Obituaries

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....

Johnny  Griffin, Jr. (Lansing)

Johnny Griffin, Jr. (Lansing)

December 19, 2022

Mr. Johnny Griffin, Jr. passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, in Holt, Michigan. Age 64 years. 

John Thomas Parham Iii

John Thomas Parham Iii

December 18, 2022

     Our beloved father, son, grandson, nephew, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, John Thomas Parham III, went home to be with our Lord, lovingly surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the age of 26, following a lengthy illness.

     John was born on January 1, 1996, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Taronda N. Southward and John A. Parham. He...

Donald Richardson, Jr. (Lansing, Mi - Lima, Ohio)

Donald Richardson, Jr. (Lansing, Mi - Lima, Ohio)

December 17, 2022

Mr. Donald Richardson, Jr. passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, in Van Worth, Ohio. Age 40 years. 

Georgia Marie Brewer

Georgia Marie Brewer

December 17, 2022

Ms. Georgia Marie Brewer passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Georgia was born February 26, 1954, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Anne Thomas Jones and David L. Jones, Sr.

Georgia was a graduate of Greenville High School, Class of ’72, and was employed at the Louisiana Times News from 1984-1985. Georgia Marie...

Christina Smith (Lansing)

Christina Smith (Lansing)

December 17, 2022

Mrs. Christina Smith passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years. 

Tracy D. Barker, Sr.  (Lansing)

Tracy D. Barker, Sr. (Lansing)

December 17, 2022

Mr. Tracy D. Barker passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years.

Aaron Perkins, Jr. (Lansing)

Aaron Perkins, Jr. (Lansing)

December 17, 2022

Little Aaron Donquwe Perkins, Jr., also know affectionately as “A.J.”, “Lil A” and “Lil Worm” by his loving family and friends, passed away December 17, 2022, in Davie Florida. Age 12 years old. He was born May 28, 2010, to Aaron Donquwe Perkins, Sr. and Tanille Jackson in Lansing, Michigan, at Sparrow Hospital.

Aaron attended Lansing and Holt public schools, and...

Lawrence  Parker

Lawrence Parker

December 16, 2022

Mr. Lawrence Parker passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 60 years. He was born June 18, 1962, in Kensett, Arkansas, to Ella Mae Craft and Jessie Parker.

Lawrence served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in 1981. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Lawrence enjoyed listening to R&B, and Gospel...

Marsha Ann Jones  (Lansing)

Marsha Ann Jones (Lansing)

December 16, 2022

Ms. Marsha Ann Jones passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. She was born the daughter of Coy P. Rhodes and Bessie I. (Hurd) Rhodes on March 18, 1948, in Lewisburg, Tennessee.

Marsha and her family moved to Lansing, Michigan when she was a child. She was educated in the Lansing School District....

Terrence Delon Harris

Terrence Delon Harris

December 15, 2022

Mr. Terrence Delon Harris passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the age of 55 years. He was born May 23, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Patricia (Harris) Brent and Joseph Henderson.

Terrence was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, and attended Saginaw Public Schools. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, talking on the phone, and spending time with family and friends; especially...

Anthony "Tony"   Wicker   (Lansing)

Anthony "Tony" Wicker (Lansing)

December 15, 2022

Mr. Anthony James Wicker, aka “Tony” passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 52 years old. He was born October 7, 1970, the son of Richard H. Wicker and Phyllis K. Farrier, in Lansing, Michigan.

Tony had a big heart and was full of laughter. He always wanted to help whoever he...

Pastor Emeritus Alvino Trevino (Lansing)

Pastor Emeritus Alvino Trevino (Lansing)

December 15, 2022

Pastor Emeritus Alvino Jimenez Trevino was born on September 9, 1941 to Faustina Jimenez and Luis Trevino in Robstown, Texas. He made his transition from Labor to Reward in his peaceful sleep on Thursday, December 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

In the early 60s, as a young teen, he met the love of his life Rafaela Gonzales. Living in...

Elton  Jones (Lansing)

Elton Jones (Lansing)

December 14, 2022

Mr. Elton Lloyd Jones, affectionately known as “Duke” by family and friends was received by the Lord on December 14, 2022. Age 65 years. He was born June 7, 1957 in Caruthersville, Missouri to loving mother Fannie Jones-Young.

Elton was a graduate of Sexton High School and spent many years as an engineering tech at General Motors in Lansing, Michigan. Duke...

Baby Boy Khalial Adams Barkley

Baby Boy Khalial Adams Barkley

December 14, 2022

Baby Khalial Catour Adams-Barkley was given wings to fly on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born to Sponcia Adams and Corey Barkley on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan.

God granted this family an amazing 4 short days before Baby Khalial departed. Those days were spent with his mother holding his fingers as he rested on her chest for...

Luella Jones

Luella Jones

December 14, 2022

Ms. Luella Jones, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, where she was lovingly received in the arms of her Savior. She was born March 23, 1946, in Gold Mine (Richland Parish), Louisiana, to the late Jeff and Ollie (Thomas) Jones

Prior to relocating back to Saginaw to be near her only...

Ricky Scott

Ricky Scott

December 13, 2022

Ricky Scott, born March 14, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan was called home to be with the Lord December 13, 2022. Ricky lost his battle to lung cancer. He enjoyed watching sports & spending time with his friends and family.

He leaves to cherish his memories to one sister, Tracey Scott; nephews, Terry Johnson, Tony Johnson, Rodney (Goldie) Johnson, Quincy (Kia) Johnson,...

Delano Cortez Green

Delano Cortez Green

December 13, 2022

Our beloved son, Delano Cortez Green “Scootie,” went home to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. Age 31 years. He was born August 6, 1991, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Angela Marie McNeal and Ronald Keith Stanback.

Delano was the youngest of three children. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working on cars, music,...

Cleveland Moore (Lansing)

Cleveland Moore (Lansing)

December 13, 2022

Cleveland Moore Sr, our beloved patriarch, was called to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing Michigan at the age of 83 years.. His passing was peaceful, and he was comforted by loved ones until the end.

Cleveland was born in Columbus, Mississippi, on November 29, 1939, to parents, Annie Belle...