Bryant Eugene Bentley
August 5, 2023
Love is patient and kind, love does not envy or boast, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres, love never fails. 1st Corinthians 13:4-7
On August 5, 2023, after 52 years on this...
Rebecca M. Bean-Vaden (Lansing)
August 5, 2023
Rebecca Mae Bean-Vaden passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. Age 64 years. She was born August 9, 1958, in Charlotte, Michigan. The daughter of Freddie & Clara Mae Bean.
Becky lived in Lansing with her husband, Toby. She was born in Charlotte, Michigan but was raised in Mason, Michigan. She spent much of her life in Northern Michigan growing closer to...
Kaiyana Melissa Dudley
August 5, 2023
Kaiyana Melissa Dudley was born April 28, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Marc Allan Dudley and Melissa Burton. She passed away after a long illness on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the age of 28 years.
Kaiyana received her secondary education in the Saginaw Public School System and was a 2013 graduate of Arthur Hill High School (AHHS). Kaiyana...
Gene I. Merchant (Lansing)
August 5, 2023
Gene Idell (Hayes) Merchant, born September 24, 1931, joined the ancestors on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Born in Pontiac, Michigan to Canadian immigrants and raised in a loving home with nine siblings, Gene had a
remarkable journey. She attended Pontiac Central High School followed by the historically Black college, Tennessee
State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Administration...
Lillie Ashe (Lansing)
August 4, 2023
Mrs. Lillie Louise Ashe passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at Sparrow Healthcare System, Sparrow System, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. She was born Friday, December 26, 1941, in Sawyerville, Alabama, the daughter of Viola Bell and Oliver McCalpine.
Ms. Lillie, accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Horeb Baptist Church in Newbern, Alabama. She attended Hale County Schooling...
Elizabeth Rembert (Lansing)
August 4, 2023
Ms. Elizabeth Rembert passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. She was born on April 8, 1969, in Demopolis, Alabama, the daughter of Mary Clay and Aaron Clay.
Elizabeth moved to Lansing, Michigan with her family and attended the Lansing School District for her education. She graduated from Beekman Center. Elizabeth enjoyed music...
Jerry Coleman
August 4, 2023
Before the break of day on Friday, August 4th, the Lord whispered to Jerry “Job well done my son, my kingdom awaits you, it is time to go.”
Jerry Coleman, affectionately known as “Lil Jerry” was born to Jerry and Pamela Owens on May 24, 1977, in Saginaw, Michigan. Jerry attended Saginaw Public Schools and completed his educational journey at Job...
Eric Humes (Lansing)
August 4, 2023
Mr. Eric Emal Humes passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 24 years. Eric was born December 22, 1998, in Lansing, Michigan, to mother, Anitra Dickey and Father, Eric Humes, Sr.
Eric attended Liberty Church of Grand Ledge with his family. And he enjoyed playing basketball and concentrating on his fitness regiment. Eric was utterly enthralled by working...
Shanna Borney (Lansing)
August 3, 2023
Ms. Shanna Borney passed away Thursday, August 4, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years old.
Tawoyn Curry (Lansing)
August 2, 2023
Tawoyn Cinque-Duvall Curry was born November 13, 1977, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Anthony Curry, Sr. and Essie Marie Horton.
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, The Most High called him home to claim his glory. Tawoyn, also affectionately and well known as “Ty”, was a lifelong resident of Lansing. He graduated from Everett High School in June 1997, Ty was...
Ronald White (Lansing)
August 2, 2023
Ronald Leon White passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Age 72 years. He was born April 4, 1951, in Lansing, Michigan, to mother, Hazel Sturdivant.
Ronald was raised in Lansing, Michigan and was affiliated with Ellis Tabernacle Original Church of God in Christ. His hobbies included art, dogs, and music - Ronald was a very talented musician. He was entirely self-taught...
Barbara Jean Tolliver Pittman "Tina"
August 1, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Jean Tolliver Pittman passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Autumn Woods Senior Care Facility in Warren, Michigan, at the age of 73 years. Barbara was born on November 5, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mose and Marie Tolliver.
Barbara graduated from Buena Vista High School, C/O ‘67 and later attended Saginaw Business Institute, obtained her Real Estate...
Baby Kar'Nation Lanay Gillespie
July 30, 2023
Baby Kar'Nation Lanay Gillespie passed away Sunday July 30, 2023 at Motts Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 7 months.
Robert Marvin Riley
July 29, 2023
Robert Marvin Riley passed away on July 29, 2023, at his home located in Bay City, MI. He was born in Lambert, Mississippi. Robert was a former resident of Saginaw, MI where he attended school, later moving to Bay City Michigan. “His favorite past time was watching old westerns like Gunsmoke, etc., he also found joy in doing outdoor yard...
William Billie Stafford
July 29, 2023
Mr. William “Billie” Stafford, beloved Dad and Grandad, transitioned from this life on July 29, 2023, at the age of 85. William, known to most as Billie, was born August 12, 1937, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to Alonzo and Lillie Mae Stafford. He was 1 of 8 siblings.
Billie joined the United States Air Force at the age of 21 in September...
Sir-Scythian Lamar Vance
July 29, 2023
Sir-Scythian came into this world with the purpose of giving and doing for others. Having fulfilled his purpose according to God’s plan, our beloved Sir-Scythian Lamar Vance entered eternal life on July 29, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 42 years. Sir-Scythian was born on January 14, 1981, to the late Irene Vance and Larry Sims.
Sir-Scythian was...
Ora Lee Bryant
July 28, 2023
The Life and Legacy of Ora Lee Bryant
Ora Lee Bryant was born August 19, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan to Hubert and Leola (Henley) White and was raised by James and Annie Henley. She received her education in Saginaw, Michigan.
Ora filled the shoes of both parents, worked endlessly on multiple jobs to provide for her children while putting emphasis on them...
Deborah Allen (Lansing)
July 28, 2023
Mrs. Deborah Allen passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on Monday, November 30, 1964, the daughter of Robert and Mildred Wilson.
Deborah lived in Lansing and attended the Lansing School District. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School. Deborah was employed at Sparrow Hospital and worked...
Jeffery Wilbourn (Lansing)
July 28, 2023
In loving memory of Jeffery Wilbourn, born on February 3, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the third child of the late Ruffin Wilbourn and Wilma Wilbourn. Jeffery is survived by his loving wife Estelle Wilbourn, who always called him “her Jeffrey.” Jeffery was called to his eternal home on July 28,2023.
He was a devout Christian, accepting Christ at a...
Curtis D. Farrow "Curt"
July 28, 2023
Mr. Curtis Duane Farrow “Curt” passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ 2023, at Covenant Medical Center Cooper, at the age of 61 years, and surrounded by his family. He was born September 26, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan to Curtis and Vera Farrow, Sr.
Curtis was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. His early...
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