Obituaries

Henry Thomas Hunter

Henry Thomas Hunter

September 15, 2022

Mr. Henry Thomas Hunter, 78, born July 17, 1944, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, to Mr. Henry Hubbard Thomas and Ms. Emma Jean Hunter, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Henry loved Michigan and he had a good life. We’ve called him Son, Big Brother, Husband, Uncle, Big Red, Hank, Friend, Henry, and his wife (Pearlie) affectionately called...

Benita Lynn Wilson (Lansing)

Benita Lynn Wilson (Lansing)

September 14, 2022

Mrs. Benita Lynn Wilson passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years old. She was born on February 26, 1966, in Muskegon, Michigan; the daughter of Lillian Lavern Parker-Ward and Bennie Will Chambers, Jr.

Benita attended Muskegon High School and was a 1984 graduate. She relocated from Muskegon to Lansing, Michigan in...

Betty Salter (Lansing)

Betty Salter (Lansing)

September 14, 2022

Mrs. Betty Ann Hunter Salter, affectionately know as "Bett",  transitioned from this earthly realm on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 79 years old. She was born on Friday, June 4, 1943, to Kattie M. Lewis and Alex Hunter in Jefferson, Alabama.

Betty attended George P. Austin High School in Jefferson. She moved to Demopolis, Alabama...

Marshika Michelle Hollie

Marshika Michelle Hollie

September 14, 2022

Ms. Marshika Michelle Hollie age 44, departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Marshika was born February 4th, 1978, to Mary Hollie and Jerry Hill in Lansing, Michigan.

Marshika was educated in the Lansing School District. Marshika was an independent, caring, hardworking mother who was quiet and kept to herself. Marshika had a relationship with...

Floyd Bonds

Floyd Bonds

September 14, 2022

Mr. Floyd Bonds passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born November 24, 1965, to Clinton and Nadean Bonds.

Floyd was a graduate of Saginaw High School. He enjoyed listening to Hip Hop music, singing, taking long walks, cooking, and joking. In his leisure time, Floyd liked to watch old...

Larney Lerkendrick Larnell Boyd

Larney Lerkendrick Larnell Boyd

September 13, 2022

Mr. Larney Lerkendrick Larnell Boyd passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 42 years. Larney was born November 30, 1979, in Winterville, Mississippi, to Brenda Boyd-Johnson and Larney Johnson.

Larney attended Saginaw Public Schools. He enjoyed hanging out with his sisters and friends. Larney also enjoyed playing basketball, fishing, bowling, playing cards, and listening to rap music.

Larney...

Edward L. Green

Edward L. Green

September 13, 2022

Mr. Edward L. Green passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at McLaren Flint Hospital. Age 67 years.

Melissa Ann Fletcher (Lansing)

Melissa Ann Fletcher (Lansing)

September 11, 2022

Ms. Melissa Fletcher passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. Age 54 years.

Helen Smith

Helen Smith

September 10, 2022

Ms. Helen Smith passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 55 years.

Shannon Glover (Lansing)

Shannon Glover (Lansing)

September 8, 2022

Mr. Shannon Glover passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. 

Leroy  Pearson, Sr. (Lansing)

Leroy Pearson, Sr. (Lansing)

September 7, 2022

Mr. Leroy Pearson Sr. passed away September 7, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years. He was born August 13, 1943, in Lula, Mississippi to parents, David and Berniece Pearson.

Leroy enjoyed racing, gambling, fishing, and hunting. He loved working on and racing in his gray 1968 Chevy Nova, which he called The Funky Chicken.

He loved each and every one of...

Royce Ann Mathis (Lansing)

Royce Ann Mathis (Lansing)

September 5, 2022

Sunrise for Royce Ann Mathis was on January 19,1948 in West Point, Mississippi to Lorine Mathis Smith. Lorine soon relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan where Royce accepted Christ at an early age at True Light Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend W.L. Patterson. Those early religious trainings continued until she moved to Lansing, Michigan where she attended Union Baptist...

Larry  Banner (Lansing)

Larry Banner (Lansing)

September 5, 2022

Mr. Larry Banner passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Lonnie  Pryor (Lansing)

Lonnie Pryor (Lansing)

September 3, 2022

Deacon Lonnie Pryor went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 1:37 p.m., due to heart complications.

Lonnie was born October 13, 1962, in Memphis, TN to the union of Lonnie Minter, Sr. & Lucille Pryor-Minter. Lonnie will forever be remembered as a gentle giant, always kind and helpful with a giving heart.

He leaves to cherish...

Ernest "Terrell" Blakney (Lansing)

Ernest "Terrell" Blakney (Lansing)

September 3, 2022



Mr. Ernest Terrell Blakney passed away September 3, 2022. Age 47 years. He was born October 17, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois. The son of Ernest L. Blakney and Rosa M. Jackson.

Ernest was employed as a school bus driver as well as with Bagger’s by Black Waste Management. Following that, he started his own trucking company called “T.G.I. Black” located in...

James Earl Peoples

James Earl Peoples

September 2, 2022

Mr. James Earl Peoples passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at the home of his loyal sister. Age 53 years. James was born June 28, 1969, in Grace, Mississippi, to Louis Peoples Sr., and Jerri Dean Sims.

James loved Cadillac and Caprice cars and spending time with his baby boy, and grandchildren. He also enjoyed cooking, chewing (as he would...

Ernestine Bothuel-Walker

Ernestine Bothuel-Walker

August 31, 2022

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under Heaven.

A Time to be Born

Ernestine Bothuel-Walker was born Wednesday, May 28, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Reverend Ernest and Flora Thomas-Bothuel.

A Time to Love

She married the love of her life, Clarence H. Walker, on December 25, 1959. To this blessed union they had four children: Reginald, Carolle,...

Michael Henry Ray

Michael Henry Ray

August 30, 2022

MICHAEL HENRY RAY, born January 14, 1960, became a fallen BV Knight at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Michael was born in Saginaw, MI to Mr. & Mrs. Howard Sr. and Hattie Mae Ray. He enjoyed spending time with family and playing dominos. He learned how to play Dominos from his dad and continued...

Skowalski Delano Hughes I "Ski"

Skowalski Delano Hughes I "Ski"

August 30, 2022

Mr. Skowalski Delano Hughes I passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 56 years. Skowalski, also known as “Ski,” was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on July 17, 1966, the second child of Willie Sr. and Dottie Hughes.

Skowalski was educated in Tuscaloosa County School System. He graduated from Central High School where he was...

Na'Mylah Jenell Iyanni Turner-Moore

Na'Mylah Jenell Iyanni Turner-Moore

August 30, 2022

Our beautiful and much-loved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and cousin, Na'Mylah Jenell Iyanni Turner-Moore received her angel wings on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 10 years. Na’Mylah was born September 18, 2011, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Melonzine Turner and Moses Moore.

Na’Mylah was a real princess! Her presence and smile lit up the room. She was sweet, energetic,...