Debra Denise Sanders "Sapphyre"
March 11, 2023
Ms. Debra Denise Sanders “Sapphyre” began her earthly journey in life on December 1, 1962, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, the daughter of Connie B. and Rose Mary Sanders. She gained her eternal wings and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the age of 60 years.
At a young age, Debra and her family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan....
Raymond Wilkinson (Lansing)
March 10, 2023
Mr. Raymond Wilkinson passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.
Mark Maxwell (Lansing & Canton)
March 10, 2023
Mr. Mark Maxwell passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, in Canton, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born April 1, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Carol Ann Douglas-Caruss and Phillip Caruss, Sr.
Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Mark had forty years of sobriety and was an avid member of the Alano Club....
Peter M. Langenfeld (Grand Ledge)
March 9, 2023
Mr. Peter Matthew Langenfeld passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. He was born in on June 8, 1968, the son of Cecil and Delilah Langenfeld in Lansing, Michigan.
Pete lived in Grand Ledge, Michigan. He went to Holt High School where he met his wife, Tracee. He graduated from Holt HS...
Earvin Johnson, Sr. (Lansing)
March 8, 2023
Mr. Earvin Johnson, Sr., was born to the late Lillie Mae and Jessie Johnson on Thursday, June 14, 1934, and raised in Wesson, Mississippi.
Born into a family of sharecroppers, as a child, Earvin worked hauling paper wood and picking cotton in Wesson, where he learned to operate a tractor. Throughout his teen years, he used that skill in Massachusetts during...
Dorthy Jones (Lansing)
March 8, 2023
Mrs. Dorthy Jones passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Holt Senior Care Center in Holt, Michigan. Age 74 years. She was born on Friday, December 31, 1948, in Morgan City, Mississippi to Lillie Mae Williams and Willie James Rhodes.
Dorthy and her family moved to Lansing, Michigan while she was in her teens. She attended schools in the Lansing School...
Earl Lee Fly (Chicago, Il)
March 8, 2023
Mr. Earl Lee Fly was born September 28,1959 in Shaw Mississippi, to his proud parents, Henrietta Fly-Silas and Willie Silas, both preceded him in death. Earl received his wings on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Earl truly lived life to the fullest as one of the kindest, compassionate, and unselfish people you could ever meet. He opened his heart and touched many...
Dequan Le'Ondrae Lee "Quan"
March 7, 2023
DeQuan Le’Ondrae Lee was born on June 22, 2002, in Saginaw, Michigan, to TraVanda Thomas and the late Demont Lee, Sr. He gained his wings and transitioned from earth to his new home on March 7, 2023, at the age of 20 years.
DeQuan was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, “Class of...
Marquavis Keyshawn Smithers "Quay"
March 7, 2023
Marquavis Keyshawn Smithers was born on April 5, 2005, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Shatara Thomas and Kenneth Smithers. He gained his wings and transitioned from earth to his new home on March 7, 2023, at the age of 17 years.
Marquavis was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a student at Success Academy and was scheduled to graduate in...
Terrence Simmons (Lansing)
March 5, 2023
Mr. Terrence Rene Simmons departed this life on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Sparrow hospital surrounded by his family. He was 58 years old. He is the son of Pearl (Jones) Geiger and the late Theodore R. Simmons, Jr. and was born on August 21, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan.
He was a proud graduate of Everett High School class of 1982,...
Bettie Washington
March 4, 2023
Ms. Bettie Washington passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born January 28, 1958, in Wetumpka, Alabama, to Willie Mae Sears.
Bettie graduated from Wetumpka High School. She moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where she enjoyed worshipping at Zion Baptist Church. Bettie also attended Delta College. She enjoyed spending time with...
Arvids Driksna (Indian River, Mi)
March 3, 2023
Mr. Arvids “Guy” Driksna, 76, of Cheboygan, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on April 3rd, 1946, to Adams Driksna and Milda (Kepitis) Driksna in Lubeck, Germany.
Arvids was a soft-hearted jokester and an avid fisherman and sports enthusiast. His favorite sports teams being Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Tigers. He...
Mario Bobbitt (Lansing)
March 3, 2023
Mr. Mario Robert Bobbitt, age 49 passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of Cheryl Bobbitt and Robert Howse, born on January 3, 1974, in Cleveland, Ohio. His parents died when he was young and he was adopted and raised by his aunt/mother, Joann Phifer
Mario grew up in Lansing, Michigan. He enjoyed spending time...
Leonilda Ramos
March 2, 2023
Ms. Leonilda Ramos passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at DMC Sini Grace hospital in Detroit, Micigan. Age 68 years.
Roland Mcdole
March 2, 2023
Mr. Roland Craig McDole “Disco” passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years. Roland was born February 12, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan to Barbara Jean Swilley-McDole and Samuel Roy McDole “Singing Sam.”
Roland was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He graduated from Rueben Daniels. Roland enjoyed fishing, listening to music, playing chess, detailing...
Carolyn Nickerson
March 1, 2023
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR VISITATION AND SERVICE
Mrs. Carolyn Nickerson passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 88 years. She was born September 18, 1934, in Brundidge, Alabama, to Frank Newson and Emma Haynes.
Carolyn married Milton Nickerson in 1953 and they relocated to Saginaw, Michigan. To their union, they were blessed with the...
Michael G. Todd (Lansing)
March 1, 2023
Michael’s Song
INTRO
There are those who enjoy music whether it be, singing, playing or merely listening to songs. Michael Granvil Todd had an appreciation for music uniquely particular to him. He didn’t sing or play, but he enjoyed listening to good music, especially jazz.
Michael’s song began on November 1, 1950, when he was born in Cleveland, Ohio at Mt. Sinai Hospital...
Mother Reaoda Wheeler "Baby Sister"
February 27, 2023
Mother Reaoda Wheeler lived a long and full life. The LORD called his Angel home on Monday, February 27, 2023, at home. Age 96 years young. Reaoda was born on January 17, 1927, to Acie Southall and Pearl Neuben-Southall in Brownsville, Tennessee. Reaoda’s mother passed at an early age, so she was raised by her grandparents, Stephen and Laura Neuben....
Donterrion Lamar Rodgers "Taye"
February 26, 2023
Mr. Donterrion L. Rodgers passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 42 years. He was born on June 18, 1980, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Zina Smith and Richard Rodgers, Jr.
Donterrion was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and was a member of Bethel AME Church. Donterrion always had various...
Baby Naomi Leah Thomas
February 26, 2023
Baby Naomi Thomas was given angel wings to fly on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in Buena Vista Township, Michigan. Age 7 months. She was born July 20, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Kurt’Niesha McGee and Charles Thomas, Jr.
Naomi was such a sweet baby. She loved to watch Mrs. Rachel, and laugh and play with her big sister. Naomi was the...
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