Obituaries

Lafayette O'Neal

Lafayette O'Neal

June 11, 2015

Mr. Lafayette O'Neal passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at his residence. Age 54 Years. Mr. Lafayette O'Neal has been taken to Leak & Sons Funeral Chapel, 7838 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois 60619 773-846-6567

Larry (Lansing) Williams

Larry (Lansing) Williams

June 11, 2015

Mr. Larry Williams passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years. Memorial Service: Friday, June 19, 2015 - 2:00 p.m. Doors of Healing Church 900 E. Mt. Hope Lansing, MI 48910 Erlene Sudduth, Pasto

Martin Tambunga Ramirez (Lansing)

Martin Tambunga Ramirez (Lansing)

June 9, 2015

Mr. Martin Tambunga Ramirez passed away at his home June 9, 2015. Age 72 years. Memorial Service: Friday, July 17, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. Cristo Rey Church 201 W Miller Rd Lansing, MI 48911 Phone:(517) 394-4639

Lula Butler

Lula Butler

June 8, 2015

Mrs. Lula B. Butler passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at the age of 78 years. She was born July 17, 1936 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Tommie and Annie Almond. Lula was raised in Yazoo City, Mississippi, and moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1956 to be with her siblings. She was united in Holy Matrimony to...

Desmond Thomas 'Baby Boy'

Desmond Thomas 'Baby Boy'

June 7, 2015

The Lord looked and said, Come my child, the time is here for you to be at peace. Desmond ONeal Thomas (Baby Boy) passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Tendercare Nursing Home of Frankenmuth, Michigan after a long-term illness. Age 26 years. He was born January 8, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Loretta Thomas and Ronnie Bledson. Desmond attended...

Geraldine Lewis

Geraldine Lewis

June 7, 2015

Mrs. Geraldine Jenkins Lewis departed this earthly life on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the age of 63 years. She was born June 30, 1951 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Ella Mae and James White Jenkins Jr. During her elementary and high school years, Geraldine was the perfect student making all A's and Bs. In 1971 she was united in holy...

Antoine Smith

Antoine Smith

June 7, 2015

Very early in his life, Antoine Tony Smith was a blessing for his parents James H. and Donie Smith. He was their youngest son born January 20, 1959. Tony also known as "Papa" by his family and close friends, confessed Christ at an early age and loved the Lord. After attending Saginaw Public Schools, Tony held various positions and later...

Garry D Cunningham (Lansing)

Garry D Cunningham (Lansing)

June 6, 2015

Mr. Garry D. Cunningham passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Hospice House of Mid Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. Memorial Service: Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. Ellis Tabernacle Original Church of God 1916 Olds Avenue Lansing, MI 48915 Sarah Johnson, Pasto

Minnie Longuemire

Minnie Longuemire

June 5, 2015

On Friday, June 5, 2015 the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry Mrs. Minnie Mae Longuemire home to glory. Age 85 years. She was born November 13, 1929 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas to Clarence and Mary Williams. Minnie married Mr. John Longuemire Sr. on January 29, 1948. Together they enjoyed 59 years of wedded bliss. He preceded...

Matthew Laury 'Matt'

Matthew Laury 'Matt'

June 5, 2015

Mr. Matthew Laury Matt peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, June 5, 2015 at MagnumCare of Saginaw at the age of 65 years. He was born February 8, 1950 in Itta Bena, Mississippi to Nathan Lee and Jimmie (Tolden) Laury. Matthew was a 1970 graduate of Saginaw High School. He served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable...

Tommie Jean Joyner

Tommie Jean Joyner

June 5, 2015

On Friday, June 5, 2015 the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry Mrs. Tommie Jean Joyner home to Glory. Age 57 years. She was born May 25, 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee to Alice Brown Cathey and Tommy Lee Cathey. Tommie accepted Christ at an early age while attending Peter Rock Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. She was...

William Mcdaniel

William Mcdaniel

June 4, 2015

Mr. William McDaniel Bill departed this earthly life on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Luther Manor Nursing Home. Age 92 years. He was born December 15, 1922 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to Luella McDonald and William Cork. William proudly joined the United States Army in 1945, faithfully serving as a cook with the 24th Infantry Regiment Technician 5th grade. William excelled...

Baby Milani Jackson

Baby Milani Jackson

June 2, 2015

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 our Heavenly Father wrapped His loving arms around Baby Milani Kennadi Jackson and welcomed her into the kingdom of Heaven. Age 3 months. She was born February 21, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan to Levarhyus Jackson and Kenya Campbell. Milani was a very happy baby. She was the attention seeking twin who loved to be held...

Donna Smith

Donna Smith

June 1, 2015

Donna Jean Smith Tina passed away June 1, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She was born September 4, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mary Alice (Harper) Smith and Paul Smith. Donna accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She attended Vassar Public Schools and was a 1970 graduate of Vassar High School. She received an associate degree...

Charles Johnson (Lansing)

Charles Johnson (Lansing)

May 30, 2015

The Lord saw fit to call Charles Johnson from his earthly home to his heavenly reward on Saturday, June 6, 2015. He was born to Charles and Gertrude Johnson on March 13, 1946 in Charlotte, North Carolina. At an early age Charles relocated with his family from North Carolina to New York City. Charles was educated in the New York...

Luecinda Land

Luecinda Land

May 28, 2015

Ms. Luecinda Land departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Heartland Healthcare Center, age 98 years. She was born October 12, 1916 in Tarry, Arkansas to William and Molly Curry, the youngest of eight children. In 1964, Luecinda relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where she worked as a cook in various restaurants, primarily Mama Lillies. She was a...

Andrew Phillip Smith (Lansing)

Andrew Phillip Smith (Lansing)

May 26, 2015

Mr. Andrew Phillip Smith was called to his eternal Heavenly home by God on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the age of 64 years. He was born to the late Andrew and Dorothy (Jackmon) Smith on May 30, 1950 in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Andrew professed Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He was a hard, diligent worker who...

Thomas L. Porter (Lansing)

Thomas L. Porter (Lansing)

May 26, 2015

Mr. Thomas L. Porter of Lansing, Michigan passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his residence. Age 61 years. There will be no public viewing. Cremation has taken place.

Maseo Jacob Moore (Lansing)

Maseo Jacob Moore (Lansing)

May 24, 2015

Maseo Jacob Moore passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 in Albion, Michigan. Age 16 years. He was born October 6, 1998 in Jackson, Michigan to Niya Morris and Gerald Barber. Maseo was a junior at Jackson High School where he was known as an outstanding student, athlete and friend. His great smile will always be remembered. Maseo had a love...

Baby Dakota Bailey

Baby Dakota Bailey

May 24, 2015

Baby Dakota Monaee Bailey gently passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her mother and family on Sunday May 24,2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 2 days. She was born May 22, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of Shanae Bailey and Dre Thomas both of Saginaw, Michigan. During her brief visit on earth, she enjoyed being held close by...