Charles Gates (Lansing)
July 19, 2020
Mr. Charles Michael Gates affectionately known as “Squeaky” and “Uncle Deek” passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan age of 67 years old. Charles was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 21, 1952 to Leavora Quarrels and William Gates. Charles was educated in the Detroit school system and graduated from Murray Wright High School. Later...
Raymond L. Hicks, Sr.
July 18, 2020
Raymond Lamar Hicks, Sr., known as “Southside Hicks”, “Old Man” or Doc, was born on August 14, 1940 to Jimmie Lee Hicks and Rosa Mae Hayes-Williams in Birmingham, Alabama. Throughout his life he was known as a pillar of the community and jack of all trades, someone you could truly depend on. In his early years, Ray was extremely talented...
Latrease Williams (Lansing)
July 18, 2020
Miss LaTrease Diane Williams was sent home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18th, 2020 in Lansing Michigan, age 28 years old. She was born on October 17th, 1991 to Dwight and Mashell Williams. LaTrease Williams accepted Christ as her Lord and savior and was a member of Mask Memorial Church CME, headed by Reverend A. Swanigan. We...
Valerie West (Lansing)
July 18, 2020
Ms. Valerie Kay West passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Sparrow Health Systems – Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years. The daughter of Robert West and Susan Gill, she was born December 31, 1953 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Valerie was a life long resident of Lansing, Michigan, where she was educated in the Lansing School...
Cornelius Jordan
July 17, 2020
On July 17, 2020, Mr. Cornelius Jordan affectionately known as a husband, father, dad, grandad, and great-grandad went home to rest with his Father. He was born October 28, 1955 to Annie and Johnnie Jordan. Cornelius loved the Lord and had a personal relationship with Him. Cornelius absolutely loved music. However, the bass guitar was the instrument he was fond...
Antonell Bullock
July 16, 2020
Mr. Antonell Bullock passed away in Saginaw, Michigan on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Age 48 years.
Herletta Tinsley
July 16, 2020
Herletta Tinsley was born August 25, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to Herbert and Alicia Tinsley. She fell asleep on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the age of 51 years. Herletta attended Buena Vista Public Schools and later studied business at Delta College. She and her fiancé loved watching movies and documentaries with their grandchildren. Her favorite color was money green...
Theresa Marie Winnie (Lansing)
July 16, 2020
Ms. Theresa Marie Winnie passed away in her sleep Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. She was born June 9, 1966 to Douglas E. (Jr.) and Maria E. Winnie in Lansing, Michigan. Theresa was a special person to all who knew her, her children and her grandchildren were the joys of her life,...
Roy L. Carroll, Sr.
July 15, 2020
Mr. Roy Lee Carroll, Sr. received his crown and heavenly reward on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the blessed age of 85 years. He was born July 10, 1935 in Camden, Arkansas to Al and Mattie (Davis) Carroll. Roy accepted Christ at an early age and attended Shady Grove Church. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1968 and began employment...
Romaine D. Funches (Lansing)
July 15, 2020
Mr. Romaine Donnell Funches passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Sparrow Health System - Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 44 years. He was born on January 6, 1976 in Lansing, Michigan; the son of Brenda Joyce Funches. Romaine attended school in the Lansing School District and received his high school diploma in June 1994. Following high school, Romaine...
Robert Zapata
July 14, 2020
Mr. Robert Zapata passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years.
Sylvester Lockhart, Sr.
July 13, 2020
Sylvester Lockhart, Sr. passed away peacefully and entered into the arms of his Savior on Monday, July 13, 2020. He was 67 years young, born on August 4, 1952 in Frenchman’s Bayou, Arkansas to John Lockhart and Mosia Lee Hudson. Sylvester, known by most as “Sly”, made history in Arkansas by being a part of the first class of African-...
Ashlie Taylor (Lansing)
July 12, 2020
Ms. Ashlie Taylor passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 24 years. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 7, 1996, the daughter of Amber Speed and Philip Taylor. Ashlie was raised in Stockbridge, Michigan. She graduated from Stockbridge High School. Ashlie attended church at Christ Temple Church where the pastors are John and Jen Slaughter....
Jakobe Washington
July 12, 2020
Mr. Jakobe Marcel Washington was born September 20, 2002 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Jamele Allen and Kenneshia Washington. His name was called on Sunday, July 12, 2020 and he returned home to his Heavenly Father. Jakobe was a student of Bridgeport Public Schools before attend Covenant Academy. During the summer, he worked for the C.A.C. program and proved...
Jaedon Jermaine Odunuga-Evans (Lansing)
July 12, 2020
PVT/E-1 Jaedon Jermaine Odunuga-Evans, age 20, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was born July 11, 2000 to Lola Odunuga and Kissadrick Evans. Jaedon currently lived in Lansing, Michigan. However, he graduated from East Lansing High School, and furthered his education at Lansing Community College. He was a proud member of the Michigan Army National Guards...
Violet Clark (Holt)
July 11, 2020
Mrs. Violet Patricia “Pat” Clark passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at her residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 82 years. She was born July 18, 1937 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond August “John” Colosky and Matilda Adora Benchley. She leaves to cherish her memory her 4 children, Morris Eugene Colosky, Floyd Earl Jones, Sherry Lee Force and Shelly...
Shavonne C. Barnes
July 11, 2020
Ms. Shavonne Chanel Barnes graced the world with her presence on July 24, 2001. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Latoya Louise Barnes and Corneil Jones. She returned home to heaven on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the young age of 18 years. Shavonne, lovingly called “Von Von”, was a member of Kingdom Outreach Empowered Ministry. She was a...
Emareyon Cummings
July 11, 2020
Emareyon Jaquay Cummings was born May 12, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Quinnice Russell and Sanford Cummings, II. He was called back to Heaven on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Emareyon was affiliated with New Mount Calvary and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a student at Merrill Park Elementary. He loved playing with cars...
Mary Louise Mcdaniel
July 11, 2020
Mary Louise McDaniel was born February 1, 1930 in Florence, Alabama, the daughter of Willie and Louise Carroll. She went from labor to reward after 90 beautiful years on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Mary accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was a member of Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving and caring mother...
Fredrick Jackson (Lansing)
July 11, 2020
Mr. Fredrick Allen departed this earthly life Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 51 years old. He was born August 2, 1968 to Alexander Jackson, Jr. and Susie Bates-Walker. Fredrick gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined New Testament Assembly Church in Lansing, Michigan. He leaves to cherish his memory his...