Johnnie Ray Ford
August 14, 2022
WebcastMr. Johnnie Ray Ford, age 79 years, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022. He was born April 16, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Emma Lee Brown-Jackson and Ray Ford.
His formative years were spent in Little Rock, Arkansas where he received his formal education. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where he began his career at General Motors and...
Octavia Deborah Thompson
August 12, 2022
Mrs. Octavia Deborah Thompson, age 36 years, left this life unexpectedly on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born September 17, 1985, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Larry and Antoinette More.
Octavia was the loving wife of Derrick Thompson. They were united in holy matrimony on February 14, 2014. Octavia enjoyed life, family, friends, cooking,...
Larissa Kelley (Ft. Wayne, In)
August 12, 2022
Ms. Larissa Chavone Kelley passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at Indiana Methodist Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 41 years. She was born on Wednesday, March 31, 1981, to Charlie Kelley and Queen Elizabeth Robinson in Lansing, Michigan. Larissa was baptized at a young age at Greater Love Temple in Lansing, Michigan. She is a member...
Roosevelt L. Briston (Lansing)
August 11, 2022
Mr. Roosevelt Briston passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born on January 20, 1966, in Jackson, Michigan to his parents, Margaret McGuire and Roosevelt Briston. Roosevelt enjoyed many activities, but playing poker was definitely a favorite pastime of his. He also enjoyed spending time with family and preparing food for both his...
Gregory Darnell Agee, Jr.
August 11, 2022
Mr. Gregory Darnell Agee Jr. passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 31 years. Greg was born in Saginaw, Michigan, July 20, 1991, to Josephine Barrera and Gregory Agee Sr.
Greg was self-employed as a handyman. Anything broken or needing repairs, Greg was the one for the job. He enjoyed fishing, and cleaning but most of...
Minister Anthony Dywane Dent
August 8, 2022
Minister Anthony Dywane Dent, our beloved, Brother, Father, Cousin, Uncle, and Friend, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home at the age of 55 years. He was born June 28, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Doris Jean Frazier and Joe T. Frazier.
Anthony’s early education was at Salina Elementary School in Saginaw, Michigan....
Alithia Louise Bridgewater
August 7, 2022
Ms. Alithia Louise Harper-Bridgewater was born April 4, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan to Louis Junior Harper and Estella Doris Marie Williams. She passed away August 7, 2022, at her residence at the age of 43 years.
Alithia loved life, music, singing and laughing, but most of all she loved her children, her mother, and her sisters. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, laughing,...
Barbara Hazel Wagner-Brief
August 7, 2022
Barbara Hazel (Wagner) Brief was born July 1, 1941, to John and Wilma (Houghteling) Wagner in Denmark Township, Tuscola County. Barb passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.
Barb was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend to many. She was a homemaker and fantastic cook. She enjoyed preparing meals for her loved ones which always...
Oliver Wesley Townsend "Buck"
August 6, 2022
WebcastMr. Oliver Wesley Townsend, also known as “Buck,” was born May 28, 1937, in Troy, Alabama, to Jeff Berry Townsend and Jessie Mae Owens-Townsend. He passed from this earthly life at his home on Saturday, August 6, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Age 85 years.
Oliver accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Goshen Public Schools. He loved watching...
Henry Lokey, Jr. (Lansing)
August 6, 2022
Mr. Henry Melvin Lokey, Jr., passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan, Age 72 years. Henry was born October 26, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Henry and Gertrude Lokey.
Henry was raised in the Lansing and East Lansing areas and was a self-proclaimed “hippy”. He went on to own his own painting business, “Henry’s...
Kevin Rogan (Lansing)
August 5, 2022
Mr. Kevin Tyler Rogan passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Hospice House of Lansing, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. Kevin was born October 17, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Keith and Eisse Mae Rogan. Kevin graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and moved to Lansing, Michigan. In Lansing, he held...
Wardell Beard (Lansing)
August 5, 2022
Mr. Wardell Beard answered the call of Jesus Christ to come home on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 70 years old. He was born on May 19, 1952, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The son of Zeola and Herman Beard, Sr. Wardell professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age at...
Howard Allen Shaw, Sr. (Lansing)
August 4, 2022
Mr. Howard Allen Shaw, Sr. departed this life unexpectedly due to cancer on Thursday, August 4, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. He was born in Ripley, Tennessee on May 11, 1930, to Minnie Parker Shaw and George Shaw.
He wed Mary Sue Cox on July 16, 1950, and in 1954, they relocated to Lansing, Michigan where he was employed with General Motors...
Dorothy Fusilier (Warren)
August 4, 2022
Ms. Dorothy Fusilier passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Elara Hospice in Warren, Michigan. Age 96 years.
Gary Williams
August 4, 2022
Mr. Gary Williams passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 63 years.
Dorothy J. Seay
August 2, 2022
Dorothy Jean Seay departed her life on earth on August 2, 2022, at Charter Senior Living of Bay City. She was born June 11, 1943, in Indianola, Mississippi, to Elder Talcum Marsh and Charlotte Louise Marsh. Dorothy was raised in a loving home along with 11 brothers and sisters where she learned work ethics, love, sharing with others, and her...
Lori Kay Scott
August 2, 2022
Ms. Lori Kay Scott passed away, Tuesday, August 3, 2022 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years.
Denise Loggin-Mildton (Lansing)
August 2, 2022
Mrs. Denise Loggin-Mildton passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing. Age 65 years.
Robert Flowers
August 1, 2022
Mr. Robert Flowers passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center. Age 91 years. He was born April 6, 1931, in Magnolia, Mississippi, to Effie Patterson and Lucious Flowers.Mr. Flowers enjoyed being around his friends and family and having a good time. He will be greatly missed.Robert is survived by several children and stepchildren;...
Wardell Flourry, Sr. (Lansing)
July 31, 2022
Mr. Wardell Flourry, Sr. transitioned from this life to Heaven, Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 97 years. He was born November 11, 1924, in Little Rock, Arkansas to his parents William and Vira Flourry.
Wardell grew up in Woodson, Arkansas, where his family stayed for many years, and later...
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