Courtesy Photo: Rain Adair Israel Norris-May 25 2001-August 30, 2026 May 25, 2001 – August 30, 2026 Rain Adair Israel Norris, 25, of Lansing, Michigan, left this earth on August 30, 2026. He was born in Lansing on May 25, 2001, and grew up in Grand Ledge, Michigan with his sister and first best friend, Raven and big sister Daniella. He made a hundred more best friends along the way, including the love of his life, Madi Moore. They were creating their own family in the home th

Courtesy Photo: Dorothy Haywood-Hornton January 3, 1946-September 12, 2026 Dorothy Haywood-Horton, 80, passed away in Jackson, Michigan on September 12, 2026. She was born on January 3, 1946, to the late James Lee Haywood and Bessie Mae (Christian) Haywood. Dorothy was preceded in passing by her husband; son, Johnathan Haywood; parents, James Lee and Bessie Mae Haywood; siblings, Shirley Haywood, Leona Haywood, Robert Haywood, Louis Haywood, and James Haywood. She is survived

The legendary singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist leaves behind a legacy built not only through music, but through generosity, literacy and an enduring ability to bring people together. Dolly Parton through the years. From her early days in country music to her rise as an international entertainment icon, actress, philanthropist and creator of Dollywood, Parton built a legacy that stretched far beyond the stage. Her unmistakable style, warmth and talent made her on

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

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

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

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

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

“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...

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

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

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

Column by Warren Williams

By Warren Williams