James Gant (Lansing)
Oct 3, 2019
James Lawrence Gant went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2019 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 87 years. He was born October 26, 1931 in Pensacola, Florida to Forest Gant and Addie Johnson Gant. James enlisted in the United States Army on October 8, 1952. He was a Korean Era Conflict, Vietnam Era...
Carolyn Harris (Aubrey, Tx)
Oct 2, 2019
Mrs. Carolyn Harris Starks, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at her residence in Aubrey, Texas. Age 66 years. She was born May 28, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan; the daughter of Murvin Harris and Elsie Bryant Harris. Carolyn grew up in the Lansing area and after graduating high school went on to attend Western Michigan University where she majored in...
Elder Kerry Williams
Oct 2, 2019
Elder Kerry Allen Williams, Sr. was born March 26, 1963 along with his twin brother Kenneth Andre Williams, in Louisville, Kentucky to Reverend Jodie and Patricia (Helm) Williams. On October 2, 2019, the Lord whispered into his ear “You have fought the good fight. You have finished your race. You have kept the faith. Well done my good and faithful...
Baby Jibri Thomas
Sep 28, 2019
Baby Jibri Amari Thomas was born February 25, 2019 to Shomari Thomas, Sr. and Brittany Lunnie. God called his name on Saturday, September 28, 2019 after seven brief months. Jibri was a happy baby. He knew his parents’ voices and every time he heard them, he instantly began smiling. He was feisty and a busy body, always doing something with...
Barbara Merritt (Detroit)
Sep 28, 2019
Ms. Barbara Jean Tyler Merritt transitioned to a better life Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Age 82 years. She was born September 20, 1937 to Jessie Mae Willis and Alonzo Tyler in Fairfield, Texas. Barbara was a retiree from General Motors and was a member of Rivers of Life Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, being...
Julia Cooper
Sep 27, 2019
Mrs. Julia Edna Cooper passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at St. Mary’s hospital in Saginaw. Age 76 years. She was born on February 9, 1943 in Sparta, Georgia to Richard and Margaret Clayton.
Carla Anne Hall-Milton (Lansing)
Sep 27, 2019
Mrs. Carla Anne Hall-Milton departed this life on September 27, 2019. She was born on June 12, 1962 to Mr. Wilbur Curtis and Mrs. Charlene Hall both of Grand Rapids. Carla was a resident of Lansing, Michigan and a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She moved to Lansing at the tender age of 11 with her mother and siblings. She...
Baby Amir Christian Jones (Lansing)
Sep 27, 2019
Baby Boy Amir Christian Jones was born and went to Heaven as Angel at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. He is the son of Aaron and Ferranté Jones. He leaves to love and cherish his memory his parents, Aaron Christopher Jones, Sr. and Ferranté Marcia Jones; grandparents, Bruce Jones, Beverly Jones, Mark Davis...
Jessica Reil
Sep 27, 2019
In my Father’s house are many mansions. On September 27, 2019 at the age of twenty-five years, Jessica Coleman Reil went home to be with the Lord and received her mansion. Jessica was born October 21, 1993 to James H. and Tamiko Madison-Coleman. As a child, she united with Woodside Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor LeRoy...
Darrell Brown (Lansing)
Sep 26, 2019
Mr. Darrell Thomas Brown passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. He was born March 30, 1957 in Lansing Michigan, the 4th son and 5th child of George W. and Thelma Brown. He was a big baby with red hair. Darrell attended the Lansing School District and completed his GED. He...
Chester Arthur Bishop
Sep 26, 2019
Chester Arthur Bishop was born January 20, 1940 in Edward, Mississippi to George and Ardelia Bishop. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Chester resided in Saginaw for most of his life. He was employed with the General Motors Corporation and retired after twenty-eight years of dedicated service. Chester enjoyed hosting barbecues and fish frys in his...
Beth Ann Pennington (Lansing)
Sep 25, 2019
Ms. Beth Ann “Venia” Pennington passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 44 years. She was born February 6, 1975 in Springfield, Ohio. The daughter of Charles Pennington and Margot Guajardo. Venia as she was affectionately called, lived in Lansing, Michigan for most of her life. She loved to cook, clean and...
Myron Brooks
Sep 25, 2019
Myron Brooks was born November 6, 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee and entered eternal peace on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 surrounded by family at the McLaren Bay Region Hospital. Myron Brooks, affectionately known as “My My”, was the son of Charles and Freddie Lois Brooks. Myron has been a Bay City resident since 1982. Myron accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and...
Martin E. Powell (Lansing)
Sep 24, 2019
Mr. Martin “Marty” Edward Powell was called home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019 after a long illness. Age 52. years. He was born May 5, 1952 in Charlotte, Michigan to Violet and William Blaine. In 1960, after his mother remarried, he was adopted by Robert Lloyd Powell. Marty was a lifelong resident of the...
Sandra Kindall-Knox (Lansing)
Sep 23, 2019
Sandra Faye Kindall-Knox was born August 9, 1956 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The daughter of the late Phillip and Catherine (Bethany) Kindall. Sandra accepted Christ at an early age. As a child and into her young adult years she attended Union Missionary Baptist Church. She was a current member of I Believe Worship Center, where she attended faithfully. Sandra was educated...
Alda Washington
Sep 23, 2019
Ms. Alda C. Washington was born September 6, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Rosie Lee Johnson and Hosier Ransom. She passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at her residence in Kentwood, Michigan. Age 54 years. Alda lived in Saginaw, Michigan most of her life. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1984.” While in Saginaw,...
Nichole Cook (Lansing)
Sep 21, 2019
Ms. Nichole Cook passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Dewitt Township, Michigan. Age 35 years. She was born April 9, 1984, the daughter of Michael and Lori Cook. Nichole leaves to cherish her memory her partner, Willie James; four daughters, Miranda Ramirez-Cook, Mariah Ramirez-Cook, Natasha James, Alyiah James (Lilia); two sons, Enrique Cortez and Anthony James (Jacob); granddaughter,...
Shawn Cook (Lansing)
Sep 20, 2019
Mr. Shawn DeAngelo Cook departed this life on Friday, September 20, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born September 10, 1967 in Lansing, Michigan to Eldridge and Shirley Cook. Shawn was raised in the Lansing Church of God in Christ. He attended Wainwright Elementary School, Dwight Rich Junior High and J.W. Sexton High School....
Lisa Rucker Seals
Sep 18, 2019
Mrs. Lisa Rucker Seals went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 2, 1967 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Robert Rucker Sr. and Irma Lee Brantley. Lisa lived most of her life in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and a graduate of Saginaw...
Zella Mae Bates (Lansing)
Sep 18, 2019
Mrs. Zella Mae Young passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence in Cleveland, Ohio. Age 67 years.
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