Obituaries

Barbara Hazel Wagner-Brief

Barbara Hazel Wagner-Brief

August 7, 2022

Barbara Hazel (Wagner) Brief was born July 1, 1941, to John and Wilma (Houghteling) Wagner in Denmark Township, Tuscola County.  Barb passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.  

Barb was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend to many. She was a homemaker and fantastic cook. She enjoyed preparing meals for her loved ones which always...

Oliver Wesley Townsend "Buck"

Oliver Wesley Townsend "Buck"

August 6, 2022

WebcastMr. Oliver Wesley Townsend, also known as “Buck,” was born May 28, 1937, in Troy, Alabama, to Jeff Berry Townsend and Jessie Mae Owens-Townsend. He passed from this earthly life at his home on Saturday, August 6, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Age 85 years.

Oliver accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Goshen Public Schools. He loved watching...

Henry Lokey, Jr. (Lansing)

Henry Lokey, Jr. (Lansing)

August 6, 2022

Mr. Henry Melvin Lokey, Jr., passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan, Age 72 years. Henry was born October 26, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Henry and Gertrude Lokey.

Henry was raised in the Lansing and East Lansing areas and was a self-proclaimed “hippy”. He went on to own his own painting business, “Henry’s...

Kevin Rogan (Lansing)

Kevin Rogan (Lansing)

August 5, 2022

Mr. Kevin Tyler Rogan passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Hospice House of Lansing, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. Kevin was born October 17, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Keith and Eisse Mae Rogan.  Kevin graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and moved to Lansing, Michigan. In Lansing, he held...

Wardell Beard (Lansing)

Wardell Beard (Lansing)

August 5, 2022

Mr. Wardell Beard answered the call of Jesus Christ to come home on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 70 years old. He was born on May 19, 1952, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The son of Zeola and Herman Beard, Sr. Wardell professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age at...

Howard Allen Shaw, Sr. (Lansing)

Howard Allen Shaw, Sr. (Lansing)

August 4, 2022

Mr. Howard Allen Shaw, Sr. departed this life unexpectedly due to cancer on Thursday, August 4, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. He was born in Ripley, Tennessee on May 11, 1930, to Minnie Parker Shaw and George Shaw.

He wed Mary Sue Cox on July 16, 1950, and in 1954, they relocated to Lansing, Michigan where he was employed with General Motors...

Dorothy Fusilier  (Warren)

Dorothy Fusilier (Warren)

August 4, 2022

Ms. Dorothy Fusilier passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Elara Hospice in Warren, Michigan. Age 96 years.

Gary Williams

Gary Williams

August 4, 2022

Mr. Gary Williams passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 63 years.

Dorothy J. Seay

Dorothy J. Seay

August 2, 2022

Dorothy Jean Seay departed her life on earth on August 2, 2022, at Charter Senior Living of Bay City. She was born June 11, 1943, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Elder Talcum Marsh and Charlotte Louise Marsh. Dorothy was raised in a loving home along with 11 brothers and sisters where she learned work ethics, love, sharing with others, and her...

Lori Kay Scott

Lori Kay Scott

August 2, 2022

Ms. Lori Kay Scott passed away, Tuesday, August 3, 2022 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 58 years.

Denise Loggin-Mildton (Lansing)

Denise Loggin-Mildton (Lansing)

August 2, 2022

Mrs. Denise Loggin-Mildton passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing.  Age 65 years.

Robert Flowers

Robert Flowers

August 1, 2022

Mr. Robert Flowers passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Age 91 years. He was born April 6, 1931, in Magnolia, Mississippi, to Effie Patterson and Lucious Flowers.Mr. Flowers enjoyed being around his friends and family and having a good time. He will be greatly missed.Robert is survived by several children and stepchildren;...

Wardell Flourry, Sr. (Lansing)

Wardell Flourry, Sr. (Lansing)

July 31, 2022

 

Mr. Wardell Flourry, Sr. transitioned from this life to Heaven, Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan,  at the age of 97 years.   He was born November 11, 1924, in Little Rock, Arkansas to his parents William and Vira Flourry.

 

Wardell grew up in Woodson, Arkansas, where his family stayed for many years, and later...

Claude Miller, Jr. (Lansing)

Claude Miller, Jr. (Lansing)

July 31, 2022

Mr. Claude Lee Miller, Jr.’s name was called by God on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 72. He was born December 11, 1949, to parents, Katherine and Claude Lee Miller, Sr., in Chicago, Illinois.

Claude, known to those who knew him well, as “Punch”, moved to Lansing, Michigan soon after birth with his family. He...

Woodrow Thornton, Jr (Lansing)

Woodrow Thornton, Jr (Lansing)

July 31, 2022

"Woody" was born March 9, 1952 in Highland Park, Michigan to the union of Woodrow and Helen Thornton Sr. He was the second of four siblings born to this union. His parents and his infant brother, Robert, preceded him in death.

 Woody accepted Christ at an early age at Calvary Baptist Church under Pastor L. Juan Burt. He was active...

Rosa Mary White

Rosa Mary White

July 30, 2022

webcastOur beloved Wife, Sister, Aunt, Godmother, Great aunt and Great-great aunt, Ms. Rosa Mary White passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 94 years.  Ms. Rosa was born October 25, 1927, in Madison, Mississippi. The daughter of Alex and Mary (Smothers) Brown.

Rosa Mary was a residence of Saginaw, Michigan, where she...

Marcus  West (Lansing)

Marcus West (Lansing)

July 30, 2022

Mr. Marcus LeRoy West left this life to enter his eternal walk with Jesus on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. He was born on May 22, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan.  Marcus was the middle child of Sarah Y. Mask-West and David LeRoy West. Marcus attended J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing.  He continued his education...

Amy Safreed (Lansing)

Amy Safreed (Lansing)

July 29, 2022

Mrs. Amy Safreed passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Tyrone Anthony Smith

Tyrone Anthony Smith

July 26, 2022

Mr. Tyrone Anthony Smith passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 52 years.

James E. Demyers (Lansing)

James E. Demyers (Lansing)

July 26, 2022

Mr. James DeMyers on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, James beat cancer as he departed this life and ran to accept his new freedom in Christ, surrounded by his family members and friends at the age of 75 years old. He was born on March 27, 1947, in Wesson, Mississippi to the union of the late Lawrence DeMyers Jr. and Betty...