Gloria Jones
October 5, 2022
Our beloved Ms. Gloria Jones departed this earth to her heavenly home in Glory at Covenant HealthCare Cooper on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 74 years. She was born June 22, 1948, in Rome, Georgia to James Gibbins and Louise Allen.
Gloria will be missed by her companion of more than 27 years, her siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins,...
Mother Elizabeth Pierson "Sister"
October 5, 2022
Ms. Elizabeth Pierson affectionately known as “Sister,” transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the blessed age of 82 years, surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born to James Sr. and Lillie Belle Frye on July 9, 1940, in Crawfordsville, Arkansas.
Mrs. Pierson accepted Christ at an early age and served as an...
Terrence Robinson (Lansing)
October 4, 2022
Mr. Terrence Robinson was born January 24, 1991, in Detroit, Michigan, to Kimberly Robinson and Keith Dunlap. Terrence was raised by Scholonne “Che” Swanson-Basey. At the age of 8, Terrence and his family relocated to Lansing, Michigan where he received an education in the Lansing School District.
Terrence worked as a mechanic; he enjoyed working on and refurbishing all types of...
Darrell Harris, Jr.
October 3, 2022
Mr. Darrell DeCarlo Harris, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 43 years. He was born May 28, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Linda Harris and the late Darrell D. Harris, Sr.
Darrell was a member of Developing Victorious Disciples under the leadership of Elder Theodore Watson. He attended Saginaw High School and was...
Deborah Denise Murphy
October 1, 2022
Deborah Denise Murphy was love and laughter. She was an encouragement to others. She was true and sincere. Deborah was a loving wife. She was our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. On December 26, 1959, the sun rose on the life of Deborah Denise Murphy. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana, to Gloria Dean Price and Willie Louis Griffen.
Deborah...
Tameka Sanders (Lansing)
October 1, 2022
Tameka Nicole Sanders was born November 21, 1986 to Remecho Sanders and
Caroline Eirosius. She attended Everett High School here in Lansing before
moving to Florida with her mother and her siblings. She worked side by side with
her mother for a number of years in Florida. While in Florida, she met the love of
her life and longtime friend, Jamal. Tameka enjoyed doing...
Etta Hunt
October 1, 2022
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Mrs. Etta Hunt, made her transition at her home surrounded by family on October 1, 2022. Etta was born to Ivra and Beatrice Baldwin Sr. in Altheimer, Arkansas, August 21, 1945.
Etta graduated from Altheimer High School, Class of 1963. She was baptized as a Jehovah Witness in 1975. Etta moved to...
Caroline Milam (Lansing)
September 29, 2022
Mrs. Caroline Milam passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years,
Lenore Denise Forté
September 28, 2022
Ms. Lenore Denise Forté passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. The 3rd of 4 children, Lenore was born on January 5, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Johnny Jr. and Elizia Luciel Forté.
Lenore was educated in Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Her hobbies were...
Rafael Fernandez (Mt. Pleasant, Mi)
September 28, 2022
Mr. Rafael Fernandez passed away Monday, September 28, 2022, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Age 60 years.
Jocelyn "Michele" Newsome-Gordon
September 28, 2022
“WE ARE CONFIDENT, I SAY, AND WILLING RATHER TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY, AND TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.” II CORINTHIANS 5:8
Jocelyn Michele Newsome-Gordon passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana age 66 years. Jocelyn Michele Newsome was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on April 14, 1956, to Lillie B. Eskridge and Ishmael...
Marjorie Ann Young-Sanders
September 28, 2022
A loving, devoted, mother, grandmother, and aunt, Mrs. Marjorie Ann Young-Sanders passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Age 86 years. She was born on July 3, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Jasper and Adelaide Baker.
Marjorie’s parents moved from Nashville, Tennessee, to Saginaw, Michigan when she was 6 years old. Marjorie was educated...
Baby Boy Oath Leo Pate (Lansing)
September 27, 2022
Baby Boy Oath Leo Pate passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2022, at his residence. Age 8 weeks old.
Arlean Crenshaw (Lansing)
September 26, 2022
Ms. Arlean Crenshaw passed away September 26, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years.
Lucy Love
September 25, 2022
Mrs. Lucy Love passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Avista Nursing and Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was born November 26, 1946, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to Adell and Nathaniel Kennedy.
Lucy was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was educated in Kosciusko and was a high school graduate. Lucy attended First Baptist Church of Bridgeport,...
Odell Mckissic (Springport)
September 24, 2022
Mrs. Odell McKissic passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. She was 90 years old. She was born August 28, 1932, in Blytheville, Arkansas, she is the daughter of Lonnie and Mattie Judge.
Odell McKissic resides in Springport, Michigan with her husband, Lonnie McKissic, Sr. She was a member of Mt. Zion All Nations Bible Church where she served as an usher....
Michelle Davis-Cotton
September 24, 2022
Mrs. Michelle Annette Davis-Cotton Passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Harrison. Age 53 years. Michelle was born August 14, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Louis Miller and Cora Mae Davis-Cox.
Michelle was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools. Michelle, a loving wife, and mother loved her family and family functions. She enjoyed cooking,...
Ernestine Williams (Lansing)
September 24, 2022
Mrs. Ernestine Williams passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. She was born on September 23, 1940, in Enterprise, Alabama to Ernest and Nancy Thompson. She was the second oldest child of eleven children.
She received the Lord and Savior as her personal Savior at an early age. She attended school in...
Melanie Ford (Lansing)
September 23, 2022
Mrs. Melanie Ford passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 53 years.
Timothy Laron Allen (Lansing)
September 23, 2022
Mr. Timothy Laron Allen, Sr. passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years. He was born on January 4, 1967, in Lansing, Michigan to Albert Allen and Walterine Townsend. Tim attended Belmont High School in Dayton, Ohio and Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan.
At a very young age Tim entrusted his faith...