Obituaries

Janie Odenwald  (Lansing)

Janie Odenwald (Lansing)

June 22, 2022

Ms. Janie Odenwald passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Sparrow Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan.  Age 67 years.

Howard Jones, Sr.  (Lansing)

Howard Jones, Sr. (Lansing)

June 22, 2022

Mr. Howard Jones, Sr. passed Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Sparrow Healthcare Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. He was the son of Cleveland Jones, Sr. and Audrey “Archie” Jones, who was born on January 23, 1961, in Camden, Alabama.Howard resided in Lansing, Michigan all his life. He attended the Lansing School District and graduated from Harry...

Glen Edward Foster

Glen Edward Foster

June 21, 2022

Webcast Mr. Glen Edward Foster was born April 11, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, the youngest child of eight siblings, to  the late Alberta and David Foster. He was surrounded, not in the physical sense but in love, support, and a fierce loyalty that transcended over many miles by his children, as he transitioned suddenly on June 21, 2022, in Villa...

Monte Wilson

Monte Wilson

June 20, 2022

Beloved son, husband, father grandfather, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend, Mr. Monte Edwon Wilson “Tae “passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 43 years. He was born November 1, 1978, in Saginaw, Michigan to Brenda Wilson and Eddie Donald.Monte accepted Christ at an early age, and he attended...

Earl Taylor

Earl Taylor

June 20, 2022

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Mr. Earl Taylor passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 71 years. Earl was born January 10, 1951, in Bassett, Arkansas, to Rosie Mae and William Boyd.He relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, where he served faithfully at St. Luke's Temple Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the...

Hailey  Bell (Lansing)

Hailey Bell (Lansing)

June 19, 2022

Hailey Marie Bell passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at age 24 years old. She was born January 24, 1998, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Kelly Wilson and Joseph Bell.

 

Hailey attended Lansing Eastern High School and later earned her diploma through Advanced Path. Her proudest moment was becoming a mommy and giving a name to...

Winzo Holt  "Smiley"  (Lansing)

Winzo Holt "Smiley" (Lansing)

June 19, 2022

Mr. Winzo Holt, "Smiley",  passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born on November 19, 1962, in Titus, Alabama, the son of Paul Holt and Alma Holt. In 1972, he moved to Lansing, Michigan at an early age where he attended Beekman Center and earned his diploma.  He worked at McDonald’s for a...

Amanda Smith (Lansing)

Amanda Smith (Lansing)

June 19, 2022

Mrs. Amanda Kathleen Smith passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing. Michigan. Age 47 years. Amanda was born August 11, 1974, in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents, Elizabeth Di Francesca & Timothy Williams.

 Amanda resided in Lansing, Michigan with her husband, Rickey Smith, Jr., and their children, Jasmin, Jayla, and Jacob. She...

Ruby  Perkins (Lansing)

Ruby Perkins (Lansing)

June 19, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce Ruby Lee Perkins has went to her heavenly home on June 19, 2022, but not without leaving her mark on this world. Ruby was born on June 15, 1942, in Anguilla, Mississippi to Lela Montgomery and Charlie Haynes. On July 1, 1970, Ruby bought what became her forever home in Lansing, Michigan....

Will Morris, Jr.

Will Morris, Jr.

June 17, 2022

Our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Mr. Will Morris Jr, (Dolla Bill) passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 61 years.

Will was born March 13, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Will and Melinda Morris. Will enjoyed barbecuing, playing dominoes, joking, and laughing with friends and family.  

He is survived by...

James Cooper

James Cooper

June 17, 2022

Mr. James C. Cooper was born February 26, 1930 in Prattsville, Arkansas to the late Timothy Cooper Sr. and Beatrice Danner.  

 

James, also known as “Son,” by his dear brothers-in-law, was best known for being a master fisherman, gardener, carpenter, mechanic, pianist, guitarist and most of all a firm but loving father, brother, and husband. He grew up in...

Baby Legend Cortez Maynard

Baby Legend Cortez Maynard

June 17, 2022

Baby Legend Cortez Maynard passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. Age 2 months. Legend was born March 25, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan at Covenant Healthcare Cooper, to Bria Fisher and Marieo Maynard.

Legend was a loving baby. He loved being held, loved on, eating, sleeping and making funny faces all day. Legend was just starting to laugh more and make...

Lonnie Robert Newton, Sr.

Lonnie Robert Newton, Sr.

June 15, 2022

Mr. Lonnie Robert Newton Sr., loving husband, devoted father and proud grandfather was born on August 15, 1956 in Panola, Alabama, Sumpter County. He was the youngest of seven children born to Theodis and Flowreader Newton.

Lonnie attended Livingston High School in Alabama, and Saginaw High School in Michigan, before graduating in 1975. Following the footsteps of his brothers, Lonnie...

Barbara Creed

Barbara Creed

June 14, 2022

Barbara Jean Creed was born November 25, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan. Barbara, the fifth of eight children born to Oscar Creed, Jr., and Florence Woodard Creed, was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings: Lillian Juanita Sewere, Oscar (Sonny) Creed, Nancy Creed, Deidra Everett and Johnny Creed.  She is survived by her two sisters, Dr. Jacqueline Creed Bowman...

Daniel Norwood (Lansing & Dallas, Texas)

Daniel Norwood (Lansing & Dallas, Texas)

June 14, 2022

Mr. Daniel Ray Norwood passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Adora Midtown Park in Dallas, Texas at the age of 61 years.  He was born the son of LeVern Norwood and Mary Ford on May 19, 1961, in West Memphis, Arkansas.

Daniel was raised in Lansing, Michigan where he graduated from Harry Hill High School. During his high school years,...

Annie Bell Booker

Annie Bell Booker

June 13, 2022

WebcastMrs. Annie Bell was born Tuesday, February 23, 1943, in Lambert, Mississippi, the daughter of Stephen and Annie Bell Jones. Annie Bell was born the sixth child of ten. While growing up in the heart land of the south, Annie along with her siblings sharecropped in the cotton field with their parents. The Jones family believed that getting an education...

Felicia Young  (Lansing)

Felicia Young (Lansing)

June 12, 2022

Ms. Felicia Young passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years old.

Elizabeth Stratton  (Lansing)

Elizabeth Stratton (Lansing)

June 12, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth Parker Stratton passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Grand Haven Living Center in Lansing, Michigan. Age 92 years.

Marquita Shanell Ellison (Lansing & Louisiana)

Marquita Shanell Ellison (Lansing & Louisiana)

June 10, 2022

Ms. Marquita Shenell Ellison passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

Phillip Terry Lipscomb

Phillip Terry Lipscomb

June 9, 2022

WebcastMr. Phillip Terry Lipscomb, a proud Veteran of the US Army, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the age of 75 years. He was born June 6, 1947 in Gadsden, Alabama, to Annie Joe Lipscomb Weston and William H. Weston.

Terry was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. However, he was educated in the Gadsden Public School District. At the...