Junior Smith (Lansing)
March 2, 2018
Junior Smith was born October 24, 1938 in Indianola, Mississippi. He was the oldest of 12 children born to Johnnie and Annie Smith. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1956. He traveled to Kansas, Chicago and Detroit before establishing residence in Lansing, Michigan in 1968. He was known as “Lil Johnnie” and “Bone Crusher” to family and friends. Junior...
Fred Gandy "Jack"
March 1, 2018
Mr. Fred “Jack” Gandy passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin. Age 79 years. He was born on September 6, 1938 in Aliceville, Alabama to J.D. Gandy and Louise Gandy. Fred was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan prior to relocating to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Aliceville High School, Aliceville,...
Catherine I. Foster (Lansing)
March 1, 2018
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Ms. Catherine Irene Foster passed away in her home, Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Holt, Michigan. Age 69 years. Catherine was born February 28, 1949 in Lexington, Kentucky to Catherine Buffington and Oscar Brock. Although Catherine was disabled due to numerous illnesses, she enjoyed her quiet life in Holt for many years. She found...
Derrick Ty Barrett
February 28, 2018
Mr. Derrick Ty Barrett passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the age of 55. He was born December 19, 1962 in Waukegan, Illinois to Cleo Kilpatrick and Williada Jernigan. Derrick was adopted by his great-grandparents, Luther Sr. and Willa Barrett. Mrs. Barrett introduced Derrick to God and the Bible, and this is where he attained his spirituality and...
Charles Edward Reynolds (Lansing)
February 28, 2018
Charles Reynolds passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born September 6, 1936 in Keiser, Arkansas to Irene and George Reynolds. He was the oldest of three children. Charles had a warm and welcoming personality and it was easy to get a smile or laugh out of him. He had...
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...
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