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Honoring those that have passed. Explore heartfelt tributes and memories in our Obituary section. Discover stories of lives well-lived in the Obituary at The Chronicle News.


Louise Little: The Radical Mother Who Raised a Revolutionary Leader
Photo Credit: Gettys Image-Louise Little, mother of Malcom Little (Malcom X) During Women’s History Month, we honor women whose courage, intellect, and leadership have shaped history, even when their names remain unfamiliar. One such woman is Louise Little, political activist, educator, and the guiding force behind Malcolm X. Born in Grenada in the late 1890s, Louise Little grew up in a family that valued education and self-determination. Fluent in English, French, and Creole
Chelsea Wooton
Mar 263 min read


WOMEN MAKING HISTORY 2026 LEGACY FEATURE:Chronicle News Pioneer Carolyn Carter | The Quiet Architect of Legacy, The Heart Behind the Headlines
Courtesy Photo:Carolyn Carter Before the titles, before the legacy, before the lives she would touch… there was this moment. A young woman, full of light, already becoming who she was called to be. Silent strength. That is the phrase that comes to mind when I think of Carolyn (Hill) Carter. Not loud. Not attention-seeking. Not chasing recognition. But steady… faithful… foundational. Born on June 22, 1951, in Great Lakes, Illinois, to Willie L. Hill and Emma Garland, Carolyn’s

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 214 min read


WOMEN MAKING HISTORY 2026: Legacy Feature| Sis. Mari Mosetta Nunley-Carter | A Legacy Rooted in Faith, Family, and Forever Love
Courtesy Photo: She didn’t just live… she nurtured, she guided, she held it all together. Mosetta Carter, a legacy of love that continues to grow. There are women who live quiet lives… and then there are women whose lives echo through generations. Sis. Mari Mosetta Nunley-Carter was not just a matriarch. She was a foundation. Born April 9, 1909, in Panola County, Mississippi, to the late Malachi Nunley and Nennie Hughes-Nunley, Sis. Carter entered this world as part of a line

The Chronicle News
Mar 203 min read


WOMEN MAKING HISTORY 2026: Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson — A Legacy That Still Moves
Courtesy Photo:Dr. Joan Thomasina Jackson Johnson (In Loving Memory) A visionary leader, clinical psychologist, and former Director of Human Relations and Community Services for the City of Lansing, Dr. Johnson dedicated her life to uplifting communities through advocacy, healing, and service. Her legacy continues to shape the city she served with compassion, brilliance, and unwavering purpose. There are some people whose impact doesn’t end when they leave…it echoes. Dr. Joan

The Chronicle News
Mar 182 min read


Arrangements for Mr. Larry L. Leatherwood. We honor his life, and legacy.
Courtesy Photo- Mr. Larry L. Leatherwood. A man whose greatest joy was his family and whose greatest gift was love. Mr. Leatherwood lived for the smiles of those he cherished and the purpose he saw in each of us. He adored his wife, Martha, sharing 63 beautiful years of marriage, and built a legacy that lives on through his children Jeffrey and Stacy (and her husband Will), and his grandson Samuel. His life reminds us that the truest measure of a man is not what he gained—but

The Chronicle News
Jan 61 min read


🕊️ Michigan Mourns Mentor, Community Activist & Hero Larry L. Leatherwood
Courtesy Photo-Larry L. Leatherwood, Public servant. Community builder. Champion for youth. Lansing is better because he was here. With heavy hearts, The Chronicle News honors the life and legacy of Larry Leatherwood, a Lansing legend whose impact will be felt for generations. Mr. Leatherwood was a longtime Lansing resident and a 30-year retiree of the State of Michigan, having served in numerous senior-level public service roles. His career reflected a deep commitment to equ

The Chronicle News
Jan 42 min read


DJ Crazy Caz: The Soundtrack of a City- One Last Mix; One Eternal Memory.
“Sometimes you grow so much, your wings outstretch the city you're from—you can't even move without brushing up against someone, and they...

Yanice Y. Carter
May 2, 20253 min read


Cher's mom Dies at age 96
Superstar entertainer Cher is in mourning today. Her mother, Georgia Holt, has died after battling illness for several months. She was 96.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 12, 20221 min read


Hundreds Attend the Funeral of Bishop David Maxwell
Hundreds attended funeral services in Lansing for Bishop David Maxwell on Friday. He died last week at the age of 66.

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 10, 20221 min read


Acclaimed Harlem Pastor Dies
Dr. Calvin Butts, a charismatic and politically savvy preacher from Harlem, NY, has died at 73.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 28, 20221 min read


My 2 Cents- The Death of a woman jogger
Column by Warren Williams

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 16, 20222 min read


Funeral Services set for decorated Tuskegee Airman
By Warren Williams

Yanice Y. Carter
Jul 2, 20223 min read
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