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Tassie Ruth Sian York

Tassie Ruth Sian York

Aug 3, 2024

Tassie (Ruth Sian) York, was born on February 15th, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Mary Jane Partlow and Joseph Sian, passed away in peace on August 3rd, 2024, at Covenant Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. The Eversight organization honorably received her corneas. 

 Tassie looked forward to getting prettied up for the next adventure, her favorite being testing...

Mary Sue Shaw (Lansing)

Mary Sue Shaw (Lansing)

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Mary Sue Shaw passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Regency of Lansing West in Delta Township, Michigan. She and her family recently celebrated her 94th birthday. She was born on Tuesday, April 22, 1930, to John Westley Cox, Sr. and Jim Alice Smith Cox in Ripley, Tennessee. She was the eldest child and the only surviving of eight...

Kathryn Humes

Kathryn Humes

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Kathy Diane Humes was born and raised in Bay City, Michigan on August 31, 1952, to John Harry and Mary L. Donaldson. She passed away to be with the Lord at the age of 71 years on August 2nd at Bay Medical Care Facility in Essexville, Michigan.

In her early years, she was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and...

Callie Mae Fentress

Callie Mae Fentress

Aug 2, 2024

Our beloved mother, Callie Mae Fentress, was promoted to Heaven on August 2, 2024. She transitioned peacefully at her home in Saginaw, Michigan. Callie was born on September 21, 1927, in Jackson, Tennessee to Lue Sinda Williamson and Clarence Williamson. She completed school in Madison County in Denmark, Tennessee. At an early age, Callie was blessed with her God-given wisdom.

She...

Joel Farrow (Lansing)

Joel Farrow (Lansing)

Aug 1, 2024

Mr. Joel Darnell Farrow was born September 12, 1957, in Wetumpka, Alabama. The son of Joel & Doris Farrow. He passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Joel completed high school at Wetumpka High School in Wetumpka, Alabama. He loved baseball, fishing, and his family.

He leaves to cherish his memory children, Renita Jackson of Montgomery, Alabama...

Baby Girl Samoni Hubbert

Baby Girl Samoni Hubbert

Aug 1, 2024

Samoni Khayaria Hubbert received her wings on Thursday, August 1, 2024; she was 5 weeks old. Samoni was born on June 26, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Kennedy and Desmond Hubbert.

Samoni was a happy and loveable soul who left us too soon. Although her time here on earth was short, she touched the lives of her closest family and friends. She...

Shirley Stacy (Albuquerque, NM)

Shirley Stacy (Albuquerque, NM)

Jul 31, 2024

Ms. Shirley Stacy passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Age 78 years. She was born on Wednesday, January 2, 1946, in Charleston, Missouri, to her parents, Claude Mitts and Alene Halliburton.

Shirley was raised in Lansing, Michigan before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico. There, Shirley became the first Black female Transit Driver for the...

Richard Wallace (Lansing)

Richard Wallace (Lansing)

Jul 31, 2024

Mr. Richard Wallace passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

Willie James Johnson

Willie James Johnson

Jul 31, 2024

Mr. Willie James Johnson went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 74 years of age. He was born on February 19, 1950, in Union Springs, Alabama to the late Emma L. McFadden and Willie Morris. 

Willie was raised by his maternal grandmother, Idella Johnson, in Union Springs. He moved to Saginaw in 1975 and was hired at...

Gordon Junior Walkinhood (Lansing)

Gordon Junior Walkinhood (Lansing)

Jul 29, 2024

Mr. Gordon Junior Walkinhood, affectionately  known as “Gordy”, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health Sparrow, Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 90 years old. He was born on Thursday, June 7, 1934, in Marshall, Michigan, the son of Harold Gordon Walkinhood and Mary May Annis.

Gordy grew up in...

Michelle McDole

Michelle McDole

Jul 28, 2024

 The beautiful, vibrant Michelle McDole passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 28, 2024. Michelle was born on December 10, 1998, in Saginaw, Michigan to Marshana McDole. Michelle was raised in Saginaw and graduated from Heritage High School with the Class of 2017. She attended Faith Ministries Church, Midland Michigan, where she was among the first generation of children...

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Jul 28, 2024

Quincy Darrell Jones

A time to be born…Our yellow boy came into this world on a hot 88-degree day, August 2, 2001, demanding the attention of everyone around him. A case of jaundice would leave us in the hospital under a light for a couple extra days to give time to clear. The doctors may have had it all wrong because...

Timothy Karl Jackson

Timothy Karl Jackson

Jul 28, 2024

THE STORY OF “TIM”



He was born to Charlie and Genola Jackson on May 25, 1963, in Saginaw, Michigan. As a bow-legged toddler, he ran about the house full of energy and joy. That drive would be the hallmark of his life. Little “Timmy” developed a hustle early on in life. He ran errands for a few adults on the block...

Jeffry Decess (Houghton Lake)

Jeffry Decess (Houghton Lake)

Jul 27, 2024

Mr. Jeffry Decess passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Okemos, Michigan. Age 67 years. He was born on Sunday, September 16, 1956, in Houghton Lake, Michigan, the son of Donald and Beverly Decess.

Jeffry was loved by everyone who ever knew him. He was such a kind soul and will be missed by all.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories,...

Christina McDaniel

Christina McDaniel

Jul 27, 2024

Ms. Christina McDaniel passed away, Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper.  Age 36 years.

Robert Flemming Turner (Lansing)

Robert Flemming Turner (Lansing)

Jul 26, 2024

Mr. Robert Flemming Turner passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years.

Sandra Williams Bailey (Lansing)

Sandra Williams Bailey (Lansing)

Jul 24, 2024

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Mrs. Sandra Jean Williams-Bailey made her heavenly transition to glory on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 64 years old. She was born on Saturday, July 16, 1960, to her parents, James Quivers and Odessie Williams in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Sandra, known as “NiNi” relocated to Lansing, Michigan at the age of 4 years old where she...

Ernest Woods (Lansing)

Ernest Woods (Lansing)

Jul 23, 2024

Mr. Ernest Woods passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing. Age 59 years.

Mrs. Robbie Overstreet

Mrs. Robbie Overstreet

Jul 23, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, godmother, foster mother, and aunt departed this world on July 23, 2024, at Avista Nursing & Rehab in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born April 8, 1929, in Liberty, Mississippi to Lucious and Effie Flowers.

 

Mrs. Robbie wore many hats and had endless skills, including being a seamstress. She held a vault's wealth of knowledge. If you asked...

Xeev Yang (Lansing)

Xeev Yang (Lansing)

Jul 22, 2024

Mr. Xeev Swm Yang was born November 28, 1984, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Neng Yang and My Neng Lee. He passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

Xeev attended Leslie High School and furthered his education by graduating from Lansing Community College. He loved music, art, drawing, traveling, and disc golf.

Xeev leaves to cherish...

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