Alfonso Reyna, Jr. (Lansing)
December 9, 2021
Mr. Alfonso Reyna, Jr. “Poncho” was born to parents, Alfonso Reyna, Sr. and Delia Salinas on January 6, 1955, in Brownsville, Texas. Poncho later moved to Michigan and spent most of his life in Lansing and Kalamazoo with his friends and family. Poncho was loved and highly respected by so many. He loved and adored his family. They all meant...
John Jerrell Johnson
December 9, 2021
Mr. John Jerrell Johnson, whom everyone knew as “Jerrell,” passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 56 years. He was born August 16, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan to John Johnson and Gloria Jean Crigler. John resided in Buena Vista Township and was a member of Garden of Eden under the leadership of Pastor Willie Smith....
Baby Natalie Canty
December 9, 2021
Our beloved Natalie Le’Shae gained her wings on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 4 months. She was born July 31, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan to Paris Canty. Natalie, my “lee-lee,” was so adorable, she had the biggest smile and the deepest dimples, which made her that more beautiful. My baby girl was so attached to me, and...
Jimmie Lee Turner, Sr.
December 7, 2021
On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the angels transcended from Heaven to carry Mr. Jimmie Lee "Buddy Boy" Turner, Sr. home to Glory. Age 99 years. He was born April 12, 1922 in Panola, Alabama to Jim and Laura Newton Turner. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he and his family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1950. He became a...
Janice Grant
December 7, 2021
Ms. Janice M. Grant passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper ICU in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. Janice was born December 17, 1956, in Clinton, Louisiana, the daughter of Ezekiel and Annie Grant. Janice was baptized at an early age. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1975. She received an Associate of Science degree...
Robin Earl Mckinney, Ph.D.
December 7, 2021
Dr. Robin Earl McKinney passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born on September 7, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan to John Quarles, Sr., and Carrie Lee McKinney. Dr. McKinney was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was an honors graduate from Arthur Hill High...
Fred Otis Dudley
December 7, 2021
Mr. Fred Otis Dudley passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 50 years.
Alexander Mckissic (Lansing)
December 7, 2021
Mr. Alexander McKissic passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan, Age 43 years.
William Qualls, Sr.
December 6, 2021
William Qualls, Sr. was born June 30, 1935 in Grenada, Mississippi to Marcelos Qualls and Willie Mae Johnson. He was the youngest of two children born to their union. Affectionately called “WM” or “Dub” by those closest to him, William relocated to Saginaw, Michigan as a young teen and went on to graduate from Saginaw High School. William accepted Christ...
Willlie Earl Horrison, Sr. "Willie Wine"
December 6, 2021
Willie (Bill) Horrison was born on May 25, 1951, to the late Rev. Willie Fred and Edna Earl Horrison. He confessed his beliefs in Christ at a early age, and joined the Cave Spring Missionary Baptist Church where he remained a member until he relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, and later to Kansas City, Missouri, where he transitioned on December 6,...
Augustus Alabaraonye (Lansing)
December 6, 2021
Mr. Augustus Alabaraonye passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria on June 11th, 1959, the son of Mr. John Alabaraonye and Mrs. Catherina Alabaraonye. Augustus’ parents Mr. John Alabaraonye & Mrs. Catherina Alabaraonye died when he was a young child. After his parent’s demise, he went...
Toni Denby (Lansing)
December 6, 2021
Mrs. Toni Denby passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years.
Melvin Lee Smothers
December 5, 2021
“The greatest among you shall be your servant” -Matthew 23:11 The Gift Melvin Lee Smothers was born on January 25, 1966, in Hollandale, Mississippi, the son of James C. Sr. and Ruth Mae Smothers. He completed his divine purpose on this earthly journey on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 55 years. The...
Desiree Lewis (Lansing)
December 4, 2021
Ms. Desiree Jeane Lewis passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born December 9, 1956, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of John, Jr. and Gloria Lewis. Desiree graduate in 1975 from Lansing Everett High School. She was a retiree from the State of Michigan, Office of the Treasury, working in the registration department....
Gregory Jackson, Sr. (Lansing)
December 3, 2021
Mr. Gregory Allen Jackson, Sr.’s smile will be deeply missed as he transitioned on December 3, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 50. Greg (as he was so affectionately called) was born August 8, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan, to parents, Dorothy Jean Bell and Freddie Mac Jackson. In 1989, he graduated from Saginaw High School....
Raymond Dorty (Lansing)
December 2, 2021
Mr. Raymond Dorty passed away December 2, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. He was born March 21, 1939, in Jefferson, Texas, to parents George and Velma Dorty. Raymond grew up in Lansing, Michigan, attending Lansing Eastern High School. Later he worked for General Motors for over 30 years. As a young man, Raymond was a Golden Glove Boxer....
Jason Thomas Lewis
December 2, 2021
Mr. Jason Thomas Lewis “Foxx ThaFunkyDread”, age 55 of Conyers, Georgia, passed away on December 2, 2021. He was born on February 20, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Richard and Lois Lewis. Jason was a kind and humble man, that never met a stranger. He was an accomplished guitarist travelled the world, sharing his profound love of music...
Barbara Ann Pipkins
November 30, 2021
Ms. Barbara Ann Pipkins completed her mission on earth on November 30, 2021, celebrating 73 years of life. She was born on December 11, 1947 to Fannie Canada and Rufus Pipkins, Sr. in Saginaw, Michigan. Barbara was a strong believer in God and accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Galilee Baptist Church where she...
Mrs. Ellen Dexter
November 28, 2021
Mrs. Ellen Dexter gained her wings on November 28, 2021, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 66 years. She was born November 25, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ellery and Dorothea Blakes. Ellen was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she was loved by many. She retired from Wal-Mart and worked in fine arts where she played a leading...
Marvina Laury
November 27, 2021
Life is just a stepping stone, a pause before we make it home. A place to struggle, grow, and be, until we reach eternity. Marvina Dionda Latrice Laury began her life’s journey on December 11, 1971 in the arms of her parents, Vivian Laury and Myron Duane Thompson. A beautiful baby girl, she was loved and adored by her family...
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