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Jason L. Porterfield Jr.

Jason L. Porterfield Jr.

Mar 23, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jason Lamar Porterfield Jr., Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Saginaw, Michigan,  a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend who left us too soon. Jason was born to Lakiesha Smith and Jason Porterfield Sr. in Saginaw, Michigan.

Jason’s early years were marked by a move to Dallas, Texas, where he attended Dallas...

Barbara Diane Mccall

Barbara Diane Mccall

Mar 23, 2024

Ms. Barbara Diane McCall passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan,  Age 72 years. She was born June 28, 1951, to Zebedee McCall Sr. and Rosie Marie McCall.

Barbara resided in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1969. Barbara was a member of New Life Baptist Church. She was...

Sharon Denise Davis Wilson (Lansing)

Sharon Denise Davis Wilson (Lansing)

Mar 22, 2024

Mrs. Sharon Denise Davis Wilson returned home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 69 years old. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, December 30, 1954, to Alonzo Lee and Elizabeth Davis.

The day before her departure from this life, Sharon celebrated her 52nd wedding anniversary with her devoted...

Angel Johnetta Williams

Angel Johnetta Williams

Mar 22, 2024

Angel Johnetta Williams received her wings on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Covenant Harrison. in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 29 years. Angel was born on March 10, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan to Toinette Ingram and John F. Williams Jr.

Angel touched the lives of anyone whom she met. Her spirit was so strong and pure with those bright brown eyes that she...

Tameka Janay Boyd

Tameka Janay Boyd

Mar 22, 2024

Ms. Tameka Janay Boyd passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 34 years. She was born January 3, 1990, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Linda Boyd-Lawson and Kenneth Ray Lawson.

Tameka, a wonderful mother, daughter, and friend, resided in Saginaw, Michigan, where she was employed by Great Lakes Bay Health Center at the Janes Avenue location. She was...

Desteria Shannon Mack (Lansing)

Desteria Shannon Mack (Lansing)

Mar 14, 2024

Ms. Desteria Plushette-Shannon Marie Mack passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years.

Jamar Lc Conerly

Jamar Lc Conerly

Mar 13, 2024

Mr. Jamar LC Conerly was called home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Covenant Hospital at the age of 38 years. He was born on October 30, 1985, at Saginaw General Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, to Janice Monroe and Napoleon Conerly Jr.

Jamar attended Greater Emmanuel Church Church of God in Christ in Detroit, Michigan, under Bishop J. Drew Sheard. After...

Howard Allen Coleman

Howard Allen Coleman

Mar 13, 2024

Mr. Howard Allen Coleman was born September 9, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan. Our heavenly father called Howard home on March 13, 2024, at age 67.

Howard attended Saginaw High School and later joined the U.S. Army, receiving an Honorable Discharge upon completion of his service. Howard was a kind, funny, and lovable person who loved spending time with his family. He...

Rose Constance Ferrigan (Lansing)

Rose Constance Ferrigan (Lansing)

Mar 12, 2024

Mrs. Rose Ferrigan was born on Tuesday, September 29, 1981, and left the world suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, March 12, 2024 (and we’re not quite sure of the how and why yet). In the 42 years she graced us with her beautiful chaos, she filled our lives with laughter, creativity, and love. Though she was not born Rose, we...

Mattie Priscilla Applelone Smith

Mattie Priscilla Applelone Smith

Mar 12, 2024

Ms. Mattie Priscilla Applelone Smith, 69, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She was born October 28, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan to James and Lula B. Jones.

Priscilla was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1973. She loved spending time with family and enjoyed reading, movies, traveling, road trips, and sightseeing. Priscilla was an...

Nellie Vivian-Irene Caviness

Nellie Vivian-Irene Caviness

Mar 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Nellie Vivian Irene Caviness

 

Nell (Barney) Caviness of Detroit, MI was a beacon of love and strength. She touched the lives of all who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of love and inspiration. She passed away on March 11, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 47. She was born on September 30, 1976, in...

George Smith (Lansing)

George Smith (Lansing)

Mar 11, 2024

Mr. George Smith passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Anitra Dione Beavers

Anitra Dione Beavers

Mar 11, 2024

On March 11, 2024, at the age of 45, Anitra D. Beavers went to join the presence of her beloved father and sister. She was born from the union of Tommy Beavers Jr. and Shirley Mae Dickens Beavers on December 13, 1978, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Anitra enjoyed listening to music, playing in the pool, playing Pitty Pat-type games with family, rearranging...

Vallary Jean Harris (Lansing)

Vallary Jean Harris (Lansing)

Mar 11, 2024

Ms. Vallary Jean Harris passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was the only child born to Jesse and Robbie Harris on Friday, October 15, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan.

Vallary accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age. Vallary was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School, Lansing,...

Aletha L. Jones

Aletha L. Jones

Mar 10, 2024

Ms. Aletha Lorraine Jones, 54, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born February 12, 1970, in Saginaw to the David Orr Jones and Roberta Lee Jones.

Aletha was a member of the Saginaw High School Class of “88.” She had been employed at S.C. Johnson; her present employer was Nexteer. Aletha was a member of...

Julie Gibbs (Lansing)

Julie Gibbs (Lansing)

Mar 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unfortunate passing of Julie Gibbs, who departed from this world on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Julie was a beloved mother, sister, and friend, and her absence leaves a hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Julie was born on March 6th, 1969, in Pontiac, Michigan....

Dora Dean Shaw-Mcdole

Dora Dean Shaw-Mcdole

Mar 7, 2024

Mrs. Dora Dean Shaw-McDole passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born on September 8, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Leslie and Annie Shaw.

Dora was a fierce and tenacious spirit eager to point out injustice. She loved to play softball and was an avid sports fan. She had a strong passion for education and loved...

Travis T. Swift, Sr.

Travis T. Swift, Sr.

Mar 5, 2024

Mr. Travis T. Swift Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 40 years. Travis was born April 13, 1983, in Saginaw, Michigan to Charlie M. Swift Sr. and Cora Lee Swift.

Travis a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, previously resided in Louisiana and Georgia. He was a kind-hearted man, a devoted father, brother, and best friend to...

Reverend Jodie Williams

Reverend Jodie Williams

Mar 5, 2024

So dear to God, so close to man that when the Lord called, he answered “I can.”

Reverend Jodie Henry Williams (Mac) was born on February 3, 1942, in Havana, Alabama (Hale County), to Willie Henry and Rubie Lee (Miles) Williams, the 3rd oldest child of 7 children. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March...

Dyamond Morgan (Lansing)

Dyamond Morgan (Lansing)

Mar 3, 2024

Dyamond Marii Morgan was born March 2, 1998, in Lansing, Michigan to the proud parents of Nikoya Beavers and Demario Morgan.

Dyamond was a happy, thoughtful, fun, and loving character with a heart from God. She was the life of the party with a listening ear for anyone in need. Dyamond graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 2016, while working...

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