Shanell Haynes
May 26, 2019
On Sunday, May 26, 2019, our heavenly father called home our beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend to be with Him. Shanell Taondra Haynes was born December 25, 1992 in Saginaw, Michigan to Luanda K. Seevers and Torvell Haynes, Sr. She was 26 years of age. Shanell accepted Christ at an early age and maintained her membership...
Judge Edmond (Lansing)
May 26, 2019
Mr. Judge Edmond passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years.
Bertha Wade Smith
May 24, 2019
God has put his loving arms around a dedicated Mother, Proud Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Sister, who was devoted to him and his works. He took her home Friday, May 24, 2019 at the beautiful age of 87 years old. Bertha (Wade) Smith was born January 6, 1932 in Rose Bud Island, Arkansas to Willie B. Williams and Lula B. McClendon....
Eugene Bass, Jr. (Pontiac)
May 23, 2019
Mr. Eugene Bass, Jr. passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Pontiac, Michigan. Age 42 years.
Eastlyn V. Walker
May 20, 2019
Ms. Eastlyn V. Walker was born November 21, 1944 to Egbert and Florence Remy in New Grant Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies. She fell into eternal sleep on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Eastlyn had been residing in the United States for the past 40+ years. She was a retired certified nurses’ assistant. She enjoyed...
Felix Wilkins
May 19, 2019
Mr. Felix Leon Wilkins was born April 7, 1947 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Joseph E. and Mary L. Wilkins. He passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the age of 72 years old. Felix attended Flint Public Schools and was a graduate of Flint Northern High School. For a while, he was employed by Flint Public Schools as...
Dennis C. Westbrook
May 19, 2019
Mr. Dennis Charles Westbrook was born August 31, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jimmie Lee and Mary Lee Westbrook. He passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the age of 62 years old. Dennis was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a graduate of Saginaw High School. He enjoyed playing cards, dominoes and chess. He was also a music...
Jerry L. Raymond, Jr. (Lansing)
May 18, 2019
Mr. Jerry Lee Raymond, Jr. passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born January 3, 1967 to Jerry L. and Lois Raymond in Lansing, Michigan. Jerry was a long-time resident of Lansing, Michigan. He retired from Art Craft Display after 20 years. He actually went back to work in October...
Deon-Te Deshawn Dexter
May 18, 2019
Our beloved son, father and brother, gained his wings like a dove and went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2019. He was born August 10, 1985 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sheria Foster and James Otis Washington. Deon-Te, known as “Dex”, was baptized at the young age of seven at Emmanuel St. Mark Church. He attended Saginaw...
Dennis Mckinney
May 16, 2019
Mr. Dennis McKinney, our beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, went home to be with the Lord at age 67 on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born on May 25, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John and Bernice McKinney. Dennis retired from the Dow Chemical Corporation after 32 years of service. He loved his family and friends...
James Robinson, Jr. (Lansing)
May 16, 2019
Mr. James Benny Robinson, Jr. "Jew man" passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. He was born December 23, 1945 to the late Fannie Mae (Boyd) and J. B. Robinson in Emelle, Alabama. James was educated in the Sumpter Country Training School System, located in Livingston, Alabama. In the early years of...
Glenda Thomas (Holt)
May 15, 2019
Ms. Glenda Thomas passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at her residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 69 years.
Debra Davis (Lansing)
May 15, 2019
Debra Denise Davis was born April 15, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee to Bettye Lou Watson (Bonds). She received her family nickname of “Peaches” from her grandmother because of her “peach-like” cheeks. Peaches was a member of the first graduating class of the “new” Harry Hill High School in Lansing, Michigan in 1972. Peaches graduated from high school six months early,...
Earnice Husband (Lansing)
May 15, 2019
Mrs. Earnice D. Husband transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. She was born on July 17, 1950 in Luxora, Arkansas to Sinclair and Eva L. Aldridge. A beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt who will be dearly missed by all. “Necie” as many called her, lived in Lansing, Michigan and...
Sarah Wilkins (Lansing)
May 14, 2019
Mrs. Sarah Wilkins passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born May 13, 1950 to James and Bennie Mae Howell in Caldwell, Georgia. Sarah and her family moved to Lansing, Michigan while she was young. She graduated from J. W. Sexton High School. Sarah believed in education and obtained her...
Virgil "Mousey" Sangster
May 14, 2019
The Lord sealed the lips of His Child, Virgil Andre “Mousey” Sangster, to come home and rest at the age of 54 years on the morning of Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Mousey was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Ollie Sangster and Joan Crawford on October 10, 1964. He was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1982.” All of...
Booker T. Jackson (Lansing)
May 12, 2019
Mr. Booker T. Jackson passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Medi Lodge of East Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years.
Ronnie Askew, Sr.
May 11, 2019
Deacon Ronnie Ray Askew, Sr. was born February 16, 1945 in Tallassee, Alabama to Woodrow and Carrie Hall Askew. He returned home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Deacon Askew retired from CSX Transportation as a Trackman. He was a faithful member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church for many years....
Theodore Johnson, Sr.
May 10, 2019
Theodore Johnson, Sr. was born September 6, 1950 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Clifford and Deloris Johnson. He made his heavenly transition on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the age of 68 years. “Teddy”, as he was lovingly called, graduated from LB Landry High School in New Orleans. On June 10, 1972 in New Orleans, he married the...
Fran Curry (Lansing)
May 8, 2019
Fran Curry passed away Wednesday May 8th, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Fran was born in Greenville South Carolina on October 8th, 1959 to Sarah Lee Bland. Fran graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and later went on to earn a Master of Education in Childhood Development from Western Governors University, an Education Specialist...