Obituaries

Oct 31, 2020

Annie Drew (Clement) Smith went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 69 years. She was born February 26, 1951 in Caruthersville, Missouri to Frank Clement, Sr. and Mother Lilliam Holmes. Annie attended Saginaw Public Schools. She committed her life to Christ at an early age. She was a...

Oct 31, 2020

Laura Lee Hanserd was born March 25, 1958 in Altheimer, Arkansas, the daughter of James Sr. and Lara B. Boykins. God called her name to be home with Him on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 62 years. Laura graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1975”. She had numerous jobs but most of her employment was spent...

Oct 30, 2020

Mr. Deon Renell Glass passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 31 years. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to father, Maxie C. Jackson and mother, Sharron Glass. Deon was a graduate of J. W. Sexton High School and attended All Nations Christian Church. He was a man of many talents, loved music, sports, and playing video...

Oct 30, 2020

Mrs. Delores Holmes was born February 12, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Lucious Boyd and Mary Lou Jefferson. She completed her earthly journey on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the age of 68 years. Delores was a graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Illinois. She was a faithful member of Harris Temple C.O.G.I.C., serving...

Oct 29, 2020

Ms. Magnolia Buford, “Nola”, was born December 22, 1952 in Tunica, Mississippi to Napoleon Sr. and Eulla L. Buford. Her name was called to glory on Thursday, October 29, 2020 after 67 years of living. Nola attended the public schools of Tunica, Mississippi. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was a member at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church....

Oct 29, 2020

Bessie Shivers left this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 81 at Dimondale Nursing Care Facility, Dimondale, Michigan. Bessie was one of nine children born on May 1, 1939 in Clear Lake, Arkansas to Rould and Elizabeth Westbrook. Bessie was a resident of Flint, Michigan where she worked for AC Spark...

Oct 28, 2020

Mr. John Louis Gauldin passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems - Lansing Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years. He was born September 18, 1944, in Dyersburg, Tennessee; the third child of Theodore and Hattie Gauldin. He graduated from Bruce High School in 1963. After graduating, he attended Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee graduating in 1968...

Oct 28, 2020

Deacon Don’ta Lamar Farris was born April 15,1988 in Miami, Florida, the son of Annie Louise Farris and Donovan L. Woods. Don’ta passed away at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan on October 28, 2020 at the age of 32 years. Don’ta gave his life to Christ at a young age. While a member at Faith Charity Pentecostal Gospel Church, he...

Oct 26, 2020

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and 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" Mr. Q. T....

Oct 26, 2020

Missionary Ruby Jewell Jackson was born August 17, 1942 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the daughter of Clembo and Laura Black. While she will forever be in our hearts, Ruby peacefully passed away at home on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 78 years of age. Missionary Ruby served the Lord for forty years. She began her ministry at New Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C....

Oct 25, 2020

Ms. Virginia McCullum Branklyn, affectionately called “Ginny” passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was born August 11, 1945, in Ferriday, Louisiana to Picola Wesley & Wash Early. Virginia accepted Christ at a very young age and was baptized by Reverend James Jordan at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Ferriday,...

Oct 24, 2020

Oct 24, 2020

“I was given the gift of life for 32 great years. Although it has been cut short know, that I lived a blessed existence and for that I am forever grateful. Family, I know this is hard but I am with you. Stay strong & keep the faith. I love you all.” Tyrone Anthony Harris, Jr. was born June 17,...

Oct 22, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 58 years. She was born on September 27, 1962 in Union Springs, Alabama to Frazier Sr. and Ethel Townsend. Margaret received Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized at an early age at Haynes Chapel...

Oct 21, 2020

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 Deacon John Antie Williams transitioned to Heaven on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems - Lansing Campus in Lansing Michigan. Age 79 years. He was born December 14, 1940, to Juanita Wiley (Burtley) in Blytheville, Arkansas. Deacon Williams moved...

Oct 21, 2020

Mr. Otis Lee Rivers was born March 1, 1967 in Union Springs, Alabama to Nathaniel Sr. and Ida Mae Rivers. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 53 years. Otis accepted Christ at a young age. In Saginaw, he was a member of Renaissance Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership...

Oct 21, 2020

Long before God spoke those precious words, “Let there be light”, Lauderdale “Lonnie” Greer, Jr. was already on the scene because Spirits were never born – therefore, Spirits never die. Mr. Lauderdale “Lonnie” Greer, Jr. made his transition from this life into eternity on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by his loving family. Age 69 years. He...

Oct 20, 2020

Elizabeth Smith was born April 10, 1948 in Union Springs, Alabama to James Thomas and Stanley Mae Murry. While she will be forever in our hearts, Elizabeth peacefully passed on home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Elizabeth, known as "Jackie", was looked upon as the mother of the whole neighborhood and "the candy lady". She loved singing, cooking and her...

Oct 19, 2020

Mr. James Henry Bland, Jr. was born November 23, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of James Henry Bland, Sr. and Vera Farrow. He went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2020 at the age of 63 years. James was a member of New Generation Church in Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed fishing, car shows, yard work, cleaning...

Oct 19, 2020

Lois Jenkins, known by many as “The Black Queen of Lansing,” peacefully departed this life to enter into eternal rest with her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. She was born on February 13, 1933 in Bessemer, Alabama to Tandy and Lillie Jenkins. She moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1965 to make a better life for...