Salathel Coward (Lansing)
March 12, 2025
Salathel Jermain Coward, affectionately known as Lace or Sal, was born February 5th, 1976, in Lansing, Michigan to Durvin and Maxine Coward of Lansing, Michigan. He leaves to cherish his memory a son, Landon Coward of Lansing, Michigan, his parents Durvin I and Maxine Coward of Lansing, Michigan, 2 brothers Ramon (Karen) Sharpe’ of Salt Lake City Utah and Durvin...
Eric Blakney-Smith (Lansing)
March 12, 2025
Mr. Eric Blakney-Smith passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years.
Mary Alice Jackson (Lansing)
March 12, 2025
Mary Jackson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. She was born on Monday, August 30, 1943 in Stamping Ground, Kentucky, the youngest child of Samuel Fisher and Anna Mae Lightburn.
Mary started her walk with the Lord at an early age at First Baptist Church in Stamping Ground, Kentucky....
Timothy Lewis Kelly (Lansing)
March 11, 2025
Mr. Timothy Kelly passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Age 64 years. He was born January 2, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio. The son of Priscilla Lewis.
Timothy lived in Lansing, Michigan and attended Harry Hill high school. He enjoyed running, listening to music, and spending time with his family. He was a very gentle soul that always spread kindness to those...
Michelle Steward-Grice (Lansing)
March 11, 2025
Michelle Pauline Steward-Grice was born January 7, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan and passed away March 11, 2025. She is survived by her sister, Joelle, Clinton “B” Gould of Lansing Michigan and a nephew, Sam Leahy, also of Lansing, Michigan.
Michelle was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Marcia Steward, of Lansing, Michigan.
Michelle was employed at Auto Owners Insurance Company...
Mary Sue Hawkins (Lansing)
March 10, 2025
Ms. Mary Sue Hawkins passed away March 10, 2025. Age 77 years. Mary Sue was born to Leroy and Alma Marie Marshall (Malone) in Memphis, Tennessee on March 5, 1948. Beautifully named after both her grandmothers, Mary and Sue, she was a woman of many talents. From another grandmother, Susie Roach, she learned the art of baking and its importance...
Betty Gean Sims
March 10, 2025
On May 27, 1940, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Clarence and Mattie Thompson were blessed with their youngest daughter, whom they named Betty Gean. As a young girl, Betty moved to Saginaw, Michigan, with her family. Some years later, she met and married the love of her life, Clyde Sims. They were wed for fifty-six years. Three sons were born to this...
Jake Junior Youngblood
March 10, 2025
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Jake Junior Youngblood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 65 years. Jake was born on November 27, 1959, in Union Springs, Alabama, to Willis and Willie Mae Youngblood.
Jake received Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized at an early age....
David "Larry" Brisboe (Lansing)
March 8, 2025
Mr. David “Larry” Brisboe passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. Age 72 years. He was born January 12, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Joyce and George “Pat” Brisboe.
Larry was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and he was a resident of Holt, Michigan. He was a proud linesman with General Motors and shared many stories with his...
Stephen Hall (Lansing)
March 7, 2025
Mr. Stephen Hall passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.
Larry Smith
March 5, 2025
At -Attention: October 2, 1950 At-Ease: March 5, 2025
Larry E. Smith was born on October 2, 1950, in Batesville, MS, and transitioned peacefully into rest on March 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. The fourth of seven children born to Professor F.R. and Beulah Lloyd-Smith. Larry was known for his warm and unwavering support...
Tommie Jackson, Jr.
March 5, 2025
Mr. Tommie Jackson, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 56 years. Tommie was born May 30, 1968, in Gary, Indiana, to Tommie Sr. and Sylvia Jackson.
Tommie graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1986. He later joined the United States Navy, during the Persian Gulf War where he received many Honors of Valor.
Tommie...
Jimi B. Wilcox (Lansing)
March 5, 2025
Mrs. Jimi Brooks Wilcox Chapin lost her battle against Stage 4 Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer on her 44th Birthday, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. We were on borrowed time from her diagnosis in July 2024, as the cancer had spread to her Liver, Lymph Nodes, and Bones. This was Jimi’s second round of being a Breast Cancer Warrior; her first...
Elsie A. Collier-McDaniels
March 5, 2025
Mrs. Elsie A. Collier-McDaniels departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the blessed age of 103 years. She was born October 22, 1921, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Charles and Lillian Hill.
Elsie was employed at U.S. Graphite. She retired after many years of faithful service. In 1968, she married William (Bill) McDaniels. Elsie enjoyed ushering, being...
Elnora Dixon (Lansing)
March 4, 2025
Ms. Elnora Dixon was welcomed into her Heavenly Home on March 4, 2025, and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Age 84 years. She was born December 3, 1940, in Lansing Michigan
Nora was preceded in death by her parents, Allan and Eileen Teachout, of Leslie Michigan; her siblings, Joy Perry, Gail Wilson, Stephanie Engher and Bart Teachout.
Nora is survived...
Emma Jean Stidhum Haines
March 4, 2025
Ms. Emma Jean Haines gained her wings on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 73 years. She was born February 9, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Annie L. and Christopher C. Stidhum.
Emma was raised in Saginaw and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1970. She was a member of...
Millard Thornsbury (Lansing)
March 3, 2025
Mr. Millard Thornsbury passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years.
Barbara Austin
March 1, 2025
Heaven gained a beautiful soul on Saturday, March 1, 2025, as Barbara Jean Austin, at the age of 73, was called home to be with the Lord.
Barbara was born on November 23, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the union of Matthew Lee Pinkston Sr. and James Anna Cooper Pinkston. Barbara was educated in the Saginaw Public School System and graduated...
Torriano Yrlas-Thomas
February 28, 2025
Mr. Torriano Joaquin Yrlas-Thomas, a beloved son, father, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 21 years. He was born on May 15, 2003, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Victoria Yrlas and Tory Thomas.
Torriano was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 2021. He was employed at...
Christine Blackmon
February 27, 2025
The Fulfillment of Life, by Ms. Christine Blackmon
If you are reading this, I have made it home. I thought to write this out in case anyone asked. I had an amazing time while there. It seems like yesterday when I took my first breath on July 17, 1959. I was born in Saginaw, Michigan, to Jewel Blackmon, who preceded me...
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