Bennie Charles Griffin
April 19, 2024
Our beloved, Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Bennie C. Griffin also known as “GG,” “Griff,” or “Daddy,” passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 83 years. He was born on September 5, 1940, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, James and Frances Griffin.
In 1964, Bennie relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, where in 1984, he met Rae,...
Sherry Benn (Lansing)
April 18, 2024
Mrs. Sherry Benn passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 40 years.
Chermese Johnson-Gibbs
April 18, 2024
Mrs. Chermese Jamaal Gibbs “Mikki” passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the age of 44 years. Chermese had a beautiful and loving spirit and leaves behind memories of warmth, laughter, and a legacy of love. Mikki was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Aug. 5, 1979, to Johnny Martin Sr. and Felecia Karen Johnson Martin.
Chermese attended Saginaw Public Schools...
Curtis Hines "Poochie"
April 17, 2024
Mr. Curtis C. Hines, better known as Poochie, was born on July 4, 1963, to Mary Lee and Calvin Hines. He was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Hoyt Nursing Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 61 years.
Poochie silently battled bone cancer, but he suffers no more. In his last days, he got what...
Paster Lee Lathon
April 17, 2024
Mr. Paster L. Lathon passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 96 years. He was born on July 24, 1927, in Ethelsville, Alabama.
Paster was a long-time resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He is a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II (1946-1948), and the Korean Conflict (1951-1953). He received...
Carla Denise Jeanette Jones-Quinn (Lansing)
April 16, 2024
Ms. Carla Denise Jeanette Jones-Quinn passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 28 years. She was born Wednesday, June 7, 1995, the daughter of LaShon Jones and Carl Quinn, in Lansing, Michigan.
Carla grew up in the Lansing area with her family. She is a 2014 graduate of Holt High School in Holt,...
Deloris Elizabeth Douglas
April 16, 2024
Mrs. Deloris Elizabeth Douglas passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Wyoming, Michigan. Age 82 years. She was born September 20, 1941, in Winter Haven, Florida, to Jewel and Vina Swinton.
Deloris was a resident of Wyoming, Michigan. She was previously employed at Eaton Manufacturing, Caro Regional Center, and Freeland Correctional Facility from which she retired. Deloris graduated from Vassar...
Kimberly Michelle Merchant (Lansing)
April 15, 2024
Ms. Kimberly Michelle Merchant passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.
Keith Winfield "Pretty Boy"
April 15, 2024
Our beloved Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Nephew, Uncle, Cousin, Brother-In-Law, and Friend, transitioned from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 67 years. Mr. Keith Allen Winfield was born on March 6, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Roberta White and Harold Winfield.
Keith “Pretty Boy” Winfield was known for his...
Warren Allen Leonard
April 13, 2024
Warren Allen Leonard, a man of gentle spirit, kind heart, and infectious humor, completed this chapter of life peacefully in Salt Lake, Utah, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 21, 1958, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Delores Leonard and Leroy (Skeet) Woods. Warren's journey began with a foundation of love that would characterize his life. Growing...
Betty J. Hill (Lansing)
April 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,...
Sharon Powell (Lansing)
April 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...
Roy V. Adkins Sr.
April 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...
Timothy Wilson, Sr. (Lansing)
April 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)
April 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)
April 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
April 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)
April 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
April 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
April 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...
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