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Jimmie Godfrey "Jim"

Jimmie Godfrey "Jim"

Sep 14, 2023

Mr. Jimmie L. Godfrey passed away at home on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Age 72 years. He was born December 29, 1950, in Bosco, Louisiana to Dora Collins and James Crawford.

Jimmie was baptized at an early age. He was a graduate of Union Central School in Columbia, Louisiana. Jimmie was a Veteran of the United States Army, retiring in October...

Daniel Voltz, Jr.

Daniel Voltz, Jr.

Sep 14, 2023

Deacon Daniel Voltz, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the age of 77 years. He was born August 31, 1946, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the oldest son of Deacon Daniel Sr. and Julia Voltz.

Deacon Voltz had been a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, since relocating from Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1965. He accepted Christ at...

Jonathan Lamar Vann

Jonathan Lamar Vann

Sep 14, 2023

Jonathan Lamar Vann, born November 7, 2001, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Yolanda Camacho, and Bobby Vann, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the age of 21 years.

Jonathan was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. His generosity, loving heart, and beautiful smile were a few of the many gifts that he had that will be missed...

Kurt Donald (Lansing)

Kurt Donald (Lansing)

Sep 12, 2023

Mr. Kurt Donald passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing. Age 58 years. 

Annette Gentry (Lansing)

Annette Gentry (Lansing)

Sep 10, 2023

Annette Gentry was born November 2, 1951, in Antione, Arkansas. The daughter of Graice Bell Beavers and Eddies Gentry, Sr. She passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Annette was born in Arkansas and graduated from Delight High School, she then relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1969 to help her brother care for her beloved nieces...

Paul  Lovelady (Lansing)

Paul Lovelady (Lansing)

Sep 9, 2023

Mr. Paul Lovelady was born May 31, 1967, in Southeast Hayti, Missouri. The son of Hossie Lovelady, Sr. and Christine Porter. He was the twelfth born out of sixteen children. He passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Paul was an avid fitness buff and had even earned a certificate in fitness. In addition to staying...

Melvin  Greene (Lansing)

Melvin Greene (Lansing)

Sep 9, 2023

Melvin Scott Greene III, was born on November 17, 1954 to the Reverend Melvin Scott Greene Jr. and Susie Clark-Perks Greene. Melvin was the youngest of the three boys in the household and very loved from the start.

As a child, Melvin attended the Golden Star Baptist Church in Eunice, Louisiana where he accepted Jesus Christ into his life at a...

Calvin Thomas "Johnny"

Calvin Thomas "Johnny"

Sep 9, 2023

Mr. Calvin Thomas "Johnny" passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital.  Age 67 years.

Reginald Arthur

Reginald Arthur

Sep 8, 2023

Reginald Maurice Arthur, Sr., age 57, transitioned peacefully Friday morning at Saginaw Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born February 9th, 1966, in Eudora, Arkansas to Lee Arthur, Sr. and Cora Arthur.

They would eventually move to Saginaw, Michigan during the early stages of his life. He is a graduate of Arthur Hill High School and a member of the...

James E. Mitchell (Lansing)

James E. Mitchell (Lansing)

Sep 7, 2023

Mr. James E. Mitchell passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. He was born August 19, 1946, in Wardell, Missouri. The son of Ethel Mae and Elmer Mitchell.

James E. Mitchell, also affectionately known as “Nukem”, resided in Lansing, Michigan, which he loved living in Michigan. He did spend a part of his life serving in the Vietnam War....

Herbert Austin, Sr. (Lansing)

Herbert Austin, Sr. (Lansing)

Sep 7, 2023

Herbert Austin, Sr. passed away September 7, 2023, at Divine Nest in Leslie, Michigan. Age 88 years. He was born October 8, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Zella Nesbitt and C.H. Austin.

Herb was a life-long resident of Lansing, Michigan, attending Eastern High School where he was known as “small & mighty” as he played guard in football. Herb also...

Charles Allen Green (Lansing)

Charles Allen Green (Lansing)

Sep 5, 2023

Mr. Charles Green passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. 

Janis  Thomas (Lansing)

Janis Thomas (Lansing)

Sep 5, 2023

On Tuesday, May 27, 1952, Ralph Barnett, Sr. and Grace McLaurine Barnett gave birth to their fifth child, Janis Ann Barnett Thomas, in Lansing, Michigan. On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Janis quietly slipped away to join her parents and beloved brother, Ralph Barnett, Jr. in the heavenly kingdom. She was 71 years old.

Janis committed her life to Christ at an...

Rex D. Laury

Rex D. Laury

Sep 4, 2023

Mr. Rex Laury transitioned after a long valiant fight surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters on Monday, September 4, 2023, at 69. Rex was born June 12, 1954, to Lillie Mae Frazier and Z.L. Laury.

Rex was a graduate of Saginaw High School Class of ‘72 and was employed by Geni. He had many talents including painting and fixing things. Rex...

Charles "Bo" Nelson (Lansing)

Charles "Bo" Nelson (Lansing)

Sep 3, 2023

Mr. Charles Nelson was born March 21, 1979, in Lansing, Michigan, to Charlie (Goodtime) Washington and Carla Nelson. Charles passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 44. Charles was very outgoing and bubbly. He was extremely lovable and loved to keep you laughing, for that he will be greatly missed. He attended Lansing Public...

Lilia Margarita Lara-Martinez

Lilia Margarita Lara-Martinez

Sep 3, 2023

Lilia Margarita Lara Martinez, age 75, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Indiana. Lilia was born June 10, 1948, in Laredo, Texas, to the late Fransisco and Guadalupe (Martinez) Lara.

Lilia held her Native American heritage close to her heart. She was extremely proud of her roots, and her...

Kelly Warner (Lansing)

Kelly Warner (Lansing)

Sep 2, 2023

Mr. Kelly Warner passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

Brian K. Smith

Brian K. Smith

Sep 2, 2023

Mr. Brian K. Smith passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Adira Nursing and Rehab Center.  Age 57 years.

Burial has taken place.

Annie Louise Phillips (Lansing)

Annie Louise Phillips (Lansing)

Aug 31, 2023

Mrs. Annie Louise Phillips was born on Monday, August 31, 1931, in Franklin County Tennessee, to the late Leler Elise Wells and Johnnie Jones. She departed this life on Thursday, August 31, 2023, her 92nd birthday, at Serene Gardens in DeWitt, Michigan.

Annie left the south in pursuit of something better for her family and landed in Lansing, Michigan. She began...

Glenda Ann Booker

Glenda Ann Booker

Aug 30, 2023

Ms. Glenda Ann Booker was born on May 19, 1961, in Tallulah, Louisiana, to Johnny and Anna Booker. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, at a very young age. Glenda passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Age 62 years.

Glenda attended North Jr. High and graduated from Arthur Hill High School Class of 1979. She retired from Hemlock Semiconductor on May...

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