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...
Myron Brooks
September 25, 2019
Myron Brooks was born November 6, 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee and entered eternal peace on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 surrounded by family at the McLaren Bay Region Hospital. Myron Brooks, affectionately known as “My My”, was the son of Charles and Freddie Lois Brooks. Myron has been a Bay City resident since 1982. Myron accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and...
Martin E. Powell (Lansing)
September 24, 2019
Mr. Martin “Marty” Edward Powell was called home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019 after a long illness. Age 52. years. He was born May 5, 1952 in Charlotte, Michigan to Violet and William Blaine. In 1960, after his mother remarried, he was adopted by Robert Lloyd Powell. Marty was a lifelong resident of the...
Sandra Kindall-Knox (Lansing)
September 23, 2019
Sandra Faye Kindall-Knox was born August 9, 1956 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The daughter of the late Phillip and Catherine (Bethany) Kindall. Sandra accepted Christ at an early age. As a child and into her young adult years she attended Union Missionary Baptist Church. She was a current member of I Believe Worship Center, where she attended faithfully. Sandra was educated...
Alda Washington
September 23, 2019
Ms. Alda C. Washington was born September 6, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Rosie Lee Johnson and Hosier Ransom. She passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at her residence in Kentwood, Michigan. Age 54 years. Alda lived in Saginaw, Michigan most of her life. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1984.” While in Saginaw,...
Nichole Cook (Lansing)
September 21, 2019
Ms. Nichole Cook passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Dewitt Township, Michigan. Age 35 years. She was born April 9, 1984, the daughter of Michael and Lori Cook. Nichole leaves to cherish her memory her partner, Willie James; four daughters, Miranda Ramirez-Cook, Mariah Ramirez-Cook, Natasha James, Alyiah James (Lilia); two sons, Enrique Cortez and Anthony James (Jacob); granddaughter,...
Shawn Cook (Lansing)
September 20, 2019
Mr. Shawn DeAngelo Cook departed this life on Friday, September 20, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born September 10, 1967 in Lansing, Michigan to Eldridge and Shirley Cook. Shawn was raised in the Lansing Church of God in Christ. He attended Wainwright Elementary School, Dwight Rich Junior High and J.W. Sexton High School....
Lisa Rucker Seals
September 18, 2019
Mrs. Lisa Rucker Seals went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 2, 1967 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Robert Rucker Sr. and Irma Lee Brantley. Lisa lived most of her life in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and a graduate of Saginaw...
Zella Mae Bates (Lansing)
September 18, 2019
Mrs. Zella Mae Young passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence in Cleveland, Ohio. Age 67 years.
Eric Smith, Sr. (Lansing)
September 17, 2019
Mr. Eric Smith, Sr. passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.
Cynthia Maria Taylor
September 15, 2019
Mrs. Cynthia Maria Taylor was born December 26, 1958 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Henry G. Strong and Zola Mae Crawford. The Lord called her home on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Cynthia was a retired deputy clerk of Saginaw County and business owner of Taylor Towers Trucking, Inc. She was a dedicated member of New Covenant Christian Center...
Tondalaya Henry (Lansing)
September 14, 2019
Ms. Tondalaya “Nicki” Henry passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 31 years. She was born November 25, 1987 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Leah Henry and the late Yahya Mateen. Tondalaya was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She went to J. W. Sexton High School and attended Mount Hope Church. Nicki,...
Michael Mason
September 12, 2019
Mr. Michael Joe Mason was born February 22, 1941 in Carrier Mills, Illinois, the son of Frank Mason, Jr. and Beulah Ann Earl Keene. He passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 78 years. Michael graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1959.” After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and...
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