Ada Mae (Blount) Childress
August 15, 2023
On August 15, 2023, the loving and kind-hearted Ms. Ada Mae (Blount) Childress gained her wings and her earthly book of life closed. Ada transitioned peacefully at home surrounded by family. Ada was 75 years wise, born the second of eleven children on June 23rd, 1948, in Canton, Mississippi, to Mary Blount.
Ada moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in the late 1960s....
Earl Trouse
August 14, 2023
Mr. Earl Trouse, a wonderful father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 80 years. He was born on February 9, 1943, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Ledora Price and Julur Trouse.
Mr. Trouse moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1964. Earl had a “big heart,” and would always help out if he could....
Thomas C. Baskin
August 12, 2023
Mr. Thomas C. Baskin passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years. He was born January 10, 1965, in Union Springs, Alabama, to Johnnie Mae and M.C. Baskin.
Thomas, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Buena Vista Public Schools and was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, Class of...
Thomas Noel Mccray, Jr. "Capt'N"
August 11, 2023
Mr. Thomas Noel McCray, Jr. "Capt'n" passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 21 years. Thomas was born August 1, 2002, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ebony Sharika Davis and Thomas McCray, Sr.
Thomas, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was baptized at the early age of 7 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and...
Eddie Mae Allen (Lansing)
August 10, 2023
Mrs. Eddie Mae Allen passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born the daughter of Ruby Lee Purnell and Ever Lee Purnell on November 20, 1950, in Winona, Mississippi.
Eddie Mae was a longtime resident of Lansing, Michigan. She and her husband, Robert Lee Allen moved to Lansing,...
Bry'Kel Miller (Lansing)
August 10, 2023
Mr. Bry'Kel Miller passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 22 years.
Patricia Muse-Thomas (Lansing)
August 10, 2023
Ms. Patricia Ann Muse-Thomas "Pat" went home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 10, 2023. She was born on August 20, 1953, in Tuskegee, Alabama to parents, John Westley Pond and Alberta Cade.
Pat attended Marengo County Training School in Thomaston, Alabama before relocating to Lansing, Michigan in 1969, with her mother, step-father and siblings. She confessed Christ at...
Mr. Sam Edward Pruitt "Jd"
August 9, 2023
Sam Edward Pruitt, also known as J.D., gained his wings on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the age of 77. Sam was the youngest of twelve children born on December 12, 1945, in Panola, Alabama to Odie and Lillie Pruitt.
Sam was educated in the Sumpter County School System and would later be employed by that same school as a bus...
Robin Kay Vidal (Lansing)
August 8, 2023
Ms. Robin Kay Vidal passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born Tuesday, April 7, 1964 in Cadillac, Michigan, the daughter of Wilda Giffen and Earl Heppard.
She is very much loved by many people and will be missed dearly.
She is survived by her 3 daughters, Kaycee Vidal (Joshua), Angelita Vidal,...
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
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...
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