Adam York-Hutson
January 25, 2025
Adam D'Micah "Bright Eye" York-Hutson, our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born December 13, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Sandra York and Alan Hutson Sr.
Adam obtained his GED. He was a joy to be around. He was indeed the life of the party. Adam loved...
Roderick LaRon Taylor (Lansing)
January 25, 2025
Mr. Roderick LaRon Taylor passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years.
Dr. Marion Watts Jones (Lansing)
January 24, 2025
Dr. Marion Watts-Jones, also known as Mother Jones. A respected spiritual leader and interfaith bridge-builder. At the age of 86 years old, passed away at Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence in peace, beauty and power Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 4:26 a.m. She was born on Thursday, July 21, 1938, in Selma Alabama, to Joseph Sr. and Rosa Watts.
Marion’s...
Terence Lavell Johnson
January 20, 2025
Mr. Terence LaVell Johnson was born March 18, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan to Clinnon Johnson Jr. and Robin Green. Sadly, he passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Terence was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed making others laugh and making long-lasting memories with family.
Terence developed many characteristics from his mom, such as being loving, caring, kind, and grateful....
Danny Washington (Lansing)
January 18, 2025
Danny Bruce Washington passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born on Saturday, August 13, 1955, in Wesson, Mississippi, the son of Ira, Sr. and Georgia Washington.
Danny spent his early years in Wesson. The family later moved to Lansing, Michigan, in 1969, where he attended Harry Hill...
Clifford Harris Jamerson
January 17, 2025
Mr. Clifford Harris Jamerson passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his residence in Flint, Michigan. Age 64 years. Clifford was born on March 15, 1960, to Freddie Gordon.
Clifford served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Clifford leaves to cherish his memory his children Ricky Nelson, Kwanna Mathis, Clifford Mathis, and Jermaine Bullock;...
Lucille Marie Porterfield
January 17, 2025
Our beloved sister and aunt, Lucille Marie Porterfield, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Lucille was born December 15, 1937, to S. Willie Mae English Porterfield and Mitchell Roy Porterfield Sr.
Lucille graduated from Michigan State University with bachelor's and master’s degrees in education. She began teaching in Saginaw, at Crary Lincoln Elementary School in September 1959. She was a member...
Baron L. Collins "CC"
January 17, 2025
Mr. Baron Lee Collins Sr, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, completed his earthy assignment and entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper after a Lengthy illness.
Baron, affectionately known by many as “CC” was born on October 27, 1949, in Jasper, Alabama, the son of Willie Collins Jr. and Iodene McDole. Upon graduation...
Carolyn Grzesiak
January 16, 2025
Carolyn Grzesiak, 82, from Merrill, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born in Marquette County. Carolyn graduated from Saginaw High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who worked as a medical professional for Dr. Rajagopal. She enjoyed sewing and playing Euchre at Saginaw Field and Stream.
Carolyn leaves behind her husband, Pat, sister Audrey,...
William Earl Harris III
January 15, 2025
Mr. William E. Harris III passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 36 years. He was born January 14, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Shemeka and William Earl Harris, Jr.
William was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed listening to music and loved being around family and friends. In his leisure time, William enjoyed fishing.
He leaves to...
Josiah Webster (Lansing)
January 14, 2025
"Josiah - supported by God. God has healed."
“Josiah was eight years old when he became king..." II Kings 22:1
"He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and followed completely the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left." II Kings 22:2
"King" Josiah Lee Webster was born Friday, September 4, in...
Donnie LaShone Rowe
January 13, 2025
Ms. Donnie LaShone Rowe passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years. She was born August 6, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Brenda J. Lowery and Sherman Rowe.
Donnie attended school in Saginaw before her family relocated to Lansing, Michigan, where she attended Lansing Sexton High School; she was a graduate of the Class...
Willie Ray Rodgers
January 13, 2025
Willie Ray Rodgers, also known as “Willie Ray” and “Ray,” our beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age of 84. Willie was born on February 27, 1940, in Ozan, Arkansas, to Avery Rodgers and Valsie (Sue) White and raised by his uncle and aunt, Mitchell and Everlee...
Paul Sorrells (Lansing)
January 12, 2025
Elder Paul Edward Sorrells, whose spirit made its’ departure to go home to be with the Lord, passed away on Saturday, January 12th, 2025, at the age of 88 years old. Born on Monday, April 20th, 1936, in Okolona, Arkansas, Paul was the third child of the late Ephraim and Eddie (Harrington) Sorrells.
He spent his early years in Arkansas...
Geneva Brathwaite (Lansing)
January 12, 2025
With loving and compassionate hands our blessed Father gently lifted Geneva “GG” Brathwaite into a peaceful and eternal rest, slipping her into glory on Saturday, January 12, 2025, at 11:21 a.m. On Friday, July 29th, 1938, she was born in Camden, Alabama, the daughter of Elnora George and Dave Martin.
Geneva lived in Camden until the early part of 1960. GG...
Kathy F. Lipp (Lansing)
January 11, 2025
Kathy F. Lipp passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years. She was born on Wednesday, December 15, 1954, in Franklin, Tennessee, the daughter of Phillip and Mary Adams.
Kathy was a resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was a waitress at several different restaurants throughout the years. She will be deeply missed by her family.
Kathy leaves...
TaShyla A. Dear (Lansing)
January 11, 2025
TaShyla Ann Dear departed her earthly home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was born on Sunday, December 9, 1979, to the union of Helbert and Ruthie Dear in Lansing, Michigan.
TaShyla was educated in the Lansing Public School system. She attended Lewton Elementary School, Dwight Rich Middle School and Eastern High School. She...
Albert Berry (Lansing)
January 9, 2025
Mr. Albert Berry passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. Age 68 years.
Willie "Gumdrop" James
January 9, 2025
Mrs. Willie James passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. Age 75 years.
Earnest Atkins (Lansing)
January 9, 2025
Earnest Atkins passed away January 9, 2025. Age 75. He was born on August 8, 1949 in Ingham County, Lansing, Michigan to the late Earnest Davis and Dorothy Watkins-Atkins-Johnson.
Earnest was raised and lived most of his life in Lansing, Michigan; with only a few short years living in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was educated in the Lansing Public School System. Earnest...