Obituaries

Deloris Elizabeth Douglas

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)

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"

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

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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

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...

Mark Jimenez

Mark Jimenez

April 4, 2024

Mr. Mark Jimenez passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 62 years.

Hubert L. Alexander

Hubert L. Alexander

April 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"

Dominique Deshawn Williams "Neek"

April 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"

Lucius H. Wafer, Jr. "Big Lou"

March 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

Michael D. Jones

March 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.

Clifford Allen Jr.

March 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...

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