Monteal Moman (Lansing)
August 7, 2018
Ms. Monteal Moman passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 99 years. Funeral Services provided by James Funeral Home in Aurora, Illinois.
Deirdre Ann Walker
August 6, 2018
Deirdre Ann Walker, affectionately known as "Dee" was born on July 28, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of the late Murlie and Ethelene Walker. Dee departed this life on Monday, August 6th at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. She was 57 years old. Dee was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 1979.” She obtained a Bachelor's...
Richard K. Saunders
August 6, 2018
Mr. Richard K. Saunders passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at his residence in Midland, Michigan. Age 66 years.
Samuel O'Dell (Haslett)
August 6, 2018
Mr. Samuel O'Dell passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born April 5, 1946 in Clinton County, Michigan; the son of Rex and Ruth O’Dell. Samuel lived in Haslett, Michigan. He leaves to cherish his memory 4 sisters, Marcia Smith, Remus, Michigan, Marilyn Smith, Mecosta, Michigan, Lynn Larkins, Lansing, Michigan...
Baby Grace Pendelton (Lansing)
August 6, 2018
Evangelist and Prophetess, Baby Grace Pendelton, age 82, transitioned into eternal life on August 6, 2018, at The Regency at Lansing West in Lansing, Michigan. She was born January 23, 1936, to Annie Cora Jones and Ernest Jones, in Wrightsville, Georgia. Baby Grace was the first of six children, and was a devoted mother and wife, who loved her family....
John Crawford
August 5, 2018
Mr. John Crawford was born May 12, 1946 in Newark, New Jersey to Earl Peacock and Goldie Crawford. He was raised in Newark by his late grandmother, Julia Glenn. He attended Oliver Street Elementary School and graduated from East Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. John, also known as “Hippie” to his friends and loved ones of Newark, moved...
Leo Bracey
August 4, 2018
Mr. Leo Bracey was born April 9, 1949 in Bishopville, South Carolina to Leola Hardin and Ben Pearson. He passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at his residence at the age of 69 years old. Leo moved to Saginaw, Michigan from South Carolina at the age of nineteen. He worked at the Grey Iron Foundry for several years. He was...
Mark Ford
August 4, 2018
Our beloved Mark Rae Ford passed away suddenly on August 4, 2018 at Taylor Beaumont Hospital in Taylor, Michigan. Mark, aka “Big Bruh”, was born October 10, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the first of eight children born to Tim and Beverly Ford Life dealt Mark a tough hand at an early age but Mark was a survivor. During...
Eula Towns (Lansing)
August 4, 2018
Ms. Eula Towns passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 98 years. She was born September 5, 1919 to Aaron and Beatrice Moorehead in Varner, Arkansas. She was the third oldest child of seven children that included one brother and five sisters. Mother Towns moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas as a child. She later...
Lynda Marie Davis (Lansing)
August 4, 2018
Ms. Lynda Marie Davis passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born January 1, 1947 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the union of the late Arthur and Evelyn Burgess, the first of five children. Upon graduating from Battle Creek Central, Lynda married the late Forrest Webster of Seattle, WA and...
Linda Kay Waldren (Lansing)
August 3, 2018
Mrs. Linda Kay Waldren passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years old. Linda was born April 27, 1947 to Melvin and Rucell Bassett in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Linda’s family moved from Grand Rapids to Holt, Michigan, where she attended school. Linda would later relocate and become a residence of Lansing, Michigan. Throughout...
Jaida Jiles
August 1, 2018
Jaida Marie Rashawn Jiles made her debut into this world July 3, 1995. Her journey ended on August 1st, 2018 and she returned to her Creator. The Lord saw fit to rescue Jaida from her suffering and decided to call her home to rest. Although she was afflicted with cancer, she never once doubted that she would be healed and...
Arnell Somlar, Jr. "Bow Legs"
July 31, 2018
Arnell Somlar, Jr., “Bow Legs”, was born March 26, 1956 in Helena, Arkansas to Arnell Sr. and Earline Somlar. After high school, he attended Phillips County Community College before enrolling at University of Arkansas, Monticello. He was an avid baseball player. He usually played at first base or short stop and had the reputation of throwing the fastest and hottest...
Michael Jamin Fomby (Lansing)
July 27, 2018
Michael Jamin Fomby was born 22, 1980 in Lansing, Michigan to Benjamin and Vanessa Fomby, and the youngest of 5 siblings. He attended and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1998. From an early age, he was reared in a home that taught him about the love of Christ., how important it was. As a member of Eliezer Temple...
Christopher Michael Jefferson
July 23, 2018
Mr. Christopher Michael Jefferson was born April 15, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Frederick Brodnex and Julia Jefferson. He was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and a member of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church. In high school, he was a student athlete and basketball was his sport. He continued to play recreationally post high school and never lost his...
Charles Ada Jennings
July 22, 2018
Charles Ada Jennings, “Momo”, peacefully entered Heaven’s Gates on Sunday, July 22, 2018 under the well-organized and compassionate medical care of Henry Ford Hospital. Age 81 years. She was born January 9, 1937 in Florence, Alabama to Junious and Charlotte Skipworth. Charles Ada joined Albert Jennings in holy matrimony in 1959. She was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist...
Demetrics Washington
July 21, 2018
Demetrics Dion Lamar Adams Washington, Sr. was born May 16, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Christopher Lamar Adams and LaDawn Phillips. Baptized as a child, Demetrics accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Holy Communion Church. He was a student of Saginaw Public Schools, attending Central Junior High and Saginaw High School, “Class of 1993.” He...
Louis Westbrook (Lansing)
July 18, 2018
Mr. Louis Alvin Westbrook passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years. He was born March 25, 1940 in Hickman, Kentucky. The fourth of eleven children born to Walvy Sr. and Nancy (Smith) Westbrook. As a boy, Louis attended Riverview School until his departure to begin working. Louis worked various jobs during this...
Ethel Mccord (Lansing)
July 15, 2018
Ms. Ethel McCord passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Prestige Way Assisted Living in Holt, Michigan. Age 90 years. She was born October 5, 1927 in Elkton, Kentucky to parents, Prince and Martha Tolliver. Ethel was a beloved missionary from Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Long Beach, California before coming to Lansing to live. She leaves to cherish her...
Jasmine Danay Reed
July 15, 2018
Jasmine Danay Reed was born September 27, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to L.W. Smith, Jr. and Michele Reed. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 2008.” In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards, bingo, cooking and having fun. Jasmine excelled at many things but her passion was doing hair. She was a natural...
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