Obituaries

L.J. Nickerson

L.J. Nickerson

May 21, 2025

Mr. L.J. Nickerson passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Medilodge of East Lansing in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years.

Randolph Jennings "Savage"

Randolph Jennings "Savage"

May 18, 2025

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of 55 years, our Beloved Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend, Randolph Jennings known as "Savage" took heavenly flight to be with our Lord and Savior. Randy was born August 21, 1969, to Albert and Rhonda F. Jennings in Saginaw, Michigan.

Randy graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1987....

Denis Dewitt Turbin Jr.

Denis Dewitt Turbin Jr.

May 18, 2025

Denis D. Turbin Jr., 56 years old, of Merrill, Michigan. The eldest son of Denis D. and Audrey L. Turbin passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 18, 2025, at My Michigan Health Hospital in Midland, Michigan, of Adenocarcinoma Cancer.

He was born January 16, 1969. Denis graduated with the Class of 1987 at Merrill High School, Merrill, MI. Denis...

Carol Alfano

Carol Alfano

May 16, 2025

Mrs. Carol Alfano passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years.

Mother Goldie B. Harris

Mother Goldie B. Harris

May 16, 2025

Her children arise and call her blessed... a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:28, 30

With hearts full of love and reverence, we celebrate the life and legacy of Mother Goldie B. Harris, a matriarch of unwavering faith and boundless love, who departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2025, at the...

Jerry Orchez Tennie

Jerry Orchez Tennie

May 15, 2025

Mr. Jerry Orchez Tennie passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years. 

Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds

Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds

May 14, 2025

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Nowell-Bonds passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at age 53 years old. Johnnie Mae was born November 18, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan, to parents Ruby Choyce and Clarence Nowell.

Johnnie Mae was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School and a devoted member of New Full Life Gospel Church, where she worshiped faithfully for 25...

Elaine Morse

Elaine Morse

May 13, 2025

Mrs. Elaine Morse passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Age 83 years.

Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick

Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick

May 12, 2025

Baby Dominic Taylor McCormick passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 1 month.

Shaciah S. Hawkins

Shaciah S. Hawkins

May 12, 2025

Ms. Shaciah S. Hawkins, our Angel, got her wings on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Age 21 years. Fly high, baby girl. Daddy and Mommy love you. Big bro, Raheem, Jedidiah, and little big bro, Haddai Hawkins, and last but not least, your twin, Big sister, Shyiah A. Hawkins, will love you all day and forever.

Psalm 91: 1-2:...

David L. Duke, Sr.

David L. Duke, Sr.

May 12, 2025

Mr. David L. Duke, Sr. passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.

James L. Boose

James L. Boose

May 12, 2025

Mr. James L. Boose passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 75 years.

Willie Kelly

Willie Kelly

May 10, 2025

Mr. Willie Kelly passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years.

Murline Denise Dorsey

Murline Denise Dorsey

May 10, 2025

Ms. Murline Dorsey passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 84 years.

Sharon Marie Young

Sharon Marie Young

May 9, 2025

Sharon Marie Young passed away suddenly on Friday, May 9, 2025, and it has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her. She was born on Friday, May 23, 1958, in Decatur, Illinois, to Alberta Young and Willie Chappell. She later moved to Lansing, Michigan, with her mother and brothers, where she spent the remainder of...

John Phillip Kelly

John Phillip Kelly

May 9, 2025

Mr. John Phillip Kelly passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. John was born June 11, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Vandy Charlotte Kelly and Charles Frederick Kelly.

Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, John attended Everett High School before building a life through hard work in the trades—working in construction, painting, roofing, and as...

Debra Holmes

Debra Holmes

May 8, 2025

Ms. Debra K. Holmes was born on September 8, 1949, in Hammond, Tennessee to the proud parents of Thomas Sr and Annie Bryson. She left for Heaven on May 8, 2025, at the age of 75. She was the eldest of seven children.

Debra was one year old when her family moved to Saginaw, MI. She graduated from Saginaw High School...

Darrell L. Taylor

Darrell L. Taylor

May 6, 2025

Mr. Darrell Laroy Taylor passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 72 years.

Deborah Smith

Deborah Smith

May 6, 2025

Deborah Lynn Smith, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 17, 1959, Deborah was a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She lived a life marked by compassion, service, and quiet strength.

Deborah dedicated her professional life to caring for others. She worked at Mid-Michigan Child Care and later at Southbridge Group...