Nelia Hamlin Lewis
November 10, 2023
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” Psalm 27:1a
Mrs. Nelia Hamlin Lewis passed peacefully at home Friday, November 10, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Age 96 years. She was born November 11, 1926, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Lou and Elizabeth Hamlin. She was the sixth of ten children. Nelia accepted Christ at an early age,...
Laura B. Boykins
November 9, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and aunt, Laura B. Boykins, passed away November 9, 2023, at the blessed age of 84 while surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 12, 1939, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Ethel and Jesse Harris.
Laura moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in the early 1960’s and became a homemaker raising her four beautiful...
Thomas Wade
November 9, 2023
Mr. Thomas Wade passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years.
Joyce Simpson (Lansing)
November 8, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Simpson passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.
Ruby Jean Vaughn
November 7, 2023
Ms. Ruby Jean “Boo” Vaughn departed this world on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 70 years. Ruby was born August 11, 1953, in Lima, Ohio to Cora Sykes and David Vaughn Sr.
Ruby was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw High School. Ruby’s employment includes a history of housekeeping and healthcare field...
Robin Piszczek (Lansing)
November 7, 2023
Robin Ann Piszczek passed away suddenly on November 7, 2023. Age 65 years. Robin was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 17, 1958, and she attended Fruitport High School as a member of the class of 1977. She lived and worked in Lansing, Michigan for most of her adult life, most recently at Sparrow Hospital. Robin was an exceptionally hard...
Mary Lee Pierre (Lansing)
November 6, 2023
Ms. Mary Lee Pierre was summoned home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 70 years old. She was born on Wednesday, June 24, 1953, in Charleston, Mississippi. Mary’s life was a testament to faith, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better...
Nadine Bonds
November 6, 2023
Mrs. Nadine Bonds, 74, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on January 12, 1949, to Silvanah Menzies and J.D. Burnett, in Dorena, Missouri.
Nadine, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age. She dedicated her life to helping raise some...
Julius C. Scott, Jr. (Lansing)
November 5, 2023
Mr. Julius Scott passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.
Donald Greig (Lansing)
November 5, 2023
Mr. Donald R. Greig passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Aria Nursing & Rehab in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born December 12, 1951, in Flint, Michigan. The son of Donald and Mary (Rupp-Hoerner) Greig.
Donald resided in Lansing, but was formerly from Chesaning, Michigan. Donnie graduated from Chesaning Union Schools and worked at several factories over...
Roshawnda Renee Johnson
November 5, 2023
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, and Sister, Roshawnda Renee Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Age 40 years. Her journey began in the small town of Saginaw, Michigan, on December 12, 1982, born to loving parents, Alma and Jessie Johnson Jr.
Roshawnda attended Saginaw High School. She was a special and loving daughter, and...
Marcelia Long (Lansing)
November 5, 2023
Marcelia Diane Long was called home to glory by our father God and gained her angel wings on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born June 6, 1965, in Jackson, Michigan. She was better known as “Diane”. She was a true believer in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She grew up in Jackson and moved to Lansing at 11...
Elena Kaye Shorty (Lansing)
November 5, 2023
Elena Kaye Shorty passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born March 14, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of Joan and James Campbell.
Elena lived in Lansing, Michigan. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her daughter and granddaughter. She always wanted a granddaughter and loved watching her play and...
Alldean Jackson (Lansing)
November 4, 2023
The Life and Legacy of Alldean Jackson
Mr. Alldean Jackson was born into a large and loving family on Thursday, August 18, 1927, in Mason, Michigan, the son of Oceola and Mamie Lucille Jackson. As the sixth of thirteen siblings growing up in a bustling household, he learned the value of unity, and the importance of family bonds. He shared a...
Kathy Ford
November 3, 2023
Mrs. Kathy Lynn Young-Ford, age 61 years, passed away peacefully and in the comfort of her family on November 3, 2023. She was born April 29, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Allen and Elizabeth Young.
A beloved mother, Kathy enjoyed spending time with her husband of 16 years, Mr. Johnny Ray Ford who preceded her in death. As lovers of music,...
Lonnie Mckissic, Sr. (Springport)
November 3, 2023
Mr. Lonnie McKissic, Sr. passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. He was 88 years old. He was born Tuesday, January 15, 1935, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He is the son of Robert and Myrtle McKissic.
Lonnie McKissic resided in Springport, Michigan. He was a member of Mt. Zion All Nations Bible Church where he served as a Chairman of the Board, Deacon,...
Everly Deloris King
November 3, 2023
Mrs. Everly "Nesta" King, 79, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Everly was born January 28, 1944, in Jamaica to the late Edward Samuel and Syble Allen.
After graduating from nursing school, Everly moved to New York where she worked as a nurse. In 1979 she moved to Saginaw. After working 30 years at...
Mario Saenz, Jr.
November 2, 2023
Mr. Mario A. B. Saenz, Jr. “Bub” passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 43 years. Mario was born February 4, 1980, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mario Sr. and Beatrice Saenz.
Bub was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended the New Beginnings Ministry. Bub loved spending time with his children. He also loved music, watching movies,...
Deacon Willie James Swilley
October 31, 2023
Deacon Willie James Swilley passed away on October 31, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 73 years. He was born on January 3, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Theotis and Mamie Swilley. Willie James' foundation in faith began at Victorious Believers Ministries where he was a faithful usher and deacon under Bishop Marvin C. Pryor...
Baby Boy Daquarie Cager (Lansing)
October 29, 2023
Baby Daquarie DaMontae Cager, Jr. passed away on October 29, 2023. Age 8 months. He was born February 26, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Deonijaque Jones-Paige and Daquarie DaMontae Cager, Sr.
Daquarie was a very happy, beautiful, and blessed baby. He resided in Lansing, Michigan with his mom, dad, and siblings. He spent his days playing with his family,...
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