Erma L. Dennis
February 1, 2025
With love and gratitude, we celebrate the remarkable life of Erma Dennis, who peacefully transitioned from this life on February 1, 2025, at the age of 103. Born on August 25, 1921, in Memphis, Tennessee, Erma was a woman of strength, resilience, and unwavering honesty. She was loving but didn’t take any mess—she spoke her mind, stood her ground, and...
Jessie Spears (Lansing)
January 31, 2025
Jessie Ivory Spears was born on Sunday, January 29, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan to parents, Annie B. Warren and J.I. Spears. He passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of 69 years.
Jessie was a resident of Lansing, Michigan and a member of Rivers of Life Church, in Holt, Michigan. He worked for General Motors, the YMCA, and...
Jayden Malachi Ryan (Lansing)
January 31, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son Jayden Ryan. Jayden went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Jayden was 17 years old. He was born on Saturday, February 3, 2007, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Robert Ryan ll and Sharonda Ryan.
Jayden was a...
Rolland Flood "Rusty"
January 31, 2025
Mr. Rolland Joseph Flood affectionally known as “Rusty” passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 63 years. Rolland was born June 6, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Joe N. and Lula Flood.
Rolland attended Saginaw High School and loved to be around people having fun. He loved driving around the city and playing his music. Rusty would make...
Garfield King, Jr. "Bruh"
January 30, 2025
Mr. Garfield King, Jr. "Bruh" passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 85 years. He was born August 10, 1939, to Nellie Green-King and Garfield King Sr., in Greenville, Mississippi.
Mr. King had been a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, since 1943. He accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age in Mississippi. Garfield attended Saginaw Public...
Priscilla Renee Davenport (Lansing)
January 29, 2025
Celebration of
Priscilla Renee Davenport
Her Beautiful Life Story
Ms. Priscilla Renee Davenport transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 60 years old. She was born in Victoria Arkansas on Sunday, March 15, 1964, to Howard and LeOra Davenport. She holds the distinctive honor of being the first and eldest child member of...
CéAsia Matthews (Lansing)
January 29, 2025
CéAsia Matthews passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Age 10 years.
Julia Marie Essex
January 29, 2025
Ms. Julia Essex passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 35 years. Julia was born November 20, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert Lee Essex Sr. and Christy Baker.
Julia affectionately known as “Red-Juicy” was a loving, adventurous, and ambitious individual. Julia attended Saginaw Public Schools.
Julia leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Amari Danielle Gonzales;...
Noble Ramsey, Jr.
January 28, 2025
Mr. Noble Ramsey Jr., affectionately known as “The Skin Man” a very well-respected man and our beloved and devoted father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025. Age 81 years. He was born October 23, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Noble and Adabell (Doncan) Ramsey. He...
Lisa Bridenbaker
January 26, 2025
Ms. Lisa Bridenbaker, a devoted, loving mother, grandmother, and fiancée, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 51 years. She was born on February 3, 1973, to Marsha and Gary Galbraith, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Lisa was a resident of Bridgeport Township, Michigan. She loved the outdoors, especially making memories at the beach. Her saying was "I'm still...
Shirley Avery
January 26, 2025
Ms. Shirley Avery passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Stone Crest Assisted Living Center. Age 76 years. She was born on July 26, 1948, to Quita Ellis and James Wilson, in Camden, Arkansas.
Shirley, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, attended Zion Valley Baptist Church where she served with the Women of Praise and the Ushers' Ministry. She was an...
Adam York-Hutson
January 25, 2025
Adam D'Micah "Bright Eye" York-Hutson, our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born December 13, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Sandra York and Alan Hutson Sr.
Adam obtained his GED. He was a joy to be around. He was indeed the life of the party. Adam loved...
Roderick LaRon Taylor (Lansing)
January 25, 2025
Mr. Roderick LaRon Taylor passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years.
Dr. Marion Watts Jones (Lansing)
January 24, 2025
Dr. Marion Watts-Jones, also known as Mother Jones. A respected spiritual leader and interfaith bridge-builder. At the age of 86 years old, passed away at Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence in peace, beauty and power Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 4:26 a.m. She was born on Thursday, July 21, 1938, in Selma Alabama, to Joseph Sr. and Rosa Watts.
Marion’s...
Terence Lavell Johnson
January 20, 2025
Mr. Terence LaVell Johnson was born March 18, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan to Clinnon Johnson Jr. and Robin Green. Sadly, he passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Terence was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed making others laugh and making long-lasting memories with family.
Terence developed many characteristics from his mom, such as being loving, caring, kind, and grateful....
Danny Washington (Lansing)
January 18, 2025
Danny Bruce Washington passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born on Saturday, August 13, 1955, in Wesson, Mississippi, the son of Ira, Sr. and Georgia Washington.
Danny spent his early years in Wesson. The family later moved to Lansing, Michigan, in 1969, where he attended Harry Hill...
Clifford Harris Jamerson
January 17, 2025
Mr. Clifford Harris Jamerson passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his residence in Flint, Michigan. Age 64 years. Clifford was born on March 15, 1960, to Freddie Gordon.
Clifford served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Clifford leaves to cherish his memory his children Ricky Nelson, Kwanna Mathis, Clifford Mathis, and Jermaine Bullock;...
Lucille Marie Porterfield
January 17, 2025
Our beloved sister and aunt, Lucille Marie Porterfield, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Lucille was born December 15, 1937, to S. Willie Mae English Porterfield and Mitchell Roy Porterfield Sr.
Lucille graduated from Michigan State University with bachelor's and master’s degrees in education. She began teaching in Saginaw, at Crary Lincoln Elementary School in September 1959. She was a member...
Baron L. Collins "CC"
January 17, 2025
Mr. Baron Lee Collins Sr, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, completed his earthy assignment and entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper after a Lengthy illness.
Baron, affectionately known by many as “CC” was born on October 27, 1949, in Jasper, Alabama, the son of Willie Collins Jr. and Iodene McDole. Upon graduation...
Carolyn Grzesiak
January 16, 2025
Carolyn Grzesiak, 82, from Merrill, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born in Marquette County. Carolyn graduated from Saginaw High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who worked as a medical professional for Dr. Rajagopal. She enjoyed sewing and playing Euchre at Saginaw Field and Stream.
Carolyn leaves behind her husband, Pat, sister Audrey,...
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