Obituaries

Virgil Lee Hall, Sr. (Lansing)

Virgil Lee Hall, Sr. (Lansing)

July 2, 2022

Mr. Virgil Lee Hall, Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 62 years old. He was the loving son of Wiley McKinney and Ruby Mitchell, born in Jackson, Michigan on Monday, October 19, 1959.

Virgil was a proud graduate of J. W. Sexton High School in Lansing, Michigan. He pursued a career...

Andrea Husband (Lansing)

Andrea Husband (Lansing)

July 1, 2022

Mrs. Andrea Elizabeth Morgan-Husband made her transition on Friday, July 1, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital at the age of 65 years young. She was born March 2, 1957, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Gladys Pearson and Walter Morgan.

Andrea came to Lansing, Michigan at the age of two. She attended Michigan Avenue Elementary School, Gardner Junior High, and Sexton High...

Deacon Freddie Reed

Deacon Freddie Reed

June 27, 2022

 

Our Beloved, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Deacon Freddie Reed, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2022, at his residence, with his family at his side. He was born February 5th, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Otis Reed, Sr. and Vera Gladys Reed.

Deacon Reed accepted Christ and was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist...

Albert Mcpherson

Albert Mcpherson

June 27, 2022

Mr. Albert McPherson passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison.  Age 67 years.

Anthony Barnes "Tone"

Anthony Barnes "Tone"

June 27, 2022

WebcastAnthony “Tone” Barnes was born on February 9, 1974, in Saginaw Michigan to Hannah Barnes Dawson. Tone passed away on June 27th, 2022, in Saginaw Michigan.

 

Tone married his love, 

Jessica Barnes, on October 9th, 2009. Together they spent the last few years building up their home here in Saginaw, and enjoying time spent with many family, friends, children and...

Pearl Lena Yarn

Pearl Lena Yarn

June 26, 2022

WebcastMrs. Pearl Lena Robinson-Yarn passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 67 years. Pearl was born November 17, 1954, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Stanley and Rebecca Robinson.

Mrs. Yarn was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Coleman Temple Church of God in Christ. Pearl loved to...

Felicia Wilson

Felicia Wilson

June 24, 2022

WebcastMrs. Felicia Wilson gained her wings on Friday, June 24, 2022, at her home in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by her family. Age 52 years. Felicia was born August 14, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan, to her lovely parents Bradley R. Anderson and Earline (Brewer) Anderson.

 

Felicia attended Saginaw Public Schools, Class of 1987. She worked in the healthcare...

Albert Hammond

Albert Hammond

June 23, 2022

Mr. Albert Hammond passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 75 years.

Ruby L. Wilson

Ruby L. Wilson

June 23, 2022

WebcastMrs. Ruby Lee Wilson departed this earthly life and entered the presence of the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the age of 93 years.  A beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, godmother, and friend, Ruby touched the lives of many with her love, kindness, service and willingness to help others.  She was adored by her family and friends,...

Karen L. Davis

Karen L. Davis

June 23, 2022

Ms. Karen L. Davis (Special K) passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 69 years.  She was born April 27, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Dorothy Thomas and Freeman Davis.

Karen L. Davis was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan.  She loved to cut up t-shirts; she was “The cut-up Queen.” Karen was a...

Destri Lavonze Santos

Destri Lavonze Santos

June 22, 2022

WwebcastMr. Destri LaVonze Santos, a former resident of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio, where he resided. Age 49 years. He was born June 17, 1973, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Jamaica Hilliard and Freddie Brown.

Destri grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Renaissance Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Nathaniel...

Janie Odenwald  (Lansing)

Janie Odenwald (Lansing)

June 22, 2022

Ms. Janie Odenwald passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Sparrow Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan.  Age 67 years.

Howard Jones, Sr.  (Lansing)

Howard Jones, Sr. (Lansing)

June 22, 2022

Mr. Howard Jones, Sr. passed Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Sparrow Healthcare Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. He was the son of Cleveland Jones, Sr. and Audrey “Archie” Jones, who was born on January 23, 1961, in Camden, Alabama.Howard resided in Lansing, Michigan all his life. He attended the Lansing School District and graduated from Harry...

Glen Edward Foster

Glen Edward Foster

June 21, 2022

Webcast Mr. Glen Edward Foster was born April 11, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, the youngest child of eight siblings, to  the late Alberta and David Foster. He was surrounded, not in the physical sense but in love, support, and a fierce loyalty that transcended over many miles by his children, as he transitioned suddenly on June 21, 2022, in Villa...

Monte Wilson

Monte Wilson

June 20, 2022

Beloved son, husband, father grandfather, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend, Mr. Monte Edwon Wilson “Tae “passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 43 years. He was born November 1, 1978, in Saginaw, Michigan to Brenda Wilson and Eddie Donald.Monte accepted Christ at an early age, and he attended...

Earl Taylor

Earl Taylor

June 20, 2022

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Mr. Earl Taylor passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 71 years. Earl was born January 10, 1951, in Bassett, Arkansas, to Rosie Mae and William Boyd.He relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, where he served faithfully at St. Luke's Temple Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the...

Hailey  Bell (Lansing)

Hailey Bell (Lansing)

June 19, 2022

Hailey Marie Bell passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at age 24 years old. She was born January 24, 1998, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Kelly Wilson and Joseph Bell.

 

Hailey attended Lansing Eastern High School and later earned her diploma through Advanced Path. Her proudest moment was becoming a mommy and giving a name to...

Winzo Holt  "Smiley"  (Lansing)

Winzo Holt "Smiley" (Lansing)

June 19, 2022

Mr. Winzo Holt, "Smiley",  passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born on November 19, 1962, in Titus, Alabama, the son of Paul Holt and Alma Holt. In 1972, he moved to Lansing, Michigan at an early age where he attended Beekman Center and earned his diploma.  He worked at McDonald’s for a...

Amanda Smith (Lansing)

Amanda Smith (Lansing)

June 19, 2022

Mrs. Amanda Kathleen Smith passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing. Michigan. Age 47 years. Amanda was born August 11, 1974, in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents, Elizabeth Di Francesca & Timothy Williams.

 Amanda resided in Lansing, Michigan with her husband, Rickey Smith, Jr., and their children, Jasmin, Jayla, and Jacob. She...

Ruby  Perkins (Lansing)

Ruby Perkins (Lansing)

June 19, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce Ruby Lee Perkins has went to her heavenly home on June 19, 2022, but not without leaving her mark on this world. Ruby was born on June 15, 1942, in Anguilla, Mississippi to Lela Montgomery and Charlie Haynes. On July 1, 1970, Ruby bought what became her forever home in Lansing, Michigan....