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Yvette Miller (Lansing)

Yvette Miller (Lansing)

Jan 11, 2021

Mrs. Yvette Miller’s name was called by God on Monday, January 11, 2021, at the age of 45 years. She was born October 26, 1975, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Claude Lee Miller, Jr. and Betty Jo Miller. Yvette was a resident of Lansing, Michigan for most of her life and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School where she...

Sabrina Wilbanks

Sabrina Wilbanks

Jan 11, 2021

Mrs. Sabrina Lynn Wilbanks graced the world with her presence on January 27, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a beautiful baby girl, born to Katie Kindred. God called her name on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the age of 50 years. Sabrina was a very caring person. She took interest in the medical field and enjoyed caring for others....

Lonnie Woods, Jr. (Lansing)

Lonnie Woods, Jr. (Lansing)

Jan 10, 2021

Mr. Lonnie Woods, Jr. passed away January 10, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years. He was born February 28, 1985, in Lansing, Michigan; the son of Lonnie Curtis Woods, Sr. and Eloise Gonzales-Woods. Lonnie is a lifelong Lansing, Michigan native. He attended Lansing Community College’s Automotive Program. Lonnie was a car detailer. He was a jack...

Ramiro Jose Mata (Lansing)

Ramiro Jose Mata (Lansing)

Jan 9, 2021

Ramiro Jose Mata July 15, 1975- January 9, 2021 Ramiro passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2021, for he went to be with the lord. Ramiro is survived by his four children Ramiro Mata Jr, Adrian, Moses, Malayla, three siblings Christina Moore (Jarvis), Rosalinda Calley (Steven), and Tony Mata. Ramiro leaves behind his parents, Daniel Mata and Linda(John) Reyes. Best...

Joseph Black

Joseph Black

Jan 8, 2021

Mr. Joseph Black passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 26 years. View Funeral Webcast

Temi Sewell  (Lansing)

Temi Sewell (Lansing)

Jan 8, 2021

Ms. Temi Faith Sewell passed away January 8, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. Born on December 21, 1958 to parents George Sewell and Dalene Mulder. Temi was crafty and resourceful. She could repurpose anything! She would love to sit and color or make art projects with her grandchildren. She would always give wonderfully warm, long...

Terry L. Reed  (Lansing)

Terry L. Reed (Lansing)

Jan 8, 2021

Mr. Terry Lawrence Reed had his name called by God on Friday, January 8, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years. He was born on October 27, 1942, to his parents, George Washington Reed, Sr. and Dorothy Faye Smith-Reed of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Terry was a resident of Lansing, Michigan for over 50 years and was a member of Prepare the...

James Smothers

James Smothers

Jan 8, 2021

James Smothers, Jr. was born July 7, 1957 in Hollandale, Mississippi, the son of James C. Sr. and Ruth Mae Smothers. He completed his earthly journey on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 63 years. James, known as “JC”, was a graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation, he worked for Crown Plaza Hotel and General Motors Corporation....

Maud Price

Maud Price

Jan 7, 2021

Ms. Maud Price passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Avista Nursing Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 95 years.

Carri Rousonelos  (Lansing)

Carri Rousonelos (Lansing)

Jan 6, 2021

The Chain We knew little that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved your dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still...

Darrell Leon Gaines (Lansing)

Darrell Leon Gaines (Lansing)

Jan 6, 2021

Mr. Darrell Leon Gaines (Evans) better known as “Dee” passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 37 years. He was born on May 17, 1983, to Darrell Evans and Stacy Gaines in Gary, Indiana. After the death of his mother, he relocated to Lansing where he was raised and loved by two beautiful stepmothers, Patricia (Willie) Hooper...

Richard W. Sheldon, Sr.  (Eaton Rapids)

Richard W. Sheldon, Sr. (Eaton Rapids)

Jan 6, 2021

Mr. Richard W. Sheldon, Sr. passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Sparrow Health System – Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. Richard was born February 8, 1947 in Torrington, Connecticut, the son of William and Alice Sheldon. He grew up in New Milford and graduated from New Milford High School, many years later he was proudly able to...

Thomas "Pops" Aikens  (Lansing)

Thomas "Pops" Aikens (Lansing)

Jan 5, 2021

THOMAS EUGENE AIKENS passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born on July 13, 1938, to the union of Elder Robert and District Missionary Lola Mae (Kemp) Aikens in Lansing, Michigan. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan, and accepted Christ at a very young age. He graduated from J.W. Sexton High School...

Jamel Jeffrey Lynn

Jamel Jeffrey Lynn

Jan 5, 2021

Jamel Jeffrey Lynn was born October 2, 1998 in Saginaw, Michigan to Keith J. Lynn and Pamela R. Porter. He transitioned on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the youthful age of 22 years. Jamel was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 2017”. Jamel committed his life to Christ at an early...

James Gissendanner

James Gissendanner

Jan 4, 2021

Mr. James T. Gissendanner was born October 1, 1928 in Ozark, Alabama, the son of the late Paul and LeMae Gissendanner. His name was called by God on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the well-lived age of 92 years. James was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan for over 70 years and a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. He was a...

Demiestro Watson, Sr.

Demiestro Watson, Sr.

Jan 2, 2021

Mr. Demiestro Watson, Sr., beloved son of James and Mary Watson, was born April 20, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. He completed his earthly journey on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the age of 70 years. Demiestro was a lifelong resident of Saginaw. At a young age, he received Christ into his life and soon after began to play drums during...

Robert Neudigate  (Lansing)

Robert Neudigate (Lansing)

Jan 1, 2021

Mr. Robert Neudigate passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 28 years.

Shellie Pope Smith

Shellie Pope Smith

Jan 1, 2021

Mrs. Shellie Pope Smith, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, was born January 11, 1947 to Emma Louise and Harry Cook in Memphis, Tennessee. Born a fighter and always courageous, Shellie gained her eternal wings on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 73. Shellie accepted Christ at a young age and attended Cane Creek...

Milton Walker, Jr.

Milton Walker, Jr.

Jan 1, 2021

Mr. Milton Walker, Jr. passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Covenant Cooper Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Alice M. Jackson  (Lansing)

Alice M. Jackson (Lansing)

Jan 1, 2021

Mrs. Alice Marie Jackson passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 61 years. She was born May 26, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of David Weaver, Jr. and Lillian Weaver. Alice graduated from Munford High School in Munford, Tennessee. She moved to Lansing, Michigan after graduation. She was active...

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