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Lee Garth

Lee Garth

Dec 13, 2018

Mr. Lee O. Garth passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 13, 2018. He was born on April 10, 1946 in West Point, Mississippi to Mr. Robert Sr. and Corine Garth. After relocating to Michigan, he graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1964.” Lee was joined in matrimony with his wife JoAnn in 1978. The two were married...

Tommy Riddle, Jr.    (Lansing)

Tommy Riddle, Jr. (Lansing)

Dec 12, 2018

Mr. Tommy Lee Howard Riddle passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years. He was born on November 1, 1968 to Tommy Lee and Nona Riddle. Tommy lived in Lansing, Michigan. He was active in many community agencies including Men Making a Difference and Justice or Else. Tommy attended KVCC and loved to...

Thomas Cannarile  (Lansing)

Thomas Cannarile (Lansing)

Dec 12, 2018

Thomas John Cannarile was born May 1, 1945 in Lansing, Michigan to John and Virginia Cannarile. Tom was a longtime resident of Laingsburg, Michigan, who worked for Oldsmobile for 39 years; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and telling “Dad” jokes. Tom graduated from Everett High School (Lansing, Michigan) in 1963 and in 1976 completed an Associates Degree in Transportation and...

Maggie L. Erwin

Maggie L. Erwin

Dec 12, 2018

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt received her wings on December 12, 2018 at the age of 82 years old. She was born June 22, 1936 to the late Dave Grays and Corrine Grays in Yazoo, Mississippi. Maggie Lee Grays moved to Saginaw, Michigan after graduating from high school in 1954 and later married James Erwin, Sr. on...

James Lauderdale, Jr. (Lansing)

James Lauderdale, Jr. (Lansing)

Dec 12, 2018

“Let everything that has breath Praise the Lord.” Psalm 150:6 Mr. James Arthur “Bobo” Lauderdale, Jr. on Wednesday December 12, 2018 God called his faithful servant home, we may not understand why but we do know that god is a just god and he can not make mistakes. Age 60 years. He was born May 17, 1958 to James and...

Gregory A. Murray (Lansing)

Gregory A. Murray (Lansing)

Dec 12, 2018

Mr. Gregory “Greg” Allen Murray went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the age of 30. Mr. Murray was born September 12, 1988 and raised by James and Darlene Campbell in Lansing Michigan. Gregory graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 2007. He was a member of Living Word Outreach Church (LWOC), where he...

Edward Marshall

Edward Marshall

Dec 9, 2018

Mr. Edward Marshall went home to get his rest on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the age of 86 years. He was born in Leland, Mississippi on February 7, 1932 to Louis and Viola Marshall. Edward was Mississippi born and raised. He lived in the south until he moved to Muncie, Indiana. After living in Muncie for several years, he...

Josephine "Josie" Rodriguez (Lansing)

Josephine "Josie" Rodriguez (Lansing)

Dec 8, 2018

Miss Josephine Dolores Rodriguez, known to most as “Josie” became an angel in Heaven on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the tender age of 27. She was born August 20, 1991. Josie was so many things to all who loved her; smart, loving, charismatic, witty, vivacious, and beautiful. But most of all she was known for having a heart of...

Catherine Young

Catherine Young

Dec 8, 2018

Ms. Catherine Young passed way Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Medilodge Nursing Facility in Frankenmuth, Michigan. She was born August 17, 1943 to the union of Nathaniel and Emma Jakes in Phillips County, Arkansas. Catherine, referred to as “Cat” or “Auntie Cat”, attended Delta College where she received her degree for Pharmacy Technician. She worked for General Motors Corporation Saginaw...

Patrick Bartley (Lansing)

Patrick Bartley (Lansing)

Dec 6, 2018

Mr. Patrick Russell Bartley passed away on or around December 6, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 38 years.

Namon Grant (Holt)

Namon Grant (Holt)

Dec 5, 2018

Mr. Namon Grant passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Sparrow Hospice House in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 84. He was born September 19, 1934 to Reverend Jason Grant and Ora Mae Hubbs in Permon, Kentucky. He was one of ten siblings. As a young man, Namon (better known as Red) met the love of his life, Barbara...

Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson

Dec 5, 2018

Charles Alexander Thompson was born August 14, 1941 in Annapolis, Maryland, the son of William Jr. and Jamie B. Steele Thompson. Charles resided in Saginaw, Michigan, having relocated in the early 1960s from Detroit, Michigan. His known church affiliations were The New Christ Community Church and Victorious Believers Ministries. It is important to know that he was saved and did...

Sarah Kimbrough (Lansing)

Sarah Kimbrough (Lansing)

Dec 5, 2018

Ms. Sarah Kimbrough Houston passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born on July 27, 1949 to King, Sr. and Cora Robertson in Gallion Alabama. Sarah was a 1967 graduate of George P Austin High School in Linden, Alabama. She married and moved to Lansing, Michigan immediately afterward. Sarah and...

Robert Lee Thomas, Sr.

Robert Lee Thomas, Sr.

Dec 3, 2018

Mr. Robert Lee Thomas, Sr., departed his earthly home on Monday morning, December 3, 2018 at his residence. He died peacefully with a smile on his face and in his heart. He was born on March 13, 1950 in Smale, Arkansas to Amos Thomas, Sr. and Mae Bell Overton Thomas. Robert loved the Lord and was baptized at an early...

Stacy Lynn Rasco

Stacy Lynn Rasco

Dec 3, 2018

Ms. Stacy Lynn Rasco was born July 15, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie and Betty Rasco. She went home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 3, 2018. Age 47 years. Stacy was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from...

Saliyha Kay Faith Holmes  (Lansing)

Saliyha Kay Faith Holmes (Lansing)

Dec 2, 2018

SaLiyha Kay Faith Holmes went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at her residence. Age 2 years. She was born on March 28, 2016 to Trina McKentry and Chappie D. Holmes, Jr. SaLiyha will be missed for her big beautiful smile and bright eyes. She loved her two best friends, her sister, Aliyha and lil...

James Edward O'Daniels "Redd"

James Edward O'Daniels "Redd"

Dec 2, 2018

Mr. James Edward O'Daniels "Redd" passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his residence in Des Moines, Iowa. Age 63 years. Arrangements entrusted to Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home, 3500 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50313.

Ervin Laster, Jr.

Ervin Laster, Jr.

Dec 1, 2018

Mr. Ervin Laster, Jr. passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born August 3, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama to Viola and Robert Laster, Sr., who predeceased him. He moved to Michigan, married Queen Esta Burnett, and decided to make Saginaw his home. Ervin enjoyed attending church, music, laughing, joking, and...

Archie Wilson

Archie Wilson

Nov 30, 2018

Mr. Archie Wilson, born November 23, 1934, was the eighth of twelve children born to the union of Clendry and Freddie Lee (Foster) Wilson in Derma, Mississippi. He departed this life November 30, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Archie was joined in marriage to Mae (Gaston) on August 5, 1955. The family moved to Saginaw, Michigan November 23,...

Felicia S. Edmond (Lansing)

Felicia S. Edmond (Lansing)

Nov 30, 2018

Ms. Felicia Shareese Edmond transitioned to a better life on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the age of 37 years. She was born on August 2, 1981 in Jackson, Mississippi to Ms. Mary Edmond and Mr. Wilbert Travis. Felicia received her formal education through the Lansing School District where she attended Lansing Eastern High School. She continued her education at...

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