Obituaries

George Pitts

George Pitts

May 2, 2023

Mr. George Pitts passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023, Forest Park, Ohio. Age 76 years.

Melvin L. Markham (Lansing)

Melvin L. Markham (Lansing)

April 30, 2023

Mr. Melvin L. Markham passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Medilodge of Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Ernestine Donald

Ernestine Donald

April 30, 2023

Mrs. Ernestine (Roby) Donald began her earthly journey in life on January 10, 1929, in Sallis, Mississippi, the daughter of Mark and Suella Roby. She finished her race on April 30, 2023, at the age of 94 blessed years.

Ernestine married Willie Donald in 1946; he preceded her in death. From their union, she was blessed with four children: Billy, William,...

Mrs. Shirley Marie  Boose Smith

Mrs. Shirley Marie Boose Smith

April 29, 2023

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the age of 85, God opened His arms and called home His beloved daughter, Shirley Marie Boose Smith.

Shirley's journey began in the small town of Hickory, MS, on April 12, 1938, where she was born to Rev. Rome and Lucille (Thames) Boose and raised lovingly by her father and stepmother, Elizabeth, upon the death...

Londa Hawkins (Lansing)

Londa Hawkins (Lansing)

April 28, 2023

Ms. Londa Hawkins passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Frank Stewart (Lansing)

Frank Stewart (Lansing)

April 28, 2023

Mr. Frank Stewart passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Deloris  James (Lansing)

Deloris James (Lansing)

April 27, 2023

Ms. Deloris James was born February 18, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama. The daughter of Daisy and Moses Manuel. 

Deloris moved from her birthplace of Mobile, Alabama to Lansing, Michigan where she began growing her family. She had numerous jobs; she worked at Risen Hanes, a lunch aide for the school district, and she did custodial work as well. She was...

Malik Yazid (Lansing)

Malik Yazid (Lansing)

April 26, 2023

Malik Yazid passed away April 26, 2023, at the age of 26. He was born July 11, 1996, in Lansing, Michigan.

Malik grew up in St. Johns, Michigan for the entirety of his life and attended St. Johns Public Schools. He had many friends who he loved to be around and make laugh. Besides spending time with his family and friends,...

Darius Deshawn Brooks

Darius Deshawn Brooks

April 25, 2023

Mr. Darius DeShawn Brooks passed away on Tuesday, April 25,2023, in Birmingham, Alabama. Age 28 years. Darius was born November 29, 1994, in Saginaw, Michigan to Quincy D. Jones and Monica D. Brooks.

Darius was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a member of The Worship Center. He attended Midfield High School, and was employed at Lear Automotive. Darius was...

Pablo Herrera, Jr. (Lansing)

Pablo Herrera, Jr. (Lansing)

April 24, 2023

Our hearts are saddened, Pablo Rene Herrera, Jr. passed away unexpectantly on April 24, 2023, at the age of 23 years. Pablo was born in Lansing, Michigan, July 14, 1999, to Pablo Rene, Sr. and Maria Herrera.

Pablo loved his family and most of all his daughter. The time was short with her but precious; Pablo loved being a dad, spending...

Ayana Mosunmola  Samuels Abdul-Shaheed

Ayana Mosunmola Samuels Abdul-Shaheed

April 24, 2023

Ayana Mosunmola Samuels Abdul -Shaheed passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 46. Ayana was born October 4, 1976, in Saginaw, Michigan to Danny Lee Samuels and Alma Jean Box Samuels.

Ayana committed her life to Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Fellowship COGIC under the leadership of Pastor Bobby E. Price....

Pete Mireles Iii (Lansing)

Pete Mireles Iii (Lansing)

April 24, 2023

Pete Mireles III was called home to our Lord and Savior on April 24, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on August 4, 1941, in Seguin, Texas. Pete was the eldest of fifteen children born to Evangelina and Pete Mireles II.

In his younger years, Pete enjoyed bowling in the Latin American League and he also enjoyed playing softball in...

David Jaramillo (Lansing)

David Jaramillo (Lansing)

April 24, 2023

Mr. David Jaramillo passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Stacie Brisboe (Lansing)

Stacie Brisboe (Lansing)

April 23, 2023

Stacie Lee Brisboe was born May 29, 1984, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of David L. and Shirley M. Brisboe.

Stacie graduated from Holt High School in 2002 and lived in Holt until she got married, which she then moved to Lansing. She attended Ross Medical School and received her degree as a medical assistant. In addition to that achievement, she...

Rev. Dr. Thomas James London

Rev. Dr. Thomas James London

April 23, 2023

Reverend Dr. Thomas J. London passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan. Age 79 years.

Michael Anthony Rodriguez

Michael Anthony Rodriguez

April 22, 2023

Mr. Michael Rodriguez passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Angela Hospice Home Care Center in Livonia, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born October 28, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Guadalupe and Ambrocio Rodriguez.

Michael was a resident of Flat Rock, Michigan. After he was honorably discharged from the United States Army, Michael was employed by Chrysler, retiring after many...

Jeffrey Mcgowan

Jeffrey Mcgowan

April 21, 2023

Our beloved Mr. Jeffrey Quintin McGowan Sr. was called to the Lord April 21, 2023, at the age of 61. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 4, 1961, to Gus McGowan Sr. and Florida B. Moten McGowan.

Jeffrey had a huge heart and was a kind soul. Even if you just met him he would make you smile, laugh,...

Lettalee Ann Goldberg (Lansing)

Lettalee Ann Goldberg (Lansing)

April 21, 2023

Ms. Lettalee Ann Goldberg passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years.

Lillie M. Hunter-Temple

Lillie M. Hunter-Temple

April 20, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Ms. Lillie M. Hunter-Temple went home peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Age 73 years. Lillie was born in Newton, Mississippi, on December 26, 1949, to George and Lillie Ann Hunter.

Lillie, a homemaker, was better known as “Dump,” to family and friends. She received...

Arveal Scott "Pat" (Lansing)

Arveal Scott "Pat" (Lansing)

April 20, 2023

Arveal “Pat” Scott was born January 15, 1932, the fifth of six children born to Leroy and Luella Penner in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Arveal attended elementary school in Greenville, Mississippi until relocating to Chicago, Illinois to complete her education at Lawson High School.

Arveal met and married the love of her life, Julius “Jude” Scott in Blytheville, Arkansas. The Lord blessed...