Reverend Reynard N. Blake, Jr. (Lansing)
May 19, 2024
Reverend Reynard N. Blake, Jr., after years of increasingly declining health, died on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 62 years old. He was wonderfully comfortable and at peace. He can now rest and be free from the suffering and pain he endured for so long. Reynard told us that he was tired and that he was ready...
Michelle Sommers (Lansing)
May 19, 2024
Ms. Michelle Sommers passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.
Ricky Webb
May 19, 2024
Mr. Ricky Webb, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend completed his earthly journey on May 19, 2024, at Covenant Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 1, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Taylor Webb, Sr. and Cora Webb.
A pillar of his community, Ricky graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of1979. He was a devoted...
David Prescott, Jr.
May 18, 2024
Mr. David Prescott, Jr. departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 69 years. He was born August 30, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, to David and Blondell Prescott.
David was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1972. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church where he...
Alexander Alston, Sr. (Lansing)
May 18, 2024
Alexander Andre Alston Sr., affectionately known as “Dre”, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 46 years old. He was born on Saturday, February 11, 1978, to Alexander Alston and Lillie “Linda” Davis in Lansing, Michigan.
Growing up, Dre loved to play sports and took a special liking to the football field where he excelled. He attended...
Antonia Elisa Jones (Lansing)
May 13, 2024
Antonia Elisa Jones was born December 1, 1990, in Lansing, MI. The daughter of Anthony Jones and Edalea (Cantu) Gelispie.
Affectionately known as "Toni", Toni was a resident of Lansing, MI and was a student of Eastern High School. Toni worked as an Emergency Department Technician at McLaren Hospital for 10 years. She loved music like Alicia Keys, The Temptations and...
Charlie Turner
May 10, 2024
In the Heavens above, no greater servant shall be welcomed than the soul of Charlie Turner, whose earthly journey came to a gentle close on May 10th, 2024, surrounded by family at his home.
Deacon Charlie Turner was born to William and Betty Jean Turner on April 28th, 1928, in Ed-wards, Mississippi. He was the ninth child of ten. Brother Turner...
Eleaszer Buycks "Fleasa" (Lansing)
May 10, 2024
Mr. Eleaszer “Fleasa” Buycks Jr. passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 70 years old. He was born on Sunday, October 18, 1953, in Wetumpka, Alabama to Eleaszer, Sr. and Annie Ruth Buycks.
Fleasa attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School. He was employed by General Motors Corporation and served...
Muntaha Zreiqat
May 10, 2024
Mrs. Muntaha Zreiqat passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 74 years. Muntaha was born July 11, 1949, in Amman, Jordan, to Issa and Tamam Dababneh.
Muntaha was a homemaker; she was a nurse in the Jordanian Military. Muntaha Immigrated from Jordan in 1974 to Detroit, Michigan. She married in 1975 and moved to Birch Run, Michigan in...
Rose A. Cecil
May 9, 2024
Ms. Rose A. Cecil passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 80 years.
Ervin Hall III (Lansing)
May 9, 2024
Mr. Ervin Hall III was born August 20, 1982, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Ervin Hall, Jr. and Gwen Hall.
Ervin McKinley Hall III aka M.C. was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Eastern High School. He loved playing basketball, football, and curb ball. He loved helping people fix things and going outside to shovel the snow...
David Williams
May 8, 2024
David Bee Williams, beloved son, grandson, father, grandfather, brother, and nephew went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Hurley Medical Center. Age 44 years. David was born on December 25, 1979, to Sharon Williams and Theodore Brown in Saginaw, Michigan. David was a resident of Flint, Michigan.
David was the oldest grandson on both sides. He...
Mark Anthony Cooper
May 7, 2024
Mark Anthony Cooper was born November 15, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bennie and Sam Ethel Cooper. Mark transitioned to his heavenly home surrounded by close family and friends on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 67 years.
Mark graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1974. Mark worked at Saginaw Upholstery, Saginaw...
Ronyell Burton Jr.
May 7, 2024
Mr. Ronyell Devon Burton, Jr. passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 23 years. Ronyell was born August 1, 2000, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ronyell Burton Sr. and Alexis Wilson.
Ronyell was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, He graduated from Education and Training Connection “ETC” Learning Center in 2020. He loved to spend time...
William Roger Willoughby, Jr.
May 6, 2024
Mr. William Roger Willoughby, Jr. passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 78 years.
Martha Barner (Lansing)
May 6, 2024
Ms. Martha Barner passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. She is the daughter of Mary and Robert Barner who was born on Sunday, October 19, 1969, in Lansing, Michigan.
Martha was a lifelong resident of Lansing and attended Word of Life Church. She was educated in Lansing Public Schools and attended Eastern High School until...
Charles Nelson Leek (Lansing)
May 5, 2024
Mr. Charles Nelson Leek passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at McLaren Greater Lansing. Age 96 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, February 9, 1928, the son of Ernest and Hildred Joy Turner-Leek.
Charles was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. He was a former member of Bethlehem Temple of Lansing. He was known by his family as...
Ja'Quez Jewan Moye-Young (Lansing)
May 4, 2024
Master Ja’Quez Jewan Moye-Young passed away, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 14 years old. He was born Saturday, August 1, 2009, at 7:04 a.m. in Lansing, Michigan to Kisha Skinner and Darieus Moye. He was the 4th of 9 children, between both parents.
Ja’Quez attended Lansing Eastern High School...
Don Fabin
May 4, 2024
Mr. Don Steven Fabin was born on September 2, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan to Alice Kingsland. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 4, 2024. Age 70 years.
Don was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army on March 26, 1980, after serving 5 years as a Private...
Barbara Lois Filmore (Lansing)
May 4, 2024
Ms. Barbara Lois Filmore passed away Saturday, May 5, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. She was born Thursday, November 21, 1946, in Opelika, Alabama. She is the daughter of Albert Filmore and Malissie Gilliam Filmore.
Barbara lived in Lansing, Michigan. She was a member of Tabernacle of David. Barbara earned a master’s degree in administration. She is a retiree...