Obituaries

Michael Leroy Lewis, Sr. (Lansing)

Michael Leroy Lewis, Sr. (Lansing)

August 30, 2022

Mr. Michael Leroy Lewis, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years.

Lamar Alan Davis

Lamar Alan Davis

August 28, 2022

Lamar Alan Davis departed this earth on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age of 18 years. He was born on November 5, 2003, in Saginaw, Michigan to Danielle L. and the late Gary V. Davis, Sr.

Lamar was the second child of two (2) children. He attended Midland High School, in Midland, Michigan.

Lamar leaves to cherish his memory: mother: Danielle...

Robert  Loyd Curry (Lansing)

Robert Loyd Curry (Lansing)

August 26, 2022

Mr. Robert Loyd Curry transitioned from life on earth to eternal life on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 56 years old. He was born October 29, 1965, to his parents, Robert Lee and Mary Louise Curry in Frisco City, Alabama.

Robert was three months old when his parents moved the family...

Sammie Lee Burton (Lansing)

Sammie Lee Burton (Lansing)

August 26, 2022

Mr. Sammie Lee Burton passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. Sammie  (best known as Sam) was born June 20, 1947, in Dixonville, Tennessee to Sim and Katherine Burton. He was the fourth of eight children.

Sam attended and graduated from George R. Ellis School in Munford, Tennessee. Following graduation, as all...

Roy Cannon (Lansing)

Roy Cannon (Lansing)

August 23, 2022

Pastor Roy Cannon entered his Heavenly Rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 81 years old. He was born on July 17, 1941, the son of Leroy Cannon and Nezzie Bernette in Foley, Florida.

Roy moved from Florida to Ecorse, Michigan and eventually settled in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Southwestern...

Timothy Lamar Robinson-Bey (Lansing)

Timothy Lamar Robinson-Bey (Lansing)

August 23, 2022

Mr. Timothy Lamar Robinson-Bey, “Tim” passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born October 9, 1969, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Elmer Robinson and Helen Robinson.

Tim resided in Lansing, Michigan. He practiced religion through the Moorish Science Temple of America. Tim was a graduate of Lansing Everett High School, Class of...

Nora Lois Turner

Nora Lois Turner

August 20, 2022

Ms. Nora Lois Turner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan.  Age 76 years. She was born October 28, 1945 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Estelle Collins.

Nora, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a member of Truevine Baptist Church under leadership of Pastor Paul E. Broaddus. She...

Shaneka  Lashae Wells (Lansing)

Shaneka Lashae Wells (Lansing)

August 19, 2022

Ms. Shaneka LaShae Wells passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 33 years. She was the daughter of Crystal McFadden-Horton and Tim Wells, born in Lansing, Michigan on Saturday, November 25, 1989.

Shaneka was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She attended and was baptized at the Bread House Church. Shaneka attended Lansing Eastern High...

Michael Jacobs

Michael Jacobs

August 19, 2022

Mr. Michael Jacobs passed away Frday, August 19, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Elnora Ophelia Taylor "Eleanor"

Elnora Ophelia Taylor "Eleanor"

August 19, 2022

WebcastMrs. Elnora Ophelia Quarles Taylor, affectionately known as Eleanor, departed this life on Friday, August 19, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Eleanor was born to Oliver F. Quarles and Lillie Halsell in Panola, Alabama.

Eleanor, the seventh of twelve children, was educated in public school in Panola, Alabama. Later, she attended Saginaw Valley State College where she received her bachelor and...

Kirk Ainsworth (Lansing)

Kirk Ainsworth (Lansing)

August 19, 2022

Mr. Kirk Allan Ainsworth passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing. Michigan. Age 51 years. Kirk was born October 10, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents Allan LeRoy Ainsworth and Maria Felis Villanueva.

Kirk was raised in Sunfield and Lake Odessa, Michigan, where he attended Lakewood High School. Later he would return...

J.  T. Hall

J. T. Hall

August 17, 2022

Mr. J. T. Hall passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Brownsville, Tennesee.  Age 88 years.

Brittany Lynn Blank

Brittany Lynn Blank

August 15, 2022

WebcastThe Beautiful Seasons of Life of Brittany Blank

Season of Life

Brittany Lynn Blank’s life began on November 2, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan during a fall month. She was the first child born to Jerry L. Brown and Susan L. Blank. With her family surrounded, she transitioned peacefully on August 15, 2022, with her eyes closed, and opened them to God’s love...

Johnnie Ray Ford

Johnnie Ray Ford

August 14, 2022

WebcastMr. Johnnie Ray Ford, age 79 years, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022. He was born April 16, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Emma Lee Brown-Jackson and Ray Ford.  

His formative years were spent in Little Rock, Arkansas where he received his formal education. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where he began his career at General Motors and...

Octavia Deborah Thompson

Octavia Deborah Thompson

August 12, 2022

Mrs. Octavia Deborah Thompson, age 36 years, left this life unexpectedly on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born September 17, 1985, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Larry and Antoinette More.

Octavia was the loving wife of Derrick Thompson. They were united in holy matrimony on February 14, 2014. Octavia enjoyed life, family, friends, cooking,...

Larissa  Kelley (Ft. Wayne, In)

Larissa Kelley (Ft. Wayne, In)

August 12, 2022

Ms. Larissa Chavone Kelley passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at Indiana Methodist Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 41 years. She was born on Wednesday, March 31, 1981, to Charlie Kelley and Queen Elizabeth Robinson in Lansing, Michigan. Larissa was baptized at a young age at Greater Love Temple in Lansing, Michigan. She is a member...

Roosevelt L. Briston (Lansing)

Roosevelt L. Briston (Lansing)

August 11, 2022

Mr. Roosevelt Briston passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born on January 20, 1966, in Jackson, Michigan to his parents, Margaret McGuire and Roosevelt Briston. Roosevelt enjoyed many activities, but playing poker was definitely a favorite pastime of his. He also enjoyed spending time with family and preparing food for both his...

Gregory Darnell Agee, Jr.

Gregory Darnell Agee, Jr.

August 11, 2022

Mr. Gregory Darnell Agee Jr. passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 31 years. Greg was born in Saginaw, Michigan, July 20, 1991, to Josephine Barrera and Gregory Agee Sr.

Greg was self-employed as a handyman. Anything broken or needing repairs, Greg was the one for the job. He enjoyed fishing, and cleaning but most of...

Minister Anthony Dywane Dent

Minister Anthony Dywane Dent

August 8, 2022

 

Minister Anthony Dywane Dent, our beloved, Brother, Father, Cousin, Uncle, and Friend, went home to be with the Lord on Monday,  August 8, 2022, at his home at the age of 55 years. He was born June 28, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Doris Jean Frazier and Joe T. Frazier.

Anthony’s early education was at Salina Elementary School in Saginaw, Michigan....

Alithia Louise Bridgewater

Alithia Louise Bridgewater

August 7, 2022

Ms. Alithia Louise Harper-Bridgewater was born April 4, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan to Louis Junior Harper and Estella Doris Marie Williams. She passed away August 7, 2022, at her residence at the age of 43 years.

Alithia loved life, music, singing and laughing, but most of all she loved her children, her mother, and her sisters. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, laughing,...