Elder Antoinette L. Cheeks
May 10, 2021
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: - Ecclesiastes 3 (NIV) Elder Antoinette L. Cheeks was born on May 7, 1952 in Springfield, Massachusetts the daughter of Curtis and Margaret (Ward) Cobbin. A time to die… On Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:35 AM, she answered the Lord’s call from Labor to...
Carolyn Griffin
May 10, 2021
Ms. Carolyn J. Griffin passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born on January 11, 1949, in LaGrange, Georgia, to Melvin and Lucille Crowley. Carolyn attended public school in LaGrange, Georgia. After high school, she attended Cleveland Job Corps in Cleveland, Ohio, earning a diploma as a...
Rafael Santos (Lansing)
May 8, 2021
Mr. Rafael Antonio Santos passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. Age 58 years. He was born June 19, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, Angelica Castro and Rafael Santos. Known to many as “Ralph” or “Big Ralphy”, Ralph was one in a million. His charismatic, thoughtful, loving, and comedic attitude could bring joy to...
Jimario Deshone Williams
May 8, 2021
Our beloved father, son, brother, cousin, and friend, Jimario Deshone Williams, was born February 8,1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jimmie and Dorothy Williams. He transitioned from this life Saturday May 8, 2021 at the age of 32 years. Jimario attended Saginaw Public Schools. He received his GED in 2008. He enjoyed family and close friends. He made sure everyone was...
Ernst Nelson (Lansing)
May 8, 2021
Ernst Nelson went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan, at age 53 years. He was born in Ti Riviere, L’Artibonite, Haiti on November 27, 1967, the son of Jerome Nelson and Filancia Jerome. Ernst went to the G.O.C. Université, where he earned the equivalent of a Doctorate in civil engineering...
Robert Lewis Couch
May 8, 2021
Mr. Robert Lewis Couch, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on May 8, 2021 at his residence after 73 years of living. He as born November 8, 1947 in Kenselt, Arkansas to Ella Mae Williams Parker-Craft. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Ella M. Williams Parker-Craft; stepfather, Jessie J. Parker; sisters, Georgia A. Williams, Jessa...
Darrin Pennington (Lansing)
May 8, 2021
Mr. Darrin Lamon Pennington passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Fresno, California at the age of 56 years. He was the son of Samuel and Camelia Pennington, born in Chicago, Illinois on November 14, 1964. Darrin and his family eventually relocated to Lansing, Michigan. He was educated in the Lansing School District and was a member of the 1982...
Earlean Jiles
May 7, 2021
Earlean Jiles made her entrance on earth the 29th day of May, 1946, in Sunflower, Mississippi, the daughter of Lonnie White and Ora Lee Wilkins. She received her wings on Friday, May 7, 2021 in the presence of her family. Earlean attended elementary and middle school in Sunflower, Mississippi and later moved to Memphis, Tennessee and then Bay City, Michigan....
Ru'Ja Mona Moten
May 7, 2021
Our beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and cousin gained her angelic wings on May 7, 2021. Ru’Ja Mona Moten was born on May 1, 1994 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Rudolph Sr. and Mary Moten. Ru’Ja attended Bridgeport High School where she graduated in 2012. She continued her education at Central Michigan University where she studied to pursue a...
Manuela Medina (Lansing)
May 7, 2021
Mrs. Manuela “Mellie” Medina went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. She is the daughter of Jose and Margarita Quesada who was born on March 28, 1949, in San Benito, Texas. Mellie lived in Lansing, Michigan, where she was a homemaker who loved hosting dinners with...
Leo Johnson
May 6, 2021
Mr. Leo Johnson passed away at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Age 79 years.
Catherine Smith (Lansing)
May 6, 2021
Ms. Catherine Smith passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.
Adam Hill, III
May 6, 2021
Mr. Adam Hill, III was called from his earthly tabernacle to his everlasting home on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at age 48. He was born February 9, 1973, to Angie and Adam Hill, II in Lansing, Michigan.Adam was a lifelong resident of Lansing and attended Lansing Public Schools. As a young man, Adam accepted Christ and was baptized by the...
Mary Ann Mccullem (Lansing)
May 6, 2021
Ms. Mary Ann McCullem passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years.
Charles A. Burnette, Sr. (Lansing)
May 4, 2021
Charles Alexander Burnette, Sr. affectionately known as “Dadda,” was born January 25th, 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee to Ezell Biles and Oscar Burnette. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at the age of 62 years and now lives in Heaven’s Gate Community at 7777 Cloud 9 Boulevard, on Gold Streets Avenue. A beloved husband, father, grandfather,...
Edgar Williams Stuckett
May 4, 2021
Mr. Edgar Williams Stuckett went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, after a long-term illness, his loving wife at his side. Age 73 years. He was born on February 18, 1948, in Greenville, Mississippi to Miller Stuckett, Sr., and Janie Mae Stuckett. Mr. Stuckett was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He confessed in Christ at...
Alfredia Elliott (Lansing)
May 3, 2021
Ms. Alfredia Elliott passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. She was born August 18, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Edward and Omeria Elliott. Alfredia received her formal education through the Missouri School District graduating from Central High School in Kansas City. She moved to Lansing, Michigan in the late...
Patrick L. Moore (Lansing)
May 3, 2021
Mr. Patrick L. Moore passed Monday, May 3, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 49 years.
Demarco Baskin
May 3, 2021
Mr. Demarco Baskin passed away at Covenant Healthcare ER in Saginaw, Michigan on Monday, May 3, 2021.
Lou Bertha Danley (Lansing)
May 3, 2021
Mrs. LouBertha (Spears) Danley transitioned to be with the Lord on Monday, May 3, 2021. Age 86 years. She was born to the union of the Rev. Willis Spears and Corrine Bush-Spears on June 10, 1934, in Bourbon, Mississippi. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age. She later relocated to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. LouBertha was united in holy matrimony...