Obituaries

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Robert Owens passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center.  Age 81 years.

Feb 3, 2025

Ms. Latronda Browder passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at her residence in Bay City, Michigan.  Age 52 years.

Feb 3, 2025

Mrs. Jenneffe Parson-Stewart went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and to be reunited with her husband, Bill Stewart, in the early morning on Monday, February 3, 2025, from her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 74 years.

Feb 2, 2025

Mrs. Annie Marie Johnson passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan.  Age 59 years.

Jan 31, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Mr. Rolland Flood "Rusty" passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 63 years.

Jan 30, 2025

Mr. Garfield King, Jr. "Bruh" passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison.  Age 85 years. He was born August 10, 1939, to Nellie Green-King and Garfield King Sr., in Greenville, Mississippi.

Mr. King had been a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, since 1943. He accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age in Mississippi. Garfield attended Saginaw Public...

Jan 29, 2025

Ms. Julia Essex passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 35 years.

Jan 28, 2025

Mr. Noble Ramsey, Jr. passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 81 years.

Jan 26, 2025

Ms. Lisa Bridenbaker, a devoted, loving mother, grandmother, and fiancée, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 51 years. She was born on February 3, 1973, to Marsha and Gary Galbraith, in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

Lisa was a resident of Bridgeport Township, Michigan. She loved the outdoors, especially making memories at the beach. Her saying was "I'm still...

Jan 26, 2025

Ms. Shirley Avery passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Stone Crest Assisted Living Center. Age 76 years. She was born on July 26, 1948, to Quita Ellils and James Wilson, in Camden, Arkansas.

Shirley, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, attended Zion Valley Baptist Church where she served with the Women of Praise and the Ushers' Ministry. She was an...

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Adam York-Hutson passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 29 years.

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Roderick LaRon Taylor passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years.

Jan 24, 2025

Dr. Marion Watts-Jones, also known as Mother Jones, a respected spiritual leader and interfaith bridge-builder, at the age of 86 years old, passed away at Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence peacefully holding the hand of her loving son, Reggie Darel Jones also known as "Blue" on Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 4:26 a.m. She was born on Thursday, July...

Jan 20, 2025

Mr. Terence Johnson passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. Age 36 years. 

Jan 18, 2025

Danny Bruce Washington passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born on Saturday, August 13, 1955, in Wesson, Mississippi, the son of Ira, Sr. and Georgia Washington. 

Danny spent his early years in Wesson. The family later moved to Lansing, Michigan, in 1969, where he attended Harry Hill...

Jan 17, 2025

Mr. Clifford Harris Jamerson passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his residence in Flint, Michigan. Age 64 years. Clifford was born on March 15, 1960, to Freddie Gordon.

Clifford served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Clifford leaves to cherish his memory his children Ricky Nelson, Kwanna Mathis, Clifford Mathis, and Jermaine Bullock;...

Jan 17, 2025

Our beloved sister and aunt, Lucille Marie Porterfield, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Lucille was born December 15, 1937, to S. Willie Mae English Porterfield and Mitchell Roy Porterfield Sr.

Lucille graduated from Michigan State University with bachelor's and master’s degrees in education. She began teaching in Saginaw, at Crary Lincoln Elementary School in September 1959. She was a member...

Jan 17, 2025

Mr. Baron Lee Collins Sr, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, completed his earthy assignment and entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper after a Lengthy illness.

Baron, affectionately known by many as “CC” was born on October 27, 1949, in Jasper, Alabama, the son of Willie Collins Jr. and Iodene McDole. Upon graduation...

Jan 16, 2025

Carolyn Grzesiak, 82, from Merrill, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born in Marquette County. Carolyn graduated from Saginaw High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who worked as a medical professional for Dr. Rajagopal. She enjoyed sewing and playing Euchre at Saginaw Field and Stream.

Carolyn leaves behind her husband, Pat, sister Audrey,...