Obituaries

Amilleiona  E. Barnes

Amilleiona E. Barnes

August 26, 2023

Ms. Amilleiona E. Barnes passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 20 years. Amilleiona Emya Sha’Kay Barnes entered this world on March 16, 2003, in Saginaw, Michigan, weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 21 inches long. She was born to Emil and Tamara Hoskins. The most beautiful baby girl that I had ever seen.

Amilleiona graduated...

Michele Dawn Jarrad (Lansing)

Michele Dawn Jarrad (Lansing)

August 25, 2023

Ms. Michele Dawn Jarrad passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Darryl Morris, Sr. (Lansing)

Darryl Morris, Sr. (Lansing)

August 25, 2023

Mr. Darryl Morris, Sr. passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Age 63 years.

Dremain Alandus Woodhouse

Dremain Alandus Woodhouse

August 24, 2023

Mr. Dremain Alandus Woodhouse passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 48 years. Dremain was born September 3, 1974, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Pamela Woodhouse, Jerry Bandy “Pops”, and Wilson McFadden. He was his Mothers’ only child.

Dremain was a C/O ’92 graduate from J.W. Sexton...

Alfredo  Martinez (Lansing)

Alfredo Martinez (Lansing)

August 24, 2023

Alfredo Martinez passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born November 21, 1974, the son of Jimmy & Hilda Martinez.

Alfredo was a quiet person, but he was always there to be an honest, loving, and listening ear. He was always willing to help in any way that he could. He loved his family...

Vernita Payne (Lansing)

Vernita Payne (Lansing)

August 24, 2023

On Friday, August 25, 2023, Vernita Elizabeth Payne, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away suddenly at home at the age of 84 years old. She was born June 3, 1939, to John and Anna Payne of Jackson, Michigan.

Vernita accepted Christ when she was 22. She worked as a Patient Care Technician at Flint Nursing Home in Jackson before being employed at...

Kahran Dean (Lansing)

Kahran Dean (Lansing)

August 24, 2023

Ms. Kahran Dean passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years.

Lucille  Taylor (Lansing)

Lucille Taylor (Lansing)

August 23, 2023

Mrs. Lucille Taylor passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 82 years. She was born on Thursday, January 1, 1941, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the daughter of Pearlie and Willie Cager, Sr.

Mother Lucille lived a full, successful life, from running her own daycare to graduating from college with a Nursing degree. The list of things she did was...

Demetrius Christopher Mason "Chris"

Demetrius Christopher Mason "Chris"

August 23, 2023

Mr. Demetrius Christopher Mason “Chris” passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 35 years. He was born December 29, 1987, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Linda Tyler and Fredrick Johnson, and was later adopted by Gwendolyn Mason.

Chris was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Saginaw, High School Class of 2005, and later...

Jeannine  Lynne  Gonzales (Lansing)

Jeannine Lynne Gonzales (Lansing)

August 23, 2023

Mrs. Jeannine Lynne Gonzales passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born February 6, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Douglas J. Milbourn and Betty L. (Schafer) Milbourn-Fitzpatrick.

Jeannine graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. She was employed by Superior Saw. Jeannine enjoyed...

Ryan Servis (Lansing)

Ryan Servis (Lansing)

August 22, 2023

Mr. Ryan Servis passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years.

Henrietta Elaine Tucker (Lansing)

Henrietta Elaine Tucker (Lansing)

August 20, 2023

Ms. Henrietta Elaine Tucker passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years.

Michael  Floyd (Lansing)

Michael Floyd (Lansing)

August 20, 2023

Mr. Michael Floyd passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Bonnie G. Allen

Bonnie G. Allen

August 19, 2023

Precious Memories of Mrs. Bonnie Gene Allen

The Lord called home one of his special angels, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Bonnie G. Allen  was born on March 21, 1939 in Jackson, Tennessee, to the late Sam and Lessie Fentress. Bonnie peacefully made her transition at the Toni and Trish House (Auburn, MI) on August 19,...

Ziaire Thomon Smith (Lansing)

Ziaire Thomon Smith (Lansing)

August 19, 2023

Mr. Ziaire Thomon Smith passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 20 years.

William Tucker

William Tucker

August 18, 2023

Mr. William A.D. Tucker, Jr. passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 73. He was born June 10, 1950, in Braden, Tennessee, to Mary and William A.D. Tucker, Sr.

William relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where his 3 beautiful children were born. He was employed at Saginaw County Community Action Center...

Amelia Gray (Lansing)

Amelia Gray (Lansing)

August 18, 2023

Mrs. Amelia Gray passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years.

Olivia Serena Caston (Columbia, Tn-Lansing, Mi)

Olivia Serena Caston (Columbia, Tn-Lansing, Mi)

August 18, 2023

Ms. Olivia Serena Caston passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 in Columbia, Tennessee. Age 33 years. She was born on November 16, 1989, to her biological parents, Elder Richard A. Todd, Jr. and Ivy Lou Hannah-Todd, in Jackson, Michigan. She was adopted by her parents, Pastor Bennie L. and Pastor Donna Renee' Caston at the age of 3 of Columbia,...

Corey Edwards (Lansing)

Corey Edwards (Lansing)

August 17, 2023

“Sprit lead me where my trust is without borders, let me walk upon the waters, wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander, and my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Saviour”.

On August 17, 2023 surrounded by his fiancé and cousins, Corey peacefully ended his battle with leukemia and began...

Glenn  Ussery (Lansing)

Glenn Ussery (Lansing)

August 16, 2023

Mr. Glenn Ussery passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.