Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

Mother Lucy Alexander passed away on November 8, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper at the blessed age of 97 years. She was born on May 19, 1924, to Willie and Clara (Wiley) Hall in Macel, Mississippi. Lucy married James Alexander on January 20, 1951. Their union lasted until the time of his death. After they moved from Memphis, Tennessee to...

Nov 8, 2021

On the morning of November 8, 2021, the golden gates opened for Mr. Hubert James Hoking Jr. He was 35 years old. Hubert was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 10, 1986, to Constance and Vernon Nelson. Hubert “Tuck” enjoyed basketball, family, music, watching his children encounter their goals such as “basketball, football, cheerleading, volleyball, TikTok and entrepreneur-ship”. He wrote...

Nov 8, 2021

Mr. Richard Coleman passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Nov 8, 2021

Lee Walter Couch, Jr. age 66 years, our beloved father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle was called home November 8, 2021, at Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on January 12, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan to his proud parents Addie M. Harper and the late Lee W. Couch, Sr. Lee dedicated his life to the Lord at an...

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. Brandon Maurice Miller passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years. He is the son of Marilyn Scott and Cornelius Maurice Miller on August 28, 1986, in Flint, Michigan. Brandon resided in Delhi Township, Michigan with his beautiful wife and 3 children. He worked at Bridgewater Interiors. Brandon was a loyal Kansas City Chiefs fan...

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. James Robert Embry, Jr. was born on May 14, 1949, in Talladega, Alabama, to James Robert Sr. And Rosie Lee Embry. James was the eldest of 12 children. His parents moved the family from Alabama to Lansing, Michigan, where he attended public school. James graduated from JW Sexton. He eventually became gainfully employed by General Motors Fisher Body Division....

Nov 7, 2021

William “Billy” Long III, 63, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on November 7, 2021 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, after a long battle with heart failure. Billy was born in Saginaw, Michigan on April 23, 1958, son of William and Betty Long II. He attended Ricker Middle school where he met his best friend JoAnn Weaver....

Nov 6, 2021

Mr. Leonard Dale Mahoney was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, Age 54 years. Leonard was born April 4, 1967, son of Louis Harvey Sr., and Emma McFadden in Saginaw, Michigan. Leonard was a graduate of Saginaw High Class of 1985. Mahoney, as most called him, enjoyed...

Nov 6, 2021

Mr. Siman Trijo, Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 71 years. He was born April 7, 1950 in Lubbock, Texas to Simon Trejo and Ermalinda Sandoval. Mr. Trijo was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Siman was employed by General Motors Corporation, Saginaw...

Nov 5, 2021

Mr. Oscar Bernard Stallworth, Jr. departed this life and gained his wings when the Most High called him home on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 51. He was born on Saturday, July 18, 1970, in Lansing Michigan. Oscar, affectionately called “Bernie,” was the first-born son of Elise T. Stallworth and Oscar B. Stallworth, Sr. More spiritual than...

Nov 5, 2021

Mrs. Mary Allen-Moore passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born December 18, 1955, in Dobsonville, Mississippi, to parents, Roscoe Bluette and Allie Mae Allen. Mary attended Lansing Community College (LCC) and Michigan State University (MSU) at which she received her bachelor’s in science. With this degree she worked at...

Nov 5, 2021

Pastor James M. Martin transitioned from his earthly tabernacle to his Heavenly Home with the Lord on Friday, November 5, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born in Portland, Oregon on October 29, 1952, the son of John W. Martin and Mertia Eddiness. He gave his life to the Lord at the early...

Nov 3, 2021

Patsy “Pat” Marie Russell, age 69, of Lansing, Michigan formerly from Reese, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, peacefully with her family by her side. Patsy was born on April 12, 1952, in Bay City, Michigan to Max and June (Brodrick) Wescoat. She was married to the father of her children, Richard...

Nov 2, 2021

Ms. Teresa Denise Davis, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Teresa was a loving soul, born August 23, 1958 in Helena, Arkansas. Teresa was born to Elizabeth (Frye) Pierson and Elbert Williams. In 1975, Teresa met her late husband, Carl Davis, in Chicago, Illinois. Teresa and Carl moved to...

Oct 31, 2021

Oct 29, 2021

Our Beloved, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, Ms. S. Lynette Porter Houston King went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2021, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the age of 68 years. She was born December 30, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Bennie S. Porter and Magnolia Bishop Porter....

Oct 28, 2021

Ms. Frances Marie Alford Ezell passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the age of 65 years. She was born February 7, 1956, in New Orleans to E.S. and Eddie Lee Alford. Frances lived most of her life in Saginaw, Michigan. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her favorite TV shows, Sanford and Sons, The Jeffersons, Good...

Oct 28, 2021

Mr. Cortez Deshone Davis passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 30 years.

Oct 27, 2021

Ms. Destiny Delphine Poindexter was born October 25,1992, in Saginaw Michigan to Dennis and Celia Poindexter. She passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the age of 29 years. Destiny was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She attended United Pentecostal Church. Destiny enjoyed doing community service at the Neighborhood...

Oct 27, 2021

Mrs. Allison Doyle Hodge Weber passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 41 years. She was born June 14, 1980, in Lafayette, Louisiana; the daughter of Leta Doyle and Daniel Williams. Allison was a resident of Lansing, Michigan; she attended J. W. Sexton High. Allison attended Lansing Community College to study nursing. She was...