Gloria "Penny" West
Oct 3, 2021
In Precious Memory of: Ms. Gloria Jean "Penny" West. Gloria, a Christian, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend departed this earth to her heavenly home on October 3, 2021 at the age of 67 years. She was born March 6, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Georgia (JT) Ervin and Robert Davis. Gloria who was affectionately known as...
Eloisa Garza
Oct 3, 2021
Eloísa Garza, 54, took her last breath Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. She was born November 18, 1966 in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Roman and Teresa DeLeon. Eloisa married Ernesto Garza Jr. On January 1, 1987. She traveled the world due to her husband being in the military. She lived in Ft. Hood, Texas, to Pisa,...
Lawanda Lashon Drake
Oct 1, 2021
The beloved Ms. Lawanda Lashon Drake went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 1, 2021. Age 48 years. She was born on April 6, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jacqueline Blunt Tables and Joe Willie Buell. Lawanda was raised by a beautiful village that loved her like their very own. This village includes Carol Carroll (Mama Carol)...
Alexander Hunter, Sr.
Oct 1, 2021
Mr. Alexander Hunter, Sr. passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. He was born July 25, 1960, to George Sr. (Lillie Ann) Hunter in Saginaw, Michigan. Mr. Hunter was a resident of Toledo, Ohio. He married Sandra Brown on July 10, 1993. He was a fun person with a big heart. Alex enjoyed traveling and watching CNN...
Demarquis Martell Drake
Sep 30, 2021
Mr. Demarquis Martell Drake passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Saginaw, Micigan. Age 32 years.
Marcheeto "Mickey" Lavender
Sep 30, 2021
Marcheeto “Mickey” Lavender transitioned home on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born January 26, 1960, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to E.B. and Annie Lavender. Mickey attended Saginaw public schools and was a graduate of M.J. Murphy Beauty school. She was employed at Innerlink for Youth. Marcheeto loved working with youth, arts and crafts, as well as educating...
Susie A. Gutierrez
Sep 29, 2021
Ms. Susie Ann Gutierrez passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 66 years. She was born August 30, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan to Santiago Padilla Gutierrez and Encarnasion Salas Gutierrez. Susie Ann Gutierrez was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a high school graduate that retired as a healthcare provided. Susie enjoyed fishing and spending...
Katie M. Jackson (Lansing)
Sep 29, 2021
Katie Mae Nelson was born Thursday, July 1, 1926, to parents Louis Ray and Martha Nelson of Wichita Falls, Texas. One of seven children, Katie grew up in Wichita Falls, attended public schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. As part of the Great Migration, she relocated to Lansing in 1943. It wasn’t long before Katie caught the...
Shantina Lashey Davenport
Sep 29, 2021
“Devoted to Faith, Family, Friends and Profession” “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness”. Psalm 17:15 KJV Shantina Davenport was a woman of faith. Faith in the unconditional love she showered on her children to nurture and sustain them. Faith in the healing power and restorative value...
Jodi Young
Sep 28, 2021
Ms. Jodi Young passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 56 years.
Ms. Tangala Lynette Williams
Sep 28, 2021
Tangala Lynette Williams, 52, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on September 29, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Tangala was born in Saginaw, MI on October 5, 1968 to the late Pauline Williams. In addition to her mother, Tangala is preceded in death by her grandparents, Orletha and Willie Williams; aunts, Williatte Staffney and Deborah Derasammy-Allen; uncle, Terry Williams;...
Callie Hoard (Lansing)
Sep 27, 2021
Mrs. Callie B. Blocker-Hoard passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital. Age 83 years. She was born January 1, 1938, in Clarksdale, Arkansas to parents, Otho Blocker, Sr. and Wilma Peeler. Callie graduated from Alternative Education in Blytheville, Arkansas. From there she started her journey to Lansing, Michigan, where Callie attended Lansing Community College and obtained...
Aaron Woodard (Lansing)
Sep 26, 2021
Mr. Aaron Woodard passed away Saturday, September 26, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan. Age 33 years.
Jacqueline J. Jones (Lansing)
Sep 24, 2021
Ms. Jacqueline J. Jones passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems-Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. The daughter of Evangelist Annie Cora Jones born November 11, 1956, in Lansing, Michigan. Jacqueline was a long-time resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was a member of Lansing Christian Center Church under the leadership of Pastor Howard Davenport. Jacqueline...
Timothy Reed, Jr. (Lansing)
Sep 23, 2021
Mr. Timothy Reed, Jr, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.
Kenneth Stone, Jr. (Lansing)
Sep 23, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Stone, Jr. passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 44 years.
Napoleon Frierson
Sep 23, 2021
Napoleon Frierson “Dokey” our beloved father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, and friend, made a heavenly transition home on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at his home in Saginaw, Michigan, to be with his loving wife, Dolores Frierson. Napoleon was born on April 17, 1931 in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee to Harry Frierson and Mary Frierson. Napoleon retired from General Motors Chevrolet Grey...
Scott "Po' Boy" Clinton Harris
Sep 22, 2021
Mr. Scott Clinton Harris transitioned home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born March 4, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan to Henry Harris and Mary Sue Floyd. Scott Harris, better known as “Po-Boy and Junior,” was raised by his loving grandmother, Mrs. Queenie Wooten. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Scott was a very loving person who loved...
Burnette Wilson
Sep 21, 2021
Ms. Burnette Wilson passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Age 67 years.
Javier Hidalgo, Sr. (Lansing)
Sep 21, 2021
Mr. Javier “Jay” Hidalgo, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Age 63 years. Jay was born September 26, 1957, to Francisco and Esperanza (Suarez) Hidalgo in Marion, Texas. Jay was a hard, very dedicated worker and was employed with Ryder Logistics for 20+ years. He taught his sons to work hard and with pride. He...
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