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Simeon Amin Berry

Simeon Amin Berry

Jun 11, 2024

Mr. Simeon Amin Berry passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the age of 28 years. He was born on March 15, 1996, in Bay City, Michigan, to Kwame A. Mathews and Sherunda Berry.

Simeon accepted Jesus Christ at an early age while attending Bethel AME Church in Saginaw, Michigan. He was baptized and loved Sunday School. Simeon was a graduate...

Elizabeth Challender (Lansing)

Elizabeth Challender (Lansing)

Jun 11, 2024

Ms. Elizabeth Challender passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Ingham County Medical Facility in Okemos, Michigan. Age 87 years.

Kevin S. Holt (Lansing)

Kevin S. Holt (Lansing)

Jun 9, 2024

Kevin Scott Holt passed away unexpectedly on June 9th, 2024, at the age of 56 years old. He was born on May 13th, 1968, in Albion, Michigan. He had fond childhood memories of ice skating and fishing on the Kalamazoo River. At the age of 10, he moved to Lansing, Michigan where he met some lifelong friends and developed his...

Phyllis Calvin (Lansing)

Phyllis Calvin (Lansing)

Jun 9, 2024

Ms. Phllyis Fredricka Calvin passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Ingham County Care Facility in Okemos, Michigan. Age 70years.

Willie R. Rasco "PaPa"

Willie R. Rasco "PaPa"

Jun 9, 2024

Mr. Willie Ray Rasco transitioned from this life on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 76 years. He was born August 14, 1947, in Springhill, Louisiana, to Lewis and Evelyn Rasco.

 

Willie Ray was educated in Louisiana Public Schools. He accepted Jesus Christ and his Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age. After relocating to Saginaw,...

Legretta Williams (Lansing)

Legretta Williams (Lansing)

Jun 7, 2024

Legretta Williams was the first-born child of Harrison and Annie Mae Evans. She was born on April 16, 1945. Legretta attended Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana and shortly after married Eugene Williams, from that union of seventeen years were born two daughters, Vanessa and Angela Williams. Legretta continued her education at Lansing Community College in the field of dentistry...

Baby Za'Karie Renae Louise Christopher

Baby Za'Karie Renae Louise Christopher

Jun 6, 2024

Baby Za’Karie Renae Louise Christopher received her wings on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on June 6, 2024, to Anquinette Fayson and Deshawn Christopher. 

Za’Karie’s memories will be cherished by her parents, Anquinette Fayson and Deshawn Christopher; grandparents, Tasha Ezell, Russell Fayson, Edward Christopher, Charles Dillard, and James Couvillion; step-grandmother, Latasha Fayson;...

Mrs. Johnnie Bea Dawkins

Mrs. Johnnie Bea Dawkins

Jun 4, 2024

Mrs. Johnnie Bea Dawkins departed this earthly life on June 4, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Johnnie was born in Starkville, Mississippi, and moved to Saginaw, Michigan with her family as a youth. She married and was a loving wife to her high school sweetheart, Bradley Dawkins, Jr., who predeceased her in death in 1987.

Johnnie was a remarkable...

Claude L. Macon

Claude L. Macon

Jun 4, 2024

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Claude L. Macon, transitioned on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 80 year, surrounded by his family and lots of love. He was born April 2, 1944, in Malvern, Arkansas, to Claude Macon Jr. and Marie Evans. 

“Claude L,” as he was affectionately known, attended Saginaw High School. After...

Amena Amal Sabri (Midland)

Amena Amal Sabri (Midland)

Jun 4, 2024

Loving mother, sister, and wife, Amal Sabri, passed away at home in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan after a long battle with an illness.

Amal was born in Damascus, Syria to Dr. Zafer Sabri and Nemat Ismat. She married the love of her life Dr. Nazem Haidar in 1967 with whom she had three children Salma Haidar (Rami Safadi), Samer Haidar (Alia Alsarraj),...

Mr. Ed Ingram

Mr. Ed Ingram

Jun 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ed Ingram, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Ed left us too soon, but his spirit and cherished memories will remain with us forever.

Ed was born September 9, 1967, in Lambert Mississippi to Lemartis Matthews Ingram and Ed Johnson. He was called home to be with...

Johnny  C. Jones, Jr. (Okemos)

Johnny C. Jones, Jr. (Okemos)

Jun 2, 2024

Johnny C. Jones, Jr., beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend was called home to rest by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 42 years olds. He was born on Sunday,  March 10, 1982, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to his parents, Johnny and Sue Jones.

 

Johnny’s education began in the...

Houston Jackson

Houston Jackson

Jun 2, 2024

Houston Jackson went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024. Born in Aliceville, AL, Houston was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a hard-working man who took immense pride in providing for his family.

Houston was married to Isabella Jackson for 57 years, honoring their commitment since their wedding on September 17, 1966. He was a dedicated...

Steven Frarey (Lansing)

Steven Frarey (Lansing)

Jun 1, 2024

Steven Blaine Frarey, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan.

Steve Frarey, a beloved musician and mentor, passed away, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew him. Born July 6, 1952, in Canandaigua, New York and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Steve's musical journey began when he witnessed the Beatles' iconic performance on the...

Leandre Thompson

Leandre Thompson

Jun 1, 2024

Mr. Leandre Thompson passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 66 years. LeAndre was born November 8, 1957, in Joliet, Illinois, to James and Bernice Thompson.

Leandre was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. Although he was outgoing and funny, Leandre was a homebody and he enjoyed relaxing. He loved his family. Leandre’s favorite pastimes included...

Janice Hill (Lansing)

Janice Hill (Lansing)

May 31, 2024

Mrs. Janice Lynne Hill passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 74 years. She was born Saturday, May 6, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan to the late Jessie and Eddie Collins. 

 

Janice graduated from Eastern High School and enlisted in the United State Army; she was Honorably Discharged. Janice was blessed with three daughters, Nicole...

Jenna Jean Johnson

Jenna Jean Johnson

May 31, 2024

Jeanna Jean Johnson age 25 sadly passed away May 31, 2024. Jenna was born November 21, 1998, to Joseph Ray Johnson, and Tonya Sue Kratz.

Jeanna leaves to cherish her memory four children Myles and Isabel Martinez, and Alyssa and Elijah Henderson; four siblings, Heather Reichle, Joey (Jodi) Johnson, Josh (Candice) Johnson, and Cecelia Merrow; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts,...

Mr. James Curry

Mr. James Curry

May 30, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, son-in-law, brother-in-law, father-in-law, and friend transitioned quietly surrounded by his family to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the age of 80 years old.  Mr. James Curry was born on May 29, 1944, in Archibald, Louisiana to the late Ed and Maggie Curry.

James relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in December...

Lois Buchanan

Lois Buchanan

May 30, 2024

Mrs. Lois Rochelle Buchanan passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 77 years. She was born May 1, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan to Gillis Spikes and Joyce Tyree Maxey.

Mrs. Buchanan was a graduate of Emmanuel Arts High School in Los Angeles, California. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, and attended COC, currently Saginaw Career Complex, majoring in...

Arnita Smith (Lansing)

Arnita Smith (Lansing)

May 29, 2024

Ms. Arnita Smith passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing. Age 67 years.

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