James Marable (Lansing)
March 27, 2020
Mr. James Marable passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at his residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 78 years.
Allen W. Rankins
March 27, 2020
Allen W. Rankins, husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, transitioned from his earthly life on March 27, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born October 29, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to his proud mother, Addie M. Rankins-Harper. Allen dedicated his life to the Lord at an early age, affirming his membership with Christ Community Church under the...
Dorothy Mason
March 26, 2020
Dorothy Mason was born April 20, 1943 in Metcalf, Mississippi. She resided in Saginaw, Michigan for most of her life. Dorothy was a graduate of Saginaw High School and Saginaw Business Institute. She attended Delta College for two years. She worked as a Ward Clerk for 32 years and a Surgical Tech until her retirement from St. Mary’s Hospital. Dorothy...
Esterlynn Whitfield (Lansing)
March 24, 2020
Ms. Esterlynn Delores Whitfield ended her battle with cancer by ascending into the loving arms of Jesus in the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Age 62 years. The daughter of Joe Whitfield and Violia Jones, she was born in Mount Vernon, New York. Esterlynn spent her early years in Mount Vernon, New York. She attended Macedonia Baptist...
Ray Morrow (Lansing)
March 24, 2020
Mr. Ray Allen Morrow passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born September 22, 1956 to Sam B and Maggie Mae Morrow in Chicago, Illinois; the oldest of six siblings. Ray attended John Marshall High School in Chicago, Illinois. At an early age, he confessed a hope in Christ while...
Minnie Gilbert
March 24, 2020
Mrs. Minnie Lee Gilbert, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at age 82 years on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital after a short illness. She was born November 19, 1937 in Tchula, Mississippi to Sam Jr. and Lula (Banks) Moore. Minnie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She was a faithful,...
Reginald Lampkin
March 24, 2020
Mr. Reginald Lampkin was born May 8, 1965 in Memphis, Tennessee to Walter and Tantileer (Scott) Lampkin. Our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 54 years. Reginald, called “Reggie” by family and friends, was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of...
L.C. Moore "Rubberband"
March 24, 2020
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, L.C. Moore, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 75. He was born September 1, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee to George Moore and Magnolia James. L.C., known was “Rubberband”, attended Geeter High School in Memphis. He later moved to Saginaw, Michigan and started working for...
Napoleon Draine
March 23, 2020
Mr. Napoleon Draine was born August 7, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Samuel T. and Catherine (Hopper) Draine. He passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 64 years. Napoleon, lovingly called “Po Po” by family and friends, attended Saginaw High School. He moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1984 and that was his residence until...
Lois (Gulley) Abner
March 23, 2020
At the age of 84 years, Mrs. Lois Gulley Abner passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 10, 1936 to Frank and Daisy (Clanhan) Gulley. Lois worked and retired from Saginaw General Hospital. After retirement, she participated in Saginaw Public Schools Grandparents Program. She was a church...
Johnnie Bee Mack
March 23, 2020
Mrs. Johnnie Bee Mack was born November 20, 1942 in Scott, Arkansas, the daughter of Arthur Lee and Leona Hattison. She passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 77 years. Johnnie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She married Richard Mack, Sr. in 1961 and they moved their family to Saginaw, Michigan in 1966. She became...
Shem Hardwick
March 22, 2020
Mr. Shem Hardwick passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Heartland Hampton in Bay City, Michigan. Age 60 years.
Mattie Pruitt (Lansing)
March 20, 2020
"Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn, Through the storm, through the night, lead me on through the light, take my hand, precious Lord, and lead me home" Mattie was born on October 12, 1925 to John and Mary Elizabeth Gentry in Phenix, Virginia. At an early...
Patricia Robinson (Lansing)
March 20, 2020
Minister Patricia Mae Robinson, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and above all, daughter of the one true and living God left her earthly tabernacle to eternally dwell in the presence of the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Age 60 years. She was born December 4, 1959 to Solomon and Bessie Robinson in Lansing, Michigan. As a...
Tanesha Hogan (Lansing)
March 18, 2020
Ms. Tanesha Marie Hogan passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 29 years.
Sheneal Williamson
March 17, 2020
Ms. Sheneal Regina Williamson passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Samaritas Nursing Home at the age of 57 years. She was born September 4, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee to L.C. and Willie B. Williamson. Sheneal, affectionately known as “Neal”, was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1981.” She was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church...
Ursula Edwards
March 15, 2020
Mrs. Ursula Edwards was born August 18, 1922 in Wabbaseka, Arkansas to Raymond and Sarah Palmer. She took her rest on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the beautiful age of 97 years. Ursula was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1943.” She worked for the United States Postal Service and was Vice-President of the Mail Handlers Union. Ursula...
Alvin Clark
March 14, 2020
Mr. Alvin Clark was born June 22, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Laura Clark and Alvin Faulk. He passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Francis Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years. Alvin, called “Big Al” by family and friends, was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1978”. He became employed at Saginaw...
Teresa Allen
March 14, 2020
Mrs. Teresa Denise Allen was born December 28, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Curtis and Hortense Williams. She took her final rest on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the age of 48 years. Teresa was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1990.” Post high school, she attended Michigan State University. She met her soulmate, Brian Allen,...
Hortense Williams
March 14, 2020
Mrs. Hortense Williams was born November 12, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to Herbert and Hortense Miller. She moved on to a better place on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Hortense, lovingly called “Aunt Sister”, met her husband, Curtis Williams, in Brooklyn. The two shared 55 years of happiness together and four children were born...

