Lula Jones
September 5, 2018
Mrs. Lula Bell Jones “Auntie”, was born April 16, 1924 in Marianna, Arkansas to Pumpy Fisher and Callie McCutchen. On Wednesday, September 5 ,2018, after ninety-four blessed years, God called Lula home and said “Well done thy good faithful servant…enter into the joy of thy Lord.” Lula accepted Christ in her life as a young girl and she never lost...
Glendora "Glen" Chambers-Johnson, D.O. (East Lansing)
September 1, 2018
Dr. Glendora "Glen" Chambers-Johnson passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. Glen, never Glendora, was born September 13, 1943 in Mobile, Alabama to Vernice and Leonard Chambers, the second of their five children. When she was two years old, the family took a long train ride north to Chester,...
Jeanette Rich (Lansing)
August 30, 2018
Miss Jeanette Denese Rich was granted her angel wings on Thursday, August 30, 2018. She is the much treasured and prayed for child of Jonathan and Denese Rich of Lansing MI. Jeanette was a 10th grade student at Holt High School, where she especially enjoyed courses in Ceramics and Home Economics, having aspired to become a chef. Although Jeanette’s time...
Marcus Gonzalez (Lansing)
August 29, 2018
Mr. Marcus Reynaldo Gonzalez passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 84 years. He was born June 6, 1934 to Marcus and Daminga Gonzalez in Laredo, Texas. Marcus attended school in Laredo, Texas, where he met and married the love of his life, Olivia Chavez. Together they relocated to Minnesota and started their family....
Oral Brandon (Lansing)
August 28, 2018
Mr. Oral Brandon passed away August 28, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. He was born June 4, 1941 to Willis Brandon and Lola Rankin in Carrollton, Mississippi. Oral attended McCarley High School in Carrollton, Mississippi. His family were farmers, so at an early age he had to work on the farm. Oral loved outdoor activities;...
Sheley Porter-Palmore
August 26, 2018
Sheley “Shirley” Porter-Palmore, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Friend, gained her wings and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa. Age 65 years. She was born July 5, 1953 in Wolfisland, Missouri to Ernestine and Homer Porter, Jr. Sheley moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1957 at the age of...
Derwin Ray Andrews
August 26, 2018
Derwin Ray Andrews was born September 7, 1973 in Independence, Louisiana to Archie and Deidra Andrews. He passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Age 44 years. Derwin was a simple man. He didn’t need much in life to make him happy. He was a hard worker and a family man. He was a provider and protector. He loved all his...
Zachary Evan Bolinger
August 26, 2018
Zachary Evan Bolinger entered the world on the day of love, February 14, 1992. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Kenneth Bolinger. He passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Age 26 years. A beautiful, sweet baby boy grew up to be a loving and caring man. Zachary loved fishing, skateboarding and drawing. He was an excellent artist...
Ray Potter, Jr. (Dimondale)
August 26, 2018
Deacon Ray Potter, Jr. transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his residence in Dimondale, Michigan. He was blessed with 85 years of life. He was born October 6, 1932 to Ray H. Sr. and Bernice Potter in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Deacon Potter attended primary school in Muskogee, Oklahoma until his family...
Brenda Sims
August 24, 2018
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, gained her wings and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2018. Age 61 years. She was born April 3, 1957 in Phillip County, Arkansas to Odessa Young and Jesse Rutledge. Brenda moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1969 at the age of twelve years old. She attended Saginaw High...
Willie Leon Jackson
August 23, 2018
Willie Leon Jackson was born August 28, 1950 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Josephine Jackson. He passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. Willie moved to Saginaw, Michigan when he was a young boy and was raised in Saginaw by his mother. He graduated from Saginaw High School and then went on to serve in the...
Frank Washington, Sr. (Lansing)
August 23, 2018
A TIME OF ARRIVAL On a spring day in May, the ninth day to be exact, a bouncing baby boy was born to the parents of James Leroy and Alene Washington. This great day took place in Lewisville, Arkansas and they decided together to name him Frank Boyd. A TIME OF EDUCATION In the year of 1952, James relocated his...
Lagusta Carol Bables
August 23, 2018
Lagusta Carol Bables was born February 10, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie Lee and Rosemary Bables. She was raised and resided in Vassar, Michigan until she departed peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Lagusta, lovingly called “Aunt Gussie”, attended Vassar Public Schools before taking courses at Washtenaw Community College. She was a free-spirited woman that did...
Carmel "Peso" Sanders
August 21, 2018
Carmel “Peso” Sanders was called home on August 21, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born to Fred and Georgia B. Sanders on July 1, 1943 in Montgomery, West Virginia. He retired from General Motors Saginaw Malleable Iron after thrity-five years of service. Peso was a man who loved life and living it to the fullest. He loved...
Willie Preston Mckinney
August 21, 2018
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, godfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the age of 77 years after a long illness. He was born March 11, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Claude Sr. and Lillie Mae (James) McKinney. Will attended Potter Elementary School, Central Junior High...
Janelle Patrice Brown (Lansing)
August 19, 2018
Ms. Janelle Patrice Brown went to sleep with Jesus suddenly on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the age of 38. She was born September 16, 1979 to Cynthia Cotton and Harry Brown in Lansing, Michigan. She was their only child together. Janelle attended East Lansing Schools. Janelle loved fashion, so after graduating from high school, she became a Spartan, attending...
Aaron Turner
August 19, 2018
Aaron Roy Turner was born September 3, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sammy Lee Morris and Rhodelia Turner. He loved to dance, DJ, and have a good time. He was definitely the life of the party. Aaron was a family man, humble and always respectful. He loved his family and his children more than anything. His presence will be missed...
Deacon Fred Thomas (Lansing)
August 19, 2018
Mr. Fred Thomas passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at McLaren Lansing Campus. Age 74 years.
Della Carla De La Cruz
August 18, 2018
Della “Carla” De La Cruz was born September 11, 1961 in Edinburg, Texas to Bernardo Sr. and Virginia Ramon. On Saturday, August 18, 2018 Carla transitioned to her heavenly home after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by love and family. She moved to Saginaw, Michigan at a young age and attended St. Joseph’s Parish. She pursued her education further...
Earma Henderson (Lansing)
August 18, 2018
Ms. Earma Henderson passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.
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