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Gloria Banks

Gloria Banks

Jan 29, 2021

Gloria D. Banks was born June 22, 1952 in Indianola, Mississippi, the daughter of James and Lueberta Banks. Gloria was a very beautiful, loving, caring mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, dancing and spending time with family and friends. Gloria loved being a grandmother and singing gospel. She had a heart of gold and gave food and shelter...

Solomon Griffin  (Lansing)

Solomon Griffin (Lansing)

Jan 29, 2021

Mr. Solomon Griffin was called home by the Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. He was born May 8, 1947, in Fairfield, Alabama; the second of six children born to J. R. and Zelia Griffin. Solomon accepted Christ at an early age. He enlisted in the United States Army as a...

Willie Copeland, Sr.

Willie Copeland, Sr.

Jan 27, 2021

Mr. Willie Copeland, Sr., our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, was born March 12, 1942 in Manchester, Georgia, the son of Ray and Ola Mae (Hunt) Copeland. He was called from labor to reward on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Willie confessed Christ at an early age, while being raised in a religious household; both his parents were active in...

Runnell Hinds

Runnell Hinds

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Runnell Hinds made her debut on July 25, 1944 in Blanton, Alabama, the daughter of Oliver and Mae Frances McCulloh. She completed her journey on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the age of 76 years, surrounded by love from family and friends. Runnell graduated from Inkster High School, “Class of 1962”. She married Johnny Hinds in 1971 and two...

Herbert Beverly

Herbert Beverly

Jan 25, 2021

On the afternoon of January 25, 2021, God saw that the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb, He gently closed his loving eyes and answered, “Peace be thine.” The weary hours, the days of pain, the sleepless night are past, The ever-patient worn-out frame has found sweet rest at last. Herbert Collins Beverly was one of...

Vanquavyis O. Tinsley

Vanquavyis O. Tinsley

Jan 23, 2021

Mr. VanQuavyis O. Tinsley graced the world with his presence on August 13, 1994 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Cedric Tinsley and Helen Rowland. God called his name on Saturday, January 23, 2021 to be at peace and at rest. VanQuavyis, known as “Qua”, was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 2012”. He was employed at...

Jennifer Mcdougal-Wright (Lansing)

Jennifer Mcdougal-Wright (Lansing)

Jan 22, 2021

Ms. Jennifer McDougal-Wright peacefully departed this life Friday, January 22, 2021, at 7:42 p.m. at home surrounded by her family. Age 59, years. She was born November 23, 1961, to Lee Thomas and Dorothy Mae McDougal in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. The family moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1965 where she spent her early years. Jennifer was blessed with 2 children,...

Ron Lamont  Lee

Ron Lamont Lee

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Ron Lamont Lee passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Covenant Cooper Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 49 years.

Johnette  Adams (Lansing)

Johnette Adams (Lansing)

Jan 22, 2021

WONDERFUL LIFE OF JOHNETTE "NETTE" YVONNE ADAMS "But our commonwealth is in Heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will change our lowly body to be like His glorious body, by the power which enables Him even to subject all things to Himself." Philippians 3:20-21 On Sunday, January 22, twenty-two days into the year...

Gregory  Taylor  (Lansing)

Gregory Taylor (Lansing)

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Gregory A. Taylor passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on January 22, 2021, at home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born on Easter, April 1, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, the oldest son of Helen N. (Strickland) and Gray Taylor. As a military dependent, Greg traveled and attended school in various places including Japan, Michigan, and Germany. He...

James Carl Little, Jr.

James Carl Little, Jr.

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. James Carl Little Jr. passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare. Age 59 years. He was born on September 30, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to Leola Beal and James Little, Sr. James was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was educated in the Saginaw Public Schools system and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class...

Ebony Rochelle Darby

Ebony Rochelle Darby

Jan 20, 2021

Ms. Ebony Rochelle Darby was born on July 16, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to James B. Jones and Cheryl Ann Darby. She passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 45 years. Ebony was educated in the Saginaw Public Schools. She was employed by Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, Michigan, Wendy’s in Detroit, Michigan, and...

Brian Franklin

Brian Franklin

Jan 20, 2021

Brian Craig Franklin was born August 30, 1964, the son of Mr. Nathan Shaffer, Sr. and Mrs. Dorothy Buford. He was called home to be with God on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the age of 56 years. In 1973, Brian and his mother moved to Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Houghton, Longstreet, and Potter Elementary, Arthur Eddy Middle School and...

Cheryl Lawrence

Cheryl Lawrence

Jan 19, 2021

Ms. Cheryl Lawrence passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 68 years.

Raymond Salahuddin

Raymond Salahuddin

Jan 18, 2021

At the age of 75, Raymond Salahuddin passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2021, at Symphony Tri-Cities, an assisted living facility in Bay City, Michigan. Raymond was born on April 5, 1945, in Clayton, Mississippi, the third child of Bennie Sr. and Ester Hunt. As a young child, Raymond’s mother always told him to take care of his little sister,...

Kay H. Scott  (Lansing)

Kay H. Scott (Lansing)

Jan 17, 2021

Ms. Kay H. Scott, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2021, at the well-lived age of 86 years, surrounded by precious love and family. She was born on September 11, 1934, in Charleston, West Virginia to her proud parents, Mr. Robert V. Hale and Mrs. Frances B. Hale. She was a resident...

Elizabeth Carter

Elizabeth Carter

Jan 15, 2021

Elizabeth Delois (Claybrook) Carter affectionately known as “Liz”, was born July 27, 1942 to William Roy and Maggie Berniece Claybrook in Brownsville, Tennessee. God called her name on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Liz accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Ripley, Tennessee. She attended Haywood...

Donald Granison

Donald Granison

Jan 14, 2021

Donald Vertella Granison was born October 13, 1940 to the late Vertella Granison and Charlie Mae (Chasie) Hood in Saginaw, MI. His name was called by God on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the well-lived age of 80 years. He was a resident of Detroit, Michigan where he relocated after graduating from Saginaw High School. Donald Granison was affectionately known...

Sharon Price

Sharon Price

Jan 14, 2021

Ms. Sharon Kay Price was born September 15, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, the first-born girl of Roosevelt and Hattie Wadley. She departed this life and transitioned to heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the age of 66 years. Sharon was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1972.” She also received a certificate in cosmetology at MJ Murray...

Baby D'Zire Young-Currin

Baby D'Zire Young-Currin

Jan 12, 2021

D’Zire Arya Young-Currin was born December 8, 2020 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Deven Young and D’Andra Currin. She was called back to heaven on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 after one month of living. She is survived by her parents, Deven Young and D’Andra Currin; grandparents, Emseralda Cardenas, LaKeesha Taylor-Currin, Michele Myers; brother, Legacy Currin; aunts, Brina Currin, LaNasia...

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