Obituaries

Troy Anthony Burton

Troy Anthony Burton

July 9, 2025

Mr. Troy Anthony Burton suddenly passed away on July 9, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. At the age of 61, he was born on December 20, 1963, to John Ivory Burton and Ruth Evon Gordon-Burton.

Troy was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, MI, where he attended Saginaw Public Schools & was well-known and loved throughout the community. In his younger years, he...

Ronald E. Dozier

Ronald E. Dozier

July 9, 2025

Mr. Ronald Earl Dozier passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at My Michigan Medical Center Saginaw (Michigan) at the age of 72 years. He was born January 18, 1953, to Silasteen Turner and Fred German, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Ronald relocated to Amityville, New York, at an early age and graduated from Copiague High School, Class of 1971. Music was a...

Leon Dell Fransisco

Leon Dell Fransisco

July 9, 2025

Leon Fransisco, a resident of Okemos, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 9th at Sparrow Hospice House after a courageous three-year battle with colon cancer. He was 67 years old.

Leon’s passion was always with his faith and love of God. Automobiles defined much of his life. A dedicated businessman, he took immense pride in owning and operating several new and...

John Johnson

John Johnson

July 9, 2025

John Kevin Johnson was born on November 14, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Basil and Mary Lou Johnson. He passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years.

John was a graduate from Bridgeport High School, Class of 1977; he attended Northwood University. He was an incredibly savvy and accomplished businessman. For over 35...

Dianne Green

Dianne Green

July 7, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend, Ms. Dianne Green, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side, on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 68 years. Dianne was born on January 18, 1957, in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of Spencer Sr....

Deborah A. Hollis

Deborah A. Hollis

July 5, 2025

Ms. Deborah A. Hollis was born on November 12, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Pate Hollis Sr. and Gradie Robinson-Hollis. Our Beloved Sister, Mother, Aunt, Great-Aunt, Cousin, and Friend, Deborah Hollis, transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, July 5, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital; age 67 years.

Deborah was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools...

Timmie D'Quan Favorite, Jr.

Timmie D'Quan Favorite, Jr.

July 5, 2025

Timmie D’Quan Favorite Jr. was born March 3, 2010, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Timmie Favorite Sr. and Andaja Box.

Timmie graduated from 8th grade, from Thompson Middle School, where he was an “OUTSTANDING” athlete, and his jersey #1 was retired and presented to him before his death. He excelled in track, football, and basketball. Timmie was ranked #2 in the state during...

Wendell Smith

Wendell Smith

July 5, 2025

Wendell Tommy Smith, a beloved Husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at age 66. Wendell was born April 20, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Lucy Mae and Willie Tom Smith.

Wendell graduated from Saginaw High School in 1977. He married Joyce Pruitt on April 28, 1989. After 20 years with GM, Wendell retired. Wendell...

Mark Steven Hammond

Mark Steven Hammond

July 3, 2025

Mark Steven Hammond, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on Sunday, June 21st, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan, Mark spent his later years as a cherished resident of Aiken, South Carolina.

Mark dedicated his professional life to serving his community as a meter reader at the Board...

Corey McDaniel

Corey McDaniel

July 3, 2025

Mr. Corey Lamont McDaniel passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on December 7, 1991, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Desma D. Reynolds and Gwendolyn M. Hickman.

Corey was a lifetime resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was educated in Carrollton and Saginaw Public Schools. He was previously employed by Vlasic Pickle Factory. Corey’s greatest joy was...

Darian Michelle Roby Gamble

Darian Michelle Roby Gamble

July 3, 2025

Ms. Darian Michelle Roby Gamble passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. She was born Thursday, March 22, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Roma Jean Roby and James Orr.

The family moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1969. As a young child, Darian accepted Christ in her life at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Lansing. She...

Nicholas Faulkner

Nicholas Faulkner

July 3, 2025

Mr. Nicholas Faulkner passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. 

Angela Ferguson

Angela Ferguson

July 3, 2025

Ms. Angela Ferguson passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. Age 59 years.

Jeanne Kaminski

Jeanne Kaminski

July 3, 2025

Jeanne Kaminski, 78, of Okemos, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2025. Born March 2, 1947, in Flint, Jeanne’s remarkable journey was defined by grace, vivacity, and a commanding presence that left a lasting impression on everyone she met. A proud alumna of Michigan State University, Jeanne earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees before embarking on a distinguished career...

O. C. Anderson

O. C. Anderson

July 3, 2025

Mr. OC Anderson, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 98. OC was born on December 20, 1926, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Pete and Marthan Anderson.

OC grew up in Panola, Alabama, and later relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, in 1955. He was a retired minister of the Spiritual...

David Lawrence Hunt

David Lawrence Hunt

July 2, 2025

David Lawrence Hunt was born on September 18, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Gladys Neal and Dwight Smith. On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, he passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of love, purpose, and passion at the remarkable age of 60.David attended Saginaw Public Schools and had a dynamic career, working in various industries throughout his life....

Curtis McGee, Sr.

Curtis McGee, Sr.

July 1, 2025

Mr. Curtis McGee, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 71 years. Curtis was born on January 28, 1954, in Sidon, Mississippi, to Robert and Beatrice McGee.

Curtis attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Chicago Public Schools. Curtis loved spending time with his family, reading his bible, and going to church. He worked for many...

George Allen Harris, Jr.

George Allen Harris, Jr.

June 30, 2025

Mr. George Allen Harris, Jr., passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born on Thursday, September 16, 1965, in Rockford, Illinois. The son of Barbara Black-Cummins and George Allen Harris, Sr.

George of Lansing, Michigan, was a devoted husband of 35 years to Undrala White Harris, a proud...

Chara Maria (Smith) Marshall

Chara Maria (Smith) Marshall

June 28, 2025

Now in the presence of the Lord, Ms. Chara Maria (Smith) Marshall left her earthly tabernacle and went home on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born November 1, 1961, in Bay City, Michigan, to Delores B. And Willie Frank Smith.

Chara, a resident of Bay City, Michigan, attended Bay City Public Schools and was a graduate of Bay City Central High...

Paula Thompson

Paula Thompson

June 28, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Paula Vanessa Thompson, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Paula was born on March 11, 1941, in Eupora, Mississippi, to William Welch, Sr., and Eula (Eiland) Welch.

Paula graduated from Eupora High School. She married Jerry Thompson on May 16, 1964. To this union, 5 children were born....