Obituaries

Onious Matthews Jr.

Onious Matthews Jr.

September 28, 2025

Mr. Onious Matthews Jr. passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 82 years.

Arthur Walker

Arthur Walker

September 28, 2025

Mr. Arthur Walker passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his residence in Bridgeport, Michigan.  Age 97 years.

Freddie L. Green

Freddie L. Green

September 26, 2025

Mr. Freddie L. Green passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center.  Age 68 years.

Kimberly Riojas

Kimberly Riojas

September 24, 2025

Mrs. Kimberly Riojas passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years.

Vernisha Jerrels

Vernisha Jerrels

September 23, 2025

Ms. Vernisha Jerrels passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years.

Katie C. Dean

Katie C. Dean

September 22, 2025

Mrs. Katie Cathrine Dean passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. Age 76 years. 

Blaine Lavelle Youngblood

Blaine Lavelle Youngblood

September 21, 2025

Mr. Blaine Lavelle Youngblood passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Avista Nursing & Rehab. Age 62 years.

Derrick Faniel

Derrick Faniel

September 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Derrick Faniel, who departed this life on September 18, 2025, at the age of 50. Derrick was born on March 3, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Dartha Faniel and Robert E. Threets.

Derrick accepted Christ at an early age at St. Abraham Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. Later in...

Randolph Taylor

Randolph Taylor

September 18, 2025

Randolph Taylor was born August 27th, 1948, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee to Curley James and Lily Pearl Taylor.

Randolph lived in Saginaw, MI. Where he graduated from Saginaw High School in 1966. He went on to serve his country in the US Army where he was ranked as an E4.

Randolph loved his entire family especially his wife “Pearl” he always made...

Baby Girl Callie Rose Jackson

Baby Girl Callie Rose Jackson

September 17, 2025

With hearts overflowing with love and sorrow, we share that our precious baby girl, Callie Rose Jackson, entered this world on September 7, 2025, and, after ten days of courage and love, passed peacefully on September 17, 2025, in her mother’s arms, surrounded by her father, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Though her time here was short, Callie’s presence was a gift...

Beatrice Earline Hamilton

Beatrice Earline Hamilton

September 17, 2025

Ms. Beatrice Earline Hamilton, a woman whose life was woven with love, faith, and the art of a needle and thread, was called home to her eternal rest on September 17, 2025, after a brief illness. She was 94.

Born on September 2, 1931, in Oxford, Alabama, to the late Jim Henry and Lucille Thomas Jackson, Beatrice was the eldest of...

Danny Shivers

Danny Shivers

September 11, 2025

Mr. Danny Shivers passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 73 years. 

Lewis Miller

Lewis Miller

September 11, 2025

Lewis “Doc” Miller was born October 31, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Claude and Katherine Miller. He was oldest of six children. He graduated from J.W. Sexton High School and started working with General Motors and later ABM Janitorial Services. Lewis and Clara Miller were blessed with three children, Lewis III, Terrence, and Napoleon.

Lewis later met and married...

Michael W. Sewell Sr.

Michael W. Sewell Sr.

September 11, 2025

Michael Wayne Sewell Sr., affectionately known as “Mikey D,” a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, and friend. He peacefully gained his wings on September 11, 2025, at the age of 66.

Michael was born on May 1, 1959, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to the late Johnnie and Luella Sewell. He graduated from Buena Vista High School, where he met and later...

Earnestine Dixon

Earnestine Dixon

September 10, 2025

On Wednesday evening, September 10, 2025, God called home one of his faithful servants, Mother Earnestine Dixon, to receive her heavenly crown. Age 81 years. She was born on Sunday, May 7, 1944, in Ragland, Alabama, the daughter of Theodore (Bud) and Rosie Lee Looney.

She grew up in a loving home and graduated in 1962, from St. Clair County Training...

Bernice McGlothin

Bernice McGlothin

September 10, 2025

Ms. Bernice McGlothin passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was born on October 22, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willie Mae Garth-Hickman. She was blessed to be supported by the late Clarence Nowell, Sr., and Harry Hickman. Ms. McGlothin would later in life meet her loving and devoted biological...

Betty J. Brooks

Betty J. Brooks

September 10, 2025

Ms. Betty Jane Brooks passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Avista Nursing & Rehab in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born on November 24, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ruben and Estell Brooks.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was part of a large, close-knit family. She was educated in Saginaw Public Schools and later...

Mary Jo Mason

Mary Jo Mason

September 9, 2025

Mary Jo graduated from Plainview High School in 1953. Shortly after, she met the love of her life, Jesse N. Mason. They were married on August 7, 1956, and together raised four children: Debra (1958), Leah (1959), Miriam (1962), and Matthew (1966). Their union lasted 47 years until Jesse’s passing in 2003.

Mary Jo and Jesse traveled extensively for evangelistic work,...

Claude Jackson

Claude Jackson

September 8, 2025

Mr. Claude Jackson passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at his residence in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years.

Michael Aimery

Michael Aimery

September 8, 2025

Mr. Michael Aimery passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, in Mason, Michigan. Age 58 years.