Angelita Rodriguez-Chapa (Lansing)
October 12, 2022
Mrs. Angelita Rodriguez-Chapa passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born June 10, 1957, in Houston, Texas. The daughter of Fidel Rodriguez and Beckey Riza.
Angelita lived in Houston before moving to Lansing, Michigan where she attended high school at Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan. She was a...
Walter Edwards (Lansing)
October 12, 2022
Mr. Walter Edwards passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years.
Julia Heggood (Lansing)
October 10, 2022
We praise this hour in memory of Julia Heggood who passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Julia was born on January 17, 1968 to the union of Joe and Deborah Hughes in Muskegon Heights, Michigan.
Julia graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in June 1987. Julia had a caring spirit and loved caring...
Lillian Taylor (Lansing)
October 10, 2022
Mrs. Lillian Earl Taylor was born February 19, 1943, in Gallion, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jack and Annie Bell Lewis. She departed peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 79.
Lillian was one of thirteen children and attended Linden Academy where she completed her high school education. Lillian enjoyed watching sports, especially basketball,...
Justin Ray Barrientes
October 10, 2022
Justin Ray Barrientes was born November 5, 1989, as the eldest child of Yolanda Barrientes. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, but spent his formative years in Saginaw, Michigan. While Justin was a man of many talents and strengths, none surpass his caring nature and kind demeanor. He was a very protective son, a supportive brother, an encouraging cousin,...
Gena L. Thompson
October 9, 2022
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Mrs. Gena Thompson transitioned into eternal rest. Age 78 years. Gena was born October 18, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Louise and Willie Reed Sr.
Gena "Big Sis" was a graduate of Saginaw High School where she participated on the track team, gymnastics, and the debate team. She also attended Delta College where she studied education...
Brenda Smiley (Lansing)
October 8, 2022
Ms. Brenda Lucille Smiley passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years.
She is survived by her sisters, Laverne (Darrell) Bradberry and Leila Camper; brother, Walter (Ann) Smiley; nieces, Melissa (Norm) Devries, Yvon (Brian) Stockenauer, Loni Camper, and Elsa Bradberry; nephew Gabe (Stephanie) Smiley; as well as several great grand nephews and nieces.
Brenda is preceded in...
Millie Coston
October 8, 2022
Our beloved and great wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and cousin, Mrs. Millie Coston, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 61 years. She was born November 1, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Cleveland Donald Sr. and Mary Lee Harris Donald.
Millie was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and a graduate of Saginaw High...
Tommy King "Po Boy"
October 7, 2022
Mr. Tommy King "Po Boy" departed this life on, Friday, October 7, 2022, at his residence in Detroit, Michigan, with family at his side. Age 73 years. Tommy was born March 25, 1949, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Oliver King and Nicular Ray.
Po Boy moved to Saginaw, Michigan in the early 70’s where he met and married his former...
Mary Mcclaine (Lansing)
October 6, 2022
Ms. Mary McClaine passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Lansing Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.
Gloria Jones
October 5, 2022
Our beloved Ms. Gloria Jones departed this earth to her heavenly home in Glory at Covenant HealthCare Cooper on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 74 years. She was born June 22, 1948, in Rome, Georgia to James Gibbins and Louise Allen.
Gloria will be missed by her companion of more than 27 years, her siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins,...
Mother Elizabeth Pierson "Sister"
October 5, 2022
Ms. Elizabeth Pierson affectionately known as “Sister,” transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the blessed age of 82 years, surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born to James Sr. and Lillie Belle Frye on July 9, 1940, in Crawfordsville, Arkansas.
Mrs. Pierson accepted Christ at an early age and served as an...
Terrence Robinson (Lansing)
October 4, 2022
Mr. Terrence Robinson was born January 24, 1991, in Detroit, Michigan, to Kimberly Robinson and Keith Dunlap. Terrence was raised by Scholonne “Che” Swanson-Basey. At the age of 8, Terrence and his family relocated to Lansing, Michigan where he received an education in the Lansing School District.
Terrence worked as a mechanic; he enjoyed working on and refurbishing all types of...
Darrell Harris, Jr.
October 3, 2022
Mr. Darrell DeCarlo Harris, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 43 years. He was born May 28, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Linda Harris and the late Darrell D. Harris, Sr.
Darrell was a member of Developing Victorious Disciples under the leadership of Elder Theodore Watson. He attended Saginaw High School and was...
Deborah Denise Murphy
October 1, 2022
Deborah Denise Murphy was love and laughter. She was an encouragement to others. She was true and sincere. Deborah was a loving wife. She was our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. On December 26, 1959, the sun rose on the life of Deborah Denise Murphy. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana, to Gloria Dean Price and Willie Louis Griffen.
Deborah...
Tameka Sanders (Lansing)
October 1, 2022
Tameka Nicole Sanders was born November 21, 1986 to Remecho Sanders and
Caroline Eirosius. She attended Everett High School here in Lansing before
moving to Florida with her mother and her siblings. She worked side by side with
her mother for a number of years in Florida. While in Florida, she met the love of
her life and longtime friend, Jamal. Tameka enjoyed doing...
Etta Hunt
October 1, 2022
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Mrs. Etta Hunt, made her transition at her home surrounded by family on October 1, 2022. Etta was born to Ivra and Beatrice Baldwin Sr. in Altheimer, Arkansas, August 21, 1945.
Etta graduated from Altheimer High School, Class of 1963. She was baptized as a Jehovah Witness in 1975. Etta moved to...
Caroline Milam (Lansing)
September 29, 2022
Mrs. Caroline Milam passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years,
Lenore Denise Forté
September 28, 2022
Ms. Lenore Denise Forté passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. The 3rd of 4 children, Lenore was born on January 5, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Johnny Jr. and Elizia Luciel Forté.
Lenore was educated in Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Her hobbies were...
Rafael Fernandez (Mt. Pleasant, Mi)
September 28, 2022
Mr. Rafael Fernandez passed away Monday, September 28, 2022, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Age 60 years.
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