Betty J. Hill (Lansing)
Apr 13, 2024
Betty Jewel Oliver was born in Kennett, Missouri on May 15, 1952, to the parents of John Oliver and Bessie Mae Oliver. She was the seventh daughter of twelve girls. She departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her residence.
In the first half of 1965, she relocated to the state of Michigan alongside her sister, Johnnie Oliver. Later,...
Roy V. Adkins Sr.
Apr 10, 2024
Mr. Roy Vernell Adkins Sr. passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years. Roy was born May 3, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Acy Adkins Sr. and Lillie Mae Adkins.
Roy, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a member of Old Town Christian Outreach. He retired from General Motors (Chevrolet Grey Iron). He was...
Sharon Powell (Lansing)
Apr 10, 2024
Ms. Sharon Elaine Powell departed this life Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the age of 81 years old. She was born Tuesday, September 8, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of R.J. and Lorraine Sutton.
Sharon was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. She was employed by Borgess Medical Hospital, until moving to Lansing, Michigan in 1982, where she became...
Timothy Wilson, Sr. (Lansing)
Apr 9, 2024
Timothy Wilson, Sr., “Tim” gained his wings on Monday, April 9, 2024, and is now whole, healthy, and free. Age 56 years. He was born on Sunday, April 23, 1967, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Charlie Andrew Wilson, Jr., and Mae Francis Wilson. He was the seventh child of ten siblings.
Tim attended and graduated from Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan...
Eugene Fox (Lansing)
Apr 8, 2024
Mr. Eugene Fox transitioned on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Kaiser Permanente South Medical Center in Sacramento, California after a brief illness to be with the Lord. Age 73 years old. He was born on Sunday, December 24, 1950, to Joseph Fox, Sr. and Jueary Taylor Fox, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Eugene is the youngest and only brother left of...
Taneisha Hobbs (Lansing)
Apr 8, 2024
Mrs. Taneisha L. Hobbs passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. Age 49 years. She was born October 13, 1974 in Dayton, Ohio. The daughter of William E. Dean and Lurrie D. Cole.
Taneisha was always a fun loving person who believed in living life to the fullest. She had a great love for her family and friends. She often enjoyed watching...
Anthony Tyrone Snow
Apr 8, 2024
Our beloved father, grandfather, and brother Anthony Tyrone Snow was born Monday, September 13, 1965, to James and Norma Jean Snow in Kosciusko, Mississippi. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.
As a child Anthony, moved to Saginaw, Michigan with his family. He graduated from Saginaw High School. He worked for the...
Lillian Couthen (Lansing)
Apr 7, 2024
Mrs. Lillian Norveda Couthen passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Henry Ford Hospital-Detroit in Detroit, Michigan. Age 76 years. She was born Thursday, July 10, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Equator Williams and Milton McClain.
Lillian was raised in Chicago, Illinois, where she graduated high school. She moved back to Lansing as a young adult. She was a...
Shirley Jean Manuel
Apr 6, 2024
Ms. Shirley Jean Manuel passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw. Age 75 years. She was born November 3, 1948, to Ella V. Wrenn and William Manuel.
Shirley moved to Gary, Indiana, where she began her journey and became a mother; her journey did not stop there. She moved to Saginaw, Michigan in the 70’s...
Ceazar Abernathy
Apr 6, 2024
Mr. Ceazar Antwon Terell “Ceab” Abernathy, 34, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Ceab graced us with his presence on December 12, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan to Benita Dickson and Clarence Abernathy.
Born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, he attended Buena Vista High School. Later on in life he moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and began a...
Mark Jimenez
Apr 4, 2024
Mr. Mark Jimenez passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 62 years.
Hubert L. Alexander
Apr 2, 2024
Hubert L. Alexander Sr., age 74, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on April 2, 2024 surrounded by family and listening to oldies.
Hubert was born in New Albany, Mississippi to Royston and Ruby (Strong) Alexander on November 23, 1949. As a young boy his family joined the great migration north to seek better opportunities and work towards cementing a legacy unencumbered...
Dominique Deshawn Williams "Neek"
Apr 1, 2024
Our Beloved Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend, Dominique Deshawn Williams “Neek” entered the world on July 27, 2008, at Covenant Healthcare and departed the earth into the arms of our Lord and Savior on April 1, 2024, age 15 years. Although our hearts were not ready, we know that Dominique was smiling as God welcomed him into Heaven...
Lucius H. Wafer, Jr. "Big Lou"
Mar 27, 2024
Our beloved, Lucius H. Wafer, Jr., also known as “Big Lou,” “Junie,” and “Big,” passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. Age 68. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on December 2, 1955, to Lucius H. Sr. and Helen Wafer, and stepfather, Willie Shipman. He attended Saginaw High School and was a member...
Michael D. Jones
Mar 27, 2024
A TIME TO BE BORN: ECCLESIASTES 3:2
Michael Duane Jones was born on August 13, 1959, to the union of Willie Lee and Lucille (Nettles) Jones in Saginaw, Michigan.
PRESENT WITH THE LORD: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:8
Michael transitioned to his eternal home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Covenant Harrison after a lengthy illness.
USING GOD'S GIFTS TO SERVE OTHERS: COLOSSIANS 3:34
Michael was a...
Clifford Allen Jr.
Mar 26, 2024
Mr. Clifford Allen Jr. affectionately known as “June” passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born September 23, 1956, to the late Clifford Allen Sr. and Martric Harris.
Cliff was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Saginaw Public Schools (Jones Elementary, Central Middle, and Saginaw High School). Clifford...
Marilyn D. Oglesby (Sanders)
Mar 25, 2024
Mrs. Marilyn D. Oglesby (Sanders) passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, in Clearfield, Utah. Age 76 years. She was born February 3, 1948, in Buena Vista, Georgia, to Marshall and Bennie Sanders.
Marilyn was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Saginaw High School. She was a member of St. Luke CME Church, where her parents served in ministry....
Ngoc Thi-My Huynh (Lansing)
Mar 25, 2024
Ms. Ngoc Thi-My Huynh passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at McLaren Great Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born Tuesday, June 5, 1951, in Vietnam. The daughter of Gia Trong Huynh and Ut Thi Tran.
Shirlene Eikner (Lansing)
Mar 25, 2024
On the evening of Monday, March 25, 2024, Shirlene Eikner was called home to join her Father in Heaven, at the age of 90 years old. She was born Monday, July 10, 1933, to Charles Finley and Alene Jackson in Gainesville, Texas.
Shirlene and Fred Eikner met and realized that they were meant to spend their lives together. They wed in...
Clara Jones
Mar 23, 2024
In Loving Memory of
CLARA EASTER JONES
April 16, 1935 – March 23, 2024
Clara was born on April 16, 1935, to Robert and Priscilla Lawrence in Memphis, Tennessee. Tragically, her father died a few months after her birth. At the age of 5 she was adopted by her stepfather, Titus Blade, when her mother remarried. Soon after, Titus moved Clara, her older...
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