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Obituaries

Julia Essex

Julia Essex

Jan 29, 2025

Ms. Julia Essex passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.

Noble Ramsey, Jr.

Noble Ramsey, Jr.

Jan 28, 2025

Mr. Noble Ramsey, Jr. passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 81 years.

Lisa Bridenbaker

Lisa Bridenbaker

Jan 26, 2025

Ms. Lisa Bridenbaker, a devoted, loving mother, grandmother, and fiancée, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 51 years. She was born February 3, 1973, to Marsha and Gary Galbraith, in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

Lisa was a resident of Bridgeport Township, Michigan. She loved the outdoors, especially making memories at the beach. Her saying was "I'm still a...

Shirley Avery

Shirley Avery

Jan 26, 2025

Ms. Shirley Avery passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Stone Crest Assisted Living Center.  Age 76 years. 

Adam York-Hutson

Adam York-Hutson

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Adam York-Hutson passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 29 years.

Roderick LaRon Taylor (Lansing)

Roderick LaRon Taylor (Lansing)

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Roderick LaRon Taylor passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years.

Dr. Marion Watts Jones (Lansing)

Dr. Marion Watts Jones (Lansing)

Jan 24, 2025

Dr. Marion Watts Jones passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at Hospice of Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 86 years.

Terence Johnson

Terence Johnson

Jan 20, 2025

Mr. Terence Johnson passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. Age 36 years. 

Danny Washington (Lansing)

Danny Washington (Lansing)

Jan 18, 2025

Danny Bruce Washington passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born on Saturday, August 13, 1955, in Wesson, Mississippi, the son of Ira, Sr. and Georgia Washington. 

Danny spent his early years in Wesson. The family later moved to Lansing, Michigan, in 1969, where he attended Harry Hill...

Clifford Harris Jamerson

Clifford Harris Jamerson

Jan 17, 2025

Mr. Clifford Harris Jamerson passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his residence in Flint, Michigan. Age 64 years. Clifford was born on March 15, 1960, to Freddie Gordon.

Clifford served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Clifford leaves to cherish his memory his children Ricky Nelson, Kwanna Mathis, Clifford Mathis, and Jermaine Bullock;...

Lucille Marie Porterfield

Lucille Marie Porterfield

Jan 17, 2025

Our beloved sister and aunt, Lucille Marie Porterfield, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Lucille was born December 15, 1937, to S. Willie Mae English Porterfield and Mitchell Roy Porterfield Sr.

Lucille graduated from Michigan State University with bachelor's and master’s degrees in education. She began teaching in Saginaw, at Crary Lincoln Elementary School in September 1959. She was a member...

Baron L. Collins "CC"

Baron L. Collins "CC"

Jan 17, 2025

Mr. Baron Lee Collins Sr, age 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, completed his earthy assignment and entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper after a Lengthy illness.

Baron, affectionately known by many as “CC” was born on October 27, 1949, in Jasper, Alabama, the son of Willie Collins Jr. and Iodene McDole. Upon graduation...

Carolyn Grzesiak

Carolyn Grzesiak

Jan 16, 2025

Carolyn Grzesiak, 82, from Merrill, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born in Marquette County. Carolyn graduated from Saginaw High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who worked as a medical professional for Dr. Rajagopal. She enjoyed sewing and playing Euchre at Saginaw Field and Stream.

Carolyn leaves behind her husband, Pat, sister Audrey,...

William Earl Harris III

William Earl Harris III

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. William E. Harris III passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper.  Age 36 years. He was born January 14, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Shemeka and William Earl Harris, Jr.

William was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed listening to music and loved being around family and friends. In his leisure time, William enjoyed fishing.

He leaves to...

Josiah Webster (Lansing)

Josiah Webster (Lansing)

Jan 14, 2025

"Josiah - supported by God. God has healed."

“Josiah was eight years old when he became king..." II Kings 22:1

"He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and followed completely the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left." II Kings 22:2

"King" Josiah Lee Webster was born Friday, September 4, in...

Donnie LaShone Rowe

Donnie LaShone Rowe

Jan 13, 2025

Ms. Donnie LaShone Rowe passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years. She was born August 6, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Brenda J. Lowery and Sherman Rowe.

Donnie attended school in Saginaw before her family relocated to Lansing, Michigan, where she attended Lansing Sexton High School; she was a graduate of the Class...

Willie Ray Rodgers

Willie Ray Rodgers

Jan 13, 2025

Willie Ray Rodgers, also known as “Willie Ray” and “Ray,” our beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age of 84. Willie was born on February 27, 1940, in Ozan, Arkansas, to Avery Rodgers and Valsie (Sue) White and raised by his uncle and aunt, Mitchell and Everlee...

Paul Sorrells (Lansing)

Paul Sorrells (Lansing)

Jan 12, 2025

Elder Paul Edward Sorrells, whose spirit made its’ departure to go home to be with the Lord, passed away on Saturday, January 12th, 2025, at the age of 88 years old. Born on Monday, April 20th, 1936, in Okolona, Arkansas, Paul was the third child of the late Ephraim and Eddie (Harrington) Sorrells.  

He spent his early years in Arkansas...

Geneva Brathwaite (Lansing)

Geneva Brathwaite (Lansing)

Jan 12, 2025

With loving and compassionate hands our blessed Father gently lifted Geneva “GG” Brathwaite into a peaceful and eternal rest, slipping her into glory on Saturday, January 12, 2025, at 11:21 a.m. On Friday, July 29th, 1938, she was born in Camden, Alabama, the daughter of Elnora George and Dave Martin. 

Geneva lived in Camden until the early part of 1960. GG...

Kathy F. Lipp  (Lansing)

Kathy F. Lipp (Lansing)

Jan 11, 2025

Kathy F. Lipp passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years. She was born on Wednesday, December 15, 1954, in Franklin, Tennessee, the daughter of Phillip and Mary Adams.  

Kathy was a resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was a waitress at several different restaurants throughout the years. She will be deeply missed by her family. 

Kathy leaves...

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