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Collette Elizabeth Weathers

Collette Elizabeth Weathers

December 22, 2023

Mrs. Collette Elizabeth (Hammond) Weathers, 70, passed away at her home on Friday, December 22, 2023. Collette was born January 9, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, the 4th child of Burnetta and Willie Hammond.

Collette graduated from Buena Vista High School with the Class of '71. After graduation, she worked for Saginaw Steering Gear, Plant 3. During this time Collette met her...

Robert Clay Thomas, Sr.

Robert Clay Thomas, Sr.

December 22, 2023

Mr. Robert Clay Thomas, Sr., passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Avista Nursing & Rehab in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born March 16, 1942, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Andrew Barley Thomas and Louella Scott Thomas. Robert’s mother passed away when he was only five years old. Robert’s father married Inna Walton in 1951.

Soon after...

Edward Lee Nichols "Eddie, Fast Ed"

Edward Lee Nichols "Eddie, Fast Ed"

December 19, 2023

Mr. Edward Lee Nichols passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 55 years. He was born July 25, 1968, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Claudia Esexx and Edward Watkins.

Edward known to all as “Eddie or Fast Ed,” attended Saginaw Public Schools. He loved watching movies and listening to old-school music. Most importantly, Eddie loved being around his...

Carolyn Renee Haulcy

Carolyn Renee Haulcy

December 19, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Renee Haulcy departed this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the age of 61 years old. Carolyn Renee Haulcy was born December 14, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the proud parents of Dorothy Jean Dodd and John Wesley Johnson.

Carolyn attended all Saginaw Public Schools. Carolyn's passion in life was playing the lottery and spending time with friends...

Gregory Mclellan (Lansing)

Gregory Mclellan (Lansing)

December 19, 2023

Mr. Gregory McLellan passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years. 

Rudolph Hill, Jr. "Rudy"

Rudolph Hill, Jr. "Rudy"

December 17, 2023

Mr. Rudolph Hill Jr. passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 67. He was born August 31, 1956, in Los Angeles, California to Rudolph Hill Sr. and Jo Ann Marie DeGroat Hill.

Rudolph "Rudy" Hill Jr. accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at the St. Paul Episcopal Church in Saginaw, Michigan,...

Shalae Heady (Lansing)

Shalae Heady (Lansing)

December 17, 2023

Ms. Shalae LaShae Heady  transitioned to be with the Lord in Heaven on Sunday, December 17,2023, at the age of 36 years old, in Lansing, Michigan. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, December 18,1986, to Don Heady and Tina Mathews.

Shalae attended schools in the Lansing School District and received her GED from Detroit Job Corps Center. After receiving...

John  Lee  Patterson, Jr. (Lansing)

John Lee Patterson, Jr. (Lansing)

December 15, 2023

Mr. John Lee Patterson, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus, Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 44 years old. He was born Friday, February 2, 1979, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of John L. Patterson, Sr. and Jennifer A. Patterson.

John graduated from Lansing Everett High School, a member of the class...

Woodson C. Long  "Woody"  (Jackson)

Woodson C. Long "Woody" (Jackson)

December 15, 2023

Mr. Woodson Corneilius Long, "Woody" aka “Scoby” to family, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Jackson County Medical Care Facility in Jackson, Michigan. Age 91 years. He was born on Wednesday, April 6, 1932, in Henderson, Tennessee. The son of William Henry Long and Norciss Trice Long.

Woodson has resided in Jackson, Michigan ever since he left Tennessee as a...

Deon Watson

Deon Watson

December 13, 2023

Mr. Deon Watson passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 51 years. 

Martin Walters "Marty"

Martin Walters "Marty"

December 12, 2023

A much loved, kind, and giving friend to many, passed away unexpectedly December 12, 2023, at his residence, age 62.

Son of the late Keith Sr. and Dolores (Soltysiak) Walters, Marty was born September 30, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan. Although Marty never married or had children, he is survived by his longtime friend and companion, Paula Rench, and joyfully assisted in...

Kelly Ackley (Lansing)

Kelly Ackley (Lansing)

December 10, 2023

Ms. Kelly Ackley passed away December 10, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Sonya  Marie Taylor (Lansing)

Sonya Marie Taylor (Lansing)

December 9, 2023

Ms. Sonya Marie Taylor left this world suddenly on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 55 years old. She was born Friday, March 15, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Belita Buckner and Darrell Taylor.

Sonya was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Sonya graduated from Martin...

Charles Hale (Lansing)

Charles Hale (Lansing)

December 8, 2023

Mr. Charles Hale passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson

December 7, 2023

Mr. Andre Johnson passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Andre was born on June 15, 1972, to Mrs. Theresa Owens and Mr. Willie Ross.

Andre was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was educated at Saginaw High School, later earning his GED, and employed at Euclid Industries Assembly. He enjoyed dancing and being...

Anthony "Tony" Ronald Peterson

Anthony "Tony" Ronald Peterson

December 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Anthony Ronald Peterson, fondly known as Tony, who was called home by the Lord to join the heavenly band on December 6, 2023. Born on July 6, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, to Lorenzo Peterson and Geraldine (Kennedy) Peterson, Tony's remarkable journey through life was marked by faith, and...

Roy Lee West, Jr.

Roy Lee West, Jr.

December 6, 2023

On December 6, 2023, our lives forever changed when we lost our beloved Roy Lee West Jr. at the age of 60. Roy was born June 7, 1963, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Martha (Edward) Franklin and Roy West Sr.

Roy attended Arthur Hill High School graduating with the class of 1982. Roy was a well-rounded man he enjoyed remodeling homes, doing...

Clarice Elaine Griffin

Clarice Elaine Griffin

December 4, 2023

Clarice Elaine Griffin was born August 5, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willean Wilkerson, and Dewitt Griffin.

Elaine was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of ’77. She worked at Meijer in the deli and at a couple group homes. Elaine enjoyed singing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her granddaughters. She was funny,...

Aggie Lee Sutton

Aggie Lee Sutton

December 4, 2023

Aggie Lee Sutton passed away on December 4, 2023. Age 66 years. Aggie was born on December 8, 1957, to the union of Joe and Rosa Sutton, in Thompson, Alabama.

He moved to Saginaw, Michigan with his family as a teen in 1972. Aggie received Christ at an early age. His love for Christ was demonstrated threw the way he treated...

Verna Gay (Mcclain) Aimery (Lansing)

Verna Gay (Mcclain) Aimery (Lansing)

December 3, 2023

Mrs. Verna Gay (McClain) Aimery transitioned on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 81 years old . She was born on Thursday, April 30, 1942, to Alex McClain, Sr. and Annie Grace (Simmons) McClain, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Verna graduated from Muskegon High School and was employed with General Motors Corporation...

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