Jovan Maurice Evans
April 2, 2021
Mr. Jovan Maurice Evans passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on April 2, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan to Velma Samuel and Stacy Welch, Sr. Jovan was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was member of New Gaillee Full Gospel Baptist Church as a child. Jovan loved to cook, play basketball, and spend...
Debra Askew
April 2, 2021
Mrs. Debra Alma Louise Askew passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Age 67 years. She was born on October 16, 1953 in Greenville, South Carolina to Mable Sercey Jones and Thomas Frank Jones, Sr. Debra was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was a faithful member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Otis Washington, Sr....
Randy Timonthy Trainor (Lansing)
April 2, 2021
Mr. Randy Timonthy Trainor passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing Michigan. Age 52 years old. Randy was born January 13, 1969, to Earl, Jr. and Ruth Lee Irby Trainor in Steele, Missouri before moving to Lansing, Michigan.Randy loved to spend his childhood on the famous Roosevelt Street with family and friends. Randy graduated...
Darrell Lavinne Smith, Ii (Lansing)
March 31, 2021
Mr. Darrell LaVinne Smith, II passed Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 16 years. He was born May 18, 2004, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Stephanie Marie McKissic Smith and Darrell LaVinne Smith, Sr. Darrell also known as “Dee” was an active member of Friendship House of Prayer Baptist Church where he was a Junior Deacon, Junior...
Sharina Sharnea Gartley
March 28, 2021
Ms. Sharina Sharnea Gartley went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age of 34 years. She passed away at Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sharina was born on June 8, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kimberly Gartley and Larry Lockett. Sharina was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan....
Addie Jackson (Lansing)
March 27, 2021
Miss Addie Jackson was born July 31, 1963 to A.J., Sr. and Helen P. Jackson in Cleveland, Ohio. She passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. At the age of 57 years. Not long after Addie’s birth, the family relocated to Lansing, Michigan where she remained as a lifelong resident. Addie received her formal education...
Everett Luke
March 27, 2021
Mr. Everett D. Luke passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. Age 57 years. He was born on November 2, 1963 in Saginaw, Michigan to William Earl and Sunobia Luke Sims. Everett was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1981. Upon completion of his military service, Everett...
Theodore Parker "Tp"
March 26, 2021
Mr. Theodore Parker, affectionately known as “TP,” departed this life on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Covenant Medical Center. He was 83 years old. He was born on May 23, 1937 to the union of Joe Luther and Rosetta Parker in Marion, Alabama. He was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan since the age of seventeen, and was employed by General...
Marcus Claiborne (Lansing)
March 26, 2021
Marcus La’Mar Claiborne transitioned his life on Friday, March 26, 2021, at 3:33 p.m.; peacefully at his home in Lansing, Michigan with his two young daughters, fiancée, and mother at his side. Age 40 years. Marcus was born April 29, 1980, to his parents Mary Estes and Forest Edward Claiborne in Tallulah, Louisiana. Marcus enjoyed listening to loud music, watching...
Barbara Williams (Lansing)
March 26, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Williams passed away on March 26, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born June 28, 1961, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to parents, Gloria Finch and Stanton Woodberry. Barbara was married to the love of her life, James Williams, for 39 years. Together they raised their children and enjoyed life. She held a...
Rickey Frye
March 26, 2021
Rickey Renell Frye was born January 27, 1957 in Alexander, Arkansas to Elizabeth Frye and Ben Williams. He made his transition into the next life on March 26, 2021. Rickey was an avid musician and he loved listening to music. He could play several instruments with great excellence with his favorite being the tenor saxophone. Rickey was employed with Steering...
Rebecca Parker Mixon (Lansing)
March 25, 2021
Mrs. Rebecca Parker Mixon, age 84 years, left us unexpectedly after a very rewarding life on Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Affectionately known as Aunt Becky, she was born in St Joseph, a small town in the state of Louisiana, on May 14, 1936, to Celestine Watson Parker and Henry Parker. The youngest of nine (9) children, it...
Linda Mccarty (Lansing)
March 25, 2021
Ms. Linda Louise Davis-McCarty was called from her earthly tabernacle to the everlasting home in Heaven on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Age 72 years. Linda was born January 7, 1949, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to Estella and James Davis, Jr. She was the eldest daughter of 5 children. She attended Alcorn University for 2 years, there she majored in English. Linda...
Dionne Latrice Swan
March 24, 2021
Ms. Dionne Latrice Swan passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Age 48 years. She was born October 4, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan to Hoover and Lillie Swan. Dionne was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she was raised. Her early education was completed in Saginaw Public Schools. Dionne was baptized at Tabernacle...
Georgia Carson (Lansing)
March 23, 2021
Georgia Ann Carson, affectionately known as “Biddy”, was born on April 18, 1943, to William and Ezell Rider in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She departed this life on March 23, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems. Age 77 years. Georgia relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1971. She was the first African American secretary in the Lansing School District. Georgia first worked at Walter...
Ronrico Deshaun Adams (Lansing)
March 22, 2021
Ronrico Deshaun Adams “Ronnie” was born to Enrick Hilliard and Althea Hilliard on December 2, 1981, in Lansing, Michigan. In 1990 Ronnie was cared for and raised by Gloria Adams through his teen years. Ronnie was a happy child and never complained about his health challenges. In 1999, Ronnie graduated from Waverly High School. When Ronnie’s health permitted, he was...
Daniel Welch
March 22, 2021
Daniel Andrew Welch passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 65 years. He was the third child born to Roosevelt and Lucy (Scott) Welch on May 23, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan. Daniel grew up in a Christian home and declared his faith in Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church. This...
Hazel Fitzpatrick-Robertson (Lansing)
March 21, 2021
Early Life Hazel Fitzpatrick-Robertson was born on July 7, 1936 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Green and Lula Sanders. At an early age, Hazel showed a love for baking, music & sports. She began baking cakes at age 10; as one of 10 children, sweets were always a welcomed treat. Hazel was a lover of all types of music,...
Jacqueline R. Avery
March 21, 2021
Ms. Jacqueline Avery, 55, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. She was born April 23, 1965, in Camden, Arkansas to Shirley Avery. She was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, where she graduated from Melvin G. Millet Learning Center in 1991. Jacqueline leaves to cherish many special memories: her mother, Shirley Avery; 5 brothers, her...
Arvin Allen (Lansing)
March 21, 2021
On March 21, 2021, after a long battle, Mr. Arvin Lee Allen gained his wings at home with his son Arvin Woods and daughter-in-law, Cobrandy (Harris) Woods. Age 70 years. He was born May 8, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan to Nathaniel Allen and Lura Bea Dilworth. After the death of his mother, Lura, in 1962, Arvin went to live with...
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