Cynthia Primes-Heard (Lansing)
August 23, 2020
Mother Cynthia Evelyn Primes-Heard departed this life peacefully Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. She was born October 28, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of James and Evelyn Primes. She graduated from Buchtel High School of Akron, Ohio in 1965. She had a love for music, and it showed in her...
Christa McClure
August 22, 2020
Ms. Christa Bell McClure was born January 25, 1938 in Natchez, Mississippi, the daughter of Reverend Julius Hoskins and Rosie E. Murphy. Christa was a faithful member of Bridgeport Baptist Church. She enjoyed fellowshipping with her church family and being around other believers. Christa was preceded in death by her son and parents. She is survived by her granddaughter, Clotee...
Frederick Wheeler, Sr.
August 22, 2020
On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Mr. Frederick Wheeler, Sr. at the mature age of 92, fell asleep in the Lord. He was born June 7, 1928, in Bulger, Pennsylvania to Frank and Fannie Wheeler. Frederick married Montverletia Prater on February 2, 1954. In 1955 they moved to Saginaw, Michigan. From that union they raised three children: daughters, Velicia and Frankie...
James Arness Hill
August 21, 2020
James Arness Hill passed away suddenly Friday, August 21, 2020 at the age of 39 years. Lovingly known as “Roman”, he was born March 24, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan to Roman Cochrane and DeAnna Hill. James resided in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and afterwards attended Delta College for two years. Roman was a seasonal worker...
Douglas Jones
August 20, 2020
Mr. Douglas Jones passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth, Michigan. Age 52 years.
Binna M. Gant (Lansing)
August 19, 2020
Ms. Binna Mae Gant passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Sparrow Heathcare System - Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 87 years. She born January 17, 1933 in Nokomis, Alabama, the daughter of Frank and Ethel Montgomery. Binna moved to Lansing Michigan in 1968. She worked for Michigan State University at Kellogg Center becoming a supervisor. Her work ethic...
Virgil Cline (Lansing)
August 19, 2020
Mr. Virgil Cline passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years.
Mother Bobbie Jean Perkins (Lansing)
August 17, 2020
Mother Bobbie Jean Perkins transitioned to a better life on August 17, 2020. She was born on May 18, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to Albert and Mary Lee Hudgins. Mother Bobbie Jean Perkins attended Muskegon Public Schools and later moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where she met her beloved husband Freddie Perkins. In 1968 they became a resident of...
Gloria Williams
August 16, 2020
Gloria Williams was born on October 28, 1945 in Guyana, South America to Hyacinth Trehane and raised by Edgar and Hilda Tute. Gloria passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was 74 years old when she transitioned from this earthly world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...
Nelson T. King (Lansing)
August 15, 2020
Mr. Nelson Thomas King departed this life on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 97 years. He was the fifth of eight children born to the late Professor James and Mrs. Mary King on February 11, 1923 in Crowder, Mississippi. By nicknaming him “Little Wee”, the family could readily see that this little boy was...
Donna Watrous
August 14, 2020
Ms. Donna Watrous passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Hoyt Nursing Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 88 years.
James E. Ganter
August 13, 2020
Mr. James Edward Ganter was born March 26, 1968 in Calion, Arkansas, the son of Ernest Flowers and Bettie Earley. He completed his earthly journey on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the age of 52 years. James was a student of Buena Vista Public Schools. He attended both Buena Vista and Swan Valley High Schools. He was a student athlete...
Claudine Cooper
August 12, 2020
Our Dear Sweet Mother, Granny, Sister, Aunt and Friend went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Born Claudine Presley on June 17, 1936 in Reform, Alabama to Oscar and Willie Mae Presley, she had a very peaceful transition from this world while resting in the arms of...
Harry G. Carruth
August 11, 2020
Mr. Harry Gaylord Carruth passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the tenth child born to Mike and Ora (Nelson) Carruth in Phillips County, Lexa, Arkansas. Harry came to Saginaw in his early teens and started working for General Motors Saginaw Malleable Iron Foundry. He retired after thirty-five years of service. Harry loved...
Mckinley Land, Jr.
August 9, 2020
Mr. McKinley Land, Jr. passed away peacefully at Covenant Cooper Medical Center on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was born September 20, 1937 in Tarry, Arkansas to McKinley Sr. and Lucinda (Curry) Land. McKinley was employed at General Motors Powertrain, retiring in 2004 after more than forty years of service. He was well known as “Mr. Pete” throughout the community...
Reginald Vaughn, Ii (Lansing)
August 8, 2020
Mr. Reginald Vaughn, II passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.
Tony Joshua
August 8, 2020
Tony DeShawn Joshua was born March 14, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Carl Wilson and Bessie Mae Joshua. He passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the age of 34 years. Tony was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 2004”. He went on to attend classes at Delta College to further his education. Tony loved to...
Toni Shanell Benson (Lansing)
August 8, 2020
A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, Toni Shanell Benson was granted her angel wings on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Age 23 years. Born in Lansing, Michigan on July 23, 1997 to Latasha Shanell Beard and Nathaniel Anthony Benson. Toni loved life from an early age up to her unexpected passing. Toni Shanell grew up in the Lansing...
Arlene Patton
August 5, 2020
Ms. Arlene Francis Patton, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2020 at the age of 77 after a lengthy illness. Arlene was born May 22, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie Sr. and Ethel Patton. Arlene was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1961. She worked for St. Mary’s Hospital, retiring after thirty...
Marcus Jackson-Burton (Mansfield, Tx))
August 4, 2020
Marcus Shantwaun Jackson-Burton passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. At the age of 32 years. He was born March 30, 1988 the son of Kenneth and Miranda Faye Hinton and Steven and Tanya Jackson in Houston, Texas. Marcus graduated in 2006 from Sexton High School in Lansing, Michigan. He attended Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Marcus worked 12 years...
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