Obituaries

Ronnie Adkins

Ronnie Adkins

March 10, 2022

Mr. Ronnie Adkins passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 69 years.

Deacon Samuel Houston Casey "Sam"

Deacon Samuel Houston Casey "Sam"

March 10, 2022

Deacon Samuel Houston Casey affectionately known as “Sam” to many, and Popa to all of his grandchildren, transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. He was born February 17, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, to Gerald Pritchet and Marjorie Casey.

Sam, a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan, grew up Inkster, Michigan, where he attended Inkster Public...

Randy  Day (Lansing)

Randy Day (Lansing)

March 10, 2022

Mr. Randy Day passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 42 years.

Lillian "Lil" Jackson

Lillian "Lil" Jackson

March 9, 2022

Mrs. Lillian Jackson, a great mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Lillian was born March 15, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to James and Elnora Vaughn.

Lillian attended Bethlehem Baptist Church and New Friendship Baptist Church. She graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of...

Gilbert Ray Eli

Gilbert Ray Eli

March 9, 2022

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1.

Gilbert Ray Eli transitioned Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his residence in Saginaw, MI after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Ray was born November 10, 1951 in Pineville, LA to Gilbert and Irma Brooks Eli. He grew up in Alexandria, LA and attended Alexandria Public Schools. He was baptized at an...

Lamar Haynes, Sr.

Lamar Haynes, Sr.

March 8, 2022

Mr. Lamar Haynes, aka “Uncle Buddy and Baldy,” our beloved son, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 62 years, after a lengthy illness. He was born November 29, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Walter and Annie Haynes, the youngest of three children.

Lamar accepted Christ at an early age. He...

Tonya Goodson

Tonya Goodson

March 6, 2022

Ms. Tonya Goodson passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born April 4, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan to John and Beverly Goodson.

Tonya grew up in Detroit, Michigan and was a graduate of Murray-Wright High School, Class of 1980. She was employed with Daimler Chrysler in 1998, starting her career...

Jeffrey L. Bates

Jeffrey L. Bates

March 5, 2022

Jeffrey Lee Bates was born to Annoise Lorraine and James Martinus Bates Sr. on February 5, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan, the fourth child of eleven children. He passed away March 5, 2022 at his residence.

Jeffrey attended Potter and Crary Lincoln Elementary, Arthur Eddy Junior High and Saginaw High. He was a football player and band member. Jeffrey joined the US...

Sunday  Thurman (Lansing)

Sunday Thurman (Lansing)

March 5, 2022

Mr. Sunday Thurman passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Age 29 years.Sunday was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan and graduated from Sexton High School in 2010. Sunday enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, he was such a family man, always humble with a positive attitude. He loved the outdoors...

Taweshia  Dodd (Lansing) "Lucy"

Taweshia Dodd (Lansing) "Lucy"

March 4, 2022

Ms. Taweshia Decole Dodd “Lucy” found her wings on Friday, March 4, 2022, at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 38 years. She was born December 19, 1983, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Dorothy J. Pearson and Terrance Dodd.

Lucy has a beautiful and shining personality. She enjoyed dancing and dressing up; Lucy always had her hair and nails done. Making...

Kimberly Lashelle Thomas

Kimberly Lashelle Thomas

March 4, 2022

Ms. Kimberly LaShelle Baker Thomas gained her wings on Friday March 4, 2022 at the age of 57 years. She was born October 9, 1964, in Memphis, Tennessee, to John and Ernestine Baker.

Kimberly moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1990 where she attended Ruben Daniels Adult High School. Kim was a very likeable and lovely person; you could talk to her...

Dennis Jones (Lansing)

Dennis Jones (Lansing)

March 3, 2022

Mr. Dennis Jones passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Tony Laverne Choyce

Tony Laverne Choyce

March 3, 2022

Mr. Tony Laverne Choyce passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 57 years. Tony was born May 17, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan to Shirley Choyce and Lawrence Walker.

Tony was a graduate of Saginaw High School. He enjoyed music, laughter and sitting outside in the warm weather. He was loved and will be missed...

Kenry Walker (Lansing)

Kenry Walker (Lansing)

March 3, 2022

Mr. Kenry Walker passed away Thursday, March 19, 1959, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

Marlon Jareese Barnett

Marlon Jareese Barnett

March 3, 2022

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Robert Wasserman (East Lansing)

Robert Wasserman (East Lansing)

March 2, 2022

Robert H. Wasserman peacefully passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at his home in East Lansing, Michigan at the age of 99 years. He was born January 3, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Florence Wasserman.  

Robert was Professor Emeritus of the Mathematics Department at Michigan State University where he worked from 1957 to 1989.  He did...

Todd Laroyce Woods

Todd Laroyce Woods

March 2, 2022

Mr. Todd LaRoyce Woods of Clinton, Maryland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Merria A. Woods; two sisters, Stephanie Dale (Gregory) of Ypsilanti, Michigan and Sandy Calhoun, Saginaw, Michigan; two brothers, Warren Lenard (Crystal), Salt Lake City, Utah and Gregory Akers (Shelia), Desoto, Texas. He...

Roland Lee Demps (Lansing)

Roland Lee Demps (Lansing)

February 28, 2022

Mr. Roland Lee Demps transition to the Lord on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Holt Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center in Holt, Michigan, at the age of 67 years. He is the son of Reverend Robert and Geraldine Demps, who was born on March 30, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan.

Roland spent his entire life in Lansing, Michigan, where he was educated...

Denisha Elizabeth Brown (Lansing-Detroit)

Denisha Elizabeth Brown (Lansing-Detroit)

February 28, 2022

Ms. Denisha Elizabeth Brown went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 28, 2022, in DeWitt, Michigan at the age 23 years. She was born on December 18, 1998, in Lansing, Michigan and is the daughter of Wilson and Sheletha Brown and Shronda Ollie.

Denisha was a resident of Lansing, Michigan all her life. She attended Lansing J. W....

L.G. Robinson

L.G. Robinson

February 25, 2022

Mr. L. G. Robinson, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, following a brief illness. Age 90 years. He was born September 15, 1931 in Vardaman, Mississippi to Lottie and Gabe Robinson.

The family relocated to Farrell, Mississippi, where L.G. worked as a general laborer. He was good working with his hands and repairing machinery. Later...