She passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, surrounded by her family in Ypsilanti, Michigan, which she called home for the past 12 years.
June walked through life, always being her authentic self. She could make people laugh without trying. She was a strong-willed, compassionate,...
Larry Robinson
November 24, 2025
Mr. Larry Robinson passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 76 years.
Windell Bradley
November 24, 2025
Mr. Windell Bradley passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center-Saginaw. Age 77 years. Windell was born June 17, 1948, in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, to Raymond and Bessie Bradley.
Windell was a graduate of Des Arc High School Class of 1968. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1969 and stationed in Baumholder, Germany. Windell united in holy...
Kenyata Rayquel Dunn-Bowes
November 24, 2025
Mrs. Kenyata Rayquel Dunn-Bowes, also known by “Bae,” “ Yata”, “Nee Nee,” and “Yatti,” went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2025. She was born to Billie Ray Sherman and Macy Dunn and raised by her mother and stepfather, James Fort, Jr.
Kenyata accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion MB Church under the leadership of...
Curtis Burgess, Sr.
November 21, 2025
Make a joyful shout to the Lord all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before his presence with singing!
Psalm 100:1-2 NKJV
Our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Grandfather, Curtis Levern Burgess, Sr., affectionately known as "Rev,” went home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 87 years. Curtis, the youngest of...
Keith Morgan
November 21, 2025
Mr. Keith A. Morgan passed away Friday, November 21, 2025. Age 42 years.
Chet Davis, Jr.
November 18, 2025
Mr. Chet Davon Davis, Jr. passed on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. He was born on Monday, May 27, 1963, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Jeaneen Armstrong and Chester Davis.
Chet was united in marriage to Myra Callahan on Saturday, May 24, 1986. He was a hard-working selfless man who adored his family, one of...
Darnell Sanders "Charlie"
November 15, 2025
Mr. Darnell “Charlie” Sanders, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on November 6, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Tommie L. and Charlene Waters-Sanders.
Charlie, as he was affectionately called, was a resident of Saginaw and attended Saginaw Public Schools, graduating from Saginaw High School, Class...
Dhan Maya Bhujel
November 14, 2025
Dhan Maya Bhujel was born in Samchi, Bhutan. She spent 17 years in the Khudunabari refugee camp in Nepal before resettling in the United States in 2009. She lived her final years surrounded by family in Lansing, Michigan.
She is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Man Bhujel and Kalu Bhujel, along with 9 grandchildrenand 13 great-grandchildren.
She loved her tea, thukpa,...
Linda Adams
November 12, 2025
Mrs. Linda Fay Berry Adams was born February 18, 1961, in Tallulah, Louisiana. The daughter of James and Elizabeth Berry passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side at MyMichigan Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Linda graduated from Arthur Hill High School Class of 1979. She retired from the United States Post Office after 36 years...
Mary Ellen Proctor
November 11, 2025
Mary Ellen Proctor, affectionately known as “Sugar Woman,” on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, peacefully transitioned at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, surrounded by love. Age 72 years. She was born on Friday, September 4, 1953, in Camden, Mississippi, to her loving parents, Bertha and Henry Proctor.
Mary later moved to Lansing, Michigan, where she attended school within the Lansing School District and...
Mattie Thompson
November 11, 2025
Mrs. Mattie Louise Thompson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was 80 years old.
Born on July 24, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan, Mattie was the daughter of Paul Glyden Smith and Mary Alice (Harper) Smith. She grew up in Vassar and attended Vassar Public Schools before continuing her education at Delta...
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