Obituaries

Errol Jesse Jackson (Lansing)

Errol Jesse Jackson (Lansing)

July 15, 2021

Errol Jesse Jackson was born August 26, 1943, to parents Reverend Jessie and Rosa (Stephens) Jackson in Camden, Alabama. In 1951, his parents and all eight children moved from Alabama to Lansing, Michigan where he attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1963. ‘Jesse’ as he was known to his family and friends, earned an...

Kenneth Ray Laury

Kenneth Ray Laury

July 15, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Ray Laury passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. He was born on January 26, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan to Nathan Lee and Jimmie Lee Laury. Mr. Laury was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1972. Following graduation, Kenneth enlisted in the U.S....

Andre Lemond Lindsey, Sr.

Andre Lemond Lindsey, Sr.

July 15, 2021

Mr. Andre Lemond Lindsey, Sr. passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 49 years. He was born on April 3, 1972, to John H. Sr. (Osie B.) Lindsey in Saginaw, Michigan. Andre was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was a former member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Carrollton Township, Michigan. His hobbies included bingo,...

Addie Griffin

Addie Griffin

July 13, 2021

Mrs. Addie B. Griffin, loving wife, proud mother, beloved grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 93 years. Born July 11, 1928, in Louisville, Mississippi to Foster and Willie (Ivory) Glass, she was one of five children and affectionately known as...

Anna Yarger

Anna Yarger

July 12, 2021

Anna Louise Yarger, was born on August 2, 1941, in Iuka, Mississippi to the union of Alexander and Erma Coman. She entered into eternal peace on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the age of 79 years, Anna was best known as Louise. She relocated to Detroit, Michigan, where she grew up and attended Sacred Heart and Madonna Schools. She later...

James Thompson, Sr. "Bug"

James Thompson, Sr. "Bug"

July 11, 2021

Mr. James H. Thompson, Sr., lovingly called “Bug,” was called into eternal rest on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the age of 78 years. He was born October 29, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jimmie Thompson and Ethel M. Williams. James was a graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Armed Forces and...

Ann M. Johnson

Ann M. Johnson

July 10, 2021

Ms. Ann M. Johnson passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Age 89 years. A PRIVATE SERVICE HAS TAKEN PLACE.

Johnny Lee  Hall, Jr. (Lansing)

Johnny Lee Hall, Jr. (Lansing)

July 10, 2021

Mr. Johnny Lee Hall, Jr. passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

Christopher Earl White (Lansing)

Christopher Earl White (Lansing)

July 10, 2021

Mr. Christopher Earl Lynn White passed away suddenly Saturday, July 10, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 36 years. Christopher was born on October 3, 1984, in Lansing, Michigan. He was a loving husband Nicole Joy and Kayleigh Ann. He had 3 children, Katie Fay, Alyssa Shannon, and Christopher Darrin; as well as 3 stepchildren, Gabriel Robert, Averie Alexandra, and Alexis...

Mother Bertha Mae Webb (Bay City)

Mother Bertha Mae Webb (Bay City)

July 9, 2021

Bertha Mae (Oliver) Webb was called to eternal peace on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the age of 90 years. She was surrounded by love and her family. Our beloved mother was born to Daniel and Savannah Oliver on November 15, 1930 in Parkin Cross, Arkansas. She was the second of six children. Our mother accepted Christ at an early...

Betty Jean Stanford

Betty Jean Stanford

July 9, 2021

Ms. Betty Jean (Mahomes) Stanford was born January 13, 1933, in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of Jessie and Lula Mae (Hunt) Mahomes. She was called into eternal peace on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the well-lived age of 88 years. Betty was baptized at an early age at Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee. Her final church home in...

Kelli  Rodgers (Lansing)

Kelli Rodgers (Lansing)

July 8, 2021

Ms. Kelli DeAnne Rodgers passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. She was born November 30, 1964, to the late Anna Gee and Lewis Rogers in Lansing, Michigan. Her stepfather, John Gee was also instrumental in raising Kelli. Kelli’s gorgeous smile would light up the room. She loved her family more than...

Danquarious Murrell

Danquarious Murrell

July 8, 2021

Danquarious Ja'Tuan Murrell was born on December 5, 1997, in Saginaw, Michigan to Erin D. Murrell, Sr. and Chelise O. Bond. He was a blessing to his family for 23 years before passing away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Danquarious was a respectful, caring, loving and fun person. He enjoyed basketball, dancing, traveling, partying and having fun. He spent most...

Annie Curry

Annie Curry

July 8, 2021

Mrs. Annie Louise Curry, beloved wife, mother, daughter, aunt, cousin, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away July 8, 2021 at Covenant Healthcare Hospital, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Age 67 years. She was born on May 13, 1954, in Michigan to Peter Haul and Annie Early (Braylock) Woods. She was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and married Kenneth Curry at a...

Pamela Laster

Pamela Laster

July 7, 2021

Ms. Pamela D. Laster passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Avista Nursing & Rehab in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 55 years. She was born on June 8, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan to Thomas Lawrence and Patty Jo Laster. Pamela was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and she attended Saginaw Public Schools. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends,...

Doris Ann (Klemish) Vogel

Doris Ann (Klemish) Vogel

July 6, 2021

Doris Ann (Klemish) Vogel (88 years) passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at Edgewood Assisted Living Center with her loving daughters by her side. She lived with her daughter Diane, for 26 months prior to moving into Edgewood. Doris was born on September 20, 1932 in Saginaw to Oliver and Marie (Wegner) Klemish. She married Arthur William Vogel...

Joseph Williams, Jr.

Joseph Williams, Jr.

July 6, 2021

Mr. Joseph Williams, Jr., beloved dad, granddad, great-granddad, and war veteran passed away on July 6, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born July 8, 1932, to Joseph Williams Sr. and Essie Lee Taylor. Mr. Williams was a boxing champion in the Heavyweight Division in Germany. He was a comedian, singer, dancer, and fixer of anything. Basically, he was a...

N'Ala Wallace

N'Ala Wallace

July 5, 2021

N’ala Wallace was born July 31, 1997 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Deeanglia Wallace and Curtis Barnes. She was the first girl of five siblings. N'ala was a funny, loveable person, who always extended help to anyone in need. She was a strong believer in faith and always read the word of God for instruction. Singing was her passion,...

Carlos Jackson Monger (Lansing)

Carlos Jackson Monger (Lansing)

July 5, 2021

Mr. Carlos Jackson Monger passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 38 years.

Patricia Ann Hampton

Patricia Ann Hampton

July 1, 2021

Sunrise (Psalm 118:24) Patricia Ann McMillon Hampton was born on Thursday, November 19, 1953 to Mr. & Mrs. Joel & Earlease Doris Ponder McMillon in Saginaw, MI. Early in life, she accepted the Lord’s gracious Gift of Salvation for all who believe, and received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. Patricia was a gracious, kind, classy lady who embraced her...