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Sheryl Denise Smith

Sheryl Denise Smith

Dec 30, 2022

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Sheryl Denise Smith “Neicy” passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 55 years. She was born March 15, 1967, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Luola Smith Harper and Roy Williams.

Neicy was a vibe all by herself! She loved her fashion and dressing from head to toe....

Nathaniel Young (Lansing)

Nathaniel Young (Lansing)

Dec 29, 2022

Mr. Nathaniel Young passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years.

Stacy D. Sanders

Stacy D. Sanders

Dec 28, 2022

Mr. Stacy D. Sanders passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born August 4, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Willie and Lettie Sanders.

Stacy was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Buena Vista High School. He was employed at General Motors in Lansing, Michigan. Stacy enjoyed...

William James Sims  (Lansing)

William James Sims (Lansing)

Dec 28, 2022

Mr. William James Sims passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Willie Charles Buckner

Willie Charles Buckner

Dec 27, 2022

On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, our loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Mr. Willie Charles Buckner, passed away at Covenant HealthCare Cooper, at the age of 82 years. He was born July 4, 1940, in Goodwater, Alabama to Otis and Sarah (Thomas) Buckner.

Willie Charles Buckner, affectionately known as “Mr. Charlie,” was a member of St. Luke CME Church under...

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Dec 26, 2022

Mr. Matthew Russell passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 64 years.

Maurice Mcclain

Maurice Mcclain

Dec 24, 2022

Mr. Maurice McClain our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. Maurice was born November 11, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Roscoe and Malinda McClain.

Maurice was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of ‘75. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church...

Preston Leavy (Lansing)

Preston Leavy (Lansing)

Dec 23, 2022

Mr. Preston Lee Leavy affectionately known as “Bae-Bae” was born on March 3, 1963, to Morris and Elsie Lee Leavy in Stanton, Tennessee.

Preston Leavy graduated from Haywood High School in Brownsville, Tennessee in 1982. and later relocated to Lansing, Michigan from Stanton, Tennessee to pursue his skilled career.

After many years of employment with Melling Drop Forge, and The Lansing Housing...

Theodore B. Manko  (Lansing)

Theodore B. Manko (Lansing)

Dec 22, 2022

It's with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my husband of 58 years, Ted Manko.

Mr. Theodore Bruce Manko passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, December 22, 2022, peacefully at home in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 77 years old. He was born August 19, 1945, to parents, Joseph and Josephine Manko in...

Samuel Stephens  (Lansing)

Samuel Stephens (Lansing)

Dec 22, 2022

Mr. Samuel Stephens passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

Gordon Richards  (Lansing)

Gordon Richards (Lansing)

Dec 22, 2022

Mr. Gordon Richards went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at StoryPoint Grand Ledge in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Age 87 years. He was born December 24, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of John Clayton Richards and Mary Frances Richards.

Gordon lived in Lansing, then moved to Mason, Michigan and back to Lansing. He...

Vincent Durand Hall (Lansing)

Vincent Durand Hall (Lansing)

Dec 21, 2022

Mr. Vincent D. Hall passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born to Ray Hall and Ida E. Hall on September 9, 1965 in Long Island, New York. 

Vincent attended Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan. After high school he started traveling the United States. Vincent loved music and dancing....

Mildred Johnson Hicks

Mildred Johnson Hicks

Dec 21, 2022

Evangelist Mildred Hicks, a native of Carrollton, Michigan, passed away on December 21, 2022. She was born September 15, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bishop Tom Sr. and Velma Johnson.

Some called her Millie, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. She spent most of her life as a foster care mother to many. She later accepted Christ in her...

Jennifer Lavern Larry  (Lansing)

Jennifer Lavern Larry (Lansing)

Dec 21, 2022

Ms. Jennifer Lavern Larry passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.

Shaurome Desmond Mckinney, Jr. "Romo"

Shaurome Desmond Mckinney, Jr. "Romo"

Dec 20, 2022

Mr. Shaurome Desmond McKinney, Jr. “Romo” entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 19 years. He was born March 7, 2003, to Anameshia Rochelle Collins and Shaurome Desmond McKinney, Sr.

Shaurome was a member of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and a graduate from Arthur Hill High School, Class of ’22. He was employed at FedEx....

Overseer James Edward Carter, Sr.  (Lansing)

Overseer James Edward Carter, Sr. (Lansing)

Dec 20, 2022

Overseer James Edward Carter Sr. made his transition to Heavenly Reward on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 78 years old. He was born November 27, 1944, in Caseyville, Mississippi to the family of Fred McDaniel and Otis Bell McDaniel (Carter).

Overseer Carter was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather,...

Johnny  Griffin, Jr. (Lansing)

Johnny Griffin, Jr. (Lansing)

Dec 19, 2022

Mr. Johnny Griffin, Jr. passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, in Holt, Michigan. Age 64 years. 

John Thomas Parham Iii

John Thomas Parham Iii

Dec 18, 2022

     Our beloved father, son, grandson, nephew, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, John Thomas Parham III, went home to be with our Lord, lovingly surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the age of 26, following a lengthy illness.

     John was born on January 1, 1996, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Taronda N. Southward and John A. Parham. He...

Donald Richardson, Jr. (Lansing, Mi - Lima, Ohio)

Donald Richardson, Jr. (Lansing, Mi - Lima, Ohio)

Dec 17, 2022

Mr. Donald Richardson, Jr. passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, in Van Worth, Ohio. Age 40 years. 

Georgia Marie Brewer

Georgia Marie Brewer

Dec 17, 2022

Ms. Georgia Marie Brewer passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Georgia was born February 26, 1954, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Anne Thomas Jones and David L. Jones, Sr.

Georgia was a graduate of Greenville High School, Class of ’72, and was employed at the Louisiana Times News from 1984-1985. Georgia Marie...

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