Ryan Charles Clemons
June 24, 2023
Mr. Ryan Charles Clemons passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Covenant Healthcare. Ryan was the son of Thomasine Nickleberry and Charles R. Clemons. God blessed Thom and 'Lil Charles with a beautiful angel, Ryan Charles Clemons, whom Thom fondly called him “Clem” for 19 years. Ryan was born on March 3, 2004.
Ryan’s smile could brighten any room and anyone’s...
Terry Lee Gottschalk (Lansing)
June 24, 2023
Mr. Terry Lee Gottschalk passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems - Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.
Baby Boys Calin & Calani Houston (Lansing)
June 23, 2023
Calin Daprice Elizah Houston and Calani Doprie Elijah Houston were born at Sparrow Hospital on June 23, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan to Dominique R. Houston and Caprice A. Wallace-Houston. Although their lives were short spent, the time spent in Mommy’s womb was precious. Calin and Calani loved when Daddy would sing while Mommy rubbed her belly and prayed. They would...
Charles R. Sheldon (Lansing)
June 22, 2023
Mr. Charles R. Sheldon passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 90 years. Charles was born April 15, 1933, in Stanton, Michigan to parents, George and Nina Sheldon.
Charles resided in Lansing, Michigan with his wife, but formerly lived in Port Charlotte, Florida. Charles proudly worked for Diamond REO, and he did automotive repair. Charles...
Maurice Allen Jones (Lansing)
June 22, 2023
Mr. Maurice Allen Jones passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.
Othressa Daniel (Lansing)
June 22, 2023
Mrs. Othressa Eveal Daniel passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at McLaren Flint Trauma in Flint, Michigan, at the age of 90 years old. She was born Thursday, November 17, 1932, in Paris, Texas to her parents, Loubert C. Booker and Bessie P. Booker. Othressa was the last living member of her parents and siblings.
Othressa was a resident of Lansing,...
Leonard Mcfarland Porterfield
June 20, 2023
On June 20, 2023, Mr. Leonard McFarland Porterfield was elevated to the position of Heavenly Angel. Prior to his transition into Heaven, he had faithfully and diligently served our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as an Earth Angel for 91 years and nearly 9 months. When he made his transition into Heaven his loving and devoted wife, Georgia D. Manzie-Porterfield...
Barbara Jean Jackson
June 19, 2023
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and First Lady, Mrs. Barbara Jean Jackson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born on April 14, 1949, to the late Louis and Bernice Legard in Hammond, Louisiana.
Mrs. Jackson was a resident of Bridgeport, Michigan. She was a graduate of Greenville Park High School, Class of ’67....
John Rosas (Lansing)
June 17, 2023
John Rosas, Jr., was born April 16, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas. The son of John Rosas, Sr. and Maria Rosas.
John resided in Lansing, Michigan and attended Cavalry of Light Church. He was a high school graduate, but also was skilled in Culinary Arts. His main trade was a chef, but he also enjoyed other hobbies such as woodworking/carpentry, leather...
Claude M. Browne (Lansing)
June 15, 2023
Mr. Claude Morton Browne passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 101 years old. He was born the son of Larkin and Annie Browne in Columbia, Tennessee on Saturday, May 27, 1922; he shared the same birthday with his brother, James.
Upon graduating from high school, Claude joined the United States Army...
Elbert Mckinny, Jr. "Al"
June 15, 2023
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the home of AL and Lorraine McKinny, AL’s niece, Pam, said to her uncle, “I’m going to read some Bible verses to you.” After reading several verses, ending with John 14 (1-3), they prayed together. As the prayer ended in JESUS’ name, AL smiled at his wife, and niece, then took his final breath...
Janet Elaine Key
June 15, 2023
Our Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Ms. Janet Elaine Key passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 63 years. Janet was born to Sampson and Annie Key on March 26, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Janet was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Tabernacle Missionary...
Melissa Hernandez (Lansing)
June 15, 2023
Ms. Melissa Hernandez passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years. Melissa was born August 23, 1967, in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Linda Bela-Hernandez.
Melissa grew up in Lansing, Michigan and graduated from Everett High School, “Class of 1986”.
She loved Jesus and rededicated herself to the Lord at her current church home Trinity Church in Lansing,...
Otis Brown, Jr.
June 15, 2023
Mr. Otis Brown, Jr. passed awy on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 69 years.
Louis Baber
June 12, 2023
Mr. Louis Baber passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City, Michigan. Age 72 years.
David Ray Nowlin (Lansing)
June 12, 2023
Mr. David Ray Nowlin passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.
Linda Madison
June 11, 2023
Ms. Linda Madison passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 61 years.
Jeffrey Clement (Lansing)
June 11, 2023
Mr. Jeffrey Clement passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Sparrow Health System - Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 64 years old. He is the son of Herman L. Clement and Beatrice Clement, born on Thursday, September 9, 1958, in Lansing, Michigan.
Jeff was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. He was educated in the Lansing School...
Claude Ray Cowart
June 11, 2023
Mr. Claude Cowart passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital. Age 81 years.
Martell Delano Lamar Merrill (Grand Rapids)
June 10, 2023
Our son, brother, grandson, and nephew Martell Merrill made his transition to Heaven on June 10, 2023. He was born May 12, 1988, in Saginaw, Michigan to the loving care of his parents Kacinea Merrill and Lavern Coates. They survive him, as does his father Leon (Angela) Cotton.
Disarmingly kind and charming, loyal to a fault, polite but emboldened to speak...
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