Karen Ward (Lansing)
September 15, 2017
Karen Renee Ward transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, September 15, 2017. She was the daughter of Edward E. Hardy, Sr. and Beulah Murray Hardy born on Saturday, December 2, 1961 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Karen attended Saginaw Public Schools and spent most of her life in Saginaw as a wife, mother and homemaker. She was known for her...
Jason Lewis (Lansing)
September 15, 2017
Jason Lewis was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 15, 1979 and went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2017. As an adolescent Jason was involved in sports and had a passion for music. He graduated from Lansing Public Schools and later in life decided to attend the Barber School of Cosmetology in Columbus, OH. Jason is...
Clarence W. Gilyard
September 13, 2017
Mr. Clarence W. Gilyard, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at his residence. Age 70 years. He was born on September 25, 1946 in Heath, Arkansas to James and Pashion Gilyard. Clarence moved to Saginaw, Michigan with his family in the sixties. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School. Clarence...
Rickey Mans (Lansing)
September 10, 2017
Mr. Rickey Lee Mans departed his earthly home on Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. He was 58 years of age. Rickey was born April 4, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan to Alonzo Sr. and Blanche Mans. He was the second oldest son out of five boys. Rickey attended Lansing School District, graduating from Everett High School in 1977. Shortly,...
Baby De'Asia Danielle Collins
September 10, 2017
PRIVATE SERVICE FOR FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS ONLY - We appreciate the kindness and concern everyone has shown. Baby De’Asia Danielle Collins received her angel wings on her birthday, Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Covenant Heathcare-Harrison. She is the daughter of Ambrielle Harrison and Deontae Collins. Baby De’Asia leaves to cherish her memory, loving and devoted parents, Ambrielle Harrison and...
Baby Akira Zyaire Whitson
September 8, 2017
Baby Akira Zyaire Whitson was given her angel wings on her birthday, Friday, September 8, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. She is the daughter of Dalissia Johnson and Teveon Whitson. Akira leaves to cherish her memory her loving parents, Dalissia Johnson and Teveon Whitson; two siblings, Aubrey Johnson and Ta’Niya Whitson; grandparents, Mary Whitson, Anthony Peoples, Alonda Uqdah, Kneco Uqdah, Sr.,...
Willie Jean Dawson
September 8, 2017
Mr. Willie Jean Dawson was called home to be with God on Friday, September 8, 2017. Age 41 years. He was born on March 29, 1976 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Robert Earl Dawson and Katie Johnson-Dawson. Willie moved to Saginaw, Michigan with his father at the age of 16 years. He built his own empire of love which includes...
Gregory (Spates) Clark
September 8, 2017
Gregory (Spates) Clark, our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, nephew, great-nephew and friend departed this life on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the age of 57 years. Greg was born in Saginaw, Michigan on June 8, 1960 to Leona Spates and Walter Jones, and was reared by the late Alfred Lewis Spates. Greg was the oldest of his three...
Baby Onalecia Underwood
September 3, 2017
Baby Onalecia Taila Underwood “Oni” was born December 30, 2016 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 8 months. She was the daughter of Ontayveis Underwood, Sr. and Torrie Underwood. Oni was loved and adored by her family She enjoyed nursery rhymes, her favorite song, “Patty Cake”, and her favorite television show, “Daniel Tiger Neighborhood.” Oralecia was a very happy baby and everyone...
Versie Mae Dixon (Lansing)
September 2, 2017
Ms. Versie Mae Dixon, affectionately known as “Mae”, transitioned into the Lord’s embrace in her 84th season of life on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. Mae was born January 28, 1933 to Anthony and Nevade Thomas Wright in Stamps, Arkansas. Mae attended Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, Public Schools. In the 50’s, she moved to Lansing, Michigan...
Carlton Gant, Jr. (Lansing)
September 2, 2017
Carlton Gant Jr. (affectionately known as Bird) passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at McLaren - Greater Lansing Hospital at the age of 45 years. He was born on August 24, 1972 to Carlton Gant Sr. and Roxie Ann Wheeler in Lansing Michigan. Carlton graduated from Sexton High School in 1991. He attended Lansing Community College. After college, he worked...
Juan Curry
September 2, 2017
Mr. Juan Curry passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 35 years. He was born on November 9, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan to Maxine Curry and Eugene Ingram. Juan attended Saginaw Public Schools and Saginaw High School. He enjoyed being around his family, listening to R&B music, telling jokes, and...
Jim Milam
September 2, 2017
Mr. Jim Milam was born May 21, 1940 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Mayo and Emma D. Butler Milam. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family. Age 77 years. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Burt High School in Clarksville, Tennessee. He continued his education on an athletic scholarship, earning an Associate...
Clara Roby
September 1, 2017
Mrs. Clara B. Roby, loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, passed away suddenly, September 1, 2017 at Avista Nursing Rehab and Hospice. Age 79 years. She was born August 31, 1938 in Sallis, Mississippi to Alonzo ”Jack” and Lou Annie Kitchen. During her journey, Clara enjoyed cooking, laughing, and spending time with family and friends. She accepted the Lord and...
Candace Sharday Williams
September 1, 2017
Candace Sharday Williams passed peacefully on September 1, 2017 at Toni & Trish House Hospice in Auburn, Michigan. Age 28 years. She was born October 31, 1988 in Flint, Michigan to Ernest and Diana Williams. Candace was a 2006 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She was a member of Daniel’s Den Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Taurus Simpson....
Janie Mae Rivers
August 29, 2017
Mrs. Janie Mae rivers began her earthly journey in life on January 13, 1947 in Holt, Alabama, the daughter of Eddie and Corine (Payne) Long. While surrounded by her loving family, she peacefully gained her eternal wings and entered the kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Janie relocated to Saginaw, Michigan at...
Murial Cowley
August 29, 2017
Mr. Murial Cowley passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 54 years. He was born March 21, 1963 in Joiner, Arkansas to George and Bernice Cowley. Murial was the 15th of 22 children. As a child, he enjoyed climbing trees, playing games, and playing his favorite sports, baseball and basketball. Although he...
George Jones
August 29, 2017
Mr. George Jones passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Cartwright Hospice. Age 82 years. He was born August 14, 1935 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Christopher Columbus Jones and Louise McGrone. George made his way to Saginaw, Michigan in 1961 where he became employed with General Motors. He retired after 35 years with the company. Anyone who knew...
Freddie Mae Tillman
August 29, 2017
Ms. Freddie Mae Tillman passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. Age 53 years. She was born February 6, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Fred Peoples and Louise George. Freddie attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1981. She accepted the Lord as Savior at an early age....
Baby Moussa Y. Niang
August 29, 2017
Baby Moussa Youssout Niang passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 3 days.
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