Obituaries

Cheryl James

Cheryl James

September 6, 2021

Mrs. Cheryl L. James passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born on November 5, 1956 in Saginaw to Tommie Lee and Charlene Sanders. Mrs. James was a resident of Chicago, Illinois for many years prior to relocating back to Saginaw. There she met and married Mr. William James. Cheryl was a...

Jayson P. Muhammad (Lansing)

Jayson P. Muhammad (Lansing)

September 6, 2021

Mr. Jayson P. Muhammad passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 30 years.

Mearl Adams (Mason)

Mearl Adams (Mason)

September 6, 2021

Mr. Mearl Adams passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems - Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Thomas Askew

Thomas Askew

September 4, 2021

Thomas L. Askew Sr. affectionately known as Bubba” to family and friends, was born to Woodrow and Carrie Askew on July 31, 1937, in Chambers County, Alabama. He was the second oldest of seven children and loved his family. A proud graduate of Wall Street High School in June of 1955, he last visited his Alma Mater in July of...

Wendell Davis

Wendell Davis

September 4, 2021

Mr. Wendell Davis passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 54 years.

Barbara Gulley

Barbara Gulley

September 4, 2021

Ms. Barbara Michelle Gulley passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper at the age of 51 years. She was born on October 13, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of O’Dell “Mike” Gulley and Estella Mae Johnson. Ms. Gulley was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church under the...

Wanda Jean Ramsey

Wanda Jean Ramsey

September 4, 2021

Mrs. Wanda Jean Ramsey was called home to be with God on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Harrison ICU following a lengthy illness. Age 57 years. She was born October 16, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Jimmy Donald and Daisy Donald. Wanda was a graduate of Carrollton High School, “Class of 1982.” Wanda married Robert Ramsey on...

Grenard Johnson

Grenard Johnson

September 3, 2021

Evangelist Grenard Charles Johnson, good and faithful servant, was called home by his loving Father God on September 3, 2021 at the age of 47. Grenard was born September 14, 1973, in Chicago Illinois, to Willie and Pearlie Collier. He attended Gregory Elementary School and matriculated through the Chicago Public School system, graduating from Farragut High School. Inspired by his...

Pastor Dorcas Pugh  (Lansing)

Pastor Dorcas Pugh (Lansing)

September 3, 2021

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8 KJV Her Testimony Pastor Dorcas Pugh exchanged mortal for immortal, while surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 85 years. She...

Johnny B. Liddell

Johnny B. Liddell

September 2, 2021

Mr. Johnny B. Liddell passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the age of 65 following a lengthy illness. He was born to Lizzie Cooper on November 11, 1955 in Louisville, Mississippi. He then moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1961. He was employed at Hi-Tech Steel Treating Inc until he became ill. He loved cooking, watching old western movies, sports...

Mother Classie Lee Roland

Mother Classie Lee Roland

September 2, 2021

A Time To Be Born Classie Lee Roland was born March 7, 1931 in Montgomery Alabama to the late J.C and Clara Mae Allen and after the passing of her birth mother, was loved and raised alongside her Father was her stepmom Clara Allen. From birth Classie was taught the ways of the Lord. She was baptized at a young...

Chaundra Smith (Lansing)

Chaundra Smith (Lansing)

September 1, 2021

Ms. Chaundra Smith passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at MediLodge - Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan. Age 40 years.

Caleb Forest Gaffney  (Lansing)

Caleb Forest Gaffney (Lansing)

August 31, 2021

Mr. Caleb Forest Gaffney, “C-Dubb” passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Hospice of Lansing in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 29 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 4, 1992, the son of David A. and Laura M. Ray. Caleb lived in Lansing most of his life. He attended Eastern and Sexton High Schools in the...

Latoya Monique Green

Latoya Monique Green

August 31, 2021

Ms. LaToya Monique Green, 39, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 30, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan to Mrs. Ramona Humes Wilson and Freddie Green, Sr. LaToya accepted Christ at an early age. She was an overachiever, and very determined. She overcame many challenges; one was becoming...

Avery Henderson

Avery Henderson

August 31, 2021

Mr. Avery Lucien Henderson was born August 1, 1986 in Flint, Michigan, the son of James McChester and Robin Thrower. He passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint at the age of 35 years. Avery loved dancing, singing, drawing and poetry. He was an artist and enjoyed perfecting his craft. Avery was preceded in...

Darnell R. Dean-Fisher  (Lansing)

Darnell R. Dean-Fisher (Lansing)

August 29, 2021

Mr. Darnell Ronshon Dean-Fisher exchanged time for eternity on August 29th, 2021, at McLaren Hospital Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan with his mom right by his side at the age of 25 years. On December 5th, 1995, in Lansing, Michigan a handsome baby boy entered this world as a “Fighter”. He was born to Fomici “Meka” Dean and Ronshon Fisher....

Jerry Dean Washington "Bear"

Jerry Dean Washington "Bear"

August 27, 2021

Mr. Jerry Dean Washington "Bear" passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Beaumont Trenton Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. Age 68 years. View Funeral Webcast

Alexander Curling, Iii (Lansing)

Alexander Curling, Iii (Lansing)

August 27, 2021

Mr. Alexander Curling, III, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, in Lansing. Michigan. Age 29 years. He was born on January 26, 1992, in Jackson, Michigan to Alexander Curling, Jr., and Aletta Galloway Greene. Alex became a resident of Lansing, Michigan in his early teens. He received his GED and shortly after went to the National Guard. Alex spent many...

Sha'Nya Lashae Coleman-Young

Sha'Nya Lashae Coleman-Young

August 25, 2021

Sha'Nya LaShae Coleman~Young was born on October 28, 2002, in Saginaw, Michigan to MarChelle Young and Barry Coleman and passed into eternity on August 25, 2021. Sha'Nya was born into Word of Faith International Ministries where she accepted Christ, was baptized and taught in the Children's Ministry Department. Sha'Nya's involvement in the community included volunteering with her grandmother at Partial...

Johnny Phillips York

Johnny Phillips York

August 25, 2021

Mr. Johnny P. York passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his residence in Chesaning, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was married to Nancy Orr and later to Amanda Yancer. Johnny loved Nascar auto racing, camping, and Bingo with his mom. For years, Johnny was known as a backyard mechanic. He is survived by his sister, Terry, brother, Michael,...