Mario Bobbitt (Lansing)
Mar 3, 2023
Mr. Mario Robert Bobbitt, age 49 passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of Cheryl Bobbitt and Robert Howse, born on January 3, 1974, in Cleveland, Ohio. His parents died when he was young and he was adopted and raised by his aunt/mother, Joann Phifer
Mario grew up in Lansing, Michigan. He enjoyed spending time...
Leonilda Ramos
Mar 2, 2023
Ms. Leonilda Ramos passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at DMC Sini Grace hospital in Detroit, Micigan. Age 68 years.
Roland Mcdole
Mar 2, 2023
Mr. Roland Craig McDole “Disco” passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years. Roland was born February 12, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan to Barbara Jean Swilley-McDole and Samuel Roy McDole “Singing Sam.”
Roland was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He graduated from Rueben Daniels. Roland enjoyed fishing, listening to music, playing chess, detailing...
Michael G. Todd (Lansing)
Mar 1, 2023
Michael’s Song
INTRO
There are those who enjoy music whether it be, singing, playing or merely listening to songs. Michael Granvil Todd had an appreciation for music uniquely particular to him. He didn’t sing or play, but he enjoyed listening to good music, especially jazz.
Michael’s song began on November 1, 1950, when he was born in Cleveland, Ohio at Mt. Sinai Hospital...
Carolyn Nickerson
Mar 1, 2023
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR VISITATION AND SERVICE
Mrs. Carolyn Nickerson passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 88 years. She was born September 18, 1934, in Brundidge, Alabama, to Frank Newson and Emma Haynes.
Carolyn married Milton Nickerson in 1953 and they relocated to Saginaw, Michigan. To their union, they were blessed with the...
Mother Reaoda Wheeler "Baby Sister"
Feb 27, 2023
Mother Reaoda Wheeler lived a long and full life. The LORD called his Angel home on Monday, February 27, 2023, at home. Age 96 years young. Reaoda was born on January 17, 1927, to Acie Southall and Pearl Neuben-Southall in Brownsville, Tennessee. Reaoda’s mother passed at an early age, so she was raised by her grandparents, Stephen and Laura Neuben....
Donterrion Lamar Rodgers "Taye"
Feb 26, 2023
Mr. Donterrion L. Rodgers passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 42 years. He was born on June 18, 1980, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Zina Smith and Richard Rodgers, Jr.
Donterrion was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and was a member of Bethel AME Church. Donterrion always had various...
Baby Naomi Leah Thomas
Feb 26, 2023
Baby Naomi Thomas was given angel wings to fly on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in Buena Vista Township, Michigan. Age 7 months. She was born July 20, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Kurt’Niesha McGee and Charles Thomas, Jr.
Naomi was such a sweet baby. She loved to watch Mrs. Rachel, and laugh and play with her big sister. Naomi was the...
Donnell Eugene Blaylock
Feb 26, 2023
Our beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend Donnell Eugene Blaylock transitioned peacefully at home Sunday February 26, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born June 13, 1973 in Saginaw, MI to Jacqueline Marie Blaylock and Ezzard Charles Mack.
Donnell was an avid music collector. Music really spoke to his soul. It held a special place in his heart. He had...
Virginia Ann (Branch) Maple
Feb 25, 2023
Virginia Ann (Branch) Maple was the youngest of seven children born to Clarence Sr. and Zelma Odessa (Crider) Branch on September 19, 1944, in Huntington, Tennessee. Virginia relocated to Saginaw, Michigan with her family at the age of eight, and went on to graduate from Saginaw High School with the Class of 1962. Many years later, she would continue her...
Janice Barton
Feb 25, 2023
Ms. Janice Barton passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 67 years.
Daniel Jerome Nash
Feb 25, 2023
Our beloved father, Daniel Jerome Nash, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 63 years. Daniel is known affectionately as “Jerry” by his family and close friends. He was born October 15, 1959, in Sunflower, Mississippi, to James Oldar Nash and Eunice Pearl (Robinson) Nash.
Jerry was raised in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and...
Craig Irwin
Feb 24, 2023
Mr. Craig Irwin passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Gladwin Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gladwin, Michigan. Age 52 years.
Jessie Smith
Feb 23, 2023
Mr. Jesse Smith was born August 14, 1947, in Lowndes County, Alabama, to the union of Robert and Susie Smith. He was the fourth child of eight children. He accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Jesse attended Calhoun High School and graduated in 1968. He moved to Saginaw Michigan in 1970, where he was employed...
William Doxie, Sr. "Bill"
Feb 22, 2023
Mr. William Howard Doxie, Sr. "Bill" passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 79 years. William was born December 8, 1943, in Florence, Alabama, to Emmitte O’Neal Doxie Sr. and Eliza Skipworth Doxie.
Bill was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, and attended Saginaw Public Schools. He graduated from Delta College and also attended the University of Michigan, Flint...
Mrs. Dorothy D. Cooper "Dot"
Feb 22, 2023
Our beloved Dorothy Clark-Cooper "Dot," the matriarch of our family, gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Dorothy was born August 5, 1947, to Hillard and Catherine Clark.
Dorothy was always known to be very vocal and personable and therefore she chose a profession in social work. She used her voice, at the Saginaw Department...
Ashanti S.R. Green
Feb 22, 2023
Ms. Ashanti Sherisse Ronsh’e Green passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on May 26, 1989, in Saginaw, and was the daughter of proud parents: Leonard (Joe Rock) Evans, Sheryl Joi Ann (QD) Green, John Alexander Burn, and Lori Jackson, her 2nd mother.
Ashanti enjoyed listening to music as she...
Cedric Wilson
Feb 22, 2023
Our beloved brother, father, uncle, and grandfather, Mr. Cedric Wilson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 47 years. Cedric was born March 4, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Josh and Johnetta Wilson.
Cedric served in the United States Army and was a Master Mechanic. When Cedric wasn’t working on cars he could...
James Brown (Lansing)
Feb 22, 2023
James Brown was born March 18, 1970, at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Danial Brown. James went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2023, after fighting bone cancer.
James loved spending time with family and friends, campfires, beer, and old music. He never had his own children, but he loved to spend time helping his sister’s...
Brenda Sweeney (Lansing)
Feb 21, 2023
Brenda Joyce Sweeney, transitioned from earth to Heaven on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 71years. She was born to Henry Wray, Sr. and Geneva Wray on February 4, 1952, in Muncie, Indiana.
She grew up and attended schools in the Lansing, Michigan area and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School....
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