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Herman Grayson  (Lansing)

Herman Grayson (Lansing)

Oct 1, 2020

Mr. Herman Grayson passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years.

Clara F. Wells

Clara F. Wells

Oct 1, 2020

Mrs. Clara F. Wells passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 83 years. She was born July 10, 1937 in Burt, Michigan to Luke and Iva Passmore. Clara moved to Saginaw where she met James Houston Wells. The two married and two sons were born to that union, Marc...

Rosie J. Linzy

Rosie J. Linzy

Sep 30, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Rosie J. Linzy, was born July 27, 1949 in Itta Bena, Mississippi to John D. Elem and Lula B. Johnson. She transitioned from this life on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the age of 71 years. Rosie attended Amanda Elzy High School and graduated with the Class of 1967. She was a...

Marie Dunnaway

Marie Dunnaway

Sep 30, 2020

Marie Dunnaway was born October 7, 1928 in Grenada, Mississippi to Brady and Martha (Johnson) Dunnaway. She went from labor to reward on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the well-lived age of 91 years. Marie was a proud member of Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church and served faithfully in various ministries for many years. She possessed knowledge and wisdom...

Emma Jean Mason (Lansing)

Emma Jean Mason (Lansing)

Sep 29, 2020

Emma Jean Mason made her transition from life on earth to her everlasting home with her Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by her only child, sisters, and other family members at the age of 61 years. She was born August 28, 1959 in Portageville, Missouri to Roosevelt and Genetter Woods. Emma’s family relocated to Lansing,...

Andrew Roach

Andrew Roach

Sep 29, 2020

Mr. Andrew Roach passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 66 years.

Hazel H. Hopkins (Lansing)

Hazel H. Hopkins (Lansing)

Sep 27, 2020

Miss Hazel Hyacinth Hopkins, age 91, passed into the arms of her loving Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at 6:14 pm at Burcham Hills Center for Health & Rehab after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and a 10 day battle with Covid-19. Hazel was born the 3rd of 14 children to Donald and Alice Hopkins at Sparrow Hospital...

Dorothy Ford

Dorothy Ford

Sep 27, 2020

Dorothy W. Ford was born November 2, 1930 in Newbern, Tennessee to Jessie and Gracie (Davis) Wyatt. She received her heavenly reward on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the age of 89 years. In her death she was surrounded by love. Dorothy gave her life to Christ at an early age. She attended Newbern Monroe Elementary and graduated from Bruce...

John Longuemire, Jr.

John Longuemire, Jr.

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. John E. Longuemire Jr. was born May 27, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of John Sr. and Minnie Longuemire. He departed this life on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the age of 68 years. Johnny was a longtime resident of Saginaw. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and worked in Holland, Michigan. He was a firm believer in God...

Daniel Rodriguez

Daniel Rodriguez

Sep 27, 2020

On Sunday September 27, 2020, Daniel Rodriguez Jr., son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, was called to his heavenly home at the age of 35 years. Daniel was born March 31, 1985 in Saginaw, Michigan to Daniel Rodriguez, Sr. and Angie Martinez. Daniel graduated with the Class of 2004 from Vassar High School, serving on the Student Council as Vice...

Maggie Smith  (Lansing)

Maggie Smith (Lansing)

Sep 23, 2020

Mrs. Maggie Smith passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 93 years. She was born May 29, 1927, in Charleston, Mississippi, to Jack and Mariah Glover, second of nine children. Maggie was very mature for her age, and was called “an old soul,” as she loved to be around the older and wiser...

Lekeishia Young

Lekeishia Young

Sep 22, 2020

Lekeishia Delynn Young was born November 28, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Patricia Young. LeKeishia graduated from Bridgeport High School, Class of 1999. After high school she attended Delta College, Eastern Michigan University and Ross Medical School. At the time of her death she was residing in Wyoming, Michigan. Her hobbies included making and selling decorative...

Paris Nicole Sharpe

Paris Nicole Sharpe

Sep 20, 2020

Miss Paris Nicole Sharpe was born October 18, 2016 in Saginaw, Michigan to Dishawn and Brandi Sharpe. She had a smile that lit up the room. She was so sweet and energetic and stood out with her sandy brown hair. That is one of the reasons we called her Pear Bear. Paris loved playing with her sisters and cousins. But...

Levern Mcfadden, Sr.

Levern Mcfadden, Sr.

Sep 19, 2020

Mr. LeVern McFadden, Sr. was born November 1, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida to Leroy and Ethel (Burgess) McFadden. At age 62, he passed away on September 19, 2020 at Avista Rehab and Nursing Facility, leaving this earthly world for his heavenly destination to be at eternal rest and peace with our heavenly father. LeVern was a graduate of Saginaw High...

Damon Frierson

Damon Frierson

Sep 19, 2020

Mr. Damon Lavern Frierson, affectionately known as “Day-Day” or “The Day”, transitioned from this life on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 46. He was born September 17, 1974 at Saginaw General Hospital to Bishop Ronald and Lady Georgette Frierson. Damon attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1992. He...

Theresa Owens

Theresa Owens

Sep 19, 2020

Theresa Owens was born January 20, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Jack Johnson and Mary Williams. She liked to bowl and play bingo. She worked for Saginaw Public Schools and her hobbies included cooking and listening to the blues. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Mary Johnson; Willie Ross Jr., Lee Owens Sr., Willie...

Domingo Salazar (Muncie, In)

Domingo Salazar (Muncie, In)

Sep 19, 2020

Mr. Domingo D. Salazar passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Age 79 years. He was born December 22, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to his parents, Crescencio Salazar and Pauline Travino Salazar. Domingo lived in Lansing, Michigan for much of his life. After 3 years in the Army, he worked for...

Lula Mae Washington (Lansing)

Lula Mae Washington (Lansing)

Sep 19, 2020

Ms. Lula Mae Washington passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 79 years. She was born November 19, 1940 in Woodside, Louisiana to parents Lewis and Julia Washington. Lula Mae moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1984, where she attended Lansing Community College and received an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. For many years, she was...

Doris D. Outlaw (Lansing)

Doris D. Outlaw (Lansing)

Sep 19, 2020

Mrs. Doris D. Outlaw transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her love ones in Lansing, Michigan. She was born on September 28, 1934 to Carrie Dell Dixon and L.C. Sims in LaFayette, Alabama. Doris relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1950. She met and married Roy Outlaw and together they had two...

Harold Stratton, Jr., M.D. (Lansing)

Harold Stratton, Jr., M.D. (Lansing)

Sep 19, 2020

Harold C. Stratton, Jr. M.D., 91, formerly of Dayton, Ohio died on September 19, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Stratton was born to the late Harold C. Stratton, M.D. and Edith Brown Stratton on November 30, 1928 in Washington, D.C. He attended public schools in Washington and completed his secondary education at Mount Herman School in Massachusetts. He enlisted in...

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