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Larry D. Toney

Larry D. Toney

Jan 8, 2025

Mr. Larry D. Toney passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper.  Age 41 years.

Earl T. Nicholson Sr. (Lansing)

Earl T. Nicholson Sr. (Lansing)

Jan 8, 2025

Mr. Earl T. Nicholson Sr. passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Age 92 years.

Rose Etta Carter (Lansing)

Rose Etta Carter (Lansing)

Jan 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

Daniel Adieu Alastair Ishmel

Jan 1, 2025

Mr. Daniel Adieu Alastair Ishmel passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 44 years.

Pastor Mae Joyce Redfearn

Pastor Mae Joyce Redfearn

Jan 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)

Roy Lee Jones (Lansing)

Dec 31, 2024

Mr. roy Lee Jones passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.

Eleaszer Buyck Sr. (Lansing)

Eleaszer Buyck Sr. (Lansing)

Dec 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

Robert D. Davis

Dec 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)

Roderick Steven Rhodes (Lansing)

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Roderick Steven Rhodes passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years.

David Thomas, Sr.

David Thomas, Sr.

Dec 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)

John Nolan Jr. (Lansing)

Dec 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

Eric Allen

Dec 28, 2024

Mr. Eric Allen passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Carriage House in Bay City, Michigan.  Age 55 years.

Michael Singleton (Tulsa, OK)

Michael Singleton (Tulsa, OK)

Dec 27, 2024

Mr. Michael Singleton passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma . Age 58 years.

Ronald Bruno Welch

Ronald Bruno Welch

Dec 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

Reverend Lillian Deloris Cole-Jeter-McKinney

Dec 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

Barbara Jean Giles

Dec 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

Kenneth Germaine Parker

Dec 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...

Keon James Madison

Keon James Madison

Dec 21, 2024

Mr. Keon James Madison passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Age 28 years

Johnny Hamilton (Lansing)

Johnny Hamilton (Lansing)

Dec 21, 2024

Mr. Johnny Hamilton passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos, Michigan. Age 89 years. He was born Wednesday, April 24, 1935, the son of Melree and Peggie Hamilton in Columbus, Arkansas.

Johnny worked for General Motors Corporation for over 36 years before retiring. He was a Deacon at New Life Full Gospel Church...

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