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Wayne Hawkins (Lansing)

Wayne Hawkins (Lansing)

Feb 20, 2019

Mr. Wayne Hawkins passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. He was born December 10, 1936 to Russell Oscar and Alberta Ludwig Hawkins in Lansing, Michigan. Wayne lived a relatively quiet life. He attended school thru the Lansing School District. He retired from Michigan State University after 32 years of...

Michael Stuckey

Michael Stuckey

Feb 19, 2019

Mr. Michael Wayne Stuckey was born January 5, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Willis Sr. and Iola Williams Stuckey. He passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Age 59 years. Michael was a student of Saginaw Public Schools. He became a construction worker and a cook. His hobbies included watching all sports and westerns on television. He loved blues...

Adayemi Guy (Lansing)

Adayemi Guy (Lansing)

Feb 17, 2019

Mr. Adayemi Guy passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 29 years. He was born January 4, 1990 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The son of Teresa (Akila) Fuller and Larry Guy. Adayemi was a long time resident of Lansing, Michigan and very connected to the community in many ways. He graduated from J. W. Sexton High School. Adayemi...

Judith Cooper (Lansing)

Judith Cooper (Lansing)

Feb 17, 2019

Ms. Judith (Judie) Ann Cooper went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the age of 71. She was born May 18, 1947 to Florine Elizabeth Roper in Flint, Michigan. Judie attended Sexton High School and later graduated from Highland Park Public Schools. She worked for several hospitals in the Detroit, Hamtramck and Lansing areas...

Thomas Haynes

Thomas Haynes

Feb 16, 2019

Our beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2019 at the age of 62 years. He made a peaceful transition at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Mr. Thomas “Tadpole” Haynes was born May 29, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son...

Shirley Robinson

Shirley Robinson

Feb 16, 2019

Mrs. Shirley (Berry) Robinson was born October 17, 1959 in Tuchula, Mississippi, the daughter of Henrine Harris and Johnnie Common. She returned home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at age 59 years. Shirley was the second of five children. She was in Mississippi for a few short years before moving to Chicago and then eventually...

Alice Jean “Aj” Robinson

Alice Jean “Aj” Robinson

Feb 16, 2019

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a valiant fight with cancer on February 16, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Alice Jean (Drain) Robinson affectionately known as “AJ” was born the seventh child of ten on August...

Raymond Lee Gloss

Raymond Lee Gloss

Feb 15, 2019

Mr. Raymond Lee Gloss was born October 8, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Samuel and Earline Gloss. He passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 60 years old. Raymond was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School and was an employee at Nexteer Automotive. He enjoyed taking cruises through the city...

Margaret Phillips

Margaret Phillips

Feb 13, 2019

Margaret Jean Phillips was born June 30, 1944 in Batesville, Mississippi to Earnest and Rosie Lee Phillips. She peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Margaret accepted Christ at an early age and she never lost her love for God. She was a dedicated member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Reginald Cherry (Lansing)

Reginald Cherry (Lansing)

Feb 13, 2019

Mr. Reginald Cherry passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Age 46 years.

Dennis Craten

Dennis Craten

Feb 13, 2019

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die. (Ecclesiastes 3:1- 2) Mr. Dennis Craten transitioned from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at age 57. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to...

Ralph Taylor (Lansing)

Ralph Taylor (Lansing)

Feb 12, 2019

Ralph V. Taylor (Chambliss) was born October 7, 1958 in Gates, Tennessee to Henry Wells and Warlean Taylor. He departed this Earthly life Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Youngsville, NC at the age of 60 years. Ralph moved to Lansing, Michigan at an early age. He graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in 1977. After graduating from high school,...

Joseph Demyers (Lansing)

Joseph Demyers (Lansing)

Feb 11, 2019

Joseph DeMyers was fondly referred to by his mother as the “Business Man”, and those who knew him understood why. Joseph was well known in the Lansing area for his stylish flair and the unique clothing and other items he acquired from Chicago and sold. Joseph was truly a ‘Jack-of-all Trades’. Aside from his career of service at General Motors,...

Weserria Shallay Brewer-Hill

Weserria Shallay Brewer-Hill

Feb 11, 2019

Mrs. Weserria Shallay Brewer-Hill gained her wings on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare - Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 32 years. Weserria was born April 6, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sheila Brewer and Wesley Linzsey, Sr. Weserria attended Saginaw Public Schools. She enjoyed spending time with her children and her family and friends. She was the one...

Genevieve  Wilburn

Genevieve Wilburn

Feb 9, 2019

Genevieve Garcia Wilburn, age 61, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2019. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 3, 1958 to Paz and Guadalupe Garcia. Genevieve was born and raised in Saginaw and lived here the entirety of her life. She was a faithful member of Old Town Christian Outreach Center. She was...

Crezencia De Los Santos

Crezencia De Los Santos

Feb 9, 2019

Our beloved Crezencia De Los Santos, affectionately called “Chencha”, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the blessed age of 92 years. She was born April 19, 1926 in Cuero, Texas to Julia Guerrero Flores and Nicolas Alvarez. Chencha was a resident of Great Lakes Rehab Facility in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a loyal member of the Saint Joseph Church...

Keith Bernard Hughes

Keith Bernard Hughes

Feb 8, 2019

Keith Bernard Hughes was born February 4, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of Donald Eugene and Leola Hughes. He departed this life on Friday, February 8, 2019. Age 61 years. Keith was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1976.” After graduation, he went to serve his country proudly by enlisting in the United States Army. After...

Qua'Mere Amir Davis

Qua'Mere Amir Davis

Feb 6, 2019

Qua’Mere Amir Davis was born November 5, 2007 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ieasha Elliott. He was a fifth-grade student at Kempton Elementary and was on the merit roll. A happy, go-lucky kid, he enjoyed playing video games, especially Fortnite. Qua’Mere loved God and he was a bold, young solider for Christ. He would let you know that he believed in...

Detrick D Pops (Lansing)

Detrick D Pops (Lansing)

Feb 6, 2019

Mr. Detrick Deon Pops passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years.

Shantanise Michelle Hamilton (Lansing)

Shantanise Michelle Hamilton (Lansing)

Feb 5, 2019

On this day, Wednesday, February 6, 2019, Ms. Shantanise Michelle Hamilton, our beloved daughter, sister and niece went to be with God. Age 20 years. Shantanise was born November 2, 1998 to Carole Hamilton and Daniel Brown, Jr. Shantanise attended high school in Flint, Michigan. She had many talents such as singing, dancing, cooking and doing hair. She was a...

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