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James Lee Mcmurray  (Lansing)

James Lee Mcmurray (Lansing)

Mar 30, 2020

Mr. James Lee McMurray proud husband, dad, granddad, great granddad made his transition to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday. March 30, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. He was born to Chancy and Thelma Doll McMurray in Corsicana, Texas. James family moved to Muskegon Heights, Michigan when he was a youth. He attended school...

Odell Abraham

Odell Abraham

Mar 28, 2020

Mr. Odell J. Abraham was born April 10, 1958 to Odell Sr. and Estella Mae Abraham. He passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the age of 61 years. Odell graduated from Saint Mary Cathedral High School in Saginaw, Michigan, where he was a point guard on the varsity basketball team from ninth thru twelfth grade. After high school,...

Willie James  (Lansing)

Willie James (Lansing)

Mar 28, 2020

Mr. Willie James, Sr., 91 passed away on March 28, 2020 in his hometown of Lansing, Michigan. Age 91 years. Willie was born to Charlie and Almeta James Jackson in Belzoni, Mississippi, August 25, 1928. He was one of three sons; brothers, Ollie and Otha precede Willie in death. Willie was married 70 years to the love of his life,...

James Marable  (Lansing)

James Marable (Lansing)

Mar 27, 2020

Mr. James Marable passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at his residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 78 years.

Allen W. Rankins

Allen W. Rankins

Mar 27, 2020

Allen W. Rankins, husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, transitioned from his earthly life on March 27, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born October 29, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to his proud mother, Addie M. Rankins-Harper. Allen dedicated his life to the Lord at an early age, affirming his membership with Christ Community Church under the...

Dorothy Mason

Dorothy Mason

Mar 26, 2020

Dorothy Mason was born April 20, 1943 in Metcalf, Mississippi. She resided in Saginaw, Michigan for most of her life. Dorothy was a graduate of Saginaw High School and Saginaw Business Institute. She attended Delta College for two years. She worked as a Ward Clerk for 32 years and a Surgical Tech until her retirement from St. Mary’s Hospital. Dorothy...

Esterlynn Whitfield (Lansing)

Esterlynn Whitfield (Lansing)

Mar 24, 2020

Ms. Esterlynn Delores Whitfield ended her battle with cancer by ascending into the loving arms of Jesus in the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Age 62 years. The daughter of Joe Whitfield and Violia Jones, she was born in Mount Vernon, New York. Esterlynn spent her early years in Mount Vernon, New York. She attended Macedonia Baptist...

Ray Morrow  (Lansing)

Ray Morrow (Lansing)

Mar 24, 2020

Mr. Ray Allen Morrow passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born September 22, 1956 to Sam B and Maggie Mae Morrow in Chicago, Illinois; the oldest of six siblings. Ray attended John Marshall High School in Chicago, Illinois. At an early age, he confessed a hope in Christ while...

Reginald Lampkin

Reginald Lampkin

Mar 24, 2020

Mr. Reginald Lampkin was born May 8, 1965 in Memphis, Tennessee to Walter and Tantileer (Scott) Lampkin. Our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 54 years. Reginald, called “Reggie” by family and friends, was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of...

Minnie Gilbert

Minnie Gilbert

Mar 24, 2020

Mrs. Minnie Lee Gilbert, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at age 82 years on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital after a short illness. She was born November 19, 1937 in Tchula, Mississippi to Sam Jr. and Lula (Banks) Moore. Minnie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She was a faithful,...

L.C. Moore "Rubberband"

L.C. Moore "Rubberband"

Mar 24, 2020

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, L.C. Moore, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 75. He was born September 1, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee to George Moore and Magnolia James. L.C., known was “Rubberband”, attended Geeter High School in Memphis. He later moved to Saginaw, Michigan and started working for...

Napoleon Draine

Napoleon Draine

Mar 23, 2020

Mr. Napoleon Draine was born August 7, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Samuel T. and Catherine (Hopper) Draine. He passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 64 years. Napoleon, lovingly called “Po Po” by family and friends, attended Saginaw High School. He moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1984 and that was his residence until...

Johnnie Bee Mack

Johnnie Bee Mack

Mar 23, 2020

Mrs. Johnnie Bee Mack was born November 20, 1942 in Scott, Arkansas, the daughter of Arthur Lee and Leona Hattison. She passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 77 years. Johnnie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She married Richard Mack, Sr. in 1961 and they moved their family to Saginaw, Michigan in 1966. She became...

Lois (Gulley) Abner

Lois (Gulley) Abner

Mar 23, 2020

At the age of 84 years, Mrs. Lois Gulley Abner passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 10, 1936 to Frank and Daisy (Clanhan) Gulley. Lois worked and retired from Saginaw General Hospital. After retirement, she participated in Saginaw Public Schools Grandparents Program. She was a church...

Shem Hardwick

Shem Hardwick

Mar 22, 2020

Mr. Shem Hardwick passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Heartland Hampton in Bay City, Michigan. Age 60 years.

Mattie Pruitt  (Lansing)

Mattie Pruitt (Lansing)

Mar 20, 2020

"Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn, Through the storm, through the night, lead me on through the light, take my hand, precious Lord, and lead me home" Mattie was born on October 12, 1925 to John and Mary Elizabeth Gentry in Phenix, Virginia. At an early...

Patricia  Robinson  (Lansing)

Patricia Robinson (Lansing)

Mar 20, 2020

Minister Patricia Mae Robinson, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and above all, daughter of the one true and living God left her earthly tabernacle to eternally dwell in the presence of the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Age 60 years. She was born December 4, 1959 to Solomon and Bessie Robinson in Lansing, Michigan. As a...

Tanesha Hogan  (Lansing)

Tanesha Hogan (Lansing)

Mar 18, 2020

Ms. Tanesha Marie Hogan passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 29 years.

Sheneal Williamson

Sheneal Williamson

Mar 17, 2020

Ms. Sheneal Regina Williamson passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Samaritas Nursing Home at the age of 57 years. She was born September 4, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee to L.C. and Willie B. Williamson. Sheneal, affectionately known as “Neal”, was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1981.” She was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church...

Ursula Edwards

Ursula Edwards

Mar 15, 2020

Mrs. Ursula Edwards was born August 18, 1922 in Wabbaseka, Arkansas to Raymond and Sarah Palmer. She took her rest on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the beautiful age of 97 years. Ursula was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1943.” She worked for the United States Postal Service and was Vice-President of the Mail Handlers Union. Ursula...

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