Obituaries

Baby Serenity Isa-Unique Buckley

Baby Serenity Isa-Unique Buckley

January 21, 2022

Baby Serenity Isa-Unique Buckley passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the University of Michigan Mott’s Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 4 months. She was born September 18, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan to Tylsa Unique Thomas and Roman Buckley.

Serenity leaves to cherish precious memories her parents, Tylsa Unique Thomas and Roman Buckley; grandparents, Isa S. Watson, Tyrone...

Rosemary Reaser

Rosemary Reaser

January 21, 2022

Ms. Rosemary Reaser made her earthly transition into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 21, 2022. Rosemary was born in Demopolis, Alabama on January 5, 1950, to Paymon and Dorothy Reaser.

Sylvia Ann Hill

Sylvia Ann Hill

January 20, 2022

Ms. Sylvia Ann Hill departed this earthly life on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 73 years. Sylvia was born October 28, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Bob Johnson and Charlotte Utterback.

Sylvia was nurturing and outgoing. She had a smile that would light up a room. Sylvia knew no strangers and had a generous heart....

Arnold Brookins

Arnold Brookins

January 14, 2022

Mr. Arnold D. Brookins “Deuce” passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 51 Years. Arnold was born April 16, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, to Curtis and Joann Brookins.

Arnold was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1988,” He attended Delta College, and was owner and operator of two businesses, Parlay Records...

Latanya Snaden (Lansing)

Latanya Snaden (Lansing)

January 13, 2022

Ms. Latanya Snaden passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 42 years. Latanya was born October 2, 1979, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Simial Funches and Joanne McClain. Latanya was raised in Lansing, Michigan. She was a private person and loved deeply. Those who knew her well thought of her as a phenomenal...

Rahman Hall (Lansing)

Rahman Hall (Lansing)

January 13, 2022

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.  Revelations 22:12

Mr. Rahman G. Hall passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age 40 years old. He was born on September 24, 1981, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Gloria Hall and...

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.