Obituaries

Jalon Lamar Tarver

Jalon Lamar Tarver

July 9, 2023

Mr. Jalon Lamar Tarver passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Flint, Michigan. Age 29 years. Jalon was born March 28, 1994, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Monyette Hatter, Jason Tarver, and Alina Cannon.

Jalon was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Saginaw High Class of 2013. After graduation, Jalon served in the United States...

Marieo Antione Maynard, Jr.

Marieo Antione Maynard, Jr.

July 8, 2023

Mr. Marieo Antione Maynard, Jr. passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Westwood Nursing Center in Detroit, Michigan. Age 25 years. He was born June 1, 1998, to Teresa Yvette Wooten and Marieo Antione Maynard, Sr.

Marieo was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a loving father who cherished his children and loved them very much. He enjoyed playing...

Martha Scott

Martha Scott

July 8, 2023

Mrs. Martha Scott passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. Age 93 years. She was born November 22, 1929, in Bishopville, South Carolina, to Henry and Mary Sue Hannibal.

Martha was united with Wilton Scott, the love of her life on October 27, 1949, in Bishopville, South Carolina. They later moved to Saginaw in 1953. Martha was employed at Vlasic Foods for...

Rhen Wright

Rhen Wright

July 7, 2023

Mr. Rhen Wright was born October 7, 1985, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Ulysses Wright and Phyllis Taylor. He passed away on July 7, 2023, at the age of 37 years old.

Rhen was a resident of Bay City, MI. He was a graduate of Saginaw Heritage High School Class of 2003, where he ran track, played football, basketball and...

Cortez Hampton, Jr.

Cortez Hampton, Jr.

July 7, 2023

Mr. Cortez Hampton, Jr. passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 15 years. Cortez was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on October 30, 2007, to Amanda Marie Comtois Walker and Cortez Delanderous Hampton, Sr.

Cortez was a good person who was funny and always had something to say with his goofy self. He also enjoyed playing his...

Freddy James King (Lansing)

Freddy James King (Lansing)

July 7, 2023

The life and legacy of FJK....

He was born on Tuesday,  May 1, 1945, bringing a bundle of joy to Chris King and Johnnie Eva Dillard King of Blytheville, Arkansas. He was the oldest of their eight children.

Early on in life, Freddy James found Christ. He became a true believer in Jesus Christ and was a member of St. Paul Missionary...

Paula Charles Garza

Paula Charles Garza

July 6, 2023

Mrs. Paula Charles Garza went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 84 years, surrounded by her family and loved ones at her bedside until her last breath. Paula was born on February 4, 1939, in Harlingen, Texas, to the late...

Baby Jennifer Hill

Baby Jennifer Hill

July 4, 2023

Our baby girl Jennifer Cataleya Hill went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023. Jennifer “Jellybean” was born on July 10, 2021, to Mariah Garcia and Christopher Hill.

Jellybean was a beautiful girl who loved to color and sing. One of her favorite songs was Wheels on the Bus. She enjoyed watching Ms. Rachel and being outside with her...

Sharika Shanell Nelson

Sharika Shanell Nelson

July 4, 2023

Sharika Shanell Nelson (Foster), passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 38 years old. Sharika, affectionately known as Ree to family and friends, was born on October 31, 1984, in Saginaw to Frederick Foster and Earnestine Wolf (Burton).

Sharika attended Saginaw High School. In addition to her studies, she...

Nate Giles, Sr. (Lansing)

Nate Giles, Sr. (Lansing)

July 2, 2023

Mr. Nate Giles, Sr. passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. 

Timothy Couture (Lansing)

Timothy Couture (Lansing)

July 2, 2023

Timothy Allen Couture, died July, 2 2023 at home in Mason, Michigan, Tim was born August 10, 1962 to Jennings Francis Couture (Bugs) and Sue Carol (Wallace) in Cheboygan, Michigan, where he spent his youth. Tim spent most of his life in southern Michigan. It brought him joy to work in his yard and take care of his neighbors lawns....

Kenya  Michelle Woodson (Lansing)

Kenya Michelle Woodson (Lansing)

July 2, 2023

Ms. Kenya Michelle Woodson passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years. She was born Tuesday, November 8, 1977, in Battle Creek, Michigan. The daughter of Patricia Thomas and George White.

Kenya resided in Lansing, Michigan. She was a certified nursing assistant, nurturing, fun-loving mother of four. Kenya loved walks, animals, and children. She...

Amir Gaines

Amir Gaines

July 1, 2023

Amir K. Gaines was born on December 26, 2016, to Jasmine McCall in Saginaw, Michigan at Covenant Hospital. He was the youngest of four siblings and called all the shots. To know Amir you couldn't help but know his smile, and joy which would light up the room. Despite his limitations, he never knew he had them and was as...

Julia Kay Thayer  (Lansing)

Julia Kay Thayer (Lansing)

June 30, 2023

Ms. Julia Kay Thayer passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years.

Earl Leroy Hooks, Jr. (Lansing-Oklahoma City)

Earl Leroy Hooks, Jr. (Lansing-Oklahoma City)

June 30, 2023

Mr. Earl Hooks passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years old. 

James Armstrong (Lansing)

James Armstrong (Lansing)

June 28, 2023

James Arthur Armstrong passed away June 28, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. He was born December 27, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan to parents Melvin V. Armstrong and Juanita Hopkins.

James graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1967 and went on to work for the State of Michigan in the Corrections Department until retirement.

He...

Wynonia Bradley (Lansing)

Wynonia Bradley (Lansing)

June 28, 2023

Wynonia Bradley was born January 31, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York. The daughter of Minnie Likely-Bradley and Lester Dye.

On January 31, 1961, Wynonia began her journey into this world. She was born to the late Mrs. Minnie Likely-Bradley and the late Lester Dye in Brooklyn, New York. Wynonia is the middle child out of 5 siblings. She departed this life...

Treveire Wilson (Lansing)

Treveire Wilson (Lansing)

June 27, 2023

Mr. Treveire Wilson passed on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems - Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years.

Veronica Crenshaw (Lansing)

Veronica Crenshaw (Lansing)

June 27, 2023

Mrs. Veronica Crenshaw passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 67 years old. She was born Friday, December 16, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama to her parents, Artemus and Betty Croskey.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Antonio Croskey, Robbin Wolbeck, Robert Crenshaw Jr, Natashia Sutton, Artemus Crenshaw, William Croskey, Diamond...

Donald Cole (Lansing)

Donald Cole (Lansing)

June 27, 2023

Mr. Donald Cole passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Age 49 years.