Obituaries

November 3, 2021

Patsy “Pat” Marie Russell, age 69, of Lansing, Michigan formerly from Reese, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, peacefully with her family by her side. Patsy was born on April 12, 1952, in Bay City, Michigan to Max and June (Brodrick) Wescoat. She was married to the father of her children, Richard...

November 2, 2021

Ms. Teresa Denise Davis, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Teresa was a loving soul, born August 23, 1958 in Helena, Arkansas. Teresa was born to Elizabeth (Frye) Pierson and Elbert Williams. In 1975, Teresa met her late husband, Carl Davis, in Chicago, Illinois. Teresa and Carl moved to...

October 31, 2021

October 29, 2021

Our Beloved, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, Ms. S. Lynette Porter Houston King went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2021, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the age of 68 years. She was born December 30, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Bennie S. Porter and Magnolia Bishop Porter....

October 28, 2021

Ms. Frances Marie Alford Ezell passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the age of 65 years. She was born February 7, 1956, in New Orleans to E.S. and Eddie Lee Alford. Frances lived most of her life in Saginaw, Michigan. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her favorite TV shows, Sanford and Sons, The Jeffersons, Good...

October 28, 2021

Mr. Cortez Deshone Davis passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 30 years.

October 27, 2021

Ms. Destiny Delphine Poindexter was born October 25,1992, in Saginaw Michigan to Dennis and Celia Poindexter. She passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the age of 29 years. Destiny was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She attended United Pentecostal Church. Destiny enjoyed doing community service at the Neighborhood...

October 27, 2021

Mrs. Allison Doyle Hodge Weber passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 41 years. She was born June 14, 1980, in Lafayette, Louisiana; the daughter of Leta Doyle and Daniel Williams. Allison was a resident of Lansing, Michigan; she attended J. W. Sexton High. Allison attended Lansing Community College to study nursing. She was...

October 26, 2021

Mr. Jerry Griffin, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the age of 62 years. Born May 2, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Thomas and Addie (Glass) Griffin, he was sixth of nine children and was affectionately known as “Red." Jerry lived a life of significant...

October 25, 2021

Mr. George Conway Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2021. Age 57 years. He was born on April 14, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan to George Conway Sr., and Dorothy Mae Sibley. Mr. Conway attended the Church of Christ where he served as assistant minister, taught Bible study, and sang in the choir. George was...

October 25, 2021

Mr. Rodney Clayton, Son, Father, Brother, and loyal Friend passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born June 16, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert Clayton and Dorothy Perkins. Rodney was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and attended Saginaw Public Schools, graduating in 1975. He loved his family and friends, and he...

October 25, 2021

Ms. Arquetta Monae Bibbs, also known as “Quetta”, “Goober” and “Remy” transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, October 25, 2021, at her residence in Indianapolis, Indiana. Age 31 years. She was born February 7, 1990, to Harriette Curry and Willie Bibbs in Lansing, Michigan. Remy was raised by Harriette and Robert Curry in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from J.W....

October 25, 2021

Mrs. Georgette (Durham) Sneed passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at Medilodge of Okemos, in Okemos, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born February 7, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Thomas A. and Dorothy V. Durham. Georgette was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She attended Lansing Sexton Highschool and later, Lansing Community College. She was employed at the...

October 25, 2021

Ms. Dawn Marie Taylor passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 56 years. She was born June 29, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Curley James and Lilly Pearl Taylor. Dawn was a believer in Christ since her youth. After graduating from Saginaw High School, she pursued a certificate in dental hygiene. Dawn left...

October 25, 2021

Mr. Terence Edward Yamate “Terry” passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born June 11, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, Jun and Florence Yamate. Terry was born and raised in Chicago. It was there he met his first wife, Cindy, and had two wonderful children, Amber and...

October 25, 2021

Mr. Elton Johnson, Jr. passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 34 years. He was born October 20, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Elton Johnson, Sr. and Ruby Davis. Elton, Jr., affectionately known as “Jr”, was a fun, loving, caring young man. He graduated from J.W. Sexton in 2006. Jr played...

October 24, 2021

Mrs. Sandra Hawkins passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the Mother Teresa House in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.

October 23, 2021

Mother Ethelyn Smith Ming went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021 at the blessed age of 89 years. She was born December 2, 1931 in Alabama to Eddie and Melissa (Jackson) Smith. Mother Ming was a fun-loving prayer warrior, full of laughter, and was a very active member of Word of Faith International Ministries. She served...

October 22, 2021

Mr. Robert Wayne Humphrey, Sr., 58, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Robert was born on November 22, 1962 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Earnest and Tener Humphrey. Robert was a resident of Lansing Michigan. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, watching movies, singing, sports, and spending time with family and friends. Robert is survived by his mother,...

October 22, 2021

Ms. Gwendolyn Mason, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. She was born May 20, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Winston, Sr. and Ernestine Mason. Gwendolyn was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She enjoyed playing cards, softball league games and was an avid sports fan. Gwendolyn was a great cook and...