Obituaries

Mitchell (Lansing) Clark

Mitchell (Lansing) Clark

October 11, 2015

Mr. Mitchell Clark passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years.

Eddie Blakes Jr.

Eddie Blakes Jr.

October 10, 2015

Mr. Eddie James Blakes, Jr. passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 43 years. He was born March 30, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan to Eddie Smith and Ellen L. Dexter. Eddie was an honors graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1990. He received a certificate in the medical field from the...

Patrice (Lansing) Monger

Patrice (Lansing) Monger

October 10, 2015

Ms. Patrice Deloris Rankins-Monger of Lansing, Michigan gained her Heavenly wings on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the age of 54 years. She was born March 6, 1961 in Detroit Michigan to Ruth and Ozell Rankins. Affectionately known as Trice, she grew up on the east side of Detroit and was educated in the Detroit Public School System. She was...

Henry  Jr. (Lansing) Wilson

Henry Jr. (Lansing) Wilson

October 9, 2015

Mr. Henry Wilson, Jr. passed on Friday, October 9, 2015 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Albert  Sr. Lewis

Albert Sr. Lewis

October 8, 2015

Mr. Albert Lewis Sr. peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the age of 67 years. He was born July 15, 1948 in Hinds County, Mississippi to Luther Lewis and Clara Lee Bridges. Albert was a 1967 graduate of Rosa A. Temple High School in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Upon graduation he served in the United States Armed...

Torion Rankin

Torion Rankin

October 7, 2015

Mr. Torion Rankin departed this earthly life on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the age of 19 years. He was born February 8, 1996 in Saginaw, Michigan to Andrea Rankin. Torion was a resident of Holland, Michigan but he always considered Saginaw his home. Affectionately known as Torey, he loved basketball as a young boy. As he got older he...

Mary Elizabeth Anderson (Lansing)

Mary Elizabeth Anderson (Lansing)

October 5, 2015

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Anderson passed on Monday, October 5, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 26 years. Memorial Service: Saturday, October 10, 2015 11:00 a.m. St. Gerard Catholic Church 4437 W. Willow Highway Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 323-2379 Priest, Fr. John Klein

Stanley D. Banks

Stanley D. Banks

October 5, 2015

Mr. Stanley Banks passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2015 at the age of 55 years. He was born October 16, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to James Sr. and Luberta Banks. Stanley was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Delta College, receiving a degree in Philosophy. He also received a degree in Welding from...

Julia Anderson

Julia Anderson

October 5, 2015

Ms. Julia C. Anderson passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 63 years. She was born March 11, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to James and Bessie Anderson. Julia attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1970. She was a member of Harris Memorial Church of God in Christ under leadership...

Lucille Carson (Lansing)

Lucille Carson (Lansing)

October 5, 2015

Ms. Lucille B. Carson peacefully made her transition on Monday, October 5, 2015 at the age of 78 years. She was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi on September 4, 1937 to the late Charles and Minnie Cosey Carson. Lucille was the youngest of sixteen children. Lucille confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mt. Zion Baptist...

Desiree Coleman

Desiree Coleman

October 4, 2015

Ms. Desiree (Archer) Coleman passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years. She was born April 18, 1963 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Clarence Whiting and Annie Ruth Archer. Desiree lived in Saginaw, Michigan, and most recently resided in Lansing, Michigan. She was a long-term member of Victory Temple Church of God in Christ...

Tommy Lee Williams (Lansing)

Tommy Lee Williams (Lansing)

October 4, 2015

Mr. Tommy Lee Williams Jack peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Lansing, Michigan at Sparrow Health System. Age 54 years. He was born on February 2, 1961 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Sam Tucker Sr. and Mary Lee (Tucker) Wilhite. Tommy was a quick learner. He learned to walk at nine months of age and learned...

Caroline Carthan

Caroline Carthan

October 1, 2015

Our loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Carthan departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the age of 65 years. She was born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Corine Toney and Charles Welch. Caroline retired from General Motors Flint Truck and Bus Assembly after several years of service. She was also a member...

Regina Mcclain

Regina Mcclain

September 29, 2015

On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry our beloved Regina Harrison Monroe McClain home to glory. Age 56 years. She was born October 19, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Levi Sr. and Curley Mae Harrison. Regina was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Downes Elementary School, Ricker Jr. High School...

Charlie Williams

Charlie Williams

September 28, 2015

Mr. Charlie Williams passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at GlenLake Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Waukegan, Illinois. Age 71 years. He was born July 2, 1944 to Roosevelt and Lessie Williams in Enterprise, Alabama. Charlie was a graduate of Alabama Public Schools. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1962 where he met and married his loving and devoted...

Brandon Patrick Parker (Lansing)

Brandon Patrick Parker (Lansing)

September 25, 2015

On Friday, September 25, 2015, Brandon Patrick Calvin Hilyet Odell Marvio Gregory (Truman) Parker, passed away at the age of 34 in Lansing, Michigan. He was born March 17, 1981 in Anaheim, California, to Dennis (Truman) Parker, Sr. and Anna Diana Parker. Brandon was the youngest of four children. At the age of 11, he received Jesus Christ in his...

Barbara Denise 'Bibbs' Perkins

Barbara Denise 'Bibbs' Perkins

September 25, 2015

Ms. Barbara Denise Bibbs Perkins passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 51 years. She was born to Estella Bibbs on June 6, 1964 in Greenwood, Mississippi. Barbara accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour at an early age. She was a member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church under leadership of Pastor Paul E. Broaddus. She was...

Makiel Swift 'Mikey'

Makiel Swift 'Mikey'

September 25, 2015

On Friday, September 25, 2015 our loving father, son, brother and friend, Mr. Makiel Swift Sr. was called home to receive his wings after 40 blessed years of life. He was born January 21, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Anderson Sr. and Ruth Swift. Makiel, affectionately known as Mikey, attended Houghton Elementary School until his family relocated to Oakland, California....

Patti Ann Vogel (Lansing)

Patti Ann Vogel (Lansing)

September 24, 2015

Patti Vogel of Holt Michigan passed away September 24th, 2015 at the age of 52 years after battling cancer for over 3 years. Patti was born in Bay City Michigan, lived in Lansing Michigan during her early school years and then graduated from high school from Eaton Rapids High School. Patti was a graduate from Michigan State University with a...

Mansel  Sr. 'Bubbie' Reed

Mansel Sr. 'Bubbie' Reed

September 23, 2015

On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Mr. Mansel Reed Sr. Bubbie peacefully transitioned into eternal rest. Age 70 years. He was born October 18, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan to Louise and Willie Reed Sr. Mansel was a graduate of Saginaw High School and NRI Automotive. He was employed with Grey Iron Foundry and was a member of UAW Local 668. Mansel...