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Mrs. Tina  McMillon

Mrs. Tina McMillon

May 27, 2024

Mrs. Tina McMillon, a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024. She was born June 4, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan to James and Mary Watson. Tina was a lifelong resident of Saginaw but spent the last 14 months residing in Memphis, Tennessee with her loving son and daughter-in-law.

Tina was a proud graduate of...

Kylete Nasir Owens (Lansing)

Kylete Nasir Owens (Lansing)

May 27, 2024

Mr. Kylete Nasir Owens passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 17 years old. He was born Monday, March 5, 2007, in Pontiac, Michigan to loving parents, Paul Manns and Carmen Owens. Kylete was a young man who was destined for great things to be manifested in his life. Kylete was loved by many...

Dameion Donnell Pittman (Lansing)

Dameion Donnell Pittman (Lansing)

May 27, 2024

Mr. Dameion Donnell Pittman passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 51 years old. He was born Tuesday, April 17, 1973, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Sherill Pittman.

 

Dameion was raised in Lansing, Michigan. He confessed his belief in Jesus Christ and received him into his heart as Lord and Savior...

Baby D'ior L. Johnson (Lansing)

Baby D'ior L. Johnson (Lansing)

May 26, 2024

Baby Girl D'ior LaShar Johnson passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing. Age 2 weeks old. She was born May 12, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of Tanikia Turner and Donte Adams. 

 

She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Tanikia Turner and Donte Adams;  grandparents, Tracey Ware, Kent Johnson, and Jeanelle Hill; sisters, Támiyah, Jalissa,...

Frederick W. Ramsey (Lansing)

Frederick W. Ramsey (Lansing)

May 25, 2024

Mr. Frederick Walter Ramsey, Sr., after a lengthy illness, departed death to life on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Mother Teresa House in Lansing. He was born on Sunday, February 14, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of Thomas James Ramsey and Florence “Flossy” Dungey and his Godmother, Violet Barry of Jackson, Michigan.

Fred resided in Lansing, Michigan for...

Katherine Middlebrook (Lansing)

Katherine Middlebrook (Lansing)

May 25, 2024

Mrs. Katherine Middlebrook transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the age of 91 years young. She was born Wednesday, May 17, 1933, in Mason, Tennessee to Ernest and Elnora Lauderdale. She was lovingly raised by her aunt and uncle Mary and David Lauderdale of Covington, Tennessee; and was a graduate of Gallor High School, Tipton...

Mary L. Sturdivant (Lansing)

Mary L. Sturdivant (Lansing)

May 25, 2024

Mrs. Mary Sturdivant was born on May 25, 1943, to her delighted parents, Jonnie Mae Brown and Noah Hicks in Birmingham, Alabama. 

Mary relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1968 with her husband Ralph Sanford Knox, Sr. where she went on to further her education and graduated from Ross Medical. Years later she moved to Georgia where she met and married Alester...

Ann Parks

Ann Parks

May 23, 2024

Ann Parks passed peacefully at Stone Bridge Senior Living on May 23, 2024, at the age of 87 years. Ann was born on September 26, 1936, to the late James Monroe and Ruthie Mae Parks, in Osceola, AR. Ann was the second-born child.

 Ann confessed in Christ at an early age. She attended Rosenwald School in Osceola, AR. She then moved...

Betty Anne Allen (Lansing)

Betty Anne Allen (Lansing)

May 23, 2024

Ms. Betty Anne Allen was born on June 9, 1951, in Isola, Mississippi to William and Oseylee Hill. She was the second eldest of eight children.

In the early 1960s, Betty moved to Lansing, Michigan with her family where she attended Eastern High School. She was employed by Sparrow Hospital and later, General Motors. In November of 1969, Betty married Lee...

Terrance  Dallas Gentry

Terrance Dallas Gentry

May 23, 2024

Mr. Terrance Dallas Gentry departed this early life on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the age of 40 years. He was born on May 17, 1984, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Marcheeto Lavender and Terrance Gentry.

Terrance was a resident of Pontiac, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 2002. Terrance was employed by Continental Catering. He enjoyed coaching, family...

Ray Johnson (Lansing)

Ray Johnson (Lansing)

May 23, 2024

Mr. Ray Johnson passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 41 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Ray Anthony Peterson and Polly Ann Johnson on Sunday, September 5, 1982.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan attending school in the Lansing School District at Pattengill Middle School, Eastern High School, and completing his...

Pastor Andrew Lee Brodie (Lansing)

Pastor Andrew Lee Brodie (Lansing)

May 22, 2024

Pastor Andrew Lee Brodie passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years. He

was born on Monday, May 13, 1946, to Vanilla Hawthorn Brodie and Martin Jones in Hermondale, Missouri.

Pastor Brodie graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Caruthersville, Missouri in 1965. Upon graduation Pastor Brodie moved to Kansas City,...

Ricky Webb

Ricky Webb

May 19, 2024

Mr. Ricky Webb, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend completed his earthly journey on May 19, 2024, at Covenant Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 1, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Taylor Webb, Sr. and Cora Webb. 

A pillar of his community, Ricky graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of1979. He was a devoted...

Michelle Sommers (Lansing)

Michelle Sommers (Lansing)

May 19, 2024

Ms. Michelle Sommers passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Reverend Reynard N. Blake, Jr. (Lansing)

Reverend Reynard N. Blake, Jr. (Lansing)

May 19, 2024

Reverend Reynard N. Blake, Jr., after years of increasingly declining health, died on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 62 years old. He was wonderfully comfortable and at peace. He can now rest and be free from the suffering and pain he endured for so long. Reynard told us that he was tired and that he was ready...

Alexander Alston, Sr. (Lansing)

Alexander Alston, Sr. (Lansing)

May 18, 2024

Alexander Andre Alston Sr., affectionately known as “Dre”, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 46 years old. He was born on Saturday, February 11, 1978, to Alexander Alston and Lillie “Linda” Davis in Lansing, Michigan.

Growing up, Dre loved to play sports and took a special liking to the football field where he excelled. He attended...

David Prescott, Jr.

David Prescott, Jr.

May 18, 2024

Mr. David Prescott, Jr. departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 69 years. He was born August 30, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, to David and Blondell Prescott.

David was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1972. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church where he...

Antonia Elisa Jones (Lansing)

Antonia Elisa Jones (Lansing)

May 13, 2024

Antonia Elisa Jones was born December 1, 1990, in Lansing, MI. The daughter of Anthony Jones and Edalea (Cantu) Gelispie.

Affectionately known as "Toni", Toni was a resident of Lansing, MI and was a student of Eastern High School. Toni worked as an Emergency Department Technician at McLaren Hospital for 10 years. She loved music like Alicia Keys, The Temptations and...

Charlie Turner

Charlie Turner

May 10, 2024

In the Heavens above, no greater servant shall be welcomed than the soul of Charlie Turner, whose earthly journey came to a gentle close on May 10th, 2024, surrounded by family at his home.

Deacon Charlie Turner was born to William and Betty Jean Turner on April 28th, 1928, in Ed-wards, Mississippi. He was the ninth child of ten. Brother Turner...

Muntaha Zreiqat

Muntaha Zreiqat

May 10, 2024

Mrs. Muntaha Zreiqat passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 74 years. Muntaha was born July 11, 1949, in Amman, Jordan, to Issa and Tamam Dababneh.

Muntaha was a homemaker; she was a nurse in the Jordanian Military. Muntaha Immigrated from Jordan in 1974 to Detroit, Michigan. She married in 1975 and moved to Birch Run, Michigan in...

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