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Eleaszer Buycks "Fleasa" (Lansing)

Eleaszer Buycks "Fleasa" (Lansing)

May 10, 2024

Mr. Eleaszer “Fleasa” Buycks Jr. passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 70 years old. He was born on Sunday, October 18, 1953, in Wetumpka, Alabama to Eleaszer, Sr. and Annie Ruth Buycks.

Fleasa attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School. He was employed by General Motors Corporation and served...

Rose A. Cecil

Rose A. Cecil

May 9, 2024

Ms. Rose A. Cecil passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 80 years.

Ervin Hall III (Lansing)

Ervin Hall III (Lansing)

May 9, 2024

Mr. Ervin Hall III was born August 20, 1982, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Ervin Hall, Jr. and Gwen Hall.

Ervin McKinley Hall III aka M.C. was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Eastern High School. He loved playing basketball, football, and curb ball. He loved helping people fix things and going outside to shovel the snow...

David Williams

David Williams

May 8, 2024

David Bee Williams, beloved son, grandson, father, grandfather, brother, and nephew went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Hurley Medical Center. Age 44 years. David was born on December 25, 1979, to Sharon Williams and Theodore Brown in Saginaw, Michigan. David was a resident of Flint, Michigan.

David was the oldest grandson on both sides. He...

Mark Anthony Cooper

Mark Anthony Cooper

May 7, 2024

Mark Anthony Cooper was born November 15, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bennie and Sam Ethel Cooper. Mark transitioned to his heavenly home surrounded by close family and friends on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 67 years.

Mark graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1974. Mark worked at Saginaw Upholstery, Saginaw...

Ronyell Burton Jr.

Ronyell Burton Jr.

May 7, 2024

Mr. Ronyell Devon Burton, Jr. passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 23 years. Ronyell was born August 1, 2000, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ronyell Burton Sr. and Alexis Wilson.

Ronyell was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, He graduated from Education and Training Connection “ETC” Learning Center in 2020. He loved to spend time...

Martha Barner (Lansing)

Martha Barner (Lansing)

May 6, 2024

Ms. Martha Barner passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. She is the daughter of Mary and Robert Barner who was born on Sunday, October 19, 1969, in Lansing, Michigan.

Martha was a lifelong resident of Lansing and attended Word of Life Church. She was educated in Lansing Public Schools and attended Eastern High School until...

William Roger Willoughby, Jr.

William Roger Willoughby, Jr.

May 6, 2024

Mr. William Roger Willoughby, Jr. passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 78 years.

Charles Nelson Leek (Lansing)

Charles Nelson Leek (Lansing)

May 5, 2024

Mr. Charles Nelson Leek passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at McLaren Greater Lansing. Age 96 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, February 9, 1928, the son of Ernest and Hildred Joy Turner-Leek.

Charles was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. He was a former member of Bethlehem Temple of Lansing. He was known by his family as...

Ja'Quez Jewan Moye-Young (Lansing)

Ja'Quez Jewan Moye-Young (Lansing)

May 4, 2024

Master Ja’Quez Jewan Moye-Young passed away, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 14 years old. He was born Saturday, August 1, 2009, at 7:04 a.m. in Lansing, Michigan to Kisha Skinner and Darieus Moye. He was the 4th of 9 children, between both parents.

Ja’Quez attended Lansing Eastern High School...

Don Fabin

Don Fabin

May 4, 2024

Mr. Don Steven Fabin was born on September 2, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan to Alice Kingsland. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 4, 2024. Age 70 years.

Don was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army on March 26, 1980, after serving 5 years as a Private...

Clyde Tolliver

Clyde Tolliver

May 4, 2024

Mr. Clyde Tolliver passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 80 years. Clyde was born March 21, 1944, in Wisner, Louisiana, to Leola Tolliver and Fred Henderson.

Clyde, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor James Hodge. He retired...

Barbara Lois Filmore (Lansing)

Barbara Lois Filmore (Lansing)

May 4, 2024

Ms. Barbara Lois Filmore passed away Saturday, May 5, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. She was born Thursday, November 21, 1946, in Opelika, Alabama. She is the daughter of Albert Filmore and Malissie Gilliam Filmore.

Barbara lived in Lansing, Michigan. She was a member of Tabernacle of David. Barbara earned a master’s degree in administration. She is a retiree...

Carrie Simon-Mcleod

Carrie Simon-Mcleod

May 1, 2024

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Peace I leave with you; my peace I...

Lenward Carter

Lenward Carter

Apr 30, 2024

Mr. Lenward Carter Beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Age 54 years. Lenward was born January 1, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Lenward McKinney and Ella Mae Carter Warren.

Lenward, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, Class of 1988. He enjoyed cooking and spending time...

Fredrick Hope

Fredrick Hope

Apr 28, 2024

Mr. Fredrick Hope passed away early Sunday morning, April 28, 2024, at the age of 46, while walking his dog.

He leaves to cherish his memory his common-law wife of 28 year,s Pamela Howard, and his dog, along with his family who were the love of his life.

Mayola Childress

Mayola Childress

Apr 28, 2024

Childress, Mayola, Saginaw, MI – Mayola Childress, affectionately known as "Sweet," passed away on  April 28, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on December 27, 1948, to L.C. Harris, Sr., and Mattie B. Harris (Smith) in Inverness, Mississippi.

She leaves to cherish her memories four children, Ronnie (Ruth) Childress, Semo (Pamara) Childress, Consuela (Tavarse) Little, and Heather (Chester)...

Dorothy Mae Harris

Dorothy Mae Harris

Apr 27, 2024

Ms. Dorothy Mae Harris passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 79 years. She was born April 9, 1945, to R.L. Windum and L.B. Windum in Robinsonville, Mississippi.

Ms. Harris was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church where Cedric Nickson is Pastor. Dorothy Mae was a homemaker and an...

Johnnie Eugene Lee

Johnnie Eugene Lee

Apr 27, 2024

Our Beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend, Johnnie Eugene Lee “Mickey Spalaney” entered the world on July 6, 1982, at Saginaw General Hospital, Saginaw, Michigan, and departed the earth into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 27, 2024, at age 41 years. Although our hearts were not ready, we know that Johnnie...

Gail Rochelle Dilworth (Lansing)

Gail Rochelle Dilworth (Lansing)

Apr 27, 2024

Mrs. Gail Rochelle Dilworth passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 61 years old. She was born Thursday, August 2, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert Moore and Rose Jackson.

Gail lived in Lansing, Michigan where she was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She attended Austin High School in Chicago, Illinois and...

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