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Alfred Lee Parcham

Alfred Lee Parcham

May 31, 2023

Mr. Alfred Lee Parcham passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 60 years.

Alga Smith, Jr. "L.J."

Alga Smith, Jr. "L.J."

May 30, 2023

Our beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend ALGA SMITH JR. “L.J.” went home to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 70 years. Alga was born on September 4, 1952, to Alga Smith, Sr. and Berta L. Harris in Saginaw, Michigan. He was raised...

Olga Frye (Lansing)

Olga Frye (Lansing)

May 30, 2023

Olga Frye left this life for a home in Heaven on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the age of 85 years old. She was born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on Wednesday, October 6, 1937, to her parents, Severo and Cesaria De Leon, who showered her, two sisters, Sarin Dominguez, Maricela Navarro, and two brothers, Arnoldo and Ramiro, with love and...

Terry Reed, Jr.

Terry Reed, Jr.

May 29, 2023

Mr. Terry Reed Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the age of 54 years. He was born April 4, 1969, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Terry Sr. and Janice Reed.

Terry graduated from Saginaw High School C/O ’87. Following graduation, Terry served in the United States Marine Corps, on active duty in Operation Desert Storm....

Donta Roberts (Lansing)

Donta Roberts (Lansing)

May 28, 2023

Ms. Donta Roberts passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems of Lansing, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years. 

Charles Michael Humes, Sr.

Charles Michael Humes, Sr.

May 26, 2023

Mr. Charles Michael Humes, Sr. passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was born January 6, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to Rosa and Terrance Humes, Sr.

Charles was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where he was raised, and attended Saginaw High School, He also resided in Ypsilanti Michigan for a while. Charles enjoyed working...

Louise Marie Lee

Louise Marie Lee

May 26, 2023

Ms. Louise Marie Lee passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Francis Home in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 84 years. She was born December 15, 1938, in Union Springs, Alabama to Clarence and Betsy Ray.

Louise was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She brought her family to Saginaw in 1965 and did an amazing job creating a...

Zanetta Michelle Hutchinson (Tampa, Fl)

Zanetta Michelle Hutchinson (Tampa, Fl)

May 25, 2023

Ms. Zanetta Michelle Hutchinson passed Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. Age 51 years. She was born Friday, September 17, 1971, in Wetumpka, Alabama. The daughter of Debra Wise and Robert Lee McKenzie.

She resided in Tampa, Florida, but she was a Sexton High School graduate. Michelle loved to dance and was always the life of the party. She had...

Tony Nathaniel Thompson (Lansing)

Tony Nathaniel Thompson (Lansing)

May 25, 2023

Mr. Tony Nathaniel Thoompson passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years.

Ida Murchison

Ida Murchison

May 25, 2023

Ms. Ida Murchison passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Age 34 years.

Georgia  A. Johnson, Md (Lansing)

Georgia A. Johnson, Md (Lansing)

May 24, 2023

Georgia Anna Lewis Johnson, MD passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at The Willows at East Lansing, in East Lansing, Michigan at the age 93 years. She born in Chicago, Illinois, February 1, 1930, the daughter of Robert Lawrence Lewis and Sarah Celia Flether Lewis. She grew up in Bangor, Michigan and graduated from South Haven High School. She attended...

Eugene  Roby

Eugene Roby

May 23, 2023

Mr. Eugene Roby "Gene or Pete" passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 78 years. He was born April 7, 1945, in Sallis, Mississippi, the 5th child of Nona Cain and Clarence Roby.

Eugene attended school in Mississippi, and when he was old enough he moved to Chicago, Illinois. He later relocated to...

Joseph Jackson, Jr. "Joe Jack"

Joseph Jackson, Jr. "Joe Jack"

May 23, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, brother, son-in-law, uncle, and friend, Joseph Jackson, Jr., "Joe Jack" went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the age of 62 years. He was born on March 14, 1961, in Pineville, Louisiana, to the late Joseph Jackson and Vera Jackson.

Joseph, known to everyone as “Pops, Cooder, or Cadillac,” was a resident...

Olga Garcia  (Lansing)

Olga Garcia (Lansing)

May 23, 2023

Ms. Olga Garcia “O.G.” passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born Sunday, January 6, 1952, in Brownsville, Texas, the daughter of Delia Salinas.

Olga migrated to Albion, Michigan in 1974, where she met many lifelong friends. She worked at the Albion Manor and McGraw Edison for many years. Olga enjoyed...

Vera Vernita Houston (Lansing)

Vera Vernita Houston (Lansing)

May 23, 2023

Mrs. Vera Vernita Hooks Houston passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years. She was born on Tuesday, July 31, 1956, in Montgomery, Alabama to Mary Reese and Morris Hooks. She was the fourth of eight children.

Vera moved to Michigan at an early age and started her life’s journey. She attended the Lansing...

Darline Patman

Darline Patman

May 21, 2023

Ms. Darline Patman was born on September 5, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan to Donald Lee Patman, Sr. and Ernestine Edna Mayo Patman. She made her transition on May 21, 2023.

Darline received her education in the Saginaw Public School District and later studied Art and Poetry at Delta College. She had artistic qualities and skills for writing poetry and painting. Darline...

Marcella Whitney (Lansing)

Marcella Whitney (Lansing)

May 20, 2023

Ms. Marcella Whitney passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years. 

Andrew Stewart, Sr. (Lansing)

Andrew Stewart, Sr. (Lansing)

May 20, 2023

Mr. Andrew Stewart, Sr. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, the Lord saw fit to call him to rest at age 55 years old. He was born on October 18, 1967, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the son of William Sanders “Slick” and Minnie B. Stewart.

As a child, Andrew Stewart, Sr., grew up attending Sunday School at Bethlehem Temple Church on 500 East...

Joan Clemmons Brooks (Lansing)

Joan Clemmons Brooks (Lansing)

May 20, 2023

Mrs. JoAn Clemmons-Brooks, affectionately known as Mrs. JoAn, was a loving, gentle, and faith-filled woman who graced this earth for 75 years. Born on Monday, February 9, 1948, in Iuka, Mississippi, she was the cherished daughter of John (Lizzie) Lindsey and Gency (Wilbert) Watts. On Saturday, May 20, 2023, she was called home to be with the Lord in the...

Ronnie Richardson

Ronnie Richardson

May 19, 2023

Ronnie Richardson passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Toni and Trish House in Auburn, Michigan at the age of 65 years. He was born March 8, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to Henry and Mattie Richardson.

Ronnie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was a member of the New Covenant Christian Center Church. He attended George Westinghouse College Prep...

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