Kawana Tamira Carter Nyamekye
December 17, 2021
Ms. Kawana Tamira Carter Nyamekye went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 44 years. Kawana was born January 12, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mary F. Carter and MacArthur Turner. Kawana was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of...
Leslie Marie Montgomery (Lansing)
December 17, 2021
Ms. Leslie Marie Montgomery passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Sparrow Health System-Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years.
Randall O'Dell Williams
December 17, 2021
Mr. Randall O'Dell Williams passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Age 58 years.
Latara Hunter (Columbus, Ohio & Lansing)
December 16, 2021
Ms. LaTara Celeste Hunter gained her wings on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Age 37 years. She was born to Camilla Dear and Eddie L. hunter on February 9, 1984, in Lansing, Michigan.
LaTara was raised in Lansing, Michigan and eventually moved to Columbus, Ohio where she made a good life for herself and her three...
John Wesley Taylor (Lansing)
December 15, 2021
Mr. John Taylor passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.
Jacqueline Marie Wilford (Lansing)
December 15, 2021
Ms. Jacqueline Marie Wilford passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years. She was born November 22, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio to parents, William Wilford and Marie Mitchell. Jacqueline moved to Lansing, Michigan when she was 14 years. She was an active member of the Advent House Church and graduated from...
Mary M. Walker
December 14, 2021
Ms. Mary M. Walker passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at HealthSource in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was born March 7, 1946 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Chester and Jeffi Lou McDonald. Mary was raised in Denham Springs, Louisiana, and later became a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses....
Anthony A. Smith
December 13, 2021
Mr. Anthony A. Smith passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. He was 61 years old. Anthony was born April 19, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, the third of four children born to Annie Smith and the late Arthur Smith Jr.
Anthony, a graduate of Buena Vista High School, worked briefly for General Motors at...
Ms. Derra Harris
December 13, 2021
Ms. Derra Harris passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 52 years
Marcus Batchelor (Lansing)
December 13, 2021
Mr. Marcus Linn Batchelor was born on October 21, 1967, to Willie B. and Mae Batchelor in Lansing, Michigan. Marcus transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, December 13, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, surrounded by his family. Marcus was raised by both of his loving parents in Lansing, Michigan. He was a graduate of Lansing...
Nicholas Davell Amos "Nick"
December 13, 2021
Mr. Nicholas Davell Amos "Nick" passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. in Dallas, Texas. Age 56 years. He was born January 12, 1965 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jessie R. and Betty L. Amos.
Craig Cooper "Petey"
December 12, 2021
Mr. Craig Steven Cooper "Petey" passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Lancaster, California. Age 61 years. He was born December 18, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sherman and Dolores Cooper. Craig attended St. Joseph, Sacred Heart, graduating from Buena Vista High School - Saginaw, Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Army. Also known as Petey, Easy (Easy...
Sarah Trevino (Lansing)
December 11, 2021
Ms. Sarah Tabitha Trevino was born on June 10, 1966, to Alvino and Rafaela Trevino in Plainwell, Michigan. Her name was called by God on Saturday, December 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was a resident of Lansing, Michigan, for over 21 years, prior she had lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She worked as a certified nurse assistant...
Elvie Summerall "Gene"
December 11, 2021
On Saturday December 11, 2021 at the age of 73 years, our beloved father, grandfather, husband, uncle, and friend, Elvie J. Summerall, peacefully made his transition to be with the Lord. He was born July 12, 1948 in Greenwood, Mississippi, son of Percy L. Summerall and Littie A. Holland-Summerall-Woodard. Known as “Gene” or “Eugene” by his family and friends, he...
Matthew Deon Ford, Sr.
December 11, 2021
Mr. Matthew Ford, Sr. passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 40 years. He was born July 5, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Ann Ford and Darnell Weatherspoon. Deon accepted Christ at an early age he was baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor J. P. Wilson in Saginaw, Michigan....
Erma Adele Cooper (Holt)
December 10, 2021
Mrs. Erma Adele (Harris) Cooper passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her family on December 10, 2021, at the age of 93 years old. She was born February 26, 1928, in Flint, Michigan the daughter of Floyd and Rhoda Harris, and was 1 of 7 children born to them. She was a loving wife to her husband,...
Ivery K. Jackson
December 10, 2021
Mr. Ivery Keith Jackson passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 62 years. He was born February 24, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ivery Jackson and Mary Ellen Daniels-Jackson. Keith resided in Saginaw, Michigan where he worked for General Motors, retiring after 24 years of service. He also served in the United...
Alfonso Reyna, Jr. (Lansing)
December 9, 2021
Mr. Alfonso Reyna, Jr. “Poncho” was born to parents, Alfonso Reyna, Sr. and Delia Salinas on January 6, 1955, in Brownsville, Texas. Poncho later moved to Michigan and spent most of his life in Lansing and Kalamazoo with his friends and family. Poncho was loved and highly respected by so many. He loved and adored his family. They all meant...
John Jerrell Johnson
December 9, 2021
Mr. John Jerrell Johnson, whom everyone knew as “Jerrell,” passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 56 years. He was born August 16, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan to John Johnson and Gloria Jean Crigler. John resided in Buena Vista Township and was a member of Garden of Eden under the leadership of Pastor Willie Smith....
Baby Natalie Canty
December 9, 2021
Our beloved Natalie Le’Shae gained her wings on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 4 months. She was born July 31, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan to Paris Canty. Natalie, my “lee-lee,” was so adorable, she had the biggest smile and the deepest dimples, which made her that more beautiful. My baby girl was so attached to me, and...
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