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Darlene Diane Leaphart

Darlene Diane Leaphart

May 10, 2022

Ms. Darlene Leaphart passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 54 years. Darlene was born August 23, 1967, in Detroit, Michigan, to Dorothy Leaphart and Perry Rolland Cooley.

Darlene became a resident of Saginaw, Michigan in the early 90’s. She was baptized at Bethlehem Temple in Detroit, Michigan, at an early age. Darlene...

Wilhelmena Lowe

Wilhelmena Lowe

May 9, 2022

Mrs. Wilhelmena Lowe passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City, Michigan. Age 88 years. She was born May 7, 1934, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Walter (Zoda-Sangster) Starks.

Mrs. Lowe was a resident of Bay City, Michigan, for 68 years. She was employed as a nursing assistant. Wilhelmena was a loving and compassionate...

Mother Inell Hoover

Mother Inell Hoover

May 9, 2022

WebcastOn Monday, May 9, 2022, at the blessed age of 82 years, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior.  Inell Roundtree Hoover, the daughter of the late Otte Roundtree and Mary Redd was born December 9, 1939, in Durant, Mississippi. Inell had the honor of being lovingly...

Baby Sundara Taylor

Baby Sundara Taylor

May 8, 2022

Baby Sundara Taylor passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare Harrison.

Leo Mathis, Jr. "Red Man"

Leo Mathis, Jr. "Red Man"

May 6, 2022

WebcastMr. Leo Mathis Jr. “Redman” passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born June 2, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan to Rubin and Susie Lee Mathis.

Leo attended Carrollton Community Schools. He accepted Jesus into his life at an early age, and attended church with his grandparents. Redman was a cheerful and loving son, father,...

Eric Andre Williams

Eric Andre Williams

May 5, 2022

The Gift

Eric Andre Williams (Peanut, Twin, ERoc) was born on September 19, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Reginald Smith and Greta Watley. He completed his divine purpose on this earthly journey on May 5, 2022, age 46 years, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

The Life

He lived a life of strength, endurance, love and faith no matter...

Betty Dunckel (Lansing)

Betty Dunckel (Lansing)

May 5, 2022

Ms. Betty Dunckel passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 84 years.

Melba Carol Garcia  (Okemos)

Melba Carol Garcia (Okemos)

May 4, 2022

Ms. Melba Carol Garcia passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at her residence in Okemos, Michigan. Age 62 years. She was born on October 28, 1959, in Victoria, Texas, the daughter of Adan and Pilar Garcia. Melba loved spending time with her grandchildren and mostly her great-grandchildren, EdyÁnna and Isaiah. She liked playing games, watching “Coco” and listening to music. ...

Ellihue Jackson, Jr.  (Holt)

Ellihue Jackson, Jr. (Holt)

May 3, 2022

Mr. Ellihue Jackson, Jr. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, transitioned to his heavenly home in Lansing, Michigan at the young age of 43 years old. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 6, 1979, the son of Mary Anna Jackson and Ellihue Jackson.Ellihue (EJ) attended Lansing Schools and received a GED in May 2003. Ellihue loved and cherished his...

Tynnetta Qawwee (Lansing)

Tynnetta Qawwee (Lansing)

May 3, 2022

Tynnetta Qawwee was born on March 25, 1969, in Lansing, Michigan, to Muhammad A. Qawwee and Linda A. Walker.  Tynnetta, while growing up in Lansing, attended Everett High school. She continued her post-high school education at Ferris State University and later transferred to Eastern Michigan University. Tynnetta began her service in the United States Army in 1987.  During her tenure,...

Katrina "Peaches" Maddox (Lansing)

Katrina "Peaches" Maddox (Lansing)

May 3, 2022

Katrina Maddox, affectionately known as Peaches was born the 1st child of two to the late Thomas J. McNary, Jr. of Toledo, Ohio, and the late Josephine Rose Grider, Indianapolis, Indiana on June 10, 1951. In 1957, Josephine married the late Richard Grider in which two additional children were born, Cynthia and Stephanie. They were all raised together as a...

Clyde Finch

Clyde Finch

May 2, 2022

WebcastMr. Clyde Finch passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years. Clyde was born March 15, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan to Lady Bee Fisher and Lenon Finch.

Clyde graduated from Oscoda High School, Class of 1969. He was multi-talented. Clyde loved working with his hands, and he loved fixing things. There wasn’t...

Alfrieda  Glasscoe (Lansing)

Alfrieda Glasscoe (Lansing)

May 2, 2022

Ms. Alfrieda Glasscoe passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems – Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 74 with her five children at her side. She was born on March 11, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan to the late Arthur Lee and Inez (Lee) Glasscoe.  

Alfrieda attended Lansing J.W. Sexton High School and went on...

Mary Jane Gutel  (Lansing)

Mary Jane Gutel (Lansing)

May 1, 2022

Mrs. Mary Jane Wood Gutel passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at her daughter's residence in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by her loving family at the age of 78 years. She was born on January 6, 1944, to Russell Bentley and Mary Katherine McGregor in Lansing, Michigan. She was the youngest of their 3 children. In 1962, Mary Jane married David...

Kevin  Hall (Lansing)

Kevin Hall (Lansing)

Apr 28, 2022

Mr. Kevin Hall passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan with some of his loved ones after a long fight against infection. Age 67 years. He was born on February 12, 1955, in Jackson, Michigan. He was the son and only child of Betty and Wilbur Hall. Kevin resided in Jackson, Michigan most...

Gladys Roberson-Williams

Gladys Roberson-Williams

Apr 28, 2022

Ms. Gladys Roberson-Williams passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 73 years. Gladys was born February 6, 1949, in Prattville, Alabama, to Zeola Roberson-Tyson and Edd Roberson Sr.

Gladys attended Saginaw Public Schools and was employed at the Neighborhood House. She enjoyed working in her yard, spending time with her family and volunteering at...

Beatrice  Kelly (Lansing)

Beatrice Kelly (Lansing)

Apr 27, 2022

Ms. Beatrice Kelly was born on March 5, 1944, to Nathan Kelley Sr. and Beatrice Kelley (Lauderdale) in Portageville, Missouri. She transitioned to her heavenly home on April 27, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Age 78 years. In 1951, Beatrice along with her parents and siblings relocated from Missouri to Benton Harbor, Michigan....

Priscilla Ann Young

Priscilla Ann Young

Apr 27, 2022

Ms. Priscilla Ann Young passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw (Carrollton Township), Michigan. Age 56 years. She was born September 1, 1965, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Josie Blue and Bobby Ray Young Sr.

Priscilla was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Eddie Jackson. She was employed at Covenant...

Juronn Shivers

Juronn Shivers

Apr 25, 2022

WebcastMr. Juronn Shivers went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 25, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 31 years. Juronn was born on January 10, 1991, in Saginaw, Michigan, the firstborn of the triplets of Deedra Shivers.

Juronn had a smile that always lit up the room and made everyone laugh wherever he went. He had a...

Shirley Mae Lundy-Griffin

Shirley Mae Lundy-Griffin

Apr 25, 2022

WebcastMs. Shirley Mae Lundy-Griffin passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 74 years. Shirley Mae was born on November 14, 1947, in Tylertown, Mississippi, to JC and Alma Lundy.

Shirley had a smile that would light up a room. She and Gary Wayne Griffin were united in marriage and relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1968, remaining...

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