Obituaries

Sep 8, 2024

Mrs. Pabi Magar passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years.

Sep 8, 2024

A beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Niece, Cousin, and Friend, Brenda Ann Caldwell, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. She was born October 24, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan to Olarvean and Albert Caldwell.

Growing up, Brenda spent most of her time with her siblings. She was the second youngest but had a big personality...

Sep 7, 2024

Jimmie Lee Holliday, III, age 82, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. Born on January 14, 1942, in Aberdeen, Mississippi, to Jimmie Lee Holliday II and Lillie Mae (McMillan) Holliday, he was the sixth of eleven children. Jimmie was a cherished husband, father, uncle, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed.

Jimmie moved...

Sep 7, 2024

Mr. Eddie Young passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Sep 6, 2024

Mrs. Willia Elizabeth Dickens ascended to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the age of 95 years old. She was born on Sunday, June 16, 1929, to parents, Willie Hall and Ellen C. Hall, in Uniontown, Alabama. 

Willia attended Perry County Public School in Uniontown. She graduated from Alabama State College in 1957, with a...

Sep 6, 2024

Mrs. Julia Mae Townsend Jones Scruggs, 77, was born in Indianola, Mississippi on January 17, 1947. Julia was the first of eleven children born to William Sr. and Anna Townsend. Julia made her heavenly transition on September 6, 2024, surrounded by her son, siblings, and family members.

Julia was educated through the Lansing Public Schools. She graduated in 1965 from J....

Sep 6, 2024

LeOra "PolLe" Davenport's life came to a close on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the age of 80 years old. She was born on Thursday, October 7, 1943, in Oceola, Arkansas to Elnora and A.W. Norris. She relocated to Lansing, Michigan with her husband, Howard Davenport, Sr., where four children were born to this union. They later adopted two daughters.As a...

Sep 6, 2024

Ms. Gloria Fay Brown was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison, while surrounded by her family. She was born on April 8, 1953, to Lula Bell Richardson and John E. Fayne, in Munford, Tennessee.

Gloria was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1971....

Sep 5, 2024

Kenneth Henry Ross, age 68, of Saginaw, Michigan, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. Surrounded by his family, Kenneth passed away peacefully. Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife and lifetime best friend, Sandra (Rivers) Ross, and devoted companion, Mary Drane. He was a cherished husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather,...

Sep 3, 2024

Sep 3, 2024

Mr. Zachary McDaniel passed away on Monday, September 3, 2024, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Age 63 years.

Sep 3, 2024

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." – 2 Timothy 4:7

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Kenneth Carl Jackson went to be with the Lord at McLaren Greater Lansing hospital in Lansing, Michigan. He was born on Friday, August 14, 1959, in Covington, Tennessee, to the late Daisy Sherrill and Eddie Lewis...

Sep 3, 2024

Ms. Joanna Thompson was called home Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 69 years. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Tommie Lee Thompson and Johnnie Mae Essex.

Joanna accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Long Fellow Elementary School and Buena Vista High School. After completing high school, Joanna worked numerous jobs as a...

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Phillip Manuel Brown "Phil" passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 71 years. He was born June 5, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Reverend Ernest and Ethel Brown. Phillip made a peaceful transition at Foundation Park Care Center in Toledo, Ohio. 

Phillip graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1972. He was employed at General Motors and...

Aug 31, 2024

"In the end, it’s the love and moments of joy that we share that define our legacy."

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of John Lloyd Bowen, Jr. on August 31, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on January 14, 1943, John lived a life filled with love for his family, friends, and passions. His unique gift for...

Aug 30, 2024

Timothy Bandy

John 11:25-26

“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me, will live even after dying”

On August 30, 2024, in the evening, our beloved Timothy Larry Bandy made his earthly transition and has been promoted by gaining his eternal crown and angelic wings. His gentle, calm, and loving demeanor will be cherished forever. Gone, but never forgotten....

Aug 29, 2024

**Celebrating the Life of Donnie Roy Middlebrook**

Donnie Roy Middlebrook transitioned from this life peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 75. He was born on Wednesday, March 30, 1949, in Stanton, Tennessee to James Benjamin and Mary Douglas Middlebrook. At age two, when his parents relocated to Waukegan, Illinois, Donnie began to cry for...

Aug 28, 2024

Mr. James Murray passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in Midland Michigan.  Age 82 years.

Aug 28, 2024

Mr. Bobby Davis passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Adria Nursing and Rehab in Saginaw, Michigan, age 71 years. Mr. Davis was born on August 7, 1953, in Arkansas, the son of Matthew Scott and Elija Thomas. 

Mr. Davis leaves to cherish his memories, two aunts, Viola Reese and Willie Dean Thomas, one uncle Johnny Thomas, a host of...

Aug 27, 2024

Mr. Daryl Boyd passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Henry Ford Health Systems in Detroit, Michigan. Age 71 years.