Obituaries

Shellie Ann Johnson (Lansing)

Shellie Ann Johnson (Lansing)

January 1, 2023

Mrs. Shellie A. Johnson closed her eyes and went into the Arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. She was born in Doddsville, Mississippi on March 7, 1954, to the union of Jimmy Lee and Lillie Mae Prewitt.

Shellie accepted Christ at an early age and joined New Macedonia...

Cheyanne King (Lansing)

Cheyanne King (Lansing)

January 1, 2023

Ms. Cheyanne King passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Jackson County, Michigan. Age 42 years. 

Curshawn Terrell (Lansing)

Curshawn Terrell (Lansing)

December 31, 2022

This is the story of the one and only Curshawn Lamont Terrell (Nov. 4, 1982 - Dec. 31, 2022). Curshawn is a wonderful man that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our "Lakaz or Kaz" as he liked to be called was an amazing Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, and Musical Genius.

Curshawn's story starts on November...

Viola "Tet" Harden (Lansing)

Viola "Tet" Harden (Lansing)

December 31, 2022

Ms. Viola "Tet" Harden passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. 

Sheryl Denise Smith

Sheryl Denise Smith

December 30, 2022

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Sheryl Denise Smith “Neicy” passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 55 years. She was born March 15, 1967, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Luola Smith Harper and Roy Williams.

Neicy was a vibe all by herself! She loved her fashion and dressing from head to toe....

Nathaniel Young (Lansing)

Nathaniel Young (Lansing)

December 29, 2022

Mr. Nathaniel Young passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years.

Stacy D. Sanders

Stacy D. Sanders

December 28, 2022

Mr. Stacy D. Sanders passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born August 4, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willie and Lettie Sanders.

Stacy was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Buena Vista High School. He was employed at General Motors in Lansing, Michigan. Stacy enjoyed...

William James Sims  (Lansing)

William James Sims (Lansing)

December 28, 2022

Mr. William James Sims passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Willie Charles Buckner

Willie Charles Buckner

December 27, 2022

On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, our loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Mr. Willie Charles Buckner, passed away at Covenant HealthCare Cooper, at the age of 82 years. He was born July 4, 1940, in Goodwater, Alabama to Otis and Sarah (Thomas) Buckner.

Willie Charles Buckner, affectionately known as “Mr. Charlie,” was a member of St. Luke CME Church under...

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

December 26, 2022

Mr. Matthew Russell passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 64 years.

Maurice Mcclain

Maurice Mcclain

December 24, 2022

Mr. Maurice McClain our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. Maurice was born November 11, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Roscoe and Malinda McClain.

Maurice was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of ‘75. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church...

Preston Leavy (Lansing)

Preston Leavy (Lansing)

December 23, 2022

Mr. Preston Lee Leavy affectionately known as “Bae-Bae” was born on March 3, 1963, to Morris and Elsie Lee Leavy in Stanton, Tennessee.

Preston Leavy graduated from Haywood High School in Brownsville, Tennessee in 1982. and later relocated to Lansing, Michigan from Stanton, Tennessee to pursue his skilled career.

After many years of employment with Melling Drop Forge, and The Lansing Housing...

Theodore B. Manko  (Lansing)

Theodore B. Manko (Lansing)

December 22, 2022

It's with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my husband of 58 years, Ted Manko.

Mr. Theodore Bruce Manko passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, December 22, 2022, peacefully at home in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 77 years old. He was born August 19, 1945, to parents, Joseph and Josephine Manko in...

Samuel Stephens  (Lansing)

Samuel Stephens (Lansing)

December 22, 2022

Mr. Samuel Stephens passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

Gordon Richards  (Lansing)

Gordon Richards (Lansing)

December 22, 2022

Mr. Gordon Richards went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at StoryPoint Grand Ledge in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Age 87 years. He was born December 24, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of John Clayton Richards and Mary Frances Richards.

Gordon lived in Lansing, then moved to Mason, Michigan and back to Lansing. He...

Mildred Johnson Hicks

Mildred Johnson Hicks

December 21, 2022

Evangelist Mildred Hicks, a native of Carrollton, Michigan, passed away on December 21, 2022. She was born September 15, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bishop Tom Sr. and Velma Johnson.

Some called her Millie, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. She spent most of her life as a foster care mother to many. She later accepted Christ in her...

Vincent Durand Hall (Lansing)

Vincent Durand Hall (Lansing)

December 21, 2022

Mr. Vincent D. Hall passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born to Ray Hall and Ida E. Hall on September 9, 1965 in Long Island, New York. 

Vincent attended Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan. After high school he started traveling the United States. Vincent loved music and dancing....

Jennifer Lavern Larry  (Lansing)

Jennifer Lavern Larry (Lansing)

December 21, 2022

Ms. Jennifer Lavern Larry passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.

Overseer James Edward Carter, Sr.  (Lansing)

Overseer James Edward Carter, Sr. (Lansing)

December 20, 2022

Overseer James Edward Carter Sr. made his transition to Heavenly Reward on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 78 years old. He was born November 27, 1944, in Caseyville, Mississippi to the family of Fred McDaniel and Otis Bell McDaniel (Carter).

Overseer Carter was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather,...

Shaurome Desmond Mckinney, Jr. "Romo"

Shaurome Desmond Mckinney, Jr. "Romo"

December 20, 2022

Mr. Shaurome Desmond McKinney, Jr. “Romo” entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 19 years. He was born March 7, 2003, to Anameshia Rochelle Collins and Shaurome Desmond McKinney, Sr.

Shaurome was a member of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and a graduate from Arthur Hill High School, Class of ’22. He was employed at FedEx....