Joe Edward Smith
January 8, 2025
In The Beginning
Our beloved son, father, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend, Joe Edward Smith was born on June 17, 1994, to Barbara Smith and the late Rodrick Smith Sr. On January 8, 2025, God opened his arms to receive his son into eternal glory at the age of 30 years.
Young Boy
As a child, he loved playing video games, painting,...
Larry D. Toney
January 8, 2025
Oh Lord you have searched me and known me, you know when I sit down and when I rise up you discern my thoughts from afar;
Psalms 139:1-2
Our beloved Larry D. Toney "L Toney" danced his way into Heaven's gates on January 8, 2025, at 41. Larry was born on May 10th, 1983, to Manison Toney Sr. and Teresa Yrlas on...
Earl T. Nicholson Sr. (Lansing)
January 8, 2025
Earl Tucker Nicholson, went from labor to reward on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 92 years old. He was born on Sunday, August 28, 1932, in Columbia, Tennessee, entered this world on a sharecropper farm as the seventh of nine children to Granville and Ardena Nicholson. He attended and graduated from...
Stanley S. Roper (Lansing)
January 4, 2025
Stanley Shabazz Roper passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan, at 41 years old. He was born on Wednesday, August 31, 1983, to parents, Stanley Roper and Cora Jackson in Lansing, Michigan.
Stanley was a son, father, and brother who was loved by many and had an undeniable presence and a smile that brightened the room....
Dawarn Lamar Moncrief "Sire"
January 4, 2025
Mr. Dawarn Lamar Moncrief “Sire” passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. Dawarn was born December 19, 1976, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the only child of the late Larry Gene Moncrief and Wanda Dolores Givan. He was raised by his late grandparents Wallace and Annie Anderson.
Dawarn received the nickname "Sire" from his cousin Tamekia as a...
Rose Etta Carter (Lansing)
January 4, 2025
Mrs. Rose Etta Carter departed this life and entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 96 years old. She was born Friday, August 10, 1928, to the late Annie Mae and Willie Powe, in Camden Alabama.
In 1968, she moved to Lansing, Michigan. In 1971, she joined and became a faithful member of...
Daniel Adieu Alastair Ishmel
January 1, 2025
Daniel Adieu Alastair Ishmel arrived on the scene in Lansing, Michigan, on November 14, 1980, brought into the world by James Robert Ishmel Sr. and Maggie Lee Ishmel. While his exact birth weight remains a mystery, we do know that by the tender age of two months, he tipped the scales at a whopping 17 pounds – a fact his daughter...
Pastor Mae Joyce Redfearn
January 1, 2025
Reverend Mae Joyce Redfearn, age 62, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, surrounded by family and listening to her favorite gospel playlist. Mae Joyce was born in Saginaw, Michigan to George and Grace (Alexander) Braddock Jr. on May 19, 1962. From birth her love and faithfulness in God was seeded and cultivated by her family.
Mae Joyce...
Roy Lee Jones (Lansing)
December 31, 2024
Mr. Roy Lee Jones went from labor to reward on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. He was 68 years old. Roy was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Thursday, April 5, 1956, the son of George Ella Burks Williams and John Wright.
In his early childhood, Roy moved to Lansing, Michigan, where he grew up and built...
Eleaszer Buyck Sr. (Lansing)
December 31, 2024
Mr. Eleaszer Buyck Sr. returned to his Lord, Most High, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Age 92 years. Eleaszer “Dede” was born April 3, 1932, in Wetumpka, Alabama. He was the only child born to Lacy and Louise Buyck.
After high school, Eleaszer joined the United States Airforce. In 1952, he wed Annie Farrow and migrated to Lansing, Michigan the next...
Robert D. Davis (Lansing)
December 30, 2024
Mr. Robert Darwin Davis passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at his residence in Owosso, Michigan. Age 70 years.
Roderick Steven Rhodes (Lansing)
December 29, 2024
Roderick Steven Rhodes, known affectionately as Steve, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, in his hometown of Lansing, Michigan at the age of 70 years old. He was born on Saturday, May 29, 1954, the beloved son of Samuel and Louise Rhodes and cherished brother to Sam, Kirk, Diana, Laura Kay, and Malcom "Butch".
Steve's heart found its match...
David Thomas, Sr.
December 29, 2024
Mr. David Thomas, Sr. passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. Age 76 years. David was Born January 6, 1948, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Theodore Daggs Sr. and Mary Lou Thomas.
David was educated in the Saginaw Public School system and received his high school diploma from St. Joseph High School. David accepted Christ at an early age and continued...
John Nolan Jr. (Lansing)
December 28, 2024
Mr. John Nolan, Jr. passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 46 years old. John was born on Tuesday, February 14, 1978, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, John Charles Nolan and Tammy Carter.
John was raised in Lansing and attended Lansing public schools at J. W. Sexton High School. He worked in many restaurants in the community, which...
Eric Allen
December 28, 2024
Eric Demond Allen, age 55, passed away suddenly at Carriage House Nursing Facility, on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Eric was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. Eric was born to Jimmy and Juanita Allen on October 29, 1969, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Eric will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Eric attended Caro Regional Center and excelled in all...
Michael Singleton (Tulsa, OK)
December 27, 2024
Michael Darnell Singleton, transitioned at home, on Friday, December 27, 2024. Micheal was born on Saturday, July 16, 1966, in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. He was the second child born to Howard and Mary Singleton.
In the early 1970’s the family moved to Lansing Michigan. He attended Otto Middle School and graduated from Eastern High School in1985. As a seeker of...
Ronald Bruno Welch
December 25, 2024
Mr. Ronald Bruno Welch passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the blessed age of 64 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was the last child born to Roosevelt and Lucy (Scott) Welch on April 6, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Ronald grew up in a Christian home and declared his faith in Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary...
Reverend Lillian Deloris Cole-Jeter-McKinney
December 25, 2024
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course; I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
Reverend Lillian Deloris Cole-Jeter-McKinney, formerly...
Barbara Jean Giles
December 24, 2024
Barbara Jean Giles went home to be with her Lord on December 24, 2024, in Oak Park Illinois. Barbara Jean was born April 26, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan to Albert Sr. and Caron Haynes.
Barbara accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan, and was a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church...
Kenneth Germaine Parker
December 23, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Germaine Parker a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, nephew, and true friend to many passed away Monday, December 23, 2024. Age 50 years. Kenny was born on June 25, 1974.
Kenny, better known by most as “KP,” grew up in Buena Vista, in Saginaw, Michigan, where he called home. He will be loved and dearly missed by us...
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