Obituaries

Derike Lamont Murrell

Derike Lamont Murrell

August 13, 2025

Mr. Derike Lamont Murrell passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 53 years.

James Bafford

James Bafford

August 12, 2025

Mr. James Bafford passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years. 

Carla Henry

Carla Henry

August 12, 2025

Mrs. Carla Henry passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 Years. 

Timmeth Lee Grays

Timmeth Lee Grays

August 12, 2025

Mr. Timmeth Lee Grays passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 63 years.

Marilyn Brefka

Marilyn Brefka

August 9, 2025

Marilyn Jean (Newcomb) Brefka went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2025, at the age of 81.

She is survived by her three children, Gerald Brefka, Anne Marie (Billy) Cotner, and Robert (Tikini) Brefka; five grandchildren, Nick (Jenna) Cotner, Cody (Kari) Cotner, Summer Cotner, Alexis Brefka, and Joey Brefka; and one great-granddaughter, Daisy.

She was preceded in death by her...

Shirley Cobos

Shirley Cobos

August 8, 2025

Ms. Shirley Cobos passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years. 

Samuel Eugene King

Samuel Eugene King

August 8, 2025

Mr. Samuel King passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center-Saginaw.  Age 44 years.

Carolyn Wade

Carolyn Wade

August 7, 2025

Ms. Carolyn Wade passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years.

Baby Boy Jo'Sani MyKing Maurice Franklin

Baby Boy Jo'Sani MyKing Maurice Franklin

August 7, 2025

Baby Boy Jo'Sani MyKing Maurice Franklin passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 20 weeks.

Percy Lee Gilyard

Percy Lee Gilyard

August 5, 2025

Mr. Percy Lee Gilyard, 87, left us peacefully on August 5 at his home, surrounded by family and his caregiver. Percy was born on May 14, 1938, in Round Pond, Arkansas, to James and Pashion Gilyard. Percy was the fourth youngest of thirteen brothers and sisters.

Percy was a quiet and obedient child. He loved his papa and adored his mama....

Eric Summerville

Eric Summerville

August 4, 2025

Mr. Eric Summerville Passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 42 years. 

Bonnie Speed

Bonnie Speed

August 4, 2025

Mr. Bonnie Speed passed away Monday, August 4, 2025. Age 48 years.

Baby Boy Alonzo Mallett, III

Baby Boy Alonzo Mallett, III

August 4, 2025

Baby Boy Alonzo Mallett, III passed away on Monday, August 4,  2025, at Covenant Medical Center in  Saginaw, Michigan. Age 1 year and 10 months.

Dr. Patricia Ann Caldwell (h.c.)

Dr. Patricia Ann Caldwell (h.c.)

August 2, 2025

Patricia Ann Caldwell, a devoted educator, inspirational speaker, and lifelong servant of Christ, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was 81 years old.

Born on October 9, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, Patricia was the cherished daughter of the late Esther Mae Campbell and Alexander G. Campbell, Sr. She was a proud sister to Barbara Ann Campbell...

James A. Leggions, Jr.

James A. Leggions, Jr.

August 2, 2025

Mr. James A. Leggions passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. Age 78 years. 

Morie Smith

Morie Smith

August 2, 2025

Mr. Morie Smith passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 67 years.

Diana Rockett

Diana Rockett

August 1, 2025

Ms. Diana Rockett passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 66 years.

Mrs. Lillie Ford

Mrs. Lillie Ford

July 31, 2025

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you” John 14:27

“Let not your heart be troubled” John 14:1

Lillie Mae Jones was born on October 10, 1945, in Newellton, Louisiana, to Leroy and Lucille Jones. She passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 79 years.

Lillie excelled in school and loved performing in...

Dana Copsey

Dana Copsey

July 31, 2025

Mr. Dana Copsey passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years. 

Ellalona Benson

Ellalona Benson

July 31, 2025

Mrs. Ellalona Benson passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 92 years.