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Timothy Barnes (Lansing)

Timothy Barnes (Lansing)

Mar 15, 2022

Mr. Timothy Barnes passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 32 years.

Donald Brodnex

Donald Brodnex

Mar 15, 2022

Mr. Donald Brodnex passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Saginaw Senior Care in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. Donald was born November 27, 1957, to Elijah and LoisAnn Brodnex.

 

Donald leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Donald Lavell Brodnex; one daughter, Cynthia Nicole Waldburg; grandchildren, Donald, Donovan, Laniyah, Taylor, Tamiah, Ammarion, Tavarion, LaVell, Terraya, Ke’Arie, Ya’niece, Lachlan,...

Pastor Howard Davenport, Sr. (Lansing)

Pastor Howard Davenport, Sr. (Lansing)

Mar 14, 2022

Pastor Howard Davenport, Sr. departed this life to be received of the Lord on Monday, March 14th, 2022, at the age of 83 years. He was born June 13, 1938, to Henry Lee, Sr. and Amanda Davenport in Clarkedale, Arkansas.

Pastor Howard Davenport, Sr. married Leora PolLe Norris and moved their family to Lansing, Michigan in 1969. He worked diligently in...

Jerome Yarn

Jerome Yarn

Mar 13, 2022

Mr. Jerome Yarn “Cha Man” passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 60 years. Jerome was born March 28, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to Joseph and Frances Yarn.Mr. Yarn, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He enjoyed detailing and fixing up his cars. Jerome was family-oriented,...

Tenesia Houston (Lansing)

Tenesia Houston (Lansing)

Mar 13, 2022

Tenesia DeMichelle Houston, age 35 entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. She was born May 27, 1986, to Jacqueline Houston and Terry Lee Smith.

Tenesia resided in Lansing, Michigan. She attended Lansing Eastern High School, and furthered her education at Douglas J Cosmetology. Her favorite pastime was braiding hair and...

Yvonne Ebright (Lansing)

Yvonne Ebright (Lansing)

Mar 13, 2022

Ms. Yvonne Ebright passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 88 years.

Deanna Aladarbeh (Lansing)

Deanna Aladarbeh (Lansing)

Mar 12, 2022

Ms. Deanna Aladarbeh passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Sparraw Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years.

Brenda Jones (Lansing)

Brenda Jones (Lansing)

Mar 12, 2022

Ms. Brenda Jones passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years.

Andrew Haynie

Andrew Haynie

Mar 12, 2022

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under Heaven….Mr. Andrew Haynie departed this season of life on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the age of 64 years. He was born December 23, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Henry and Reacie Mae Haynie.

Andrew accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Mt....

Deacon Samuel Houston Casey "Sam"

Deacon Samuel Houston Casey "Sam"

Mar 10, 2022

Deacon Samuel Houston Casey affectionately known as “Sam” to many, and Popa to all of his grandchildren, transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. He was born February 17, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, to Gerald Pritchet and Marjorie Casey.

Sam, a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan, grew up Inkster, Michigan, where he attended Inkster Public...

Ronnie Adkins

Ronnie Adkins

Mar 10, 2022

Mr. Ronnie Adkins passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 69 years.

Randy  Day (Lansing)

Randy Day (Lansing)

Mar 10, 2022

Mr. Randy Day passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 42 years.

Lillian "Lil" Jackson

Lillian "Lil" Jackson

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Lillian Jackson, a great mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Lillian was born March 15, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to James and Elnora Vaughn.

Lillian attended Bethlehem Baptist Church and New Friendship Baptist Church. She graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of...

Gilbert Ray Eli

Gilbert Ray Eli

Mar 9, 2022

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1.

Gilbert Ray Eli transitioned Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his residence in Saginaw, MI after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Ray was born November 10, 1951 in Pineville, LA to Gilbert and Irma Brooks Eli. He grew up in Alexandria, LA and attended Alexandria Public Schools. He was baptized at an...

Lamar Haynes, Sr.

Lamar Haynes, Sr.

Mar 8, 2022

Mr. Lamar Haynes, aka “Uncle Buddy and Baldy,” our beloved son, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 62 years, after a lengthy illness. He was born November 29, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Walter and Annie Haynes, the youngest of three children.

Lamar accepted Christ at an early age. He...

Tonya Goodson

Tonya Goodson

Mar 6, 2022

Ms. Tonya Goodson passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born April 4, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan to John and Beverly Goodson.

Tonya grew up in Detroit, Michigan and was a graduate of Murray-Wright High School, Class of 1980. She was employed with Daimler Chrysler in 1998, starting her career...

Jeffrey L. Bates

Jeffrey L. Bates

Mar 5, 2022

Jeffrey Lee Bates was born to Annoise Lorraine and James Martinus Bates Sr. on February 5, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan, the fourth child of eleven children. He passed away March 5, 2022 at his residence.

Jeffrey attended Potter and Crary Lincoln Elementary, Arthur Eddy Junior High and Saginaw High. He was a football player and band member. Jeffrey joined the US...

Sunday  Thurman (Lansing)

Sunday Thurman (Lansing)

Mar 5, 2022

Mr. Sunday Thurman passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Age 29 years.Sunday was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan and graduated from Sexton High School in 2010. Sunday enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, he was such a family man, always humble with a positive attitude. He loved the outdoors...

Taweshia  Dodd (Lansing) "Lucy"

Taweshia Dodd (Lansing) "Lucy"

Mar 4, 2022

Ms. Taweshia Decole Dodd “Lucy” found her wings on Friday, March 4, 2022, at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 38 years. She was born December 19, 1983, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Dorothy J. Pearson and Terrance Dodd.

Lucy has a beautiful and shining personality. She enjoyed dancing and dressing up; Lucy always had her hair and nails done. Making...

Kimberly Lashelle Thomas

Kimberly Lashelle Thomas

Mar 4, 2022

Ms. Kimberly LaShelle Baker Thomas gained her wings on Friday March 4, 2022 at the age of 57 years. She was born October 9, 1964, in Memphis, Tennessee, to John and Ernestine Baker.

Kimberly moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1990 where she attended Ruben Daniels Adult High School. Kim was a very likeable and lovely person; you could talk to her...

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