Obituaries

October 29, 2020

Bessie Shivers left this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 81 at Dimondale Nursing Care Facility, Dimondale, Michigan. Bessie was one of nine children born on May 1, 1939 in Clear Lake, Arkansas to Rould and Elizabeth Westbrook. Bessie was a resident of Flint, Michigan where she worked for AC Spark...

October 28, 2020

Mr. John Louis Gauldin passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems - Lansing Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years. He was born September 18, 1944, in Dyersburg, Tennessee; the third child of Theodore and Hattie Gauldin. He graduated from Bruce High School in 1963. After graduating, he attended Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee graduating in 1968...

October 28, 2020

Deacon Don’ta Lamar Farris was born April 15,1988 in Miami, Florida, the son of Annie Louise Farris and Donovan L. Woods. Don’ta passed away at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan on October 28, 2020 at the age of 32 years. Don’ta gave his life to Christ at a young age. While a member at Faith Charity Pentecostal Gospel Church, he...

October 26, 2020

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. ”2 Timothy 4:7-8" Mr. Q. T....

October 26, 2020

Missionary Ruby Jewell Jackson was born August 17, 1942 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the daughter of Clembo and Laura Black. While she will forever be in our hearts, Ruby peacefully passed away at home on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 78 years of age. Missionary Ruby served the Lord for forty years. She began her ministry at New Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C....

October 25, 2020

Ms. Virginia McCullum Branklyn, affectionately called “Ginny” passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was born August 11, 1945, in Ferriday, Louisiana to Picola Wesley & Wash Early. Virginia accepted Christ at a very young age and was baptized by Reverend James Jordan at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Ferriday,...

October 24, 2020

October 24, 2020

“I was given the gift of life for 32 great years. Although it has been cut short know, that I lived a blessed existence and for that I am forever grateful. Family, I know this is hard but I am with you. Stay strong & keep the faith. I love you all.” Tyrone Anthony Harris, Jr. was born June 17,...

October 22, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 58 years. She was born on September 27, 1962 in Union Springs, Alabama to Frazier Sr. and Ethel Townsend. Margaret received Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized at an early age at Haynes Chapel...

October 21, 2020

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 Deacon John Antie Williams transitioned to Heaven on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems - Lansing Campus in Lansing Michigan. Age 79 years. He was born December 14, 1940, to Juanita Wiley (Burtley) in Blytheville, Arkansas. Deacon Williams moved...

October 21, 2020

Long before God spoke those precious words, “Let there be light”, Lauderdale “Lonnie” Greer, Jr. was already on the scene because Spirits were never born – therefore, Spirits never die. Mr. Lauderdale “Lonnie” Greer, Jr. made his transition from this life into eternity on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by his loving family. Age 69 years. He...

October 21, 2020

Mr. Otis Lee Rivers was born March 1, 1967 in Union Springs, Alabama to Nathaniel Sr. and Ida Mae Rivers. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 53 years. Otis accepted Christ at a young age. In Saginaw, he was a member of Renaissance Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership...

October 20, 2020

Elizabeth Smith was born April 10, 1948 in Union Springs, Alabama to James Thomas and Stanley Mae Murry. While she will be forever in our hearts, Elizabeth peacefully passed on home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Elizabeth, known as "Jackie", was looked upon as the mother of the whole neighborhood and "the candy lady". She loved singing, cooking and her...

October 19, 2020

Mr. James Henry Bland, Jr. was born November 23, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of James Henry Bland, Sr. and Vera Farrow. He went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2020 at the age of 63 years.James was a member of New Generation Church in Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed fishing, car shows, yard work, cleaning his...

October 19, 2020

Lois Jenkins, known by many as “The Black Queen of Lansing,” peacefully departed this life to enter into eternal rest with her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. She was born on February 13, 1933 in Bessemer, Alabama to Tandy and Lillie Jenkins. She moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1965 to make a better life for...

October 19, 2020

Ms. Stacie Perkins passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at her residence in Haslett, Michigan. Age 56 years.

October 19, 2020

Our beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, and companion, Louis Benjamin Rockett, Jr., peacefully departed this life Monday, October 19, 2020 at the young age of 57 years. He was born April 18, 1963 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Louis Sr. and Shirley Rockett. Louis was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1981.” After graduation, he served...

October 18, 2020

Mr. James “Brandon” Cole Collicott passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 37 years. He was born April 11, 1983 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Eddie Hammond and Krista Collicott-Silva. Brandon spent his first 15 years living in Jackson, Michigan and the next 22 years in Lansing, Michigan. He went to many schools,...

October 18, 2020

Ms. Merzell McGhee passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 94 years.

October 17, 2020

God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered come to me, a Golden Heart. Anthony Earl Jones, also known as “AJ” went home to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, October 17, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. Age 53 years. He was born June 4, 1967,...