Obituaries

Doris Fuller

Doris Fuller

May 1, 2025

Ms. Doris Fuller passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 68 years.

Shatia "Tee Tee" Walker Henderson (Lansing)

Shatia "Tee Tee" Walker Henderson (Lansing)

April 29, 2025

Ms. Shatia Walker Henderson passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Age 55 years.

Tyrone Delton Williams

Tyrone Delton Williams

April 27, 2025

Mr. Tyrone Delton Williams passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Monroe, Louisiana. Age 70 years.

Eddie Jackson, Sr. (Lansing)

Eddie Jackson, Sr. (Lansing)

April 25, 2025

Ellihue “Eddie” Jackson, Sr transitioned from this life to his Heavenly Home on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Eddie was born in Marvell, Arkansas on Wednesday, August 19, 1942, to Robert George and Ora Maxine (Johnson) Jackson, the third of eleven children.

Eddie’s family moved to Lansing, Michigan when he was young. He graduated from Lansing...

Melvin Barnes (Lansing)

Melvin Barnes (Lansing)

April 24, 2025

Mr. Melvin Barnes passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. 

Jerold McAllister (Lansing)

Jerold McAllister (Lansing)

April 20, 2025

Mr. Jerold McAllister passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Age 79 years.

Cleodis Blair

Cleodis Blair

April 19, 2025

Mrs. Cleodis Blair, affectionately known as “Doll” to her close family, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the University of Michigan Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan. She was 84 years old.

Cleodis was born on March 13, 1941, in Panola, Alabama, to the late Jimmie Lee Sr. and Willie Lee Turner. As a young child, she moved...

William Darden Jr. (Lansing)

William Darden Jr. (Lansing)

April 19, 2025

Mr. William Darden Jr. passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Gertrude Pointer  (Lansing)

Gertrude Pointer (Lansing)

April 18, 2025

Mrs. Gertrude Pointer went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:21 p.m. in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 105 years old. She was born on Tuesday, October 7, 1919, in Armorel, Arkansas to Reverend William and Mrs. Addie Harris. Gertrude was one of eight children born to their family.

Gertrude accepted Christ at...

Myanna Janae Scott

Myanna Janae Scott

April 18, 2025

Myanna Janae Scott, also known as “MyMy”, was born October 6, 2004, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Miesha Scott and Ronald Hopkins. On Friday, April 18, 2025, Myanna passed away peacefully, knowing she was loved by many, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, with her mom and Aunt Cookie by her side. She was 20 years old.

Myanna was a member of Mt....

Elverner McGee

Elverner McGee

April 18, 2025

Mr. Elverner McGee, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cousin, was called home to our lord on April 18, 2025, at My Michigan Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, age 89. He was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan.

Mr. Elverner McGee, affectionately known as “Top,” was born October 21, 1935, in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, to Pink and Ednora McGee.

Top served in the...

Willie Acklen, Jr.

Willie Acklen, Jr.

April 18, 2025

Mr. Willie Acklen, Jr. passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Copper. Age 72 years. Willie was born September 14, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willie Acklen Sr and Acadia Hillert.

Willie was a resident of Saginaw, MI, and was an Alumni of Arthur Hill High School. Willie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was...

Damonick Jackson (Lansing)

Damonick Jackson (Lansing)

April 16, 2025

Mr. Damonick Jackson passed away April 16, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 32 years. He was born August 10, 1992 to Darryl L. Jackson and Deanna F. Servis.

Damonick loved gaming, cooking, and just being with his family & friends. His love for cooking started at Lou & Harry’s Pub & Grill. Damonick was out going and would do anything for...

Tammy D. Watson (Lansing)

Tammy D. Watson (Lansing)

April 16, 2025

Mrs. Tammy Decarlo Watson went from labor to reward on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years old. She was born Saturday, September 18, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, to Wallace and Weeda Mae Walker.

Tammy attended Warren Ave Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit where she accepted Christ. Tammy was a student of the Detroit Public Schools and graduated...

Brenda Gray (Lansing)

Brenda Gray (Lansing)

April 15, 2025

Ms. Brenda Gray passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. Brenda was born November 2, 1965, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Irene Jeanette and Roberto Rendon.

Brenda graduated from Waverly High School in 1984. Brenda’s happy and joyous personality led to a job as a day care provider. She had a big heart and loved spending...

Velma DeMyers (Lansing)

Velma DeMyers (Lansing)

April 15, 2025

Mrs. Velma Doris (Holloway) DeMyers Went from labor to reward on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow Lansing. Age 89 years. She was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on Wednesday, May 22, 1935, the only daughter and second oldest of seven children to her loving parents, Henry and Evelyn (Washington) Holloway. She was affectionately referred to as...

Corey Deon Lowery

Corey Deon Lowery

April 14, 2025

Corey Deon Lowery was born March 15, 1978, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Paulette Lowery and James Cecil Wilson. On Monday, April 14, 2025, he passed away peacefully at his home in Olive Branch, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family, while under hospice care. Age 47 years.

Corey, formerly employed by Burlington Trailways in Burlington, Iowa, where he furthered his education and...

Tellis George Everett, Sr. (Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan)

Tellis George Everett, Sr. (Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan)

April 13, 2025

Mr. Tellis George Everett, Sr. made his transition to eternal life on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Age 75 years. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Tellis and Lucretia Everett.

Tellis was many things to so many people; he was a son, father, husband, uncle, grandfather, and friend. He had a heart of gold and was always looking...

William Kelly

William Kelly

April 11, 2025

Mr. William Jay Kelly "Bill" passed away at the age of 63. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on April 8, 1962, to John H. Kelly, Jr., and Nell Rose (Patton) Kelly.

Bill attended Buena Vista High School. He loved playing golf, gardening, watching Jerry Springer, and Perry Mason. He was also dapper and loved dressing to the nines, something he...

Mary Carolyn Curry

Mary Carolyn Curry

April 9, 2025

Mary Carolyn Curry, also known as "Big Red," was born on March 7, 1951, in Louisville, Alabama, to Bennie James Curry and Mary Alice Curry.

Mary graduated from Saginaw High School. After high school, in 1970, she worked at General Motors for over 35 years; after retirement, she relocated to Detroit, Michigan. Mary loved listening to oldies and had a strong love...