Obituaries

Demetrius Reed

Demetrius Reed

October 20, 2021

Our beloved Father, Son, Brother and Uncle, Demetrius Reed, passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born April 15, 1967 in Gary, Indiana to Mr. James J. Reed and Mrs. JoAnn Garth. Demetrius attended Saginaw High and Eisenhower High Schools. He was a member of the swim and dive team and a...

Rita Y. Nance (Lansing)

Rita Y. Nance (Lansing)

October 20, 2021

Rita Yvonne Nance passed away on October 20, 2021, after a long illness and she fought a good fight at the age of 71 years old. She was born November 10, 1949, in Durham, North Carolina. Rita is the daughter of Ernestine and Thelonious Washington Nance Jr. She was the oldest of three children. At an early age, Rita and...

Jackie Devon Pought "Jp"

Jackie Devon Pought "Jp"

October 18, 2021

Ms. Jackie Devon Pought “JP” passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born November 7, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Rebecca Wright and Henry Pought, Sr. Jackie attended Saginaw High School. She was well known for her tacos, loved playing cards, bingo and spending time with the kids. She...

Booker T Simmons, Jr. (Lansing)

Booker T Simmons, Jr. (Lansing)

October 18, 2021

Booker T Simmons, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease at his residence with his loving wife and family by his side at the age of 70 years. He was born on June 21, 1951, to Booker Thomas, Sr. and Lossie Simmons in Muskegon, Michigan. Booker received...

Willie James Donahue

Willie James Donahue

October 16, 2021

Mr. Willie James Donahue, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 16th, 2021, after an extended illness. His wife of 15 years, Brenda Donahue, was by his side until the end as she had been for the last 22 years. Willie, affectionately known as Pop, was born May 15th, 1939, in Denham Springs, Louisiana to...

Daryl D Oliver, Sr.  (Lansing)

Daryl D Oliver, Sr. (Lansing)

October 15, 2021

Mr. Daryl D. Oliver, Sr. "Disco" passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 15, 2021. He was born December 13, 1973, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Nehemiah (Jake) Powell and Barbara (BJ) Oliver. Daryl, Sr., was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great uncle. He was one from the old school, he was someone who...

Dorothy Ann Kelly Anderson

Dorothy Ann Kelly Anderson

October 14, 2021

Ms. Dorothy Ann “Dot” Kelly Anderson departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the age of 69 years. She was born September 29, 1952 in Bay City, Michigan to Alfred and Mildred (Dallas) Kelly. She was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. After attending and graduating high school, she obtained her Associate Degree from Delta College. Dorothy loved...

Anthony Garner

Anthony Garner

October 14, 2021

Mr. Anthony Garner was born June 11, 1958 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Jessie Lee and Fronie Lee Garner. He went from labor to reward on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the age of 63. Anthony moved to Saginaw at an early age and attended Saginaw Public Schools. He attended Jones Elementary, Central Junior High and Saginaw High School....

Olivia Gonzalez  (Lansing)

Olivia Gonzalez (Lansing)

October 13, 2021

Mrs. Olivia Gonzalez passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. She was born July 13, 1937, in Laredo, Texas, to parents, Melcher Gaspar Baltizar and Concepcion Sotelo Chavez. Olivia grew up in Texas, where she met and married her husband, Marcus Gonzalez. They traveled to several states until they landed...

Mary Grace Wade (Lansing)

Mary Grace Wade (Lansing)

October 13, 2021

Mrs. Mary Grace Wade passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. She was born January 27, 1938, in Eupora, Mississippi to her parents, Aaron Metrue and Annie Mae Thompson. Mary Grace was a resident of Lansing, Michigan where she attended Mt. Hope Church. Mary Grace attended school in Eupora, Mississippi completing the...

Cora L. Jackson  (Lansing)

Cora L. Jackson (Lansing)

October 12, 2021

Ms. Cora Lee Jackson, also known as “Love,” was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, surrounded by her children at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. She was born to Eligah Jackson, Sr. and Cora May Joy in Memphis, Tennessee on September 2, 1963. Cora loved the Lord and shared the Word as often...

Merrianne Evans (Lansing)

Merrianne Evans (Lansing)

October 12, 2021

Merrianne Lynn Evans, 68, left us suddenly on October 12, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital. Merrianne was born January 30, 1953, in Bath, Michigan, to Veryl and Eleanor Smith. After graduating from Bath High School, she relocated to Lansing, Michigan, where she continued her education at Davenport University. After graduating from High School, Merrianne became a hair stylist until she began...

Danny Gonzales (Lansing)

Danny Gonzales (Lansing)

October 12, 2021

Mr. Danny Gonzales passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. 56 years old.

Nellie Winona Blue-Bollenbacher  (Baldwin)

Nellie Winona Blue-Bollenbacher (Baldwin)

October 11, 2021

Nellie Winona Bunn, the daughter of H. Clifford Bunn and Hazel (Harris) Johnson, was born on February 10, 1941, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a child, she excelled at school and music. Her mother always told her “A house without music is like a house without windows”. Her mother taught her how to play the piano when she was just...

Mattie L.  Parker  (Lansing)

Mattie L. Parker (Lansing)

October 9, 2021

Mrs. Mattie L. Parker passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Holt Senior Care in Holt, Michigan. Age 91 years. She was born May 7, 1930, in Pensacola, Florida to her parents, Barzell, Sr. and Nancy Tate. Mattie moved to Lansing, Michigan with her twin sister, Mazie in 1949. She loved going to church, cooking, gardening, and especially family gatherings...

Mother Willie Mae Campbell

Mother Willie Mae Campbell

October 9, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, aunt, and friend Willie Mae Campbell went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the blessed age of 90 years. The second oldest of ten children, she was born April 25, 1931 in Sallis, Mississippi, to Anderson “Chap” Boatman and Emmaline Riley. In her youth she was known...

Gerald Simmer (Lansing)

Gerald Simmer (Lansing)

October 9, 2021

Mr. Gerald Simmer passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at his residence in Okemos, Michigan. Age 53 years.

Johnnie Mae Robinson Ford  (Lansing)

Johnnie Mae Robinson Ford (Lansing)

October 8, 2021

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Robinson Ford (Mama Johnnie) passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Medilodge of Okemos in Okemos, Michigan at the age of 86 years old. She was born May 17, 1935, in Sparks, Georgia, the firstborn of John and Annie Liza Massey. Johnnie Mae graduated from Matthew W. Gilbert High School in Jacksonville, Florida and later Bee Dew...

Ricky Demondtae Davis, Jr.

Ricky Demondtae Davis, Jr.

October 8, 2021

Mr. Ricky Demondtae Davis, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. Age 19 years. A private service will take place.

Kenneth A. Williams

Kenneth A. Williams

October 8, 2021

On October 8, 2021, Kenneth Andre Williams “Hack” made his peaceful transition into his eternal resting place, Age 58 years. He was born on March 26, 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky, along with his twin brother Elder Kerry Allen Williams, Sr. to Reverend Jodie and Patricia (Helm) Williams. Our beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend was called from labor...