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Baby Boy Neeko Davale Salazar

Baby Boy Neeko Davale Salazar

Sep 23, 2023

Baby Neeko Davale Salazar was given wings to fly on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born August 28, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan, to JoAnn Salazar and Roosevelt Kelly.

God granted this family an amazing 26 short days before Baby Neeko departed. Those days were spent with his mother holding his fingers as he rested on her chest for hours inside...

Mary Lee  Cooper Dunn

Mary Lee Cooper Dunn

Sep 22, 2023

Ms. Mary Lee Cooper Dunn made her transition on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 96 years. She was born October 11, 1926, in Stamps, Arkansas to the union of Chine Cooper and Drucilla Evans Cooper.

The family moved to Saginaw, Michigan when Mary was two years old. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High...

Michael Herndon

Michael Herndon

Sep 22, 2023

Our beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, Micheal Duane Herndon went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born to military parents, Hayward and Queen Esther Herndon, in Germany.

Michael was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was well-known as “Mighty Mike.” He was an...

Mr. Leon Stanley Clark

Mr. Leon Stanley Clark

Sep 22, 2023

Mr. Leon Stanley Clark passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the age of 93 years.

Gerald Lett (Lansing)

Gerald Lett (Lansing)

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Gerald Lett passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023. Age 96 years.

James E. Watts (Lansing)

James E. Watts (Lansing)

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. James E. Watts passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 87 years. He was born Sunday, December 8, 1935, in Selma, Alabama. The son of Joseph Sr. & Rosa Watts.

James graduated from A.H. Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama in 1954, prior to moving to Lansing, Michigan. He was a retiree from...

Betty J.  Riley

Betty J. Riley

Sep 19, 2023

A private celebration of Betty's life is planned. Please contact the family at (517)703-7202 for information.



Ms. Betty J. Riley passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her residence. Age 74 years. Betty Jean was born February 17, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ida Mae Lawrence.

Betty was raised in Chicago where she attended McCorkle Elementary and Dusable High School. While...

Catherine Miller (Lansing)

Catherine Miller (Lansing)

Sep 19, 2023

Cathy “Bissy” Miller, was born to George Miller and Elizzie B. Wilson in Roseland, Arkansas on Monday, August 28, 1944, embarked on a remarkable journey through life that touched the hearts of many. A few years after her birth, the family made a significant move to Laramie, Wyoming, where Cathy’s story would unfold.

Bissy, as she was affectionately known to family...

Denise Jackson (Lansing)

Denise Jackson (Lansing)

Sep 18, 2023

A Time to be Born

Denise was born Thursday, October 13, 1955, to her parents Alldean and Katie Jackson in Lansing Michigan. She was the seventh of 11 children. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Louis Ray and Martha Nelson, Oceola and Maime Jackson; mother, Katie Jackson; two brothers, Donald and Wilfred Hall; one sister, Francia Hall Pond;...

Curtis Wesley Beavers "Murk"

Curtis Wesley Beavers "Murk"

Sep 17, 2023

Mr. Curtis Wesley Beavers passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Age 44 years. Curtis who was affectionately called “Murk” by all, was born June 17, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Tonya Beavers Joe, and Curtis Willis Jr.

Murk’s spirit would brighten any and everyone around. He had a laugh that was infectious. He was a loyal, and kindhearted person; a...

Leroy Cedric Dorsey

Leroy Cedric Dorsey

Sep 17, 2023

Leroy Cedric Dorsey, affectionately called “Lee”, was the last child born to Pastor James & Ella Dorsey on August 1, 1966, in Turrell, Arkansas. At 28 days old, he left Arkansas and relocated to Saginaw, Michigan with his family.

The baby of the Seven Seeds, Lee was the most mischievous and curious child. If his siblings were to write a book...

Sarah Ann Foxx

Sarah Ann Foxx

Sep 17, 2023

Ms. Sarah Ann Foxx was born December 24, 1963, Union Springs, Alabama, the daughter of Marshall Sr. and Sallie Foxx. Sarah was the youngest of twelve children and she loved to be loved. She was a charismatic lady with a huge personality, and she knew exactly how to leave a smile on your face. Sarah gave her life to Christ...

Randle Lawrence Lewis Jr.

Randle Lawrence Lewis Jr.

Sep 17, 2023

Mr. Randle Lawrence Lewis, Jr. passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Age 62 years. He was born November 30, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Randle Lawrence, Sr. and Ella Mae Dobison.

Randle was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School “Trojans” Class of 1979. Although not affiliated with a church, Randle was a...

Milton T. Grays

Milton T. Grays

Sep 17, 2023

Mr. Milton T. Grays passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born September 4, 1952, in Yazoo, Mississippi, to Alean Grays and Oscar Lee Ford, Sr.

Milton attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School.

He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Ameshia Grays;...

Minelva Diane Allen

Minelva Diane Allen

Sep 16, 2023

On Saturday, September 16th, 2023, Minelva Diane Allen, made her transition at the age of 72 years. Minel, as she was called by most of her family and close friends, was born to Robert and Marjorie McAdams on March 24, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan where she lived the majority of her life.

Minelva was the 3rd oldest of six. She attended...

Scharmelle Monique  Branklin (Lansing)

Scharmelle Monique Branklin (Lansing)

Sep 16, 2023

Scharmelle Monique Branklin passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 53 years. She was born to parents, Joanne and Roy Branklin, on August 13, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan.

Scharmelle was raised in Lansing, Michigan, where everyone knew her for her beauty, inside and out. She had a big heart and kept others smiling no matter what she was...

Clementine Moore

Clementine Moore

Sep 16, 2023

Mrs. Clementine Moore, born August 13, 1935, in Greenburg, Louisiana, to David Ricks Sr. and Beatrice Johnson Ricks, passed away at her residence on September 16, 2023, while surrounded by family. Age 88 years. She was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan.

Mrs. Moore accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She and Robert Moore were married on...

Sarah Woodson (Lansing)

Sarah Woodson (Lansing)

Sep 16, 2023

Mrs. Sarah Muriel Woodson passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Sparrow Hospice House of MidMichigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 98 years. She was born on Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m. on August 30, 1925, in Charleston, West Virginia to Sarah Norton Spencer and Willie Spencer. She was the fourth child in a family of six.

Sarah lost her mother when...

Jerry Earl Bass

Jerry Earl Bass

Sep 15, 2023

Mr. Jerry Earl Bass passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 52 years. Jerry was born September 24, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Barbara Bass Hill, and Edd Donald.

He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a Saginaw High School Trojan. Jerry accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. One of his favorite pastimes...

Dorothy Mitchner

Dorothy Mitchner

Sep 15, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Mitchner, 72, transitioned on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Dorothy was born December 16, 1950, in Desoto County, Mississippi, to Annie Mae and Willie Smith.

Dorothy attended Hamilton High School in Memphis, Tennessee, and graduated with the Class of ’69. Dorothy married Preitus Mitchner Jr. in 1972 and they lived together in Memphis,...

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