Obituaries

Vera Morrow

Vera Morrow

November 9, 2025

Ms. Vera Morrow passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. Vera was born June 15, 1943, to parents, Joseph and Rosa L. Watts, in Birmingham, Michigan.

Vera moved to Lansing, Michigan, in 1963 to attend Lansing Community College (LCC) in order to pursue an Associates degree in Art. Vera would go onto create through painting, sculptures,...

Leroy Woodhouse

Leroy Woodhouse

November 8, 2025

Mr. Leroy Woodhouse passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 73 years. He was born on August 17, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mariah and Winfield Woodhouse.

Leroy attended Saginaw High School. He was a loving family man who enjoyed listening to the Blues and fixing cars. Leroy was employed by General Motors, retiring...

Alberta Young

Alberta Young

November 7, 2025

Ms. Alberta Young, affectionately known to all as “Petie,” passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 83.

Born on May 4, 1942, to Dan Young and Theresa Leggions in Little Rock, Arkansas, Petie was raised in Decatur, Illinois. She made the major decision to move to Lansing, Michigan, where she dedicated herself to...

Ezell Goodman

Ezell Goodman

November 6, 2025

Though he is no longer with us in body, his spirit will forever remain in our hearts.

Ezell Goodman, age 74, of Lansing, Michigan, peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, November 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on Sunday, February 11, 1951, in Somerville, Tennessee, to Mattie B. Powell and Willie E. Towles.

Ezell grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where...

Regenia Gale Brown

Regenia Gale Brown

November 5, 2025

Regenia Gale Watts Brown, was born to Jonathan and Leola Watts on June 1, 1955, in Birmingham, AL. Months thereafter, she and her parents relocated to Lansing, Michigan.

She was the eldest of 10 children. She committed her life to Christ at an early age, was baptized at and active in Union [Missionary] Baptist Church. As a youngster she attended Lansing...

Odasi Hamenyimana

Odasi Hamenyimana

November 4, 2025

Odasi Hamenyimana, age 68, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in East Lansing, Michigan.

Odasi was born on March 10, 1957, in Makamba, Burundi, to Gerurwa Elisha and Isabedeca Regina. On July 7, 1977, he married his dedicated wife, Harimesha Eva.

A man devoted entirely to his faith and ministry, Odasi's spiritual journey began when he worked hard...

Martin William Grandmason

Martin William Grandmason

November 2, 2025

Martin William Grandmason passed away peacefully in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 2, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1949, in Iron River, the son of Iris (Dack) and Louis Grandmason.

Martin made his home across Michigan, living in Houghton, Lansing, and Saginaw—though his heart never left the Upper Peninsula. After serving in the military and graduating from Michigan Tech University,...

Larry Hutchinson

Larry Hutchinson

November 2, 2025

Mr. Larry Hutchinson passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years.

Deacon James Washington

Deacon James Washington

November 2, 2025

God saw the road was getting rough

The hills were hard to climb

He gently closed those loving eyes

And whispered peace be thine.

Deacon James Washington, affectionately known as "Suede", passed away on November 2, 2025, at the age of 80 years, to be with the Lord. Born on May 31, 1945, as the fifth of thirteen children, to the late Vester Milner...

Paul Jansma

Paul Jansma

November 1, 2025

Mr. Paul Jansma passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 90 years.

Jonathan David Decker

Jonathan David Decker

October 31, 2025

Jonathan (Jon) David Decker, devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and best friend, was reunited with his Lord and Savior at the age of 53 on Friday, October 31, 2025, after a valiant battle against colon cancer for nearly 5 years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at University of Michigan Sparrow Hospital. He was born on...

Latrece Harper

Latrece Harper

October 30, 2025

Latrece Shanna Harper was born on July 23, 1992, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Eric Harper and Shaunta Dozier. Latrece went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2025. Latrece Harper was raised in Saginaw, Michigan by her grandparents, Pertis and Mattie Harper, and her aunt Yolonda Harper. Latrece accepted the Lord as her Savior at a young...

Jamal John Haney

Jamal John Haney

October 30, 2025

Mr. Jamal John Haney passed away Thursday, October 31, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at Covenant Harrison. Age 42 years. Jamal was born March 3, 1983, in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of Wendell and Zenobia Haney.

Jamal was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He received a diploma from Stepping Stones. Jamal was employed at Exist Restaurant, Zender’s, and Tony’s. Jamal loved...

Darrell Evans

Darrell Evans

October 30, 2025

Darrell Leon Evans Sr., passed away October 30, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born on October 13, 1962, the son of the late Harrison and Annie Mae Evans.

He completed his education within the Gary School system and graduated from William A. Wirt.

Darrell had a deep passion for electronics—whether it was TVs, watches, or cars—and loved taking...

Audrey Harrison

Audrey Harrison

October 30, 2025

Ms. Audrey Denise Harrison passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Optalis Health and Rehab (St. Francis) in Saginaw, Michigan, Age 64 years. Audrey was born on February 6, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Levi and Curley Mae Harrison.

Audrey attended all Buena Vista Schools and was a graduate of the Class of 1979 Buena Vista Knights. She grew up as a...

Matthew R. Kolbe

Matthew R. Kolbe

October 29, 2025

Matthew R. Kolbe passed away peacefully at the age of 61 in Rocky River, Ohio. Born on July 15, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan, Matt was the first of six children.

Always a positive, encouraging voice to others, Matt will be remembered for his passion for life and contagious energy. Matt was a social butterfly whose gift of gab made him one of...

Lisamarie Lynn Coffey

Lisamarie Lynn Coffey

October 27, 2025

Lisamarie Lynn Coffey was born on May 10, 1972 in Owosso Michigan to her parents the late Ernest Daniel Coffey and Diana Lynn (Vejcik) Coffey.

Lisamarie (Lisa) was the youngest of four children born to Ernest and Diana, and she grew up in Perry Michigan. Following graduation from Perry High School, Lisa became a hardworking server at her local Burger King...

Landon Taylor III

Landon Taylor III

October 27, 2025

Mr. Landon Taylor III passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at Saginaw Select Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years. Landon was born in Saginaw, moved to Illinois in his twenties, and moved back to Saginaw, Michigan, where he has resided for the last thirty years.

Landon, also known as "Hamp or Handsome" to his friends and loved ones, enjoyed...

Perry Lee Colley

Perry Lee Colley

October 25, 2025

Mr. Perry Lee Colley passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 61 years. Perry was born November 4, 1963, in Reform, Alabama, to Marie (Nick Hall, Jr) and Willie Joe Colley.

Perry was a resident of Saginaw and was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and employed...

Reida J. Williams

Reida J. Williams

October 24, 2025

Reida Joyce Williams transitioned from her earthly labor to heavenly reward on Friday, October 24, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. She was born on Tuesday, July 13, 1954, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Bessie Phrazier Williams and John Irvin Williams. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, where she proudly participated in the Upward Bound program, laying the foundation for a...