Obituaries

Nickolas Deshawn Jefferson

Nickolas Deshawn Jefferson

March 21, 2022

Mr. Nickolas DeShawn Jefferson passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Detroit Children's Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 18 years. Nickolas DeShawn Jefferson was born on September 25, 2003, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ruthie and Brian Jefferson.

Nickolas’s name means “victory of the people” and to have known him was to love him. Nickolas never met a person who wasn’t...

Bertha Fabin

Bertha Fabin

March 21, 2022

Bertha Deloris Butler-Fabin gained her heavenly wings and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21st, 2022, at The University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was 56 years old. She was born on February 24th,1966 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lula & Ralph Butler Sr. Bertha was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School class...

Hattie B. Frazier (Lansing)

Hattie B. Frazier (Lansing)

March 21, 2022

                                                        "Her Life"Hattie B. Frazier was born on August 11, 1952, in Blytheville, Arkansas to the parentage of Charles “Chauncey” Frazier and Elizabeth Brimlett Frazier. She grew up in a loving Christian family.  Hattie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Scott. She graduated from Blytheville High School...

Robert Lee Whitmore (Lansing)

Robert Lee Whitmore (Lansing)

March 19, 2022

Mr. Robert Lee Whitmore transitioned from this life to Heaven on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 79 years. He was born September 4, 1942, in Brownsville, Tennessee to his parents, LV and Rosalee Drake.

Robert accepted Christ at an early age at Cummings Street Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. His family stayed...

Cora Lee Swearengen

Cora Lee Swearengen

March 19, 2022

Mrs. Cora Lee Swearengen received her wings on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 91 years. She was born July 29, 1930, in Philipp, Mississippi (Tallahatchie County), to Nathaniel and Emma Jakes.

Cora was educated in Philipp Public Schools. She accepted Christ at an early age. As a young girl, Cora enjoyed going to church...

 Geraldine Arthur-Mason

Geraldine Arthur-Mason

March 19, 2022

Ms. Geraldine Arthur-Mason, former resident of Saginaw, Michigan,  passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Point, Michigan. Age 78 years.Ms. Arthur-Mason resided in Harper Woods, Michigan. Services entrusted to James H. Cole Home for Funerals, 2624 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48208. https://obits.jameshcole.com/geraldine-mason-1

James M. Brown

James M. Brown

March 18, 2022

Mr. James M. Brown passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Sharon Hopkins

Sharon Hopkins

March 16, 2022

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; Ecclesiastes 3:1- 2

Our mother, Sharon Hopkins passed away on Wednesday March 16, 2022, after a brief illness. She was 56. Sharon was born in Memphis Tennessee, on Saturday August 30, 1965. The daughter of Charles Worles...

Andrew  Tyler (Lansing)

Andrew Tyler (Lansing)

March 16, 2022

Mr. Andrew Henry Tyler passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 68 years. He was born December 16, 1953, to Russell Robert and Frances Irene Tyler in Lansing, Michigan.Andrew was a life-long resident of Lansing, Michigan,  He was educated in the Lansing School District and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School. He was...

Donald Brodnex

Donald Brodnex

March 15, 2022

Mr. Donald Brodnex passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Saginaw Senior Care in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. Donald was born November 27, 1957, to Elijah and LoisAnn Brodnex.

 

Donald leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Donald Lavell Brodnex; one daughter, Cynthia Nicole Waldburg; grandchildren, Donald, Donovan, Laniyah, Taylor, Tamiah, Ammarion, Tavarion, LaVell, Terraya, Ke’Arie, Ya’niece, Lachlan,...

Darleen Wright

Darleen Wright

March 15, 2022

Ms. Darleen Wright passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Sean Earl Kenny  (Lansing)

Sean Earl Kenny (Lansing)

March 15, 2022

Mr. Sean Kenny passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing at the age of 56 years. He was born on May 23, 1965, in Lansing, Michigan to Earl and Annie Kenny.Sean was a life-long resident of Lansing, Michigan, where he attended Lansing School District schools and graduated from Lansing Everett High...

Timothy Barnes (Lansing)

Timothy Barnes (Lansing)

March 15, 2022

Mr. Timothy Barnes passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 32 years.

Pastor Howard Davenport, Sr. (Lansing)

Pastor Howard Davenport, Sr. (Lansing)

March 14, 2022

Pastor Howard Davenport, Sr. departed this life to be received of the Lord on Monday, March 14th, 2022, at the age of 83 years. He was born June 13, 1938, to Henry Lee, Sr. and Amanda Davenport in Clarkedale, Arkansas.

Pastor Howard Davenport, Sr. married Leora PolLe Norris and moved their family to Lansing, Michigan in 1969. He worked diligently in...

Tenesia Houston (Lansing)

Tenesia Houston (Lansing)

March 13, 2022

Tenesia DeMichelle Houston, age 35 entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. She was born May 27, 1986, to Jacqueline Houston and Terry Lee Smith.

Tenesia resided in Lansing, Michigan. She attended Lansing Eastern High School, and furthered her education at Douglas J Cosmetology. Her favorite pastime was braiding hair and...

Jerome Yarn

Jerome Yarn

March 13, 2022

Mr. Jerome Yarn “Cha Man” passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 60 years. Jerome was born March 28, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to Joseph and Frances Yarn.Mr. Yarn, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He enjoyed detailing and fixing up his cars. Jerome was family-oriented,...

Yvonne Ebright (Lansing)

Yvonne Ebright (Lansing)

March 13, 2022

Ms. Yvonne Ebright passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 88 years.

Deanna Aladarbeh (Lansing)

Deanna Aladarbeh (Lansing)

March 12, 2022

Ms. Deanna Aladarbeh passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Sparraw Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years.

Brenda Jones (Lansing)

Brenda Jones (Lansing)

March 12, 2022

Ms. Brenda Jones passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years.

Andrew Haynie

Andrew Haynie

March 12, 2022

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under Heaven….Mr. Andrew Haynie departed this season of life on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the age of 64 years. He was born December 23, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Henry and Reacie Mae Haynie.

Andrew accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Mt....