Obituaries

Judy Arlene Woods (Lansing)

Judy Arlene Woods (Lansing)

May 31, 2022

Ms. Judy Arlene Woods passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

David  Mitchell (Lansing)

David Mitchell (Lansing)

May 30, 2022

Mr. David Mitchell passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. 

Rawleigh Eugene Madlock

Rawleigh Eugene Madlock

May 30, 2022

Rawleigh E. Madlock, age 64 years, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born August 8, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Leroy and Rachel Madlock.

Rawleigh was introduced to the love of his life, Dietra, whom he had great admiration for in 1989. They were introduced by Marlene Strong.   When Rawleigh met Dietra, he knew right...

Anna M. Wade-Flournoy

Anna M. Wade-Flournoy

May 27, 2022

WebcastThe service for Mrs. Flournoy will be livestreamed. You will see "Webcast" just before the obituary.  Just click on the link at 10:45 AM,  and you will be admitted to the service at 11:00 AM.

 Precious Memories of Anna M. Wade-Flournoy

Written by Anna

On July 18, 1942 in Humboldt, Tennessee, a baby girl was born to Odell and Flora Wade. She...

Gregoria  Gonzales (Lansing)

Gregoria Gonzales (Lansing)

May 27, 2022

Mrs. Gregoria G. Gonzales passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Charles  Jarvis Culpepper

Charles Jarvis Culpepper

May 27, 2022

Mr. Charles Jarvis Culpepper passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Harrison. Age 61 years. He was born July 23, 1960, in Manchester, Georgia, to Willie Ray Copeland and Erma Jean Copeland.

Charles, a good-hearted man, loved to fish and spend time with his family. He loved his mother dearly, and he enjoyed her cooking. Charles was loved by...

Quentin  Parker (Lansing)

Quentin Parker (Lansing)

May 25, 2022

Mr. Quentin Parker passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 25 years.

Carolyn Bowens

Carolyn Bowens

May 24, 2022

Ms. Carolyn Bowens, born September 21, 1964, in Wrigley, Tennessee, to Lee Thomas Bowens Sr., and Vernice Bowens, gained her wings on May 24, 2022, at her home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 57 years.

Carolyn was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where she attended Ruben Daniels and continued her education at Delta College, obtaining her bachelor’s degree. She worked as a...

Paulette Fredricks

Paulette Fredricks

May 24, 2022

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mrs. Paulette Fredricks went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 72 years.  Paulette Fredricks was born December 6, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Hayes and Ardell Brown.

Paulette was married to Homer Fredricks; to their union, six...

Theoplis Mitchell, Sr.  "Sonny"  (Lansing)

Theoplis Mitchell, Sr. "Sonny" (Lansing)

May 23, 2022

Theoplis “Sonny” Mitchell Sr. transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 23, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at home, surrounded by his family and close friends at age 86 years old. Sonny or Son, as he was affectionately called, was the fifth blessing to Virgil and Eather Mitchell, born on October 8,...

Lamont Edward Bland "Monty"

Lamont Edward Bland "Monty"

May 23, 2022

WebcastMr. Lamont Edward Bland "Monty" passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Shields Comfort Care Assisted Living. Age 57 years. He was born June 4, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Eddie Bland and Valarie Bland Williams.

Lamont was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was educated in the Saginaw Public School District, later earning his GED. Lamont worked as a...

Virgel Gibbs "Skip" (Lansing)

Virgel Gibbs "Skip" (Lansing)

May 23, 2022

Mr. Virgel Gibbs “Skip” passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born May 14, 1950, to parents, George Washington and Kattie May Gibbs, in Collins, Mississippi. Skip was one of 14 children born to the couple.

Skip resided in Lansing, Michigan, with his wife, Shirley Ann Gibbs. This...

Joanne Rene Lister

Joanne Rene Lister

May 22, 2022

WebcastMs. Joanne “Aunt Jan” Lister gained her wings in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. She was born November 12, 1963 in Saginaw, Michigan to Charlene Jones and Bobby Bond.

Joanne was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1982. She was a member of Christ Kingdom...

Wilma Avalyn Isom

Wilma Avalyn Isom

May 22, 2022

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Mrs. Wilma Avalyn Isom, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born September 19, 1942 in Milan, Tennessee to Omer and Willie Lee Thomas.

Mrs. Isom, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a very smart, intelligent, classy and sophisticated lady. She...

Brandon Patterson

Brandon Patterson

May 20, 2022

Mr. Brandon L. Patterson passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 33 years. He was born July 11, 1988, in Saginaw, to Pamalin Buchanan and Blanchie H. Patterson.

Brandon was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Arthur Hill High School. He was a member of Christ Deliverance Center under leadership...

Margarito Casas

Margarito Casas

May 20, 2022

Mr. Margarito Casas passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 48 years.

Robert Simpson

Robert Simpson

May 20, 2022

WebcastOur loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Mr. Robert "Bob" Cornelius Simpson, peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 76 years of age.  Robert was born to Robert “Pat” Patterson and Atlantis A. Simpson on November 14, 1945, in Bay City, Michigan.

Robert was a resident of Saginaw, formerly of Bay City, Michigan. He attended Bay City...

Craig Jerome Mims

Craig Jerome Mims

May 19, 2022

Mr. Craig Jerome Mims passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years.  Craig was born June 18, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Claudia and Lank Mims. 

Craig was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Class of 1976. He gave himself to the Lord one year...

Clifton James Smith

Clifton James Smith

May 18, 2022

WebcastMr. Clifton Smith passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 75 years. He was born April 16, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Elliott Williams and Martha Hardy.

Clifton, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, received a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. He was a formerly employed as an accountant for Garb-Ko, Inc....

Leon C. Murph (Lansing)

Leon C. Murph (Lansing)

May 17, 2022

Mr. Leon Capers Murph made his transition on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born on June 11, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan to the union of Edward (Eddie) and Bobbie Mae Murph.Leon was educated in the Detroit Public School system. He graduated from Cooley High School in 1975....