Joyce Gentry (Lansing)
February 25, 2022
Mrs. Joyce Ann Gentry received her wings and went to talk with the angels on February 25, 2022. She was 67 years old. Joyce Ann Gentry was born on October 10, 1954, in Beirne, Arkansas, and was the eldest of six children. She grew up in Beirne surrounded by the love of her sisters and brothers. Joyce Ann was a...
Leon Wesson
February 25, 2022
Mr. Leon Wesson, also well-known as “Jim,” passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at his residence in Flint, Michigan at the blessed age of 90 years. He was born March 17,1931 in Nashville, Arkansas, to Dewey Wesson and Anna Norcross. His dad passed away when he was 10 years old. Later, Mama Anna married Reverend Arthur Adams, who raised...
Dr. Latonya Joy Thomas-Robinson
February 23, 2022
I, Dr. LaTonya Joy Thomas-Robinson, at a very young age accepted Christ into my life and continued to be a faithful steward throughout my life. Growing up I was raised to be patient, loving, and compassionate for others. This upbringing led to my career in medicine.
I was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 6, 1957. After living most of my...
Kimberly Toombs (Lansing)
February 21, 2022
Ms. Kimberly Ann Toombs went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. She was born July 7, 1965, in Monroe, Michigan, to parents, Nicholas Toombs and Ella Mae Bush.Kimberly was a very passionate, loving woman who had a huge heart. She loved to crochet, read,...
Anthony Miller "Hollywood"
February 21, 2022
Mr. Anthony Miller passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 56 years. Anthony was born July 8, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Dorothy Miller and Willie Williams Sr.
Anthony was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He attended Jessie Loomis, Webber, and Saginaw High School. Anthony worked at Meijer and retired after several years. A few...
Tanieka Cannon (Lansing)
February 21, 2022
Tanieka Shauntae Cannon went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years. She was born October 29, 1971, in Lansing, Michigan to a loving mother Eddie Mae Allen and her father, Robert Lee Allen, both of Winona, Mississippi.
Through her beautiful smile, sincere eyes, an amazing...
Andrew Mccullem (Lansing)
February 18, 2022
Mr. Andrew G. Franklin McCullem passed away February 18, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. Andrew was born January 21, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Alberta and Robert McCullem, Sr.
Andrew lived in North Lansing all his life. He attended Eastern Highschool where he was one of the best on the wrestling team and the...
Thomas Brown (Lansing)
February 18, 2022
Mr. Thomas Brown passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.
Valentina Fanchon Jones
February 18, 2022
Ms. Valentina Fanchon Jones passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 32 years. She was born August 1, 1989 in Saginaw to Sandra F. Stewart and Carlton L. Jones.
Valentina was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan; however, she was educated in Grand Rapids, Michigan Public Schools, receiving a General Education Equivalent (GED). Her...
Johnny Eckford (Lansing)
February 18, 2022
Mr. Johnny Eckford passed away February 18, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.
Vera Louise Jones
February 17, 2022
Ms. Vera Louise Jones passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born July 2, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee to Tommie Wilburn and Ulysses Mitchell.
Ms. Jones loved to laugh, had a wonderful sense of humor, and was a hard worker. A strong, loving and caring mother, Ms. Jones made...
Allayah Marie Walker-Travis (Lansing)
February 16, 2022
Ms. Allayah Marie Travis passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 17 years.
Dequince Peterson, Ii (Lansing)
February 15, 2022
Mr. DeQuince Peterson, II passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 31 years.
Darlene Bonner
February 15, 2022
Ms. Darlene Bonner passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 43 years. Darlene was born October 30, 1978, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Doris Bonner and John Bonner.
Darlene was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She enjoyed playing spades, eating ice, and watching the I.D. Channel. Darlene, a very sweet person who would...
Ether M. Johnson (Lansing)
February 14, 2022
Ether Mae Johnson made her transition on Monday, February 14, 2022, at the age of 79 years, and is now present with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ether was born on September 7, 1942, to Sammie Sullivan and Flora Brown (Thurman) in Frenchman Bayou, Arkansas. She was the second oldest child of Flora Thurman.
Ether dedicated her life to...
Arthur Newcombe, Sr. (Lansing)
February 14, 2022
Arthur Artavious Lamon Newcombe, Sr. (aka Lil Cookie and the Cook Book) gained his wings on February 14, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years. He was born October 20, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, Arthur and Linda Smith. Arthur was the middle of three children.
He confessed his life to Christ at a young age. Arthur was baptized...
Elbert Rambo (Lansing)
February 13, 2022
Mr. Elbert Rambo passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.
Patty Jo Laster
February 13, 2022
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Patty Jo Alexandra Laster, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was born on September 2, 1946 in Muskegon, Michigan, to Willie Alexander and Ollie Prince Laster.
Patty Jo was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan...
Helen Lashaun Wright
February 12, 2022
Ms. Helen LaShaun Wright passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 44 years. Helen was born June 1, 1977, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Vernice Wright Davis and Marvin Brown.
Helen attended Saginaw Public Schools, worked in home healthcare, at Premier Laundry, and later in personal transportation. She enjoyed life by doing what...
Wondolyn "Sue" Gay Martin
February 12, 2022
Ms. Wondolyn "Sue" Gay Martin passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years. Wondolyn was born March 24, 1963, in Poplar Grove (Phillip County) Arkansas, to James and Odessa Sims.
Sue moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1969. She was a faithful member of Christ Kingdom Ministries where she enjoyed participating...