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LaToia Jones (Lansing)

LaToia Jones (Lansing)

Oct 6, 2024

LaToia Shanika Jones, born on August 8, 1977, in Lansing, MI, to Anthony Jones and Mary Ann Jones-Johnson. She departed this life on Sunday, October 6, 2024. A proud graduate of Lansing Everett High School, LaToia embraced life with a joyful spirit and a passion for connection.

 Throughout her life, LaToia found joy in cooking, was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan,...

Leon Pickett, Sr.

Leon Pickett, Sr.

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. Leon Pickett Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 69 years. He was born October 4, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama, the youngest son of Willie Sr. and Maybelle Pickett.

Leon graduated from Lanier High School in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1972, and joined the Army...

Toliver Michael Bragg, Sr. (Lansing)

Toliver Michael Bragg, Sr. (Lansing)

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. Toliver Michael Bragg, Sr. Passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years.

Pamela Bissell (Lansing)

Pamela Bissell (Lansing)

Oct 1, 2024

Ms. Pamela Bissell passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing. Age 69 years.

Lee Thomas

Lee Thomas

Oct 1, 2024

Mr. Lee Thomas passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 49 years.

Doris D. Lewis (Lansing)

Doris D. Lewis (Lansing)

Sep 29, 2024

Ms. Doris D. Lewis passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born on Monday, June 19, 1967, in Gallion, Alabama to Frank and Annie Houston.

Doris grew up in Lansing, Michigan with her parents and siblings. She attended West Junior High School and J. W. Sexton in the Lansing School District....

Shirley Borney (Lansing)

Shirley Borney (Lansing)

Sep 28, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Borney passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan, at 66 years of age. She was born on Friday, August 15, 1958, to parents Arthur Lee Knights and Florence A. Stewart in Brookhaven, Mississippi. 

Shirley graduated from Everett High School. She was well known there and throughout Lansing during her lifetime and held many different jobs during her...

Jesse Jackson (Lansing)

Jesse Jackson (Lansing)

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Jesse James Jackson, Sr. passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. He was born March 9, 1947, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The son of Willie T. and L.B. Price Jackson.

Jesse was a resident of Lansing, Michigan and he retired from Thompson McCully Construction. Jesse earned his Master’s Degree in Social Work pending Thesis at...

James Curry

James Curry

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. James Curry passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, in Defiance, Ohio. Age 71 years. He was born November 6, 1952, in Louisville, Alabama, to Bennie J. and Mary Alice Curry.

James, a 1971 graduate from Saginaw High School, was a resident of Holgate, Ohio. He was employed by General Motors for 35 years. James attended Galilee Baptist Church in...

Ruby Lee Winston

Ruby Lee Winston

Sep 27, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Lee Winston passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. Age 73 years. She was born on April 15, 1951, in Thompson, Alabama, she was the beloved daughter of Joe and Rosa Sutton. 

She dedicated 25 years of her career to Saginaw County Hospital before her retirement.

Ruby had a passion for travel, enjoyed playing Bingo,...

Dorothy Jean Withers (Lansing)

Dorothy Jean Withers (Lansing)

Sep 25, 2024

Ms. Dorothy Jean Withers passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years.

Terrence Sheppard

Terrence Sheppard

Sep 25, 2024

Terrence Jamar Sheppard passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Saginaw Michigan at the age of 37. He was born on April 4, 1987, in Saginaw Michigan to Regina S. Sheppard and Earl L. Thomas, Jr. 

Terrence attended Saginaw Public Schools, always was on the Honor and Merit Roll, he loved to draw, and his favorite color was blue. He...

Joseph Scott, Sr.

Joseph Scott, Sr.

Sep 23, 2024

Mr. Joseph Scott, Sr. passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Age 71 years. He was born September 19, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Wilton and Martha Scott.

Joseph had been a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, before relocating to Texas. In Saginaw, he attended Harris Temple Church of God in Christ. Joseph played football at Buena Vista "BV"...

Brian Tyrone Weems

Brian Tyrone Weems

Sep 21, 2024

Brian Tyrone Weems, age 64 passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 15, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert “Big Rob” Weems and Evelyn “Big E” Weems. Brian was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, MI.  

Brian was a devoted partner and avid sports fan. He lived life to the fullest through...

Robert Earl "Blue" Jones  (Lansing)

Robert Earl "Blue" Jones (Lansing)

Sep 20, 2024

Mr. Robert Earl Jones, who affectionally went by “Blue”, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at Dimondale Nursing Center in Dimondale, Michigan at the age of 60 years old. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Barbara Ann Jones and Robert Watts on Friday, July 3, 1964.

Blue was a resident of Lansing, Michigan since 1989. He was a...

Rayvonda Garrett

Rayvonda Garrett

Sep 19, 2024

Ms. Rayvonda Norshell Garrett our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and cousin went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2024, age 53 years. Rayvonda was born October 28, 1970, to  Walter and Mary Garrett.

Ray Ray (as she was affectionately known) was a homebody who enjoyed playing many phone games. She also enjoyed playing Pokeno with her family, spending time...

Mary Ann Lee (Lansing)

Mary Ann Lee (Lansing)

Sep 18, 2024

Mary Ann Lee transitioned peacefully in her sleep to be with her LORD and Savior on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the tender age of 71 years old. Mary Ann was born on Monday, January 5, 1953, to parents Aaron Scott and Willie Mae Jackson in Greenville, Mississippi. 

 Mary Ann accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior as a young adult...

Romel Keyon Montgomery

Romel Keyon Montgomery

Sep 16, 2024

Mr. Romel Montgomery passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare, Cooper. Age 29 years.

 

Leonard Henderson

Leonard Henderson

Sep 16, 2024

Mr. Leonard Henderson passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at MediLodge of Cass City.  Age 71 years.

Clarence Joyner

Clarence Joyner

Sep 14, 2024

Our beloved father Clarence Joyner, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born to Elizabeth and Elton Joyner, Sr. on Monday, March 22, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Our dad accepted Christ at an early age and attended Cane Creek Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. He was employed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery before...

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