Obituaries

 Octavion Krésean Hoskins (San Antonio-Lansing)

Octavion Krésean Hoskins (San Antonio-Lansing)

January 6, 2023

Mr. Octavion KréSean Hoskins passed away Friday, Janauary 6, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. Age 28 years old.

Midonyis  Dontaye Maliq  Cosby

Midonyis Dontaye Maliq Cosby

January 6, 2023

His Story…

Midonyis Dontaye Maliq Cosby “Donyis” passed away Friday. January 6, 2023.  Age 21 years. He was born June 1, 2001 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kinyata Cosby.

Midonyis was educated in the Saginaw Public School District. He enjoyed social media and listening to music. He was very loved and will be truly missed.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Kinyata...

Herman Mcnair

Herman Mcnair

January 5, 2023

Mr. Herman Lee McNair passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born December 13, 1942, in Troy, Alabama, to Jake Pete McNair and Sadie Lee Finnel.

Herman was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. Herman was a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School, Class of...

André P. Cunningham, Sr. (Lansing)

André P. Cunningham, Sr. (Lansing)

January 3, 2023

Mr. André Pierre Cunningham departed this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his home in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old. He is the son of Madeline Cunningham and the late Paul Cunningham, and was born on November 26, 1942, in River Rouge, Michigan.

André was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Air...

Keshawn Banks

Keshawn Banks

January 2, 2023

Keshawn Navere Banks II known as “Chico,” passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 16 years. Keshawn was born April 30, 2006, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Alexandria McClaine and Keshawn Banks Sr.

Keshawn, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was furthering his education at Success Academy. His family would describe him as the happiest soul, a natural...

Annette Louise Bates-Glasscoe (Lansing)

Annette Louise Bates-Glasscoe (Lansing)

January 1, 2023

Ms. Annette Louise Bates-Glasscoe passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Johnny Cox and Verna Bates on May 30, 1962.

Annette aka “Lou” attended Lansing J. W. Sexton High School. She oved to cook, do crossword puzzles, play her games on her phone, and...

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.