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Betty Monique Newton "Ke-Ke"

Betty Monique Newton "Ke-Ke"

Nov 13, 2023

Ms. Betty Monique Newton ‘“Ke-Ke” our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother, niece, cousin, auntie, and friend, gained her heavenly wings suddenly on the morning of November 13, 2023. Age 34 years. Ke-Ke was born November 10, 1989, to Tanyacherice Newton and K.C. Lawrence, in Chicago, Illinois.

Betty moved to Saginaw, Michigan, with family when she was a year old. She attended...

Leslie Peck "Les" (Lansing)

Leslie Peck "Les" (Lansing)

Nov 12, 2023

“If I can help somebody even as I pass this way, then my living shall NOT be in vain.”

Mr. Leslie Peck departed this life on Sunday, November 12, 2023, with his wife, Kathy Peck by his side, on their 1st year Wedding Anniversary at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 56 years old. He was born...

Johnny B. Harris

Johnny B. Harris

Nov 12, 2023

Mr. Johnny B. Harris entered his final rest on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the age of 76 after a life well-lived. He was born in Crenshaw, Mississippi on December 12, 1946, and was raised by his loving parents, Willie Harris and Ella Wynn Harris.

He met Annie Mae Money, and they married in 1970. The couple moved to Chicago, Illinois,...

Fredrick Deondre  Davis, Sr.

Fredrick Deondre Davis, Sr.

Nov 12, 2023

Mr. Fredrick Deondre Davis, 41, passed away on November 12, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.

Linda King

Linda King

Nov 11, 2023

Ms. Linda King was born on November 6, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mamie Lee King and John E. Mackey. Linda passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023, with her sister, Pinkie Jenkins, by her side.

She leaves to cherish loving memories thirty-two sisters and brothers, Katie Johnson, Katie Woods, Willie (Marilyn) King, Mary King, Pinkie Jenkins, Willie Bell, Charlene...

Terrence Herd "T Herd"

Terrence Herd "T Herd"

Nov 10, 2023

Mr. Terrence Herd, “T Herd” was born August 18, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie and Gloria Herd. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and made his heavenly transition on November 10, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City, Michigan.

“T Herd” graduated from Saginaw High School as an accomplished drum major. He was gifted at...

Nelia Hamlin Lewis

Nelia Hamlin Lewis

Nov 10, 2023

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” Psalm 27:1a

Mrs. Nelia Hamlin Lewis passed peacefully at home Friday, November 10, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Age 96 years. She was born November 11, 1926, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Lou and Elizabeth Hamlin. She was the sixth of ten children. Nelia accepted Christ at an early age,...

Laura B. Boykins

Laura B. Boykins

Nov 9, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and aunt, Laura B. Boykins, passed away November 9, 2023, at the blessed age of 84 while surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 12, 1939, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Ethel and Jesse Harris.

Laura moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in the early 1960’s and became a homemaker raising her four beautiful...

Thomas Wade

Thomas Wade

Nov 9, 2023

Mr. Thomas Wade passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Joyce Simpson (Lansing)

Joyce Simpson (Lansing)

Nov 8, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Simpson passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.

Ruby Jean Vaughn

Ruby Jean Vaughn

Nov 7, 2023

Ms. Ruby Jean “Boo” Vaughn departed this world on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 70 years. Ruby was born August 11, 1953, in Lima, Ohio to Cora Sykes and David Vaughn Sr.

Ruby was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw High School. Ruby’s employment includes a history of housekeeping and healthcare field...

Robin Piszczek (Lansing)

Robin Piszczek (Lansing)

Nov 7, 2023

Robin Ann Piszczek passed away suddenly on November 7, 2023. Age 65 years. Robin was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 17, 1958, and she attended Fruitport High School as a member of the class of 1977. She lived and worked in Lansing, Michigan for most of her adult life, most recently at Sparrow Hospital. Robin was an exceptionally hard...

Nadine Bonds

Nadine Bonds

Nov 6, 2023

Mrs. Nadine Bonds, 74, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on January 12, 1949, to Silvanah Menzies and J.D. Burnett, in Dorena, Missouri.

Nadine, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age. She dedicated her life to helping raise some...

Mary Lee Pierre (Lansing)

Mary Lee Pierre (Lansing)

Nov 6, 2023

Ms. Mary Lee Pierre was summoned home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 70 years old. She was born on Wednesday, June 24, 1953, in Charleston, Mississippi. Mary’s life was a testament to faith, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better...

Julius C. Scott, Jr. (Lansing)

Julius C. Scott, Jr. (Lansing)

Nov 5, 2023

Mr. Julius Scott passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years. 

Donald Greig (Lansing)

Donald Greig (Lansing)

Nov 5, 2023

Mr. Donald R. Greig passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Aria Nursing & Rehab in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born December 12, 1951, in Flint, Michigan. The son of Donald and Mary (Rupp-Hoerner) Greig.

Donald resided in Lansing, but was formerly from Chesaning, Michigan. Donnie graduated from Chesaning Union Schools and worked at several factories over...

Marcelia Long (Lansing)

Marcelia Long (Lansing)

Nov 5, 2023

Marcelia Diane Long was called home to glory by our father God and gained her angel wings on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born June 6, 1965, in Jackson, Michigan. She was better known as “Diane”. She was a true believer in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She grew up in Jackson and moved to Lansing at 11...

Roshawnda  Renee Johnson

Roshawnda Renee Johnson

Nov 5, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, and Sister, Roshawnda Renee Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Age 40 years. Her journey began in the small town of Saginaw, Michigan, on December 12, 1982, born to loving parents, Alma and Jessie Johnson Jr.

Roshawnda attended Saginaw High School. She was a special and loving daughter, and...

Elena Kaye Shorty (Lansing)

Elena Kaye Shorty (Lansing)

Nov 5, 2023

Elena Kaye Shorty passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born March 14, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of Joan and James Campbell.

Elena lived in Lansing, Michigan. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her daughter and granddaughter. She always wanted a granddaughter and loved watching her play and...

Alldean Jackson (Lansing)

Alldean Jackson (Lansing)

Nov 4, 2023

The Life and Legacy of Alldean Jackson

Mr. Alldean Jackson was born into a large and loving family on Thursday, August 18, 1927, in Mason, Michigan, the son of Oceola and Mamie Lucille Jackson. As the sixth of thirteen siblings growing up in a bustling household, he learned the value of unity, and the importance of family bonds. He shared a...

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