Karen Allen (Lansing)
February 28, 2018
Karen Veronica Allen was born August 22,1974 in Lansing, Michigan to Oral Brandon & Mandie Brandon. On February 28, 2018, at the age of 43 years, she answered God’s call and transitioned from this side of eternity. Karen was known as the nice one in her family. With a heart pure as gold, she never met a stranger because all...
Helen Joann Spivey
February 27, 2018
Mrs. Helen JoAnn Spivey passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Heartland Healthcare Center Greenview in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 82 years. She was born on April 12, 1935 to William R. Campbell, Sr. and Hazel B. Campbell in Indianapolis, Indiana. Helen was a former resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she had attended Ruben Daniels Lifelong...
Jackie Roper (Fowlerville)
February 27, 2018
Mr. Jackie Roper was called Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his residence in Fowlerville, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born March 22, 1948 to Odessa and Ernest Roper in Lansing, Michigan. Jack went to West Junior High School and J. W. Sexton High School in Lansing, Michigan. He worked at Diamond Reo...
Velma L. Wagner
February 23, 2018
On the morning of February 23, 2018 at 12:46 a.m., Velma Lee Wagner passed away peacefully at her residence at the age of 77 years, and went home to be with the Lord. She was born on April 23, 1940 in Liberty, Mississippi to Daniel and Hazel May Tobias. Velma was a faithful member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where...
Reverend Lj Williams
February 23, 2018
Reverend LJ Williams left this life and transitioned to his celestial home on February 22, 2018. He was born on July 4, 1925 in Sallis, Mississippi to McCoy and Emma Williams. When he turned 18, LJ left the United States by ship to take part in World War II. He landed on the Beach of Omaha in France, serving honorably...
Reginald Christian, Sr. (Lansing)
February 22, 2018
Marine Sergeant Reginald Christian Sr., was born on May 16, 1956 in Birmingham, Alabama, to James Aurelius Christian, and Cleola Clark Christian. He was the fourth child in the line of eleven children (seven girls and four boys), but as the first son born to this union, which made Reginald ‘Little Brother’ to his three older sisters, and ‘Big Brother’...
Ezzard Askew (Lansing)
February 22, 2018
Ezzard Charles "Chuck" Askew passed away on February 22, 2018 at the age 68 at Spectrum Health Hospitals Meijer Heart Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Chuck was born on October 16, 1949 to James and Lucy (Whitelow) Askew at St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. Chuck attended Grand River and Kalamazoo Elementary schools, West Junior High School, and J.W. Sexton High School....
Jacqueline Benson (Lansing)
February 21, 2018
Ms. Jacqueline “Jackie” Benson passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. She was born December 16, 1954 to her parents, Deborah Usher (Welch) and Eddie B. Wilson in Detroit, Michigan. Jackie attended school in Lansing, Michigan where she was a member of Harry Hill High School’s first graduating Class, the Class of...
Geraldine Robinson
February 21, 2018
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and coach, Geraldine Robinson, gained her heavenly wings and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Age 63 years. She was born on June 2, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie and Beatrice Robinson. Ms. Robinson was a resident of Inkster, Michigan. She was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and...
Jacqulyn Manuel (Lansing)
February 21, 2018
Ms. Jacqulyn Manuel passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 53 years. She was born October 24, 1964 the daughter of Ora Calhoun in Lansing, Michigan. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Lansing. She attended the Lansing School District where she was an Everett High School graduate. Jackie also attended Lansing Community College and...
Arcola Glass
February 21, 2018
Mother Arcola Glass passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center. Age 91 years. She was born on March 23, 1926 in Meridian, Mississippi to William O. and Crucy Artie Bailey Wilson. Arcola was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Saginaw, Michigan. She was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. Arcola enjoyed cooking,...
Estella (Sweet Stella) Buie (Lansing)
February 20, 2018
ESTELLA BUIE passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 88 years. She was born July 8, 1929 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The daughter of Willie Mae Brewer Campbell and Charlie Campbell, Sr. Estella was born and raised in Brookhaven, Mississippi, where she attended school and received her education. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord...
Robert Paul Mcconaughy (Lansing)
February 20, 2018
Mr. Robert (Paul) McConaughy passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. There will be no services at this time.
Mother Cora B. Webb
February 20, 2018
Mother Cora Bell Webb, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She passed away peacefully at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison at the blessed age of 85 years. Mother was born on May 3, 1932 in Poplar Grove, Arkansas to Joe and Beatrice Thomas. Mother Webb accepted Christ and...
Robert Lee Jeffries (Lansing)
February 19, 2018
Mr. Robert Lee Jeffries passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born June 5, 1945 to parents, Marion and Levora Pegues Jeffries in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Robert was the first of 12 siblings. He grew up in the South, helping his family farm. Robert moved to Memphis, Tennessee where he...
Mary Lou Head
February 19, 2018
Ms. Mary Lou Head passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 70 years. She was born on September 24, 1947 in Hillsdale, Michigan to Harold and Dorothy (Wallace) Grubbs. Mary was a former resident of Morenci, Michigan where she was employed many years at the Morenci Rubber Plant. She loved the outdoors, camping and...
Terence D Cotton (Lansing)
February 17, 2018
Terence Delano Cotton passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 34 years. He was born January 16, 1984 to Tamethia Hicks in Battle Creek, Michigan. When Terence was five years old, his mother married Joseph Hicks, and from this union, Joseph became his father. Terence was baptized at an early age and loved the...
Arthur Reeves (Lansing)
February 17, 2018
Arthur Reeves passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan. He was born to the late Therman and Elizabeth Reeves in Newark, New Jersey on June 28, 1961. He was united in marriage to Denise Reeves on March 8, 2001. Arthur was known by his family and friends as a master musician. He enjoyed watching Family Feud and...
Charles Randolph
February 17, 2018
Mr. Charles Randolph was the first of three children born to the union of Quinton and Laura Jenkins Randolph, on February 14, 1937 in Houston, Texas. Charles was raised in the Third Ward community of Houston, Texas and was a 1955 graduate of Jack Yates High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1957 to...
Alvester Norman "Slick"
February 16, 2018
Mr. Alvester Norman, affectionately known as “Slick,” passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born on June 1, 1960 in Wisner, Louisiana to Mose Richard and Bernice Norman. Alvester attended Wisner High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Administration from Mississippi Valley State University. Alvester...
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