Bertha Mae Whitley
April 15, 2022
Ms. Bertha Mae Whitley was born on July 15, 1940, in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, to the late Walter and Annie Noel Adams Sr. She passed away at Covenant HealthCare Cooper, surrounded by family, on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan, due to a sudden illness.
Bertha loved her family dearly and truly enjoyed being around her grandchildren. She...
Jacquelyn Ridley (Lansing)
April 15, 2022
Ms. Jacquelyn Ridley passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.
Emogene Leek (Lansing)
April 15, 2022
Mrs. Emogene Leek passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 88 years. Emogene was born March 17, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan to Otis and Ethel Kinnebrew.Emogene was a lifelong resident of Lansing. She was educated in the Lansing School District attending Walter French Junior High School and graduating from J. W....
Alan L. Jackson, Jr. (Lansing)
April 14, 2022
Mr. Alan LaVon Jackson, Jr. passed away on April 14, 2022, as a victim of gun violence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 27 years. Alan was born on September 16, 1994, to Alan Jackson, Sr. and Nikki Lynn Squires in Lansing, Michigan.
Alan was many things to many people. He was an amazing Uncle who loved his nieces so very much, as...
Reverend Jessie Lee Jones Jr.
April 14, 2022
WebcastReverend Jessie Lee Jones, Jr., our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, transitioned to eternal glory on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Age 67 years. He was born on November 21, 1954, in Itta Bena, Mississippi, the second son, and ninth child of the late Deacon Jessie L. Jones, Sr, and Mother Ella V. Jones.
Jessie was a kind,...
Donald Perry, Sr.
April 14, 2022
Mr. Donald Perry, Sr. passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born December 27, 1973, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Sharon Price and Donald Perry.
Donald was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Otis Washington. He attended Saginaw High School, Class of 1992, and was employed at Walmart...
Anthony Lugo
April 14, 2022
Mr. Anthony Lugo passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 56 years. Anthony was born March 21, 1966, in New York City, New York, to Aida L. Abraham and Juan C. Lugo.
Anthony John Lugo was a proud Puerto Rican, honored Veteran of the United States Army, and a faithful parishioner of Christ...
Manuela De La Garza (Lansing)
April 12, 2022
Ms. Manuela De La Garza passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems – Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Manuela was born October 21, 1986, in Lansing, Michigan to Sylvia De La Garza.
Manuela lived in Lansing for most of her life. She traveled often when she got the chance. She finished high school with three kids!...
Pastor Bertha Lee Goodman
April 11, 2022
WebcastPastor Bertha Lee Goodman made her transition on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 90 years. Pastor Goodman was born July 21, 1931, in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Pastor Goodman worked as a cook at Sullivan’s Restaurant, the famous Cook’s Restaurant, and the Hide-Out Bar & Grill. She received her General Educational Development (GED), and later attended Delta...
Pastor Jacquelane Mcdaniel (Lansing)
April 10, 2022
Mr. Jacquelane Renotre’ McDaniel “Bobby” departed this earth peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Born in West Point, Mississippi, on February 4, 1950, to the late James and Overta McDaniel. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age, realizing he had a calling in life.
Soon after graduating at the top of his class from Cass Tech...
Cheryl Ann Lokey (Lansing)
April 8, 2022
Mrs. Cheryl Ann Lokey passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born on November 27, 1956, in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Richard and Marge Hankison. Cheryl lived in Lansing with her husband of 50+ years, Henry Lokey. She worked at East Lansing Public Schools as...
Daniel Jacob Cannarile (Lansing)
April 8, 2022
Mr. Daniel Jacob Cannarile passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years. He was born on October 12, 1982, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Tom and Ellen Cannarile and Jackie and Will Myers. Daniel grew up in St. Johns, Michigan and enjoyed hunting (but never managed to get a deer), fishing, baseball, basketball, and football. ...
George Allen (Lansing)
April 7, 2022
Mr. George Allen passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Williamston Township, Michigan. Age 65 years.
Gloria Jean Bibbs
April 7, 2022
WebcastMs. Gloria Jean Bibbs passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Beaumont Hospital in Taylor, Michigan. Age 66 years. Gloria was born September 6, 1955, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Estella and Jethro Bibbs.
Gloria was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Victorious Believers Ministries under Pastor Christopher V. Pryor. Gloria attended Delta College and was a homemaker. She...
Delphine H. Lundy (Lansing)
April 7, 2022
Ms. Delphine H. Lundy was given her wings for a job well done and went on to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Holt Senior Care in Holt, Michigan. Age 81 years. Delphine was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Taylor Stanton and Texanna Williams. Delphine had 7 siblings, 3 sisters and 4 brothers,...
Nathaniel Van Taylor
April 6, 2022
WebcastMr. Nathaniel Van Taylor, age 90 years, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born January 10, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Gene Carter and Esther Taylor.
Mr. Taylor was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1951. Nathaniel participated in Track...
Thurman Laurice Mcmurren "Reese"
April 6, 2022
Mr. Thurman Laurice McMurren “Reese,” our beloved son, grandson, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle, and cousin, made his transition into Heaven on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Age 53 years. Thurman was born April 30, 1968, to Gloria Ann McMurren and Michael Scarborough in Saginaw, Michigan.
Thurman graduated from Hazelwood Central in 1984 where he ran track. Thurman had many talents and...
Pastor Emeritus Cora Lee Duncan (Lansing)
April 5, 2022
Pastor Emeritus Cora Lee Duncan passed away peacefully and was granted her angel wings on April 5, 2022, at the age of 84 years old, in Lansing, Michigan. Her final days were spent with family and loved ones.
Cora Lee Duncan was born to Willie Fred and Oidest Duncan of Curtis, Arkansas. She graduated from Peake High School in Arkadelphia,...
Mark Anthony Riley "Sabo"
April 5, 2022
Mr. Mark Anthony Riley "Sabo" beloved brother, father, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the age of 62 years. He was born December 12, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willie and Catherine Riley.
Mark served in the US Navy aboard the USS Midway during the Iran Contra Affair. He traveled to many...
James Stuckey, Sr.
April 4, 2022
Mr. James Arthur Stuckey Sr., age 92 years, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born April 17, 1929 in Kiblah, Arkansas, the youngest of three children born to Nathaniel and Brimmer (Nard) Stuckey.
James married his childhood sweetheart, Ona, his wife of 58 years, on January 16, 1949. He...