Obituaries

Donnell Eugene Blaylock

Donnell Eugene Blaylock

February 26, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend Donnell Eugene Blaylock transitioned peacefully at home Sunday February 26, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born June 13, 1973 in Saginaw, MI to Jacqueline Marie Blaylock and Ezzard Charles Mack.

Donnell was an avid music collector. Music really spoke to his soul. It held a special place in his heart. He had...

Virginia Ann (Branch) Maple

Virginia Ann (Branch) Maple

February 25, 2023

Virginia Ann (Branch) Maple was the youngest of seven children born to Clarence Sr. and Zelma Odessa (Crider) Branch on September 19, 1944, in Huntington, Tennessee. Virginia relocated to Saginaw, Michigan with her family at the age of eight, and went on to graduate from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1962. Many years later, she would continue her...

Janice Barton

Janice Barton

February 25, 2023

Ms. Janice Barton passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison.  Age 67 years.

Daniel Jerome Nash

Daniel Jerome Nash

February 25, 2023

Our beloved father, Daniel Jerome Nash, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 63 years. Daniel is known affectionately as “Jerry” by his family and close friends. He was born October 15, 1959, in Sunflower, Mississippi, to James Oldar Nash and Eunice Pearl (Robinson) Nash.

Jerry was raised in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and...

Craig Irwin

Craig Irwin

February 24, 2023

Mr. Craig Irwin passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Gladwin Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gladwin, Michigan. Age 52 years.

Jessie Smith

Jessie Smith

February 23, 2023

Mr. Jesse Smith was born August 14, 1947, in Lowndes County, Alabama, to the union of Robert and Susie Smith. He was the fourth child of eight children. He accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Jesse attended Calhoun High School and graduated in 1968. He moved to Saginaw Michigan in 1970, where he was employed...

Mrs. Dorothy D. Cooper "Dot"

Mrs. Dorothy D. Cooper "Dot"

February 22, 2023

Our beloved Dorothy Clark-Cooper "Dot," the matriarch of our family, gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Dorothy was born August 5, 1947, to Hillard and Catherine Clark.

Dorothy was always known to be very vocal and personable and therefore she chose a profession in social work. She used her voice, at the Saginaw Department...

William Doxie, Sr. "Bill"

William Doxie, Sr. "Bill"

February 22, 2023

Mr. William Howard Doxie, Sr. "Bill" passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 79 years. William was born December 8, 1943, in Florence, Alabama, to Emmitte O’Neal Doxie Sr. and Eliza Skipworth Doxie.

Bill was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, and attended Saginaw Public Schools. He graduated from Delta College and also attended the University of Michigan, Flint...

Ashanti S.R. Green

Ashanti S.R. Green

February 22, 2023

Ms. Ashanti Sherisse Ronsh’e Green passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on May 26, 1989, in Saginaw, and was the daughter of proud parents: Leonard (Joe Rock) Evans, Sheryl Joi Ann (QD) Green, John Alexander Burn, and Lori Jackson, her 2nd mother.

Ashanti enjoyed listening to music as she...

Cedric Wilson

Cedric Wilson

February 22, 2023

Our beloved brother, father, uncle, and grandfather, Mr. Cedric Wilson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 47 years. Cedric was born March 4, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Josh and Johnetta Wilson.

Cedric served in the United States Army and was a Master Mechanic. When Cedric wasn’t working on cars he could...

James Brown (Lansing)

James Brown (Lansing)

February 22, 2023

James Brown was born March 18, 1970, at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Danial Brown. James went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2023, after fighting bone cancer.

James loved spending time with family and friends, campfires, beer, and old music. He never had his own children, but he loved to spend time helping his sister’s...

Jeanne Lynn Neuenfeldt

Jeanne Lynn Neuenfeldt

February 21, 2023

Ms. Jeanne Neuenfeldt passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born March 24, 1953, in Hemlock, Michigan, to James and Shirley Neuenfeldt.

Jeanne received her degree in Nursing and was employed as a Nurse’s Aide. She loved to go shopping and to garage sales, and talk to different people. ...

Brenda Sweeney (Lansing)

Brenda Sweeney (Lansing)

February 21, 2023

Brenda Joyce Sweeney, transitioned from earth to Heaven on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 71years. She was born to Henry Wray, Sr. and Geneva Wray on February 4, 1952, in Muncie, Indiana.

She grew up and attended schools in the Lansing, Michigan area and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School....

Dr. Craig Oster (East Lansing)

Dr. Craig Oster (East Lansing)

February 21, 2023

Dr. Craig Oster passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Age 59 years.

Mitchell Lee Jones

Mitchell Lee Jones

February 19, 2023

On Sunday, February 19, 2023, God’s angels descended from Heaven to carry Mitchell Lee Jones to his eternal home. His earthly journey in life began on April 12, 1945; he was born to the late Walter Mack and Essie Mae Jones in Newton County, Mississippi.

Mitchell was a graduate of North Gulfport High School. He moved from Gulfport, Mississippi in 1968...

Davone  M.  Bowser (Lansing)

Davone M. Bowser (Lansing)

February 19, 2023

Mr. DaVone Martez Bowser, our beloved son, grandson, father, brother, uncle, cousin and dear friend was called home Sunday, February 19, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan, at age 32. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, on May 27, 1990, to Jerry Bowser, Sr. and Tarsheikia Beasley.

DaVone received his formal education through the Lansing Public School District. Throughout his adult life, DaVone...

Matthew C. Ethington, Ii (Lansing)

Matthew C. Ethington, Ii (Lansing)

February 19, 2023

Mr. Matthew Charles Ethington, II passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence in Livonia, Michigan. Age 26 years. He was born August 15, 1996 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Donnielle Lott and Matthew Ethington.

Matthew attended East Lansing Public Schools. He started his football career at East Lansing High School. Matthew graduated from East Lansing High School and...

Cheryl Robinson

Cheryl Robinson

February 18, 2023

Ms. Cheryl Robinson passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Brian's House in Essexville, Michigan.  Age 61 years.

Eddie Jackson, Jr.  (Lansing)

Eddie Jackson, Jr. (Lansing)

February 18, 2023

Mr. Eddie Jackson, Jr. (affectionately called Paw Paw) was born on December 10, 1939, to Beatrice and Eddie Jackson Sr. in Pendleton, South Carolina.

Eddie attended the Pendleton School District and worshipped at Kings Chapel A.M.E. church growing up. He had a large family and shared many funny stories of growing up with his siblings. He also fabricated his football and...

Dorothy Jenkins (Lansing)

Dorothy Jenkins (Lansing)

February 15, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Jenkins passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years. She was born on April 9, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama to James Aurelious Christian and Cleola Clark Christian. She was the third child in the line of eleven children (seven girls and four boys). We called her “Dot”.

Dorothy...