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David Alaniz (Lansing)

David Alaniz (Lansing)

Nov 11, 2020

Mr. David Peña Alaniz passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, due to illness at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 88 years. On his final day, he was surrounded by his loving family, whom he adored. He was born in Sinton, Texas on March 9, 1932. David worked on his father’s farm until he married at the age of 21....

Mary D. Jackson

Mary D. Jackson

Nov 11, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin transitioned to glory on Wednesday November 11, 2020. Mary D. Beck was born in Noxubee County, Mississippi on June 3, 1926 to Henderson and Ina Beck. Mary was united in holy matrimony to her loving husband, Robert L. Jackson, of 59 years. The couple moved to Saginaw, Michigan in...

Elnora Johnson (Lansing)

Elnora Johnson (Lansing)

Nov 11, 2020

Mrs. Elnora “Dell” Johnson made her transition on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan, with her loving daughter right by her side. Age 79 years. Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went to be with her Savior, Jesus the Christ. Dell was born on November 18, 1940 in Demopolis, Alabama to her parents, Jessie...

Damond Lamont Anderson

Damond Lamont Anderson

Nov 10, 2020

Mr. Damond Lamont Anderson was born July 20, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan and adopted by James and Marva Anderson. He transitioned from this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the age of 45 years. Damond accepted Christ at a young age at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Harold Gates. He was baptized...

Cristina  Elva Virola  (Lansing)

Cristina Elva Virola (Lansing)

Nov 10, 2020

Ms. Cristina Elva Virola passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Sparrow Health System - Lansing Campus. Age 35 years. She was born April 15, 1985, the daughter of Elva Hernandez and Eric Virola in Lansing, Michigan, the oldest of three children. Cristina loved her family and would do anything for her children, brother, sister, family and friends. Family was...

Anna  Mae Alexander (Lansing)

Anna Mae Alexander (Lansing)

Nov 10, 2020

Ms. Dexter Anna Mae Culpepper was born on March 8, 1920, in Ragland, Alabama to parents Lonnie and Alice Culpepper. On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, she exchanged her earthly home for her heavenly home at her residence surrounded by her loved ones in Lansing, Michigan. In 1948, she relocated to Lansing, Michigan, and became known as “Anna Mae”. Anna quickly...

Mark A. Brown  (Lansing)

Mark A. Brown (Lansing)

Nov 9, 2020

Mr. Mark Anthony Brown passed away quietly in his home on Monday, November 9, 2020. Age 51 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 20, 1969 to Alice E. Brown and Yancy Bradford Jr. Growing up Mark attended Trinity A.M.E. Church, where he was a member of the Angel Choir and the YPD; he was also an Acolyte....

Wesley Brooks (Lansing)

Wesley Brooks (Lansing)

Nov 8, 2020

Mr. Wesley Brooks passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. He was born on January 12, 1943, in York, Alabama to his proud parents, Jim and Millie Ann Brooks; the youngest of five brothers.Wesley accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour at a young age and was a faithful member of Pilgrim...

Wayne D. Petty, Sr.

Wayne D. Petty, Sr.

Nov 8, 2020

Wayne D. Petty Sr. was born July 9, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Bartow Jr. and Marie Petty. He went from labor to reward on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the age of 61 years. Wayne graduated from St. Stephens High School, “Class of 1978”. He worked for Mrs. Baird for 10 years. A firm believer in God,...

Harold Whatley (Lansing)

Harold Whatley (Lansing)

Nov 7, 2020

Brother Harold Whatley, age 90 passed into Eternal Life Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born January 14, 1930, in Columbus, Georgia to Holsey and Mattie Lee (Bryant) Whatley. Harold received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army in 1953. Shortly after, he moved to Lansing, Michigan then began working for General Motors, Oldsmobile retiring in 1998 with 45...

Fredalice Ford  (Lansing)

Fredalice Ford (Lansing)

Nov 6, 2020

Mrs. Fredalice Ford passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at Addington Place in DeWitt, Michigan. Age 77 years.

Mar'Quavious Collins

Mar'Quavious Collins

Nov 6, 2020

Mar’Quavious Marquel Collins was born May 16, 2000 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Stephanie Cooper and Charles Collins. Mar’Quavious Marquel Collins departed this earthly life on Friday, November 6, 2020. He went back to school and graduated from SVRC on July 14, 2020. Mar’Quavious was a fun-loving young man. He had many interests including, basketball, dancing, and gospel music, which was...

Bertha Walker

Bertha Walker

Nov 5, 2020

Bertha Walker passed away Thursday November 5, 2020. Age 69 years.

Donald Perry, Jr.

Donald Perry, Jr.

Nov 4, 2020

Donald Denell Perry Jr., also known as Nelly, was born February 17, 2003 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the youngest child born to Donald Sr. and Latosha Perry. Donald attended Saginaw High School and was set to graduate with the “Class of 2021”. He accepted Christ at a very young age and served him faithfully throughout his life. He was...

Oscar Marshall

Oscar Marshall

Nov 3, 2020

Mr. Oscar L. Marshall made his transition and peace to go be with the Lord on November 3, 2020. He passed away among family and friends at his Michigan home at the age of 59 years. Oscar accepted Christ at an early age and joined Jerusalem Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Buena Vista High School “Class of...

Baby Aaliyah Anna Marie Brown

Baby Aaliyah Anna Marie Brown

Nov 3, 2020

Baby Aaliyah Anna Marie Brown was born November 3, 2020 in Saginaw, Michigan to Alysa Melissa Denise Brown. She was loved at conception and throughout her short time with us. Aaliyah was preceded in death by Louis Ann Brodnex, Elijah Brodnex, Sarah Fredricks, Jeff Fredricks, Homer Fredricks, Ardell Brown and Hayes Brown. She leaves to always remember her a loving...

Dorothy Morgan

Dorothy Morgan

Nov 3, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy A. Morgan was born June 15, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of David and Marcal Coleman. God called her name on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the promised age of 70 years. Dorothy was a graduate of Bay City Central High School “Class of 1968”. She was a member of Historic Second Baptist Church in Bay City,...

Rubin  S. Crump  (Lansing)

Rubin S. Crump (Lansing)

Nov 2, 2020

Mr. Rubin Sidney Crump passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 80 years. He was born to Bennie and Mamie Crump in Dublin, Mississippi. He was the seventh child out of ten. Rubin accepted Christ as his personal savior, as a young child at Elms Grove Baptist Church in Mississippi. Rubin was a devoted...

David Vaughn, Jr.

David Vaughn, Jr.

Nov 1, 2020

David J. Vaughn, Jr. was born October 15, 1951 in Lima, Ohio, the son of David Sr. and Cora Vaughn. He made his heavenly transition on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 69 years. David, along with his family, relocated to Saginaw, Michigan Lima, Ohio. He received his education through Buena Vista Public Schools and graduated high school...

Sheena Leigh Erin  Coleman

Sheena Leigh Erin Coleman

Nov 1, 2020

Sheena Leigh-Erin Coleman was born on September 18, 1986 to Melvin and Kimberly Coleman in Saginaw, Michigan. Sheena graduated from East Lansing High School, Class of 2004. Her motivation to influence others for greatness led her to complete her undergraduate degree in Communication and Advertising at Central Michigan University in 2009. In 2010, Sheena ventured to augment her skill sets...

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