Harold Peters
February 12, 2026
Harold Peters was born December 24, 2954, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The son of Isaac Peters Sr. and Geneva Peters. Harold passed away February 12, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.
Harold was the youngest of 9 children. Growing up, he attended Job Corps and years later, he moved to Lansing, Michigan, to start a new life. He worked at...
Ann Bridgeman
February 12, 2026
Mrs. Ann Bridgeman passed away peacefully at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was 84 years old. Ann was born Sunday, April 6, 1941, in Greenfield Tennessee to the parents of Sonny and Jessie Malone.
Ann relocated to Elgin, Illinois where she made her home for over 20 years. She later...
Johnnie Ballard
February 12, 2026
Mr. Johnnie Ballard passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. He was born Tuesday, June 19, 1953, to Lucie and Joe Ballard in Mobile, Alabama. He moved to Lansing in 1970s.
Johnnie had the heart of gold and extended himself and his home to anyone in need of help...
Steven Robert Deines
February 11, 2026
Steven Robert Deines, at the age of 61 of DeWitt, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born on Monday, June 1, 1964, the son of Harold and Olinda (Leikam) Deines of DeWitt, Michigan.
Steve was a 1983 graduate of DeWitt High School and a lifelong resident of DeWitt. He enjoyed being a part of the community and...
Robert Manuel
February 10, 2026
Robert Manuel passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 56, at Henry Ford Hospital. Robert was born on January 2, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, to Saddie Shorter and Robert Riley. Robert was a truly good-hearted man who lived with kindness, humility, and compassion. He had a gentle way of making people feel valued and appreciated. His...
Matthew Presley Rainer
February 8, 2026
Mr. Matthew Presley Rainer passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the University of Michigan Hospital, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 74 years.
Milton Hoover Swan
February 8, 2026
Mr. Milton Hoover Swan, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by the love and presence of family.
Milton was born on November 29, 1953, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Hoover Sanders Swan and Lillie Pearl Mabry-Swan. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Kerry T. Swan;...
Sharon McClain
February 6, 2026
Sharon Ann McClain, affectionately known as “Beezy” to family and friends, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on February 6th at U of M Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.
Sharon was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on April 1, 1948, to Otis and Vera Reed. A graduate of Saginaw High School, Sharon worked in different fields throughout her life that included...
Onner Lee Little
February 6, 2026
Mrs. Onner Lee Little passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan, at MyMichigan Medical Center, at the age of 82. Onner was born May 22, 1943, in Panola, Alabama, to Curtis and Lucy Mills.
Onner was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. Onner received her education from North Sumter High School in Panola, Alabama....
Tamara Cheri Bettis
February 5, 2026
Ms. Tamara Cheri Bettis passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan, at Henry Ford Hospital. Age 51 years.
Paul Philip Acwil
February 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Paul Philip Acwil Kulang
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Paul Philip Acwil Kulang, who departed this life on February 3, 2026.
Paul was born in Malakal, South Sudan, and relocated to Lansing, Michigan, USA, in 2000. He was a hardworking and dedicated factory worker known for...
Linda Hernandez
February 1, 2026
Linda Bela Hernandez passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 78. She was born March 23, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas, to Domingo and Marcelina Bela.
In 1969, Linda made the courageous decision to move to Lansing, Michigan with her two young daughters to begin a new chapter. She dedicated herself to a career at...
Donald Church
February 1, 2026
Mr. Donald Church passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 87 years. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons, and 1 daughter.
Bertha Payne
February 1, 2026
Mrs. Bertha Payne transitioned from this life on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 91 blessed years. She was born on September 10, 1934, in Sunflower, Mississippi to Helen Williams and Buster (Maggie) Johnson.
With roots in Saginaw, Michigan dating back to the 1960s, Bertha built a life filled with purpose, meeting her soulmate Leon Payne along the way....
Delford Smith
January 31, 2026
Mr. Delford Smith passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years.
Edrick Garner
January 30, 2026
Mr. Edrick Garner passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.
Christina Marie Cox
January 30, 2026
Christina Marie Cox passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years. She is the daughter of John Cox and Cindy Tangel.
Chistina was a resident of Flint, Michigan. She was a devoted Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for many years and proudly served Stonegate Health Campus in Lapeer, Michigan, where her compassion and strong work ethic touched countless...
Lucille Bell
January 30, 2026
Ms. Lucille Bell graduated to glory on Friday, January 30, 2026, peacefully and lovingly surrounded by her family at the age of 88 years old. She was born on Sunday, May 16, 1937, to C.W. Thompson and Willie Mae Florence, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Lucille attended and graduated from Tuskegee High School in 1955. She moved to Michigan around 1968. She held...
Mary Louise Jackson
January 30, 2026
Ms. Mary Louise Jackson received her eternal wings on Friday, January 30, 2026. Mary was born February 25, 1930, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late James Chambers and Sarah Lilly Chambers. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by faith, service, and deep love for family and community.
Mary later relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, where she became a devoted and...
Craig Dennis Sr.
January 29, 2026
Mr. Craig Dennis Sr. passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 44 years.
Craig worked in landscaping for many years and took great pride in his work. Even more so, he took great pride in making his family his priority and his loving and caring nature was reflected in everything he did for his family. His family was...

