Obituaries

Gloria M. Rivera

Gloria M. Rivera

August 25, 2021

Ms. Gloria Rivera was born June 1, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan to Filomeno Sr. and Wilma Rivera. She passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the age of 55 years. Gloria was lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She worked in the healthcare field as a nurse. She loved spending time with her family, watching all kinds of tv shows. Her...

Elise "Cookie" Kaufman  (Lansing)

Elise "Cookie" Kaufman (Lansing)

August 25, 2021

Mrs. Elise (Cookie) Elizabeth Jacobs Kaufman was when God called her home to glory, on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 84 years. She was born on May 12, 1937, when her parents, the late Reverend Louis and Elise Jacobs welcomed their baby girl into the world in Columbia, South Carolina. Elise was greeted in...

Juanita Daniel (Lansing)

Juanita Daniel (Lansing)

August 24, 2021

Ms. Juanita Daniel passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, Age 80 years.

Kaleta Marie Walden

Kaleta Marie Walden

August 24, 2021

Mrs. Kaleta Marie Walden was born February 4, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sentaria Johnson and Bishop Allen Monegan. She and her loving husband, Melton Gilbert Walden, Jr. of Clewiston, Florida, transitioned Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Louis County, Virginia. Kaleta was a student in the Saginaw Public Schools District and graduated from Independence High School in Glendale, Arizona. She...

Arthur Couthen (Lansing)

Arthur Couthen (Lansing)

August 23, 2021

Mr. Arthur Couthen “Sonny Boy” passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 89 years. He was born May 8, 1932, in Rembert, South Carolina, to parents, Dessie and Butler Couthen. Arthur was raised in and attended Lee County Public Schools in Rembert, South Carolina. Upon moving to Lansing, Michigan, he worked for...

Earma Raby (Lansing)

Earma Raby (Lansing)

August 23, 2021

Ms. Earma Raby passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years.

Chenika Bowens

Chenika Bowens

August 21, 2021

Chenika Bowens was born July 28, 1992 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Amon Bowens and Lucretia Elliott. God called her name to be with Him on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the age of 29 years. Chenika was educated in Saginaw Public Schools. She was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. She loved music and was...

Terry Kimbro (Lansing)

Terry Kimbro (Lansing)

August 21, 2021

Mr. Terry Kimbro went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at his wife’s home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born June 6, 1962, in Memphis, Tennessee to James Louis Kimbro and Cecil Marie Hampton. Terry lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan but moved to Lansing, Michigan. He confessed Christ at an early age...

Tyson Marcell Johnson

Tyson Marcell Johnson

August 21, 2021

Tyson Marcell Johnson passed away August 28, 2021 at his residence at the age of 38 years. He was born August 4, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tyrone Johnson, Sr. and Diane Austin. Tyson was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan and attended Saginaw Public Schools. He later graduated from Job Corps. Tyson loved listening to music and enjoyed cooking....

Jerry Owens

Jerry Owens

August 20, 2021

Jerry would like for everyone to know that his work here is done! It started on March 22, 1955, when he was born to Willie Roy and Addie Mae Owens in Brownsville, TN. He graduated from Haywood High school and soon after, moved to Saginaw, MI where he resided until the date of his death, August 20, 2021. He had...

Ardis Tyveon-Lamar Davis (Lansing)

Ardis Tyveon-Lamar Davis (Lansing)

August 18, 2021

It was June 3rd, 1997, in Lansing Michigan when a precious baby boy named Ardis TyVeon-Lamar Davis was born to Tyrone and Fatima Davis. Ardis exchanged time for eternity on August 19th, 2021, with his loving family and girlfriend right by his side at the age of 24 years. Ardis was full of joy and happiness and was extremely loveable....

Victor Clayborn (Lansing)

Victor Clayborn (Lansing)

August 18, 2021

Victor Dellion Clayton was born on July 25, 1994, in Lansing, Michigan to Deborah Benson and Jerimic Clayborn, Sr. Victor received his formal education through the Lansing Public School District. Throughout his adult life, Victor held employment at various jobs, including, L & M Party Store and LS Automotive. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, especially outside...

James Hines

James Hines

August 18, 2021

Mr. James Hines passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. He was born on June 9, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan to Calvin Hines and Mary Lee Thomas Hines. James was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He loved his family and he enjoyed watching TV, especially basketball. He leaves loving...

Mary Lois Moore

Mary Lois Moore

August 17, 2021

Ms. Mary Lois Moore passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born on January 29, 1950, in Los Angeles, California to Ledora Bell and John Henry Moore. Ms. Moore was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was educated in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She later joined Job Corps...

Malcolm Samuel Roberson

Malcolm Samuel Roberson

August 16, 2021

Mr. Malcolm Samuel Roberson transitioned home to be with God at the age of 49 years on August 16, 2021. He was the beloved son of Houston Lee Roberson and Geneva Elizabeth (Coleman) Roberson. He was born on July 6, 1972, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Malcolm, better known as Mike, worked many jobs in his lifetime. To name a couple: Vlasic...

Jessie Houston (Lansing)

Jessie Houston (Lansing)

August 16, 2021

Mr. Jessie James Houston passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Lavarius Gee

Lavarius Gee

August 13, 2021

Lavarius Sentreal Gee was born January 27, 1985, in Cleveland, Mississippi, the son of Sherita Dosal and Larry Turner. He was a resident of Saginaw and a graduate of Saginaw High School. Lavarius was employed at Outback Steakhouse and Denny’s. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family, playing video games, and working. He loved caring for his friends...

Ernest H. Neely, Jr.

Ernest H. Neely, Jr.

August 12, 2021

Mr. Ernest H. Neely, Jr. formerly of Saginaw, Michigan (Bridgeport Township) passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Age 73 years.

Allie B. Willheart (Battle Creek)

Allie B. Willheart (Battle Creek)

August 12, 2021

Mrs. Allie B. Brown-Willheart passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at her residence in Battle Creek, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born August 19, 1956, in Silver City, Mississippi, the daughter of Ameil and Josie Brown. Allie, affectionately known as “Alla B,” was the 3rd of 7 children. Allie grew up in Indianola, Mississippi until the tender age of...

Ola Yearby (Lansing)

Ola Yearby (Lansing)

August 12, 2021

Mrs. Ola Yearby passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years.