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Nellie Vivian-Irene Caviness

Nellie Vivian-Irene Caviness

March 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Nellie Vivian Irene Caviness

 

Nell (Barney) Caviness of Detroit, MI was a beacon of love and strength. She touched the lives of all who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of love and inspiration. She passed away on March 11, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 47. She was born on September 30, 1976, in...

George Smith (Lansing)

George Smith (Lansing)

March 11, 2024

Mr. George Smith passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Anitra Dione Beavers

Anitra Dione Beavers

March 11, 2024

On March 11, 2024, at the age of 45, Anitra D. Beavers went to join the presence of her beloved father and sister. She was born from the union of Tommy Beavers Jr. and Shirley Mae Dickens Beavers on December 13, 1978, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Anitra enjoyed listening to music, playing in the pool, playing Pitty Pat-type games with family, rearranging...

Vallary Jean Harris (Lansing)

Vallary Jean Harris (Lansing)

March 11, 2024

Ms. Vallary Jean Harris passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was the only child born to Jesse and Robbie Harris on Friday, October 15, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan.

Vallary accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age. Vallary was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School, Lansing,...

Aletha L. Jones

Aletha L. Jones

March 10, 2024

Ms. Aletha Lorraine Jones, 54, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born February 12, 1970, in Saginaw to the David Orr Jones and Roberta Lee Jones.

Aletha was a member of the Saginaw High School Class of “88.” She had been employed at S.C. Johnson; her present employer was Nexteer. Aletha was a member of...

Julie Gibbs (Lansing)

Julie Gibbs (Lansing)

March 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unfortunate passing of Julie Gibbs, who departed from this world on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Julie was a beloved mother, sister, and friend, and her absence leaves a hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Julie was born on March 6th, 1969, in Pontiac, Michigan....

Dora Dean Shaw-Mcdole

Dora Dean Shaw-Mcdole

March 7, 2024

Mrs. Dora Dean Shaw-McDole passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born on September 8, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Leslie and Annie Shaw.

Dora was a fierce and tenacious spirit eager to point out injustice. She loved to play softball and was an avid sports fan. She had a strong passion for education and loved...

Travis T. Swift, Sr.

Travis T. Swift, Sr.

March 5, 2024

Mr. Travis T. Swift Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 40 years. Travis was born April 13, 1983, in Saginaw, Michigan to Charlie M. Swift Sr. and Cora Lee Swift.

Travis a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, previously resided in Louisiana and Georgia. He was a kind-hearted man, a devoted father, brother, and best friend to...

Reverend Jodie Williams

Reverend Jodie Williams

March 5, 2024

So dear to God, so close to man that when the Lord called, he answered “I can.”

Reverend Jodie Henry Williams (Mac) was born on February 3, 1942, in Havana, Alabama (Hale County), to Willie Henry and Rubie Lee (Miles) Williams, the 3rd oldest child of 7 children. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March...

Dyamond Morgan (Lansing)

Dyamond Morgan (Lansing)

March 3, 2024

Dyamond Marii Morgan was born March 2, 1998, in Lansing, Michigan to the proud parents of Nikoya Beavers and Demario Morgan.

Dyamond was a happy, thoughtful, fun, and loving character with a heart from God. She was the life of the party with a listening ear for anyone in need. Dyamond graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 2016, while working...

Steve Darnell Canty

Steve Darnell Canty

March 2, 2024

Mr. Steve Darnell Canty was born February 4, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the son of Sarah Ruth Canty and the late Joseph Leo Canty. Steve was the second eldest of six siblings. He was preceded in death by Timothy Young (Brother) and Joseph Canty (Father).

Steve graduated from Buena Vista High School where he was passionate about singing and...

Rico Watson

Rico Watson

March 1, 2024

Mr. Rico De’Shon Watson passed away, on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Kindred Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Age 49 years. He was born December 20, 1974, in Muncie, Indiana, to Earlene Wesby and Johnny Williams.

Rico, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, loved his city. His last place of employment was with Johnson Battery Company. He worked as a server on Mackinaw...

Tina Gonzales (Lansing)

Tina Gonzales (Lansing)

March 1, 2024

Mrs. Tina Gonzales passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Camille Garrett

Camille Garrett

March 1, 2024

Ms. Camille Garrett passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 74 years.

Shirley Ann Jones (Tampa, Florida)

Shirley Ann Jones (Tampa, Florida)

February 29, 2024

Ms. Shirley Ann Jones passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida at the age of 70 years old. She was born Saturday, August 1, 1953, in Bakersfield, California. The daughter of John H. Jones, Sr. and Rosie Lee Pigues Jones.

Shirley was a resident of Lansing Michigan until she retired and relocated to Tampa, Florida...

Edgar Lee Willis

Edgar Lee Willis

February 29, 2024

Mr. Edgar Lee Willis passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. Age 77 years. Edgar was born August 28, 1946, in Huntington, Tennessee to Willie and Pearlie Willis.

Edgar was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was employed at H.I. S. Manufacturing Company in Bruceton, Tennessee, and General Motors in Michigan.

Edgar was a fun-loving and light-hearted person.

Edgar...

Douglas Johnson Jr.

Douglas Johnson Jr.

February 29, 2024

Mr. Douglas Johnson Jr., faithful father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 64.

“Cookie,” as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was born to Douglas and Gloria “Tobae” Johnson (Dorn) in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on June 21, 1959. After graduating from Saginaw High School in 1978,...

Linton Stalling, Jr. (Lansing)

Linton Stalling, Jr. (Lansing)

February 29, 2024

Mr. Linton Stalling, Jr. passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born Thursday, March 22, 1952, in Rome, Georgia to Mrs. Ruby M. Stalling and the Late Mr. Linton Stalling Sr. He accepted Christ and was baptized in the name of the Lord at an early age....

Luedella Henderson (Lansing)

Luedella Henderson (Lansing)

February 29, 2024

Mrs. LueDella Henderson gained her wings on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan. She was born Tuesday, October 9, 1928, in Covington, Tennessee, the third daughter of Calvin, Lucrecie, and Roxie Hodge. She accepted the Lord at an early age and attended Canaan Grove Baptist Church in Mason, Tennessee.

Throughout her life, she remained steadfast and...

Gail R. Carr-Henix

Gail R. Carr-Henix

February 29, 2024

Gail R. Carr-Henix was born July 22, 1967, in Houston, Texas, to Sam and Mary Carr. She returned home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 56 years.

Gail was a compassionate and well-loved CAC Head Start teacher’s aide, school bus aide, home health aide (Plainview), and the best hair braider in town!

She was...

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