Linda Latham (Lansing)
October 13, 2019
Ms. Linda Ruth Latham passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born in Canton, Mississippi to the union of the late parents, Mary Lee and Warren G. Latham. Linda accepted Christ at an early age. She was raised in Muskegon, Michigan and graduated from Muskegon High School. Linda continued...
Thomas Ira Huell, Sr.
October 12, 2019
Mr. Thomas Ira Huell, Sr. passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his residence in Saginaw, Mr. Thomas Ira Huell, Sr. was born October 13, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Louis and Rosa Lee Huell. He passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his family and faithful dog, Bailey. Thomas graduated from Saginaw...
Georgia Harrison
October 12, 2019
Ms. Georgia Ann Harrison was born December 30, 1946 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Wyatt and Marie Strickland. She answered her Heavenly Father’s call to rest on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Age 72 years. Georgia spent most of her life in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended schools in Buena Vista Township. For twenty-seven years she worked as a CNA at Frankenmuth Care...
Shirley Kirkland (Lansing)
October 11, 2019
Mrs. Shirley Kirkland passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years. The daughter of Jessie D. Davis; she was born March 7, 1941 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Shirley was a long-time resident of Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from J. W. Sexton High School and studied at Michigan State University. Shirley worked in the...
Dwight Moore Brown
October 11, 2019
Dwight Moore Brown was born November 23, 1956 in Marion, Arkansas, the son of Mrs. Florence Brown and Mr. James Moore. Dwight was raised and schooled in Marion, Arkansas. He was baptized at an early age at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Marion, Arkansas. He graduated from Marion High School in 1975. He then relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in...
Stephanie Neal (Lansing)
October 6, 2019
Ms. Stephanie Neal was called home to be with the Lord on October 6th, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. She was born on January 9, 1961 to James R. Neal, Sr., and Stella McIntosh in Detroit, Michigan. Stephanie attended Lansing Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan. She was known for her kindness and giving heart. She devoted...
James Gant (Lansing)
October 3, 2019
James Lawrence Gant went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2019 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 87 years. He was born October 26, 1931 in Pensacola, Florida to Forest Gant and Addie Johnson Gant. James enlisted in the United States Army on October 8, 1952. He was a Korean Era Conflict, Vietnam Era...
Jessica (Fluker) Smith
October 3, 2019
Mrs. Jessica Lynn Smith was born May 8, 1986 in West Branch, Michigan, the daughter of Sandra Walter and Lamont Rutledge. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Jacksonville, North Carolina at the age of 33 years. Jessica was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 2004.” She then pursued a career in healthcare...
Stella M. Martin
October 3, 2019
Mrs. Stella Marie Martin was born July 7, 1963 in Midnight, Mississippi, the daughter of Joe Louis and Everlena Gipson. She passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the age of 56 years. Stella was a faithful member of New Birth Missionary Baptist under the leadership of Bishop Larry Camel. She loved her church family and fellowshipping with other believers....
Carolyn Harris (Aubrey, Tx)
October 2, 2019
Mrs. Carolyn Harris Starks, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at her residence in Aubrey, Texas. Age 66 years. She was born May 28, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan; the daughter of Murvin Harris and Elsie Bryant Harris. Carolyn grew up in the Lansing area and after graduating high school went on to attend Western Michigan University where she majored in...
Elder Kerry Williams
October 2, 2019
Elder Kerry Allen Williams, Sr. was born March 26, 1963 along with his twin brother Kenneth Andre Williams, in Louisville, Kentucky to Reverend Jodie and Patricia (Helm) Williams. On October 2, 2019, the Lord whispered into his ear “You have fought the good fight. You have finished your race. You have kept the faith. Well done my good and faithful...
Barbara Merritt (Detroit)
September 28, 2019
Ms. Barbara Jean Tyler Merritt transitioned to a better life Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Age 82 years. She was born September 20, 1937 to Jessie Mae Willis and Alonzo Tyler in Fairfield, Texas. Barbara was a retiree from General Motors and was a member of Rivers of Life Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, being...
Baby Jibri Thomas
September 28, 2019
Baby Jibri Amari Thomas was born February 25, 2019 to Shomari Thomas, Sr. and Brittany Lunnie. God called his name on Saturday, September 28, 2019 after seven brief months. Jibri was a happy baby. He knew his parents’ voices and every time he heard them, he instantly began smiling. He was feisty and a busy body, always doing something with...
Baby Amir Christian Jones (Lansing)
September 27, 2019
Baby Boy Amir Christian Jones was born and went to Heaven as Angel at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. He is the son of Aaron and Ferranté Jones. He leaves to love and cherish his memory his parents, Aaron Christopher Jones, Sr. and Ferranté Marcia Jones; grandparents, Bruce Jones, Beverly Jones, Mark Davis...
Julia Cooper
September 27, 2019
Mrs. Julia Edna Cooper passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at St. Mary’s hospital in Saginaw. Age 76 years. She was born on February 9, 1943 in Sparta, Georgia to Richard and Margaret Clayton.
Carla Anne Hall-Milton (Lansing)
September 27, 2019
Mrs. Carla Anne Hall-Milton departed this life on September 27, 2019. She was born on June 12, 1962 to Mr. Wilbur Curtis and Mrs. Charlene Hall both of Grand Rapids. Carla was a resident of Lansing, Michigan and a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She moved to Lansing at the tender age of 11 with her mother and siblings. She...
Jessica Reil
September 27, 2019
In my Father’s house are many mansions. On September 27, 2019 at the age of twenty-five years, Jessica Coleman Reil went home to be with the Lord and received her mansion. Jessica was born October 21, 1993 to James H. and Tamiko Madison-Coleman. As a child, she united with Woodside Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor LeRoy...
Darrell Brown (Lansing)
September 26, 2019
Mr. Darrell Thomas Brown passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. He was born March 30, 1957 in Lansing Michigan, the 4th son and 5th child of George W. and Thelma Brown. He was a big baby with red hair. Darrell attended the Lansing School District and completed his GED. He...
Chester Arthur Bishop
September 26, 2019
Chester Arthur Bishop was born January 20, 1940 in Edward, Mississippi to George and Ardelia Bishop. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Chester resided in Saginaw for most of his life. He was employed with the General Motors Corporation and retired after twenty-eight years of dedicated service. Chester enjoyed hosting barbecues and fish frys in his...
Beth Ann Pennington (Lansing)
September 25, 2019
Ms. Beth Ann “Venia” Pennington passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 44 years. She was born February 6, 1975 in Springfield, Ohio. The daughter of Charles Pennington and Margot Guajardo. Venia as she was affectionately called, lived in Lansing, Michigan for most of her life. She loved to cook, clean and...
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