Lillie Talison (Lansing)
Apr 23, 2020
Evangelist and Mother Lillie Mae Arties Talison passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Medilodge of Okemos in Okemos, Michigan. Age 100 years. On Wednesday, August 27, 1919 in York, Alabama, a miraculous event occurred with the birth of Lillie Mae Arties, the 11th child of Mark and Gigoria Arties. Lillie Mae received her education in York, Alabama. She accepted...
Rosie Parker
Apr 22, 2020
Rosie Jean Parker was born December 12, 1950 in Mississippi to Cliff and Omatine Wright. She passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 69 years. Rosie enjoyed playing cards, lottery and going to the casino. She loved being around her children and grandchildren. Her beautiful smile, sense of humor and warm spirit will...
Willie Mason "Boot"
Apr 22, 2020
Willie Lee Mason, treasured by many, transitioned to eternity at the age of 73 in Saginaw, Michigan on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Willie was born May 5, 1946 in Greenville, Mississippi to Willie Mason and Hattie Mae Mason-Williams, who preceded him in transition. Willie, affectionately known as "Boot", had an extreme love for family and service to the church. He...
Baby Boy Trice Monroe Jones (Lansing)
Apr 21, 2020
Baby Boy Trice Monroe Jones passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 13 days.
Pastor David Ford (Lansing)
Apr 21, 2020
For many, June 25, 1960 was a typical summer day in Detroit, Michigan, clear skies, a slight breeze with temperatures fluctuating between 54 and 81 degrees. But that June 25th was not a typical day in the Ford household. For on that day, Reverend Thomas and Mae Francis Ford welcomed the birth of their handsome and not so typical baby...
Vernida Hicks
Apr 20, 2020
Ms. Vernida Lulu Hicks was born March 19, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan to Aquila Hicks and Lawrence Simmons. She went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 51 years. We take comfort in knowing she is at peace and safe in the Master’s arms. Vernida was a graduate of Saginaw High School,...
Dorothy Holbert (Lansing)
Apr 20, 2020
Deaconess Dorothy Jean Holbert passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 95 years. She was born in Como, Mississippi, the daughter of Robert Orr and Lucy Young Orr. Dorothy lived in Lansing, Michigan. She was a member of St. Matthew AME Church where the Reverend Doctor Kay Porter is the pastor. Dorothy helped establish...
Raven Edelen (Grand Rapids)
Apr 20, 2020
Mr. Raven Edelen passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Age 21 years. Raven was born December 28, 1998 in Flint, Michigan; the son of Vivian Johnson and Robert Edelen. Raven lived in Wyoming, Michigan and attended Woodview Christian Church. He was a college student at Central Michigan University studying Psychology. Raven enjoyed played basketball, football and...
Emmett Johnson
Apr 19, 2020
Mr. Emmett Johnson was born December 27, 1940 in Mayersville, Mississippi, the son of Mary and Harry Johnson. God called his name to be with him on Sunday, April 19, 2020 after sharing him with us for 79 years. Emmett was a member of Warren Avenue Presbyterian Church and retired from General Motors Grey Iron Foundry. Emmett and Carolyn had...
David Berry
Apr 19, 2020
Mr. David Berry passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Covenant Cooper Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 63 years.
Michael Mishler (Holt)
Apr 18, 2020
Mr. Michael D. Mishler passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Holt, Michigan. Age 62 years. He was born November 18, 1957 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Melvin Mishler, Jr. and Yvonne Elaine Miniere. At the time of his death, Mike lived in Holt, Michigan. He grew up in Lansing, Michigan and attended North Elementary School, Gardner Middle School...
Baby Amarri Elaine Smith
Apr 17, 2020
Baby Amarri Elaine Smith was born February 29, 2020 to MarQuavious Smith and Joy Peterson. She passed away April 17, 2020 after two short months of living. Amarri is survived by her parents, MarQuavious Smith and Joy Peterson; grandparents, David and Lisa Wyble; sister, Serenity Peterson; brother, Elijah Peterson; aunt, Hope Wyble; uncles, David Peterson, Tim Peterson and Alec Gawne....
Samarladatika Powers (Lansing)
Apr 17, 2020
Ms. Samarladatika “Tika” R. P. A. Powers was called Home by God on Friday, April 17, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 38 years. She was born May 14, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Samuel L. Stephens and Orianda Stephens Powers. Samarladatika, affectionately called “Tika” or “Big Tik” by her family. She and her family moved to Lansing,...
Jannie L. Tolden
Apr 16, 2020
On Thursday, April 16, 2020, our beloved mother, Ms. Jannie Lee Tolden was called home to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully with both of her daughters by her side. She was born September 6, 1961 in Camden, Arkansas to Charlie Sr. and Effie (Trammell) Tolden. Jannie was the second oldest of five siblings. She accepted Christ in...
Baby Prince Mcghee
Apr 15, 2020
Baby Prince Amir McGhee passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan after a brief five months of living. He was born November 9, 2019, the son of De’Ja-Janay Harris and Darius McGhee. For five months, our angel Prince was deeply loved. His beautiful smile and chunky cheeks brought his parents and loved ones such joy....
Dorothy Amos
Apr 14, 2020
It’s our deepest regret to inform you our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Dorothy Delores Amos “Champ” went home to be with the Lord, son, mother, father and sister on April 14, 2020 in the loving arms and hands of loved ones. Dorothy was birthed to the parents of Ardell and Gladys Amos on February 15, 1955 in Brook...
Archie Tullos
Apr 13, 2020
Archie Lee Tullos Sr. passed away, April 13, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born January 6th, 1936 in Bolivar, Mississippi to Booker T. and Minnie Tullos. Archie was affectionately known as “Red” for the hue in his complexion. He was an avid athlete in his youth and in his senior citizen years. He excelled in both football...
Eddie Mckinney
Apr 13, 2020
Mr. Eddie McKinney was born January 6, 1927 in Clayton, Mississippi to Louis and Rosie Lee (Redmond) McKinney. His name was called to be in glory on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 93 years. Eddie joined the United States Army and served his country proudly for several years before being honorably discharged. While he was deployed all...
Howard Thomas, Jr.
Apr 13, 2020
Mr. Howard Thomas Jr. departed this life on April 13, 2020 at Covenant Hospital. He was 70 years of age. He was born on December 23, 1949 in Melvin, Alabama to Howard Thomas Sr. and Mable Pierson. Howard was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1969”. He also attended Delta College and later received a Doctorate Degree in...
Antonio Alaniz (Lansing)
Apr 13, 2020
Mr. Antonio Alaniz passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 25 years. Antonio was born on February 3rd, 1995 in Lansing, Michigan to Amelia (Kenon) Bessard and Christopher Frison. Antonio’s greatest joys in life were his son, Andres, and his childhood sweetheart, Paige Rivera. In his downtime, Antonio loved to play video games; often...
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