Obituaries

Ms. Johnnie M. Blount

Ms. Johnnie M. Blount

August 20, 2025

Ms. Johnnie M. Blount passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years.

Norma Jean McLaurin

Norma Jean McLaurin

August 19, 2025

Ms. Norma Jean McLaurin passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital.  Age 69 years.

Lamont Ezell Jr.

Lamont Ezell Jr.

August 19, 2025

Mr. Lamont Ezell Jr. passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. Age 43 years.

Lacrecia Bell

Lacrecia Bell

August 18, 2025

Ms. Lacrecia Bell passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 60 years.

Evangelist Linda D. King

Evangelist Linda D. King

August 17, 2025

Evangelist Linda Darnell King went from labor to reward with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years.

Doristeen Wright

Doristeen Wright

August 16, 2025

Ms. Doristeen Wright passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Havell Hinton

Havell Hinton

August 16, 2025

Mr. Havell Hinton passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Henry Ford St. John's Hospital in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Age 71 years. 

Mark Anthony Robinson

Mark Anthony Robinson

August 16, 2025

Mr. Mark Anthony Robinson passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Raymond Box

Raymond Box

August 15, 2025

Mr. Raymond Box passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years. 

Maggie Louise (Lawrence) Ross

Maggie Louise (Lawrence) Ross

August 14, 2025

Maggie Louise Ross, daughter of the late Eddie “Jaybird” Lawrence (1976) and Willie Bell Lawrence (1987), was born on March 8, 1933, in Lowndes County, Alabama. On August 14, 2025, at the blessed age of 92, Maggie completed her earthly journey in Arlington, Texas, and claimed her heavenly reward.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Henry Ross...

Derike Lamont Murrell "Punkin"

Derike Lamont Murrell "Punkin"

August 13, 2025

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

Timmeth Lee Grays "Tim"

Timmeth Lee Grays "Tim"

August 12, 2025

Mr. Timmeth Lee Grays "Tim" passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born to Glenzo Moore and Maggie Lee Grays on February 4, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Tim was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1980....

James Bafford

James Bafford

August 12, 2025

Mr. James David Bafford “JB” took his final trip destination heaven bound on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. He was born on Thursday, January 3, 1974, in Memphis Tennessee, the son of Raymond and Peggy Brown.

At the ripe age of 6 years old, James and his family moved to Lansing, Michigan. He was educated in the Lansing School...

Carla Henry

Carla Henry

August 12, 2025

Mrs. Carla Henry passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 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...

Samuel Eugene King

Samuel Eugene King

August 8, 2025

Mr. Samuel Eugene King passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at MyMichigan Medical Center. Age 44 years. He was born July 3, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Yolanda Santos and Audrain King, Margaret King (stepmother).

Samuel King “Sam” was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated with the Class of 2000. Samuel was a very caring,...

Shirley Cobos

Shirley Cobos

August 8, 2025

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