Obituaries

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...

Martha Dunlap (Lansing-Virginia)

Martha Dunlap (Lansing-Virginia)

December 13, 2022

Age 87, Martha Sue Dunlap was born December 23, 1934, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to John and Varlee Bryant. Our beloved went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Chris on December 13, 2022. She passed away peacefully at her home in Hampton, Virginia.

In her teens she migrated to Michigan where she met and married Abraham Dunlap. As an adult Martha...

Tanyana Booker (Lansing)

Tanyana Booker (Lansing)

December 13, 2022

Ms. Tanyana Booker went home to join the Lord on December 13, 2022. Age 74 years. Tanyana (Tonya) was born to James C. and Carra Mae Moten on December 18, 1948, in Jackson, Michigan.

Tonya graduated class of 1967 from Parkside High School in Jackson, Michigan.

Tonya moved to Houston, Texas in 1982, where she worked at Compaq Computer and Halliburton.

Tonya enjoyed...

Christopher Fisher  (Lansing)

Christopher Fisher (Lansing)

December 13, 2022

Mr. Christopher Fisher passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in St. Johns, Michigan. Age 29 years.

Carla  Lasater (Lansing)

Carla Lasater (Lansing)

December 12, 2022

Ms. Carla Lasater passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems of Greater Lansing, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. 

Jessica Arnette Chisolm

Jessica Arnette Chisolm

December 12, 2022

Jessica Arnette Chisolm passed away peacefully at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, on Monday, December 12, 2022. Age 40 years. Jessica was born June 13, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Jennette Chisolm and George B. Patton Jr. She was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and aunt.

She was preceded in death by her father, George B. Patton Jr., two sisters, Janie...

Gloria D. Jones "Tiny"

Gloria D. Jones "Tiny"

December 11, 2022

Mrs. Gloria D. Jones “Tiny” went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the age of 76 years. Gloria was born on December 14, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late William Sr., and Margene Crudup.

Gloria was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She retired from General Motors (Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry). Gloria was a faithful...

Tommie Hawkins (Lansing)

Tommie Hawkins (Lansing)

December 11, 2022

Mr. Tommie Hawkins passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 42 years. 

Douglas Corliss (Lansing)

Douglas Corliss (Lansing)

December 11, 2022

Mr. Douglas Corliss passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years.

Alvia Junita Johnson

Alvia Junita Johnson

December 11, 2022

Ms. Alvia Junita Johnson passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. Age 73 years. Alvia was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 23, 1949, to Jack and Bennetta Johnson.

Alvia was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Saginaw High School. She accepted Christ later in life and became a member of Rose Hill Missionary...

Legregory Williams (Lansing)

Legregory Williams (Lansing)

December 11, 2022

Mr. Legregory Williams passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years. Legregory was born September 29, 1983, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Dianna Logan and Arthur Peterson.

Legregory lived in Lansing, Michigan, his entire life. He attended True Church of Apostolic Faith in his younger days with family. He went to Dwight Rich Middle...

Earl Richards

Earl Richards

December 10, 2022

Mr. Earl Richards entered eternal rest on Friday, December 10, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 Years.

Bobbie Martin (Lansing)

Bobbie Martin (Lansing)

December 10, 2022

Born January 1, 1940, in Clarksdale, Mississippi

Died December 10, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan

22 Days Short of Her 83rd Birthday

Bobbie Louise Taylor was born on a cloudy day, the first child of Cornelius Taylor and Martha Randle just across Highway 61 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Bobbie and her sisters, Leola, Glory-Jean, and Virginia lived a full, close-knit family and busy life with...

L'Tanya Sherice Wells (Lansing)

L'Tanya Sherice Wells (Lansing)

December 10, 2022

Mrs. L'Tanya Wells passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Kevin Farrell

Kevin Farrell

December 10, 2022

Mr. Kevin Farrell passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 60 years.

Velmarie Pops (Lansing)

Velmarie Pops (Lansing)

December 9, 2022

Mrs. Velmarie Pops passed away Friday, December 09, 2022 at McLaren Greater Lansing hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years.

Jeffery Mcintosh

Jeffery Mcintosh

December 8, 2022

Mr. Jeffery McIntosh passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 55 years. Jeffery (Bodine) McIntosh was born December 25, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Jessie Mae Davis McIntosh and Jerome McIntosh.

Jeffery attended Saginaw Public Schools. He was always a laid-back gentle person who loved and enjoyed his family and family gatherings. Jeffery was a handyman and...