Maurice Mcclain
December 24, 2022
Mr. Maurice McClain our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. Maurice was born November 11, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Roscoe and Malinda McClain.
Maurice was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of ‘75. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church...
Preston Leavy (Lansing)
December 23, 2022
Mr. Preston Lee Leavy affectionately known as “Bae-Bae” was born on March 3, 1963, to Morris and Elsie Lee Leavy in Stanton, Tennessee.
Preston Leavy graduated from Haywood High School in Brownsville, Tennessee in 1982. and later relocated to Lansing, Michigan from Stanton, Tennessee to pursue his skilled career.
After many years of employment with Melling Drop Forge, and The Lansing Housing...
Theodore B. Manko (Lansing)
December 22, 2022
It's with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my husband of 58 years, Ted Manko.
Mr. Theodore Bruce Manko passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, December 22, 2022, peacefully at home in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 77 years old. He was born August 19, 1945, to parents, Joseph and Josephine Manko in...
Samuel Stephens (Lansing)
December 22, 2022
Mr. Samuel Stephens passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.
Gordon Richards (Lansing)
December 22, 2022
Mr. Gordon Richards went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at StoryPoint Grand Ledge in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Age 87 years. He was born December 24, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of John Clayton Richards and Mary Frances Richards.
Gordon lived in Lansing, then moved to Mason, Michigan and back to Lansing. He...
Mildred Johnson Hicks
December 21, 2022
Evangelist Mildred Hicks, a native of Carrollton, Michigan, passed away on December 21, 2022. She was born September 15, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bishop Tom Sr. and Velma Johnson.
Some called her Millie, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. She spent most of her life as a foster care mother to many. She later accepted Christ in her...
Vincent Durand Hall (Lansing)
December 21, 2022
Mr. Vincent D. Hall passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born to Ray Hall and Ida E. Hall on September 9, 1965 in Long Island, New York.
Vincent attended Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan. After high school he started traveling the United States. Vincent loved music and dancing....
Jennifer Lavern Larry (Lansing)
December 21, 2022
Ms. Jennifer Lavern Larry passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.
Overseer James Edward Carter, Sr. (Lansing)
December 20, 2022
Overseer James Edward Carter Sr. made his transition to Heavenly Reward on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 78 years old. He was born November 27, 1944, in Caseyville, Mississippi to the family of Fred McDaniel and Otis Bell McDaniel (Carter).
Overseer Carter was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather,...
Shaurome Desmond Mckinney, Jr. "Romo"
December 20, 2022
Mr. Shaurome Desmond McKinney, Jr. “Romo” entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 19 years. He was born March 7, 2003, to Anameshia Rochelle Collins and Shaurome Desmond McKinney, Sr.
Shaurome was a member of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and a graduate from Arthur Hill High School, Class of ’22. He was employed at FedEx....
Johnny Griffin, Jr. (Lansing)
December 19, 2022
Mr. Johnny Griffin, Jr. passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, in Holt, Michigan. Age 64 years.
John Thomas Parham Iii
December 18, 2022
Our beloved father, son, grandson, nephew, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, John Thomas Parham III, went home to be with our Lord, lovingly surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the age of 26, following a lengthy illness.
John was born on January 1, 1996, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Taronda N. Southward and John A. Parham. He...
Donald Richardson, Jr. (Lansing, Mi - Lima, Ohio)
December 17, 2022
Mr. Donald Richardson, Jr. passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, in Van Worth, Ohio. Age 40 years.
Georgia Marie Brewer
December 17, 2022
Ms. Georgia Marie Brewer passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Georgia was born February 26, 1954, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Anne Thomas Jones and David L. Jones, Sr.
Georgia was a graduate of Greenville High School, Class of ’72, and was employed at the Louisiana Times News from 1984-1985. Georgia Marie...
Christina Smith (Lansing)
December 17, 2022
Mrs. Christina Smith passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years.
Tracy D. Barker, Sr. (Lansing)
December 17, 2022
Mr. Tracy D. Barker passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years.
Aaron Perkins, Jr. (Lansing)
December 17, 2022
Little Aaron Donquwe Perkins, Jr., also know affectionately as “A.J.”, “Lil A” and “Lil Worm” by his loving family and friends, passed away December 17, 2022, in Davie Florida. Age 12 years old. He was born May 28, 2010, to Aaron Donquwe Perkins, Sr. and Tanille Jackson in Lansing, Michigan, at Sparrow Hospital.
Aaron attended Lansing and Holt public schools, and...
Lawrence Parker
December 16, 2022
Mr. Lawrence Parker passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 60 years. He was born June 18, 1962, in Kensett, Arkansas, to Ella Mae Craft and Jessie Parker.
Lawrence served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in 1981. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Lawrence enjoyed listening to R&B, and Gospel...
Marsha Ann Jones (Lansing)
December 16, 2022
Ms. Marsha Ann Jones passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. She was born the daughter of Coy P. Rhodes and Bessie I. (Hurd) Rhodes on March 18, 1948, in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
Marsha and her family moved to Lansing, Michigan when she was a child. She was educated in the Lansing School District....
Terrence Delon Harris
December 15, 2022
Mr. Terrence Delon Harris passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the age of 55 years. He was born May 23, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Patricia (Harris) Brent and Joseph Henderson.
Terrence was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, and attended Saginaw Public Schools. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, talking on the phone, and spending time with family and friends; especially...

