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DeAndre LaVern Jones  "Deacon" (Lansing)

DeAndre LaVern Jones "Deacon" (Lansing)

November 17, 2024

DeAndre LaVern Jones, “Deacon” made his heavenly transition on Sunday, November 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and fiancé, at the age of 55 years old. He was born on Saturday, August 16, 1969, the son of Julia Scruggs and Duane Miller in Lansing, Michigan.

DeAndre was educated through the Lansing School District. He was the firstborn grandchild of the...

Kimberly Kelly (Lansing)

Kimberly Kelly (Lansing)

November 16, 2024

Ms. Kimberly Kelly passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Age 58 years.

Jennie Mae Shivers

Jennie Mae Shivers

November 16, 2024

Mrs. Jennie Mae Shivers passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan, at the blessed age of 94 years. She was born April 24, 1930, in Jacks Creek, Tennessee, to Columbus and Bertie Ross.

Jennie Mae and Charlie Shivers celebrated the rites of matrimony in 1949. He passed away in November of 2000 after 51...

Joyce H. Osborn (Dimondale)

Joyce H. Osborn (Dimondale)

November 15, 2024

Mrs. Joyce H. Osborn, age 93, of Dimondale, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. Joyce was born in Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, July 21, 1931, to Bradley and Izetta Bolton.

Joyce graduated from Sexton High School in January of 1949.

Joyce will be remembered for her boundless energy. She was an extraordinary mother, grandmother and loyal friend.

She is survived...

Baby Boy Paris Conway

Baby Boy Paris Conway

November 15, 2024

Baby Boy Paris Conway III was given his wings on Friday, November 15, 2024. Age 3 months. Baby Paris was born on July 22, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Sittoria Griffin and Paris Conway II. 

Baby Paris was a happy, loveable, and sweet baby boy. Everyone loved him whenever they met him.

Baby Paris leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Sittoria...

Stanley Grant (Lansing)

Stanley Grant (Lansing)

November 13, 2024

Mr. Stanley Grant passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Age 82 years.

Annie Lue Gertha Warren

Annie Lue Gertha Warren

November 13, 2024

A beautiful life is the fruit of a beautiful character. Annie "Lue" lived a beautiful life and was loved by many. At the age of 83 years, Annie Lue Gertha Warren left this earthly life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Close to Home Assisted Living Center in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on September...

Jesse Wayne Campbell  (Lansing)

Jesse Wayne Campbell (Lansing)

November 12, 2024

Mr. Jesse Wayne Campbell passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years. It was Friday, January 22, 1954, a cold winter day in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Jesse graced this earth with his presence. The third child, the second son of proud parents, John and Sadie Campbell.

In 1954, with his parents, older sister, Patricia,...

Geraldine Green-Byrd

Geraldine Green-Byrd

November 10, 2024

Ms. Geraldine Green-Byrd passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Avista Nursing and Rehab Center.  Age 76 years.

William Stanback

William Stanback

November 9, 2024

Our loving brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, William Stanback, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2024, at the age of 65 years.

William was born in Florence, Alabama, on May 19, 1959, to Thelma and Johnnie Stanback. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 6. He attended Saginaw High School. William enjoyed drawing. He will be deeply...

Roger Lewis Sanders

Roger Lewis Sanders

November 9, 2024

Mr. Roger Sanders passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 75 years. He was born May 28, 1949, in Osceola, Arkansas, to John Sanders and Adline Allans.

Roger was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Osceola Arkansas High School, Class of 1969. He later earned a bachelor of arts degree from...

Reid Gene Sommers, Sr. (Lansing)

Reid Gene Sommers, Sr. (Lansing)

November 8, 2024

Mr. Reid Gene Sommers passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Flora J. Quinn (Country Club Hills, IL-Lansing)

Flora J. Quinn (Country Club Hills, IL-Lansing)

November 7, 2024

Flora Jean Kaufman Quinn “Flo” passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Glenwood, Illinois. Age 89 years. She was born Monday, November 19, 1934, in Curtis, Arkansas. The daughter of Burdette Kaufman and Florine (Mitchell) Kaufman. She was the first of five siblings. 

Flora graduated from Arkadelphia High School and married Charles Gill; they had one daughter. In 1963, she married...

Mary Ann Hatchett

Mary Ann Hatchett

November 5, 2024

Mrs. Mary Ann Hatchett passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the age of 59. Mary Ann was born February 9, 1965, in Brandon, Mississippi, to Floyd B. and Mary Louise Mims. 

Mary Ann, “Rose, Hey Beautiful” is how she was known by so many. Mary Ann had a smile that could brighten any room. She was so full of...

Ricky Louis Baber

Ricky Louis Baber

November 5, 2024

Mr. Ricky Louis Baber passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born January 24, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bertha Baber and James Donald.

Ricky was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1979. He retired from HealthSource Saginaw after 18 years of service. Back in the day, you could find him...

Tyler Sanders

Tyler Sanders

November 3, 2024

Mr. Tyler James Sanders passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Age 29 years. Tyler was born on November 1, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Connie J. Sanders and James N. Wheeler.

Tyler was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Buena Vista schools, later transferring to Saginaw Public, and graduating from Arthur Hill High School. Tyler was employed at...

Albert Joe Crenshaw (Lansing)

Albert Joe Crenshaw (Lansing)

November 2, 2024

Mr. Albert Joe Crenshaw passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Toryon T. Patterson

Toryon T. Patterson

November 1, 2024

His Story

Toryon Trayvon Patterson was born on October 5, 1998, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Shirley Patterson. He was raised by a loving village that included his Aunt Latonsha Patterson, his late Uncle Lester "Earl" West, his Aunt Stephanie Riley, and his sister, Kentera Patterson. At the young age of 26 years, Toryon entered eternal rest on Friday, November 1, 2024, at...

David Brown (Lansing)

David Brown (Lansing)

November 1, 2024

Laid-back, easygoing, cool... You would never know the challenges David faced as he carried himself with such dignity, maintaining a calm and collected demeanor.

He was quiet yet attentive and observant. He possessed a sharp wit and kind heart. His clever and gentle words often left you escaping his presence with laughter and joy. His quiet strength and peaceful spirit will...

Mrs. Joe Neicer Brittain

Mrs. Joe Neicer Brittain

October 31, 2024

Mrs. Joe Neicer Brittain passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by family. Age 95 years. She was born October 6, 1929, to Herbert James and Pearlina Clayton, in Marshall, Texas.

Mrs. Brittain accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age in Texas. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in the...

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