Kenneth Payne Jr.
June 1, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Payne Jr. passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.
Karen Harkins
May 30, 2026
Karen Angela Harkins, age 50, passed away May 30, 2026. She was born in Houma, Louisiana, on December 10, 1975, but moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in 2025. She was living with her fiancé, Edward Christopher, and his mom, both of whom made her very happy for the first time in her short life.
Karen is survived by her mother, Tena A....
Classie Mae Long-Jenkins
May 29, 2026
Mrs. Classie Mae Long-Jenkins passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 43 years. She was born on May 12, 1983, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mary Nail Long and Larry Choice.
Classie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She completed high school and two years of college online. Classie was employed at Mercy Plus Healthcare...
Baby Nyla Anderson
May 29, 2026
Nyla Amari Love Anderson came into this world on May 29, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan, to say hello before quietly returning to Heaven, where she was welcomed by loved ones who had gone before her.
Though Nyla's time with us was brief, she was deeply loved and will forever remain in the hearts of all who awaited her arrival.
Nyla leaves behind...
Tina Louise Johnson
May 28, 2026
Ms. Tina Louise Johnson passed away Friday, May 28, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years.
Thelma Walker
May 28, 2026
With hearts filled with both sorrow and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Thelma Ferguson Walker, who peacefully entered the presence of her Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 72.
Born on May 6, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late John Ferguson Jr. and Sarah Robinson Ferguson, Thelma was known for her joyful...
Helen Jean Weems
May 28, 2026
Helen Jean Weems passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. She was 77 years of age. Helen was born on December 2, 1948, in Birdsong, Arkansas, to Carl and Bertha Mae Jones.
At the age of 12, Helen moved with her family to Saginaw, Michigan, where she later graduated from Saginaw High School. In 1967, she married the love of her...
Joel Wilson Sr.
May 27, 2026
Mr. Joel Wilson Sr. was born on Friday, June 14, 1940, in Camden, Alabama to Dan and Beatrice Wilson. He passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years.
He accepted Christ at an early age at Holy Cross Lutheran and attended JE Hobbs School in Camden, Alabama. Joel moved to Lansing, Michigan in the late 1960’s and...
Lois Matice
May 27, 2026
Ms. Lois Ann Matice was born December 1, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of Horace Eugene Neal & Gladys May Neal. Lois passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 84 years.
Lois was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, but also resided in Zephyr Hills, Florida part-time after retirement. She worked as a Manufacturer at Spartan...
Ceciel J. Reed
May 26, 2026
Ceciel Joan Reed was born on August 17, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ollie Lee and Alfreda Barry. She peacefully departed this life on May 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of education, service, sisterhood, and love.
A proud product of the Saginaw Public Schools system, Ceciel graduated from Saginaw High School in 1966. She continued her education at Western Michigan...
June Jennings
May 23, 2026
Ms. June M. Jennings, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend, and neighbor, passed away peacefully May 23, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends. June was born June 20, 1935, in Osceola, Arkansas, to the late Sam and Laura (Simpson) Jennings. June moved to Michigan as a child and was cared for and nurtured by her sister Maddie, along...
Catherine Louise Starks
May 22, 2026
Ms. Catherine Louise Starks passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at Mother Teresa House in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.
Deon Wiley III
May 22, 2026
Deon Louelle Wiley lll earned his wings and went to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the age of 17 years old. D3 was born on June 17 th , 2008 in Saginaw, MI to Precious Monae’ Sherman and Deon Louelle Wiley ll. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, family member...
Doris Richardson
May 22, 2026
Doris E. Richardson was born on September 2, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Willie Ennis Sr. and Vethel Phillips. On May 22, 2026, she peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by love and cherished memories.
Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, strength, and beautiful spirit touched everyone who knew her.
Doris leaves to cherish precious memories: Her...
Carol Garrett
May 21, 2026
Ms. Carol Garrett passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Kith Haven Nursing and Rehab in Flint, Michigan. Age 68 years.
Dora Mae Watson Murphy
May 18, 2026
In Loving Memory
Dora Mae Watson passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, peacefully in her sleep at home with family, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan at the age 98 years old. She was born on Friday, August 19, 1927, in Camden, Alabama, to Joe and Roxanna Watson. Raised on the family farm alongside her many siblings, she grew up grounded in faith,...
DeMarcus Ware
May 17, 2026
Mr. DeMarcus Ware was born February 9, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of LaSonya Ware & Marshall White. He passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.
DeMarcus attended Lansing Schools and following that he received certifications in Food and Safety Quality Assurance & Hotel Management. At the time of his passing, he was employed at...
DeAndré Ware
May 17, 2026
Mr. DeAndré Ware was born February 9, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of LaSonya Ware & Marshall White. He passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.
DeAndré attended Lansing Schools then went to trade school for Carpentry and received his certification. He was employed with CCM Management at the time of his passing.
Outside of work,...
Mae Ollie Wilson
May 15, 2026
Mrs. Mae Ollie Wilson passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center. Age 88 years. Mae Ollie was born September 13, 1937, in Calhoun City, Mississippi, to Etta Armstrong and Eddie Lee Gaston.
Mae Wilson was a magnificent wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and friend. Mae accepted Christ at an early age at Piney Grove C.M.E. Church. She...

