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Jerry Griffin

Jerry Griffin

Oct 26, 2021

Mr. Jerry Griffin, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the age of 62 years. Born May 2, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Thomas and Addie (Glass) Griffin, he was sixth of nine children and was affectionately known as “Red." Jerry lived a life of significant...

Rodney James Clayton

Rodney James Clayton

Oct 25, 2021

Mr. Rodney Clayton, Son, Father, Brother, and loyal Friend passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born June 16, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert Clayton and Dorothy Perkins. Rodney was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and attended Saginaw Public Schools, graduating in 1975. He loved his family and friends, and he...

Arquetta   Bibbs (Lansing)

Arquetta Bibbs (Lansing)

Oct 25, 2021

Ms. Arquetta Monae Bibbs, also known as “Quetta”, “Goober” and “Remy” transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, October 25, 2021, at her residence in Indianapolis, Indiana. Age 31 years. She was born February 7, 1990, to Harriette Curry and Willie Bibbs in Lansing, Michigan. Remy was raised by Harriette and Robert Curry in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from J.W....

George Conway, Jr.

George Conway, Jr.

Oct 25, 2021

Mr. George Conway Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2021. Age 57 years. He was born on April 14, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan to George Conway Sr., and Dorothy Mae Sibley. Mr. Conway attended the Church of Christ where he served as assistant minister, taught Bible study, and sang in the choir. George was...

Dawn M. Taylor

Dawn M. Taylor

Oct 25, 2021

Ms. Dawn Marie Taylor passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 56 years. She was born June 29, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Curley James and Lilly Pearl Taylor. Dawn was a believer in Christ since her youth. After graduating from Saginaw High School, she pursued a certificate in dental hygiene. Dawn left...

Elton  Johnson, Jr. (Lansing)

Elton Johnson, Jr. (Lansing)

Oct 25, 2021

Mr. Elton Johnson, Jr. passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 34 years. He was born October 20, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Elton Johnson, Sr. and Ruby Davis. Elton, Jr., affectionately known as “Jr”, was a fun, loving, caring young man. He graduated from J.W. Sexton in 2006. Jr played...

Terence Yamate (Holt)

Terence Yamate (Holt)

Oct 25, 2021

Mr. Terence Edward Yamate “Terry” passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born June 11, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, Jun and Florence Yamate. Terry was born and raised in Chicago. It was there he met his first wife, Cindy, and had two wonderful children, Amber and...

Georgette (Durham) Sneed (Lansing)

Georgette (Durham) Sneed (Lansing)

Oct 25, 2021

Mrs. Georgette (Durham) Sneed passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at Medilodge of Okemos, in Okemos, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born February 7, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Thomas A. and Dorothy V. Durham. Georgette was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She attended Lansing Sexton Highschool and later, Lansing Community College. She was employed at the...

Sandra Hawkins (Lansing)

Sandra Hawkins (Lansing)

Oct 24, 2021

Mrs. Sandra Hawkins passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the Mother Teresa House in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.

Mother Ethelyn Ming

Mother Ethelyn Ming

Oct 23, 2021

Mother Ethelyn Smith Ming went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021 at the blessed age of 89 years. She was born December 2, 1931 in Alabama to Eddie and Melissa (Jackson) Smith. Mother Ming was a fun-loving prayer warrior, full of laughter, and was a very active member of Word of Faith International Ministries. She served...

Robert Wayne Humphrey, Sr.

Robert Wayne Humphrey, Sr.

Oct 22, 2021

Mr. Robert Wayne Humphrey, Sr., 58, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Robert was born on November 22, 1962 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Earnest and Tener Humphrey. Robert was a resident of Lansing Michigan. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, watching movies, singing, sports, and spending time with family and friends. Robert is survived by his mother,...

Gwendolyn Mason

Gwendolyn Mason

Oct 22, 2021

Ms. Gwendolyn Mason, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. She was born May 20, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Winston, Sr. and Ernestine Mason. Gwendolyn was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She enjoyed playing cards, softball league games and was an avid sports fan. Gwendolyn was a great cook and...

Rita Y. Nance (Lansing)

Rita Y. Nance (Lansing)

Oct 20, 2021

Rita Yvonne Nance passed away on October 20, 2021, after a long illness and she fought a good fight at the age of 71 years old. She was born November 10, 1949, in Durham, North Carolina. Rita is the daughter of Ernestine and Thelonious Washington Nance Jr. She was the oldest of three children. At an early age, Rita and...

Demetrius Reed

Demetrius Reed

Oct 20, 2021

Our beloved Father, Son, Brother and Uncle, Demetrius Reed, passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born April 15, 1967 in Gary, Indiana to Mr. James J. Reed and Mrs. JoAnn Garth. Demetrius attended Saginaw High and Eisenhower High Schools. He was a member of the swim and dive team and a...

Jackie Devon Pought "Jp"

Jackie Devon Pought "Jp"

Oct 18, 2021

Ms. Jackie Devon Pought “JP” passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born November 7, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Rebecca Wright and Henry Pought, Sr. Jackie attended Saginaw High School. She was well known for her tacos, loved playing cards, bingo and spending time with the kids. She...

Booker T Simmons, Jr. (Lansing)

Booker T Simmons, Jr. (Lansing)

Oct 18, 2021

Booker T Simmons, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease at his residence with his loving wife and family by his side at the age of 70 years. He was born on June 21, 1951, to Booker Thomas, Sr. and Lossie Simmons in Muskegon, Michigan. Booker received...

Willie James Donahue

Willie James Donahue

Oct 16, 2021

Mr. Willie James Donahue, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 16th, 2021, after an extended illness. His wife of 15 years, Brenda Donahue, was by his side until the end as she had been for the last 22 years. Willie, affectionately known as Pop, was born May 15th, 1939, in Denham Springs, Louisiana to...

Daryl D Oliver, Sr.  (Lansing)

Daryl D Oliver, Sr. (Lansing)

Oct 15, 2021

Mr. Daryl D. Oliver, Sr. "Disco" passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 15, 2021. He was born December 13, 1973, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Nehemiah (Jake) Powell and Barbara (BJ) Oliver. Daryl, Sr., was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great uncle. He was one from the old school, he was someone who...

Dorothy Ann Kelly Anderson

Dorothy Ann Kelly Anderson

Oct 14, 2021

Ms. Dorothy Ann “Dot” Kelly Anderson departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the age of 69 years. She was born September 29, 1952 in Bay City, Michigan to Alfred and Mildred (Dallas) Kelly. She was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. After attending and graduating high school, she obtained her Associate Degree from Delta College. Dorothy loved...

Anthony Garner

Anthony Garner

Oct 14, 2021

Mr. Anthony Garner was born June 11, 1958 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Jessie Lee and Fronie Lee Garner. He went from labor to reward on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the age of 63. Anthony moved to Saginaw at an early age and attended Saginaw Public Schools. He attended Jones Elementary, Central Junior High and Saginaw High School....

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