Obituaries

Shawndale T. Osborne  (Lansing)

Shawndale T. Osborne (Lansing)

November 14, 2021

Shawndale passed away on November 14, 2021, in Lansing, MI at the age of 37. Shawndale was born on July 12, 1984, in Lansing MI to Eugene Osborne and Tina Bodiford. Shawndale graduated from Sexton High School in Lansing MI. He formerly worked as a training supervisor at Trans Dev for many of years. Shawndale had just started his own...

Herbert Williams

Herbert Williams

November 13, 2021

Mr. Herbert Allen Williams affectionately known as “Herbie” began his earthly journey in life on May 9, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Marion and Olaska Williams. On Saturday, November 13, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family he entered the kingdom of Heaven at the age of 64 years. Herbert gave his life to Christ at an early...

Xia Yee Vue (Lansing)

Xia Yee Vue (Lansing)

November 13, 2021

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Shirley Cheeks (Lansing)

Shirley Cheeks (Lansing)

November 11, 2021

Ms. Shirley Ann (Kenny) Cheeks was born on August 30, 1954, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to Earl and Annie Kenny. Shirley graduated from Lansing J. W. Sexton High School. Shirley’s first job was at Kings Clothing store in downtown Lansing for a short period of time. Shirley worked at Sparrow Hospital in housekeeping and then transferred to her dream position within...

Lavern "Levon" Kennedy Cork

Lavern "Levon" Kennedy Cork

November 10, 2021

Our beloved son, father, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the age of 85 years. Mr. Lavern Kennedy Cork, affectionately known as “Levon” was born September 12, 1936 in Ackerman, Mississippi to Odie V. Sr. and Doreather Cork. Mr. Cork relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where he was employed by General...

Jerry Delgado, Jr.

Jerry Delgado, Jr.

November 9, 2021

Mr. Jerry Delgado Jr. passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Age 50 years. He was born September 5, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan to Jerry Delgado Sr., and Velia Pena (Delgado). Jerry was a member of New Beginnings Church. He attended Bridgeport High School and retired from AT&T in 2017 after 22 years of service. Jerry...

Claude Baldwin (Lansing)

Claude Baldwin (Lansing)

November 9, 2021

Mr. Claude Baldwin passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 80 years. He was born January 10,1941, in Aberdeen, North Carolina to parents, Bobby Baldwin and Karah Addison. Claude Arthur graduated high school in his hometown and then moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1965. He accepted Christ at an early age. Claude was a...

Angelica Velasquez  (Lansing)

Angelica Velasquez (Lansing)

November 9, 2021

Ms. Angelica Velasquez passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years. She was born April 28, 1974, in Lansing, Michigan to Emanuel Escobedo and Yolanda Velasquez. Angelica remained a resident of Lansing her entire life. She attended school in the Lansing School District thru the 10th grade, then later completed her GED. Angelica was employed at...

Mother Lucy Alexander

Mother Lucy Alexander

November 8, 2021

Mother Lucy Alexander passed away on November 8, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper at the blessed age of 97 years. She was born on May 19, 1924, to Willie and Clara (Wiley) Hall in Macel, Mississippi. Lucy married James Alexander on January 20, 1951. Their union lasted until the time of his death. After they moved from Memphis, Tennessee to...

Hubert James Hoking, Jr. "Tuck"

Hubert James Hoking, Jr. "Tuck"

November 8, 2021

On the morning of November 8, 2021, the golden gates opened for Mr. Hubert James Hoking Jr. He was 35 years old. Hubert was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 10, 1986, to Constance and Vernon Nelson. Hubert “Tuck” enjoyed basketball, family, music, watching his children encounter their goals such as “basketball, football, cheerleading, volleyball, TikTok and entrepreneur-ship”. He wrote...

Richard Coleman

Richard Coleman

November 8, 2021

Mr. Richard Coleman passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Mr. Lee Walter Couch Jr.

Mr. Lee Walter Couch Jr.

November 8, 2021

Lee Walter Couch, Jr. age 66 years, our beloved father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle was called home November 8, 2021, at Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on January 12, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan to his proud parents Addie M. Harper and the late Lee W. Couch, Sr. Lee dedicated his life to the Lord at an...

Brandon  Miller (Lansing)

Brandon Miller (Lansing)

November 7, 2021

Mr. Brandon Maurice Miller passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years. He is the son of Marilyn Scott and Cornelius Maurice Miller on August 28, 1986, in Flint, Michigan. Brandon resided in Delhi Township, Michigan with his beautiful wife and 3 children. He worked at Bridgewater Interiors. Brandon was a loyal Kansas City Chiefs fan...

James Embry, Jr.  (Lansing)

James Embry, Jr. (Lansing)

November 7, 2021

Mr. James Robert Embry, Jr. was born on May 14, 1949, in Talladega, Alabama, to James Robert Sr. And Rosie Lee Embry. James was the eldest of 12 children. His parents moved the family from Alabama to Lansing, Michigan, where he attended public school. James graduated from JW Sexton. He eventually became gainfully employed by General Motors Fisher Body Division....

William Long, Iii

William Long, Iii

November 7, 2021

William “Billy” Long III, 63, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on November 7, 2021 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, after a long battle with heart failure. Billy was born in Saginaw, Michigan on April 23, 1958, son of William and Betty Long II. He attended Ricker Middle school where he met his best friend JoAnn Weaver....

Leonard  Dale Mahoney

Leonard Dale Mahoney

November 6, 2021

Mr. Leonard Dale Mahoney was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, Age 54 years. Leonard was born April 4, 1967, son of Louis Harvey Sr., and Emma McFadden in Saginaw, Michigan. Leonard was a graduate of Saginaw High Class of 1985. Mahoney, as most called him, enjoyed...

Siman Trijo, Jr.

Siman Trijo, Jr.

November 6, 2021

Mr. Siman Trijo, Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 71 years. He was born April 7, 1950 in Lubbock, Texas to Simon Trejo and Ermalinda Sandoval. Mr. Trijo was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Siman was employed by General Motors Corporation, Saginaw...

Mary Allen-Moore (Lansing)

Mary Allen-Moore (Lansing)

November 5, 2021

Mrs. Mary Allen-Moore passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born December 18, 1955, in Dobsonville, Mississippi, to parents, Roscoe Bluette and Allie Mae Allen. Mary attended Lansing Community College (LCC) and Michigan State University (MSU) at which she received her bachelor’s in science. With this degree she worked at...

Oscar Bernard Stallworth, Jr.  (Lansing)

Oscar Bernard Stallworth, Jr. (Lansing)

November 5, 2021

Mr. Oscar Bernard Stallworth, Jr. departed this life and gained his wings when the Most High called him home on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 51. He was born on Saturday, July 18, 1970, in Lansing Michigan. Oscar, affectionately called “Bernie,” was the first-born son of Elise T. Stallworth and Oscar B. Stallworth, Sr. More spiritual than...

Pastor James M. Martin (Lansing)

Pastor James M. Martin (Lansing)

November 5, 2021

Pastor James M. Martin transitioned from his earthly tabernacle to his Heavenly Home with the Lord on Friday, November 5, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born in Portland, Oregon on October 29, 1952, the son of John W. Martin and Mertia Eddiness. He gave his life to the Lord at the early...