Obituaries

Sylvia Murrell

Sylvia Murrell

October 19, 2022

On Wednesday, October 19th, 2022, at 7:34AM our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend was called, by God, from labor to reward with her children by her side. Ms. Sylvia Ann Murrell was born on December 23rd, 1950, to Vergie Mae and Edward Hooker Jr. in Sanford, NC. Sylvia was reared in a God-fearing family where she...

Terry Denise (Thomas) Ezekiel (Lansing)

Terry Denise (Thomas) Ezekiel (Lansing)

October 17, 2022

Ms. Terry Denise Ezekiel passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Morris Williams

Morris Williams

October 17, 2022

Mr. Morris Douglas Williams entered eternal rest on Monday, October 17, 2022. He passed away at Covenant HealthCare Harrison, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 81 years. Morris was born on August 8, 1941, to Pinkie Williams and Charles Anderson.

Mr. Williams, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a member of the Mount Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church where the...

Jodi Sump (Lansing)

Jodi Sump (Lansing)

October 16, 2022

Mrs. Jodi Sump passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years.

Iva Michelle Williams (Lansing)

Iva Michelle Williams (Lansing)

October 16, 2022

Ms. Iva Michelle Williams passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Sparrow Health System-Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Michael Michell Lee (Lansing)

Michael Michell Lee (Lansing)

October 16, 2022

Mr. Michael Michell Lee passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born in Richmond, Virginia February 1st, 1958, to his parents, Bill and Julia Lee.

Michael attended elementary school at Crowell, in Albion, Michigan, and later Longfellow Elementary in Jackson, Michigan, graduating from J. W. Sexton High School in...

Robert Taylor   Enoch

Robert Taylor Enoch

October 15, 2022

Mr. Robert Taylor Enoch was born on February 10, 1945, to Frank and Lucille (Taylor) Enoch, in Dardanelle, Arkansas. He entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 77 years.

Robert was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended St. John Baptist Church in Fort Smith,...

Jimmie Tyson

Jimmie Tyson

October 15, 2022

Mr. Jimmie Jean Tyson passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born December 16, 1953, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, to S.W. Tyson and Celleansten Robinson.

Mr. Tyson was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, scratching lottery tickets, and watching westerns. Jimmie loved to laugh and crack corny jokes. He will be...

Geneva Wray (Lansing)

Geneva Wray (Lansing)

October 15, 2022

A beautiful baby girl, she was born on December 4, 1928, to Drucilla Howard and Lee D. Heaston, Sr. in Drummens, Tennessee. Her proud parents named her Geneva.

On May 7, 1946, Geneva united in holy matrimony to Henry Wray, Sr. The couple were married 64 years, until his death in 2010. To this union 7 children was born. She was...

Jesse Reddick

Jesse Reddick

October 12, 2022

Mr. Jesse Reddick passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 28 years.

Angelita Rodriguez-Chapa (Lansing)

Angelita Rodriguez-Chapa (Lansing)

October 12, 2022

Mrs. Angelita Rodriguez-Chapa passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born June 10, 1957, in Houston, Texas. The daughter of Fidel Rodriguez and Beckey Riza.

Angelita lived in Houston before moving to Lansing, Michigan where she attended high school at Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan. She was a...

Walter Edwards (Lansing)

Walter Edwards (Lansing)

October 12, 2022

Mr. Walter Edwards passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. 

Julia  Heggood (Lansing)

Julia Heggood (Lansing)

October 10, 2022

We praise this hour in memory of Julia Heggood who passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Julia was born on January 17, 1968 to the union of Joe and Deborah Hughes in Muskegon Heights, Michigan. 

Julia graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in June 1987. Julia had a caring spirit and loved caring...

Lillian  Taylor (Lansing)

Lillian Taylor (Lansing)

October 10, 2022

Mrs. Lillian Earl Taylor was born February 19, 1943, in Gallion, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jack and Annie Bell Lewis. She departed peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 79.

Lillian was one of thirteen children and attended Linden Academy where she completed her high school education. Lillian enjoyed watching sports, especially basketball,...

Justin Ray Barrientes

Justin Ray Barrientes

October 10, 2022

Justin Ray Barrientes was born November 5, 1989, as the eldest child of Yolanda Barrientes. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, but spent his formative years in Saginaw, Michigan. While Justin was a man of many talents and strengths, none surpass his caring nature and kind demeanor. He was a very protective son, a supportive brother, an encouraging cousin,...

Gena L. Thompson

Gena L. Thompson

October 9, 2022

On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Mrs. Gena Thompson transitioned into eternal rest. Age 78 years. Gena was born October 18, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Louise and Willie Reed Sr.

Gena "Big Sis" was a graduate of Saginaw High School where she participated on the track team, gymnastics, and the debate team. She also attended Delta College where she studied education...

Brenda Smiley (Lansing)

Brenda Smiley (Lansing)

October 8, 2022

Ms. Brenda Lucille Smiley passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. 

She is survived by her sisters, Laverne (Darrell) Bradberry and Leila Camper; brother, Walter (Ann) Smiley; nieces, Melissa (Norm) Devries, Yvon (Brian) Stockenauer, Loni Camper, and Elsa Bradberry; nephew Gabe (Stephanie) Smiley; as well as several great grand nephews and nieces.

Brenda is preceded in...

Millie Coston

Millie Coston

October 8, 2022

Our beloved and great wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and cousin, Mrs. Millie Coston, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 61 years. She was born November 1, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Cleveland Donald Sr. and Mary Lee Harris Donald.

Millie was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and a graduate of Saginaw High...

Tommy King "Po Boy"

Tommy King "Po Boy"

October 7, 2022

Mr. Tommy King "Po Boy" departed this life on, Friday, October 7, 2022, at his residence in Detroit, Michigan, with family at his side. Age 73 years. Tommy was born March 25, 1949, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Oliver King and Nicular Ray. 

Po Boy moved to Saginaw, Michigan in the early 70’s where he met and married his former...

Mary  Mcclaine (Lansing)

Mary Mcclaine (Lansing)

October 6, 2022

Ms. Mary McClaine passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Lansing Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.