Obituaries

Randy Kim Swix  (Lansing)

Randy Kim Swix (Lansing)

May 7, 2023

Mr. Randy Kim Swix passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Arlene Jones

Arlene Jones

May 7, 2023

Ms. Arlene Jones passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 66 years. She was born November 18, 1956, to Oscar and Erma Jones.

Arlene was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Delta College and was employed at Vlasic Pickle Factory and later worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Arlene’s hobbies included playing...

Bobby Wilson (Lansing)

Bobby Wilson (Lansing)

May 7, 2023

Mr. Bobby Wilson passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years.

Raul Gonzales (Lansing)

Raul Gonzales (Lansing)

May 5, 2023

Mr. Raul Gonzales passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. Born September 4, 1959, to parents, Ramon and Augustina Gonzales, in St. Johns, Michigan.

Raul lived in Lansing, Michigan for most of his life and graduated from Eastern High School in 1979. He held many jobs, but he proudly worked for General Motors in the janitorial...

Precious Cleggett (Lansing)

Precious Cleggett (Lansing)

May 3, 2023

Ms. Precious Cleggett passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 24 years.

Anna L. Williams (Lansing)

Anna L. Williams (Lansing)

May 2, 2023

Ms. Anna L. Williams passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at The Willows at Okemos, in Okemos, Michigan. Age 83 years. 

George Pitts

George Pitts

May 2, 2023

Mr. George Pitts passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023, Forest Park, Ohio. Age 76 years.

Melvin L. Markham (Lansing)

Melvin L. Markham (Lansing)

April 30, 2023

Mr. Melvin L. Markham passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Medilodge of Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Ernestine Donald

Ernestine Donald

April 30, 2023

Mrs. Ernestine (Roby) Donald began her earthly journey in life on January 10, 1929, in Sallis, Mississippi, the daughter of Mark and Suella Roby. She finished her race on April 30, 2023, at the age of 94 blessed years.

Ernestine married Willie Donald in 1946; he preceded her in death. From their union, she was blessed with four children: Billy, William,...

Mrs. Shirley Marie  Boose Smith

Mrs. Shirley Marie Boose Smith

April 29, 2023

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the age of 85, God opened His arms and called home His beloved daughter, Shirley Marie Boose Smith.

Shirley's journey began in the small town of Hickory, MS, on April 12, 1938, where she was born to Rev. Rome and Lucille (Thames) Boose and raised lovingly by her father and stepmother, Elizabeth, upon the death...

Londa Hawkins (Lansing)

Londa Hawkins (Lansing)

April 28, 2023

Ms. Londa Hawkins passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Frank Stewart (Lansing)

Frank Stewart (Lansing)

April 28, 2023

Mr. Frank Stewart passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Deloris  James (Lansing)

Deloris James (Lansing)

April 27, 2023

Ms. Deloris James was born February 18, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama. The daughter of Daisy and Moses Manuel. 

Deloris moved from her birthplace of Mobile, Alabama to Lansing, Michigan where she began growing her family. She had numerous jobs; she worked at Risen Hanes, a lunch aide for the school district, and she did custodial work as well. She was...

Malik Yazid (Lansing)

Malik Yazid (Lansing)

April 26, 2023

Malik Yazid passed away April 26, 2023, at the age of 26. He was born July 11, 1996, in Lansing, Michigan.

Malik grew up in St. Johns, Michigan for the entirety of his life and attended St. Johns Public Schools. He had many friends who he loved to be around and make laugh. Besides spending time with his family and friends,...

Darius Deshawn Brooks

Darius Deshawn Brooks

April 25, 2023

Mr. Darius DeShawn Brooks passed away on Tuesday, April 25,2023, in Birmingham, Alabama. Age 28 years. Darius was born November 29, 1994, in Saginaw, Michigan to Quincy D. Jones and Monica D. Brooks.

Darius was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a member of The Worship Center. He attended Midfield High School, and was employed at Lear Automotive. Darius was...

Pablo Herrera, Jr. (Lansing)

Pablo Herrera, Jr. (Lansing)

April 24, 2023

Our hearts are saddened, Pablo Rene Herrera, Jr. passed away unexpectantly on April 24, 2023, at the age of 23 years. Pablo was born in Lansing, Michigan, July 14, 1999, to Pablo Rene, Sr. and Maria Herrera.

Pablo loved his family and most of all his daughter. The time was short with her but precious; Pablo loved being a dad, spending...

Ayana Mosunmola  Samuels Abdul-Shaheed

Ayana Mosunmola Samuels Abdul-Shaheed

April 24, 2023

Ayana Mosunmola Samuels Abdul -Shaheed passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 46. Ayana was born October 4, 1976, in Saginaw, Michigan to Danny Lee Samuels and Alma Jean Box Samuels.

Ayana committed her life to Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Fellowship COGIC under the leadership of Pastor Bobby E. Price....

Pete Mireles Iii (Lansing)

Pete Mireles Iii (Lansing)

April 24, 2023

Pete Mireles III was called home to our Lord and Savior on April 24, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on August 4, 1941, in Seguin, Texas. Pete was the eldest of fifteen children born to Evangelina and Pete Mireles II.

In his younger years, Pete enjoyed bowling in the Latin American League and he also enjoyed playing softball in...

David Jaramillo (Lansing)

David Jaramillo (Lansing)

April 24, 2023

Mr. David Jaramillo passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Stacie Brisboe (Lansing)

Stacie Brisboe (Lansing)

April 23, 2023

Stacie Lee Brisboe was born May 29, 1984, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of David L. and Shirley M. Brisboe.

Stacie graduated from Holt High School in 2002 and lived in Holt until she got married, which she then moved to Lansing. She attended Ross Medical School and received her degree as a medical assistant. In addition to that achievement, she...