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Baby Sah'Pari Wiley

Baby Sah'Pari Wiley

Nov 20, 2022

Baby Sah'Pari Wiley received his wings on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in Saginaw Michigan. Age 6 months. He was born May 14, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Dericka Wiley.

Sah’Pari was full of life. He was joyful, playful and had a smile that would light up a room. He was just beginning to crawl and eat real food. Sah’Pari was my...

Troy Lee Jackson "Dr. Dime"

Troy Lee Jackson "Dr. Dime"

Nov 20, 2022

Mr. Troy Lee Jackson "Dr. Dime" passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 61 years. Troy was born May 10, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to James and Mattie Jackson.

Troy, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, attended Buena Vista Public Schools and was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing basketball, exercising, reading comic...

Tremaine  Damont Watley

Tremaine Damont Watley

Nov 16, 2022

Mr. Tremaine Damont Watley was born March 4, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bernice (Blanchard) Watley and Gordon R. Thomas, Sr. His bonus father-in-love was Larry McCray who also was an intricate part of his growing into a young man. Tremaine departed this life on November 16, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.

Tremaine was a very outgoing...

Callie Ruth Mack

Callie Ruth Mack

Nov 16, 2022

Mrs. Callie Ruth Mack, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away suddenly at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the age of 67 years. Callie was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on Tuesday, August 14, 1955, to Isaac and Lillie Rayford. She was the oldest of seven...

Mary Lee Adway

Mary Lee Adway

Nov 15, 2022

Ms. Mary Lee Adway passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Each of us has a purpose in life. We believe that God’s purpose for Mary was to bless the lives of the many people she met with her wisdom and support.

Mary was born on December 19, 1950, to the late Earvin...

Mother Daisy Smith

Mother Daisy Smith

Nov 13, 2022

Mother Daisy Smith passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Avista Nursing and Rehab at the age of 86 years. She was born March 2, 1936, in Alberta, Alabama, to Jack Williams and Lula Mae (Russell) James.

Ms. Smith graduated from Boykin High School in Selma, Alabama, Class of 1956. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, in 1957, and united with...

John Edward Fell, Jr.  (Lansing)

John Edward Fell, Jr. (Lansing)

Nov 13, 2022

John Edward Fell, Jr. passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 77 years old. He was the son of John Edward Fell, Sr. and June Margaret Donaldson, born in Lansing, Michigan on Saturday, October 6, 1945.

John resided in Holt, Michigan, however he grew up in Mason, Michigan. John...

Demetrius W. Matthews  (Lansing)

Demetrius W. Matthews (Lansing)

Nov 13, 2022

Mr. Demetrius Wesley Matthews “Mechie” departed this earthly life on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years old.  He was born to Marzell Flemings and Herman Pendleton on September 12, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois. Mechie was blessed to have Larry Johnson as a father figure. Larry raised him from a very young age until...

Thomas Scott, Sr. (Lansing)

Thomas Scott, Sr. (Lansing)

Nov 12, 2022

Mr. Thomas Scott, Sr. passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. He was born October 1, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Glen and Beatrice (Schaffer) Scott.

Thomas was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. He loved working on cars, trucks, and doing small engine repairs. Thomas spent most of his day...

Vernshea "Vern" Grayland Wallace

Vernshea "Vern" Grayland Wallace

Nov 11, 2022

Mr. Vernshea “Vern” Grayland Wallace, age 60, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. He was born on February 11, 1962, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Vern gave his life to Christ at an early age at 23rd Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a graduate of P.D. Jackson-Olin High School in Birmingham, Class...

Mrs. Catherine Cooper

Mrs. Catherine Cooper

Nov 10, 2022

Catherine Cooper, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and neighbor, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. Age 89 years. She was born September 4, 1933 in Maben, Mississippi to Anderson and Josie Heard.

Catherine married the love of her life, Haywood Cooper, who affectionately called her Bonnie, on May 25, 1951. Later, they relocated...

James Garfield Beavers

James Garfield Beavers

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. James Garfield Beavers Jr., the only son of Emma Jean Ross Beavers and James Garfield Beavers Sr., born September 3, 1956, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Jackson, Michigan. Age 66 years.

James was a graduate of Saginaw High School. He resided in Jackson, Michigan for over 17 years. His nickname was “Puppy.” James was a Christian and...

Daniel Sutkowski

Daniel Sutkowski

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. Daniel Sutkowski passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan.

William Jerome Bibbs (Maxie)

William Jerome Bibbs (Maxie)

Nov 8, 2022

Mr. William Jerome Bibbs (Maxie) beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Age 42 years. He was born on February 13, 1980, in Saginaw, Michigan, to William Maxie Jr., and Barbara Denise (Bibbs) Perkins.

William was raised in Saginaw, Michigan. He was not affiliated with a church but was taught Bible...

Nathaniel Jefferson, Jr. (Lansing)

Nathaniel Jefferson, Jr. (Lansing)

Nov 8, 2022

Nathaniel Jefferson, Jr. “Nate” left his earthly home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 43 years old. He was born January 27, 1979, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Gertrude Wilkerson-Smith and Nathaniel Jefferson, Sr. Nate was the last born out of six but the first to introduce his family and loved ones to a unique...

Linda  Carolyn Humes  (Lansing)

Linda Carolyn Humes (Lansing)

Nov 8, 2022

Ms. Linda Carolyn Humes, lovingly referred to by family and friends, as Granny, Grandtee, Aunt Linda and Ms. Linda, gained her wings the evening of Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by family at the age of 68 years old. She was born April 21, 1954, in Greenville, Mississippi to Richard Horace...

Randolph Putmon  (Lansing)

Randolph Putmon (Lansing)

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Randolph Putmon passed away Sunday, November 7, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years.

John David Rankin  (Lansing)

John David Rankin (Lansing)

Nov 5, 2022

John David Rankin, Sr., passed away quietly in his sleep at home on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the age of 71 years old. He was born December 1, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of John and Stella Rankin.

John was a Field Service Engineer who traveled for his job. He enjoyed his travels as well as camping and...

Johnny  Johnson  (Lansing)

Johnny Johnson (Lansing)

Nov 5, 2022

Mr. Johnny Ervin Johnson passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born February 7, 1953, to the parents of Pete Johnson and Geneva Sheperd in Memphis, Tennessee.

Johnny was retired but he previously worked for Lansing’s newspaper, The Lansing State Journal. He attended Michigan State University and lived in Lansing most of his adult...

Sevyn Marquise Ashworth "Dudiee"

Sevyn Marquise Ashworth "Dudiee"

Nov 2, 2022

Sevyn Marquise Ashworth gained his wings on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the University of Michigan-Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sevyn was born June 18, 2015, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Seville Ashworth, and Troy McClain.

Sevyn was a first grader at the Millet Learning Center. He was bright, and adventurous. Sevyn was a special little boy, loving as well;...

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