Ola Bell Thomas (Lansing)
December 6, 2024
Ola Bell Thomas was born in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia to Louis Preston and Lonnie Bell Thornton on December 1, 1930.
Ola moved to Jackson, Michigan in the 1950’s with her first husband Homer Williams. When Ola arrived in Michigan she started working for Shoppers Fair Department store in Jackson, then took a role with Community Action Agency for 13 years as...
Michael Jennings
December 5, 2024
Mr. Michael Jennings “The Picture Man”, our beloved family and friend, transitioned from Earth to Heaven on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years old. Michael was born Thursday, September 29, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to mother, Mary Lee Smith (Redmond) and father, Elisha Miller.
Michael’s family moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan when he was a young child....
Tameia KN'cole Johnson
December 4, 2024
Mrs. Tameia KN’cole Johnson, our beloved Mother, Daughter, Niece, and Grandmother, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the age of 40 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 27, 1984, to Selina May and Dwayne Lavent Bowie.
KN’cole was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where she attended Saginaw Public Schools, and graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Class...
Charlie Lee Thompson Jr.
December 3, 2024
A TIME TO BE BORN
Mr. Charlie Lee Thompson Jr. was born March 02, 1953, to Mary Lee Boose and Charlie Lee Thompson in Saginaw, MI.
Charlie was educated in the Saginaw public school system.
AS AN ADULT, HIS ROOTED JOURNEY
Charlie relocated to Detroit, MI, in 1988. He entered the workforce, retiring from General Motors, and thereafter was self-employed recycling precious metals.
Charlie enjoyed...
John Wheeler (Lansing)
December 2, 2024
Mr. John Collen Wheeler passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow in Lansing, MI. Age 68 years. He was born in Camden, Alabama on January 8,1956, the son of David and Mary Pheobie Wheeler, of Camden, AL.
John accepted Christ at an early age. He spent his early years in Alabama and moved to Lansing, Michigan...
Terri Wilson (Lansing)
December 2, 2024
Ms. Terri (Tur-Ree) Fredericka Dodd Wilson passed away Monday, December 2024, at University of Michigan Health Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. She was born Wednesday, October 11, 1961, in Lansing Michigan. She is the daughter of Charles Austin and Tennie Dodd Cowley.
Terri brought joy and laughter to everyone she met. Terri’s vibrant spirit and loving nature left an...
Baby Kayden Griffin (Lansing)
December 1, 2024
Baby Kayden Griffin passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. Age 3 months.
De'Mon M. Galvin
December 1, 2024
Mr. De'Mon M. Galvin, Beloved Son, Grandson, Father, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 24 years. He was born to Sharita Galvin on January 26, 2000, in Saginaw, Michigan.
De'Mon, a resident of Saginaw, attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 2018. He was...
My'Eshia Barnes
December 1, 2024
Ms. My’Eshia Octavia Barnes was gifted from Our Father God to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin and Evelyn Barnes on June 21, 2000, born and raised in Saginaw Michigan. My’Eshia departed and entered the Kingdom of Heaven by the grace of God on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
My’Eshia was a graduate of SHS Alumni C/O 2018. She completed a series of skill courses,...
Carl Anthony Quinn "Bird" (Lansing)
November 30, 2024
Mr. Carl Anthony Quinn "Bird" passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. He was born Wednesday, August 21, 1963, in Centerville, Illinois, the son of Thomas Quinn and Flora Jean Quinn.
Carl graduated from Hill Vocational Center, where he began to develop a strong work ethic and a love for people. His first job as a...
Mardett Sullivan (Lansing)
November 29, 2024
My precious mother, Mardett Sullivan, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 87 years. She is the daughter of Norman Franklin and Josephine Watts and born on Saturday, June 26, 1937, in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Mardett graduated from Alexander High School in Brookhaven, Mississippi. After graduating she moved to Lansing, Michigan where married...
Joe Edward Green (New Orleans, LA/Potterville, MI)
November 29, 2024
Joe Edward Green, a loving husband, father, and cherished friend, returned to his heavenly home on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born in Kiblah, Arkansas, on Friday, December 7, 1945, to the late Victoria Richardson Green and the late Joe Green.
Joe Edward grew up in Kiblah, Arkansas, before moving to Rodessa, Louisiana, and later...
Starr Summerville (Lansing)
November 29, 2024
Starr Summerville transitioned from this life on Friday, November 29, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 48 years old. She was born on Sunday, January 4, 1976, in Lansing, Michigan to Jacquelyn Summerville and Bruce Hicks.
Starr attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School. She then went on to earn a healthcare degree from...
Rosie L. Brown (Lansing)
November 27, 2024
Ms. Rosie L. Brown passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 74 years.
Jennifer May Watson
November 26, 2024
Mrs. Jennifer May Watson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. She was 62 years of age.
Jennifer was born March 9, 1962, in Cass City, Michigan, to Eli David and Henrietta Frances Holes. Later, she became a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. Jennifer was a faithful member of the Historic Second Baptist...
Steven Wilson
November 25, 2024
Mr. Steven Wilson passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. Steven was born on August 31, 1963, in Longview, Texas to, Donald Wilson and Florence Hall.
Steve was a graduate of Saginaw High School, and a graduate of Delta College receiving a degree in Criminal Justice. He worked for over 30 years for Saginaw Public Schools....
Anthony Terry Sylvertooth, Sr. (Eastpointe, MI)
November 24, 2024
Mr. Anthony Terry Sylvertooth, Sr. sunset was on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. He did not leave this world alone or in pain, but in peace and engulfed in love. Age 62 years. He was born Wednesday, January 17, 1962, to Clyde Major and Erma Lee Sylvertooth in Lansing, Michigan. He...
Margaret Ann McKinney (Warren, MI & Lansing)
November 23, 2024
Ms. Margaret Ann McKinney passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at her residence in Warren, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born on Wednesday, April 9, 1952, in Burdette, Arkansas, the daughter of Sam L. McKinney and Minnie Zell Orr.
Margaret spent her early life in Burdette, Arkansas, where she attended Burdette Elementary School. Her family moved to Gary, Indiana in...
Barbara Sirko (Lansing)
November 22, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Sirko was born August 28, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. The daughter of William and Lorma Puckett. Barbara passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, peacefully, at home. Age 76 years.
She was a proud graduate of Cody High School in Detroit and a dedicated bookkeeper for many years. Family was the heart of her life, and she cherished every moment...
Cleo Machelle Baker (Lansing)
November 21, 2024
Ms. Cleo Machelle Baker passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2024, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years

