Obituaries

Amy Whitehead (Lansing)

Amy Whitehead (Lansing)

January 13, 2022

Ms. Amy Whitehead passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Nathaniel "Lamont" Cooks

Nathaniel "Lamont" Cooks

January 13, 2022

Mr. Nathaniel “Lamont” Cooks passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 56 years. He was born April 12, 1965, to Carrie Cooks Townsend and the late Nathaniel Cooks. Nathaniel “Lamont” attended Saginaw Public Schools, obtaining his diploma from Adult Basic Education. He worked several years at the Savoy Restaurant, and...

Rosalind Davis (Lansing)

Rosalind Davis (Lansing)

January 12, 2022

Ms. Rosalind Ann Davis went home to be with her Lord, January 12, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 59 years. She was born to Maxine and J.D. Davis, Jr. on August 14, 1962, in Lansing, Michigan. Rosalind was a lifelong resident of Lansing. She attended Everett High School and later in life worked at Motel 6 for...

Chao Vang (Holt)

Chao Vang (Holt)

January 12, 2022

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Fannie Farmer (Lansing)

Fannie Farmer (Lansing)

January 11, 2022

Ms. Fannie Farmer passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years.

Michael Calkins, Sr. (Lansing)

Michael Calkins, Sr. (Lansing)

January 11, 2022

Mr. Michael Calkins, Sr. passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years.

Shelton Allen (Lansing)

Shelton Allen (Lansing)

January 10, 2022

Mr. Shelton Leonard Allen passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. He was born December 9, 1963, in Sheridan, Mississippi, to mother, Mandie Brandon. Shelton had an entrepreneur spirit; he was always working toward goals he had set for himself. He was known as a giver. Shelton often gave gifts of...

Shirley Chapin (Lansing)

Shirley Chapin (Lansing)

January 10, 2022

Ms. Shirley Chapin passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. Shirley was born July 7, 1960, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Rodney and Nancy Hanley. Shirley was a sweet and loving woman who loved her family and whose laughter will be greatly missed. She was kind and went out of...

Donzell Dawkins, Sr.

Donzell Dawkins, Sr.

January 8, 2022

Our beloved Husband, Father, and Brother, Donzell Dawkins Sr., passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. Donzell Dawkins Sr. was born September 27, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Clyde and Lillie Mae Dawkins. Donzell married Kay Chester, and they raised a niece’s son, “CJ.” Donzell was a member...

Terry Wilson  (Lansing)

Terry Wilson (Lansing)

January 6, 2022

Mr. Terry Earl Wilson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born on February 18, 1958, to Chanley Andrew and Mae Francis Sullivan Wilson in Blytheville, Arkansas. Terry relocated to Lansing, Michigan with his parents and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School. He enlisted in the U....

James Anthony Bonner

James Anthony Bonner

January 5, 2022

Mr. James Anthony Bonner was born April 15, 1954, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Julia Hinton and David Bonner, He peacefully departed this life Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Age 67 years.

James was a true southern gentleman. He displayed a warm personality, was very sociable, well-liked by many, and met no strangers. James accepted the Lord at an early age and attended...

Jacqueline Lorraine Darby

Jacqueline Lorraine Darby

January 5, 2022

Ms. Jacqueline Darby passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 56 years. Jacqueline Lorraine Darby was born February 18, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, to David and Ann Darby. Jacqueline enjoyed spending time with family. She was the best mother and grandmother a child could ever ask for. She was known as everybody’s favorite. Jacqueline enjoyed...

Herschel Leon Eaton, Jr. (Lansing)

Herschel Leon Eaton, Jr. (Lansing)

January 5, 2022

Herschel Leon Eaton, Jr. affectionately known as “Yump” transitioned on Wednesday, January 5, 2022; at the age of 72-years old from his earthly body to his heavenly body as he made his election sure at McLaren Hospital before the Heavenly Angels greeted and transported him to his new home. Herschel, Jr. was born on Saturday, February 5, 1949, to the...

Luciano  Ojeda-Patino (Lansing)

Luciano Ojeda-Patino (Lansing)

January 5, 2022

Mr. Luciano Ojeda-Patino passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

Linda Newkirk (Lansing)

Linda Newkirk (Lansing)

January 4, 2022

Linda Jean Newkirk passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. She was born November 4, 1944, in Hanford, California, to parents, Virginia Young and Marion Wells.

Linda attended and graduated nursing school in Las Vegas, Nevada. She enjoyed a career in this field for many years, until her retirement in...

Mary Ann Berry

Mary Ann Berry

January 4, 2022

Mrs. Mary Ann Berry affectionately called “Tiny” beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, and friend passed away January 4, 2022, at the age of 70 years. Mary was born in Coldwater, Mississippi to Ora Lee Wilkins & Lonnie White. At an early age, the family relocated to Bay City, Michigan, where she graduated from Bay City Central in 1970. Mary worked...

Bobby E. Bills

Bobby E. Bills

January 3, 2022

Passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 45 years. Robert E. Bills, Jr. was born January 7, 1976 in West Branch, Michigan, the son of Robert E. Bills, Sr. and Velma Gay Ranes. Cremation has taken place.

Mother Rosie Lee Bullock

Mother Rosie Lee Bullock

January 3, 2022

Mother Rosie Lee Bullock, 93, passed away Jan 3, 2022. She was born September 10, 1928 in Henderson, Texas, the daughter of Sam Rogers and Mary Rogers. Rosie was married to Cleotha Bullock in Yazoo, Mississippi, on September 3, 1945. Rosie and Cleotha had ten children, Charles, Bettye, Lizzie, William (Linay), and Michael Bullock, Patricia Carter, Elaine Sherley, Elliott Bullock,...

Lawrence N. Trimm  "Larry"  (Lansing)

Lawrence N. Trimm "Larry" (Lansing)

January 3, 2022

Mr. Lawrence Nathaniel Trimm, "Larry" passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at Sparrow Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 84 years.

James Perkins, Jr.

James Perkins, Jr.

January 2, 2022

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend, Mr. James Perkins, Jr., departed his earthly home on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison, at the blessed age of 86 years. James was born to the late James and Maggie Scottland Perkins on March 30, 1935, in Perry County, Alabama. James confessed Christ at an early...