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Roosevelt Wesley Hood, Sr.

Roosevelt Wesley Hood, Sr.

Nov 12, 2018

Roosevelt Wesley Hood, Sr., a devoted husband, proud father, beloved grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 12, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Born October 13, 1933 to Fitzsimmons, Sr. and Blanche (Ford) Hood in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, he was the fourth born of twelve children...

Antonio Botello, Jr. (Lansing)

Antonio Botello, Jr. (Lansing)

Nov 12, 2018

Antonio Botello Jr. , 50, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018, surrounded by his family. Antonio was born September 23, 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. He was the loving husband to Yolanda Botello. He was the dedicated father to Antonio III (Bethany) Botello, Theresa (Chris)Venuti, Thomas (Brenda) Botello, Tracey (Michael) Botello-Torrez, and Tricia (Calvin) Botello-Sanders. He was the devoted grandfather...

Deetta Mccallum

Deetta Mccallum

Nov 11, 2018

Mrs. DeEtta G. McCallum was born February 4, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of William and Bonnie Cook. She peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the age of 58 years. DeEtta was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She worked in the hospitality industry as a bartender for many years. In this industry, she came...

Davonte Lichon Stinson, Jr.

Davonte Lichon Stinson, Jr.

Nov 10, 2018

Baby Boy Davonte Stinson, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan.

Zwalee Mixaykham (Holt)

Zwalee Mixaykham (Holt)

Nov 10, 2018

Mr. Zwalee “Khamsava” Mixaykham passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born on May 1, 1962 in Savannakhet, Laos to Sone and Khamsing Mixaykham. He had three brothers; Bounpheng, Somchit, and Bouvone; six sisters, Amphone Kanyavong, Viengkhone Vongprachanh, Vimala Vanavong, Vilayphone Mixaykham, Soutsakhone Rattana, and Kongkeo Keomoungkhoun. He attended the Officer School of...

Octavia Agatha Bell Watts (Lansing)

Octavia Agatha Bell Watts (Lansing)

Nov 9, 2018

Octavia Agatha Bell Watts made her peaceful transition from this life on the morning of Friday, November 9, 2018 after a long, hard fought battle. Age 94 years. The eldest of five children, Octavia was born April 12, 1924 in Charleston, Missouri to Edward and Aroma Bell. Octavia was a graduate of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where she...

Myra Williams (Lansing)

Myra Williams (Lansing)

Nov 9, 2018

Myra Joyce (Biggs) Williams departed this earth peacefully to join our heavenly father on Friday, November 9, 2018. She was born on January 24, 1951, to Tomie and Allean Biggs in Lansing, Michigan. Myra dedicated her life to Christ at an early age and joined the Lansing Church of God In Christ under Bishop S.E. Cole. She was united in...

Robert Lee Rembert (Lansing)

Robert Lee Rembert (Lansing)

Nov 8, 2018

Mr. Robert Lee Rembert passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years.

Robert Gilbert (Lansing)

Robert Gilbert (Lansing)

Nov 7, 2018

Robert Duane Gilbert passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born August 20, 1955 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of John and Shirley Gilbert. Robert lived in Lansing with his wife of 35 years, Lauretta. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering with cars, building bikes, working on anything with a motor....

Baby Landis A'Kye White-Burns

Baby Landis A'Kye White-Burns

Nov 6, 2018

Baby Boy Landis A’Kye White-Burns passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. After two brief months of joy with his family, Baby Landis passed gently into the arms of Jesus. Landis was born August 17, 2018, the son of Lonnie Lee White, Jr. and I’riesha Mona Sample-Burns. He was a sweet, lovable, handsome...

Freddie Lee Harris  (Lansing)

Freddie Lee Harris (Lansing)

Nov 5, 2018

Mr. Freddie Lee Harris transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 86. He was born on September 12, 1932 to Wilford and Lizzie Harris in Armorel, Arkansas. During his childhood, he loved playing baseball. He played throughout his adult life. Upon graduating from Harrison High School, he...

Erick "Twin E" Thompson

Erick "Twin E" Thompson

Nov 5, 2018

Mr. Erick “Twin E” Thompson was born July 7, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan to Herbert and Doris Thompson. He passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. Age 46 years. Erick was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan alongside his five brothers. He was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and attended Saginaw High School. Erick received his General Education Diploma (GED)....

Bette Hood

Bette Hood

Nov 5, 2018

Bette M. Hood passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 5, 2018 in Sterling Heights, Michigan surrounded by her family. She was born April 5, 1942 to the late Rev. Samuel M. and C. Beatrice Taylor. She married Christopher Hood on April 17, 1971, to which one daughter was born. Upon graduating from Saginaw High School in 1960, she...

John Sharper-Rivers

John Sharper-Rivers

Nov 3, 2018

Mr. John Sharper departed this earthly life on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the age of 65 years. He was born January 29, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Mattie Rivers and Frank Sharper. John was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Affectionately known as “Johnny”, he was a loyal friend to many. In...

Carolyn Choyce

Carolyn Choyce

Nov 3, 2018

Ms. Carolyn Choyce was born October 1, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio to Joseph and Frances Yarn. She passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018. Age 64 years. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Buena Vista High School and graduated, “Class of 1972.” She joined Coleman Temple Church under the leadership of the late Hurley Coleman, Sr. and...

Johnie Andrews (Lansing)

Johnie Andrews (Lansing)

Nov 3, 2018

Ms. Johnie Andrews passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at The Willows in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years. She was born to parents, John and Ernestine Williams in Lansing, Michigan on October 20, 1966. Johnie was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was a high school graduate and Baptist by faith. Johnie loved gardening, movies, cooking and feeding...

Elder Richard A. Todd (Jackson)

Elder Richard A. Todd (Jackson)

Nov 1, 2018

Richard Alvin Todd, Jr. “Ricky” was born on December 31, 1954 to Richard Alvin and Delores Olivia Todd in Jackson, Michigan. He slipped away from his earthly body on Thursday, November 1, 2018 and is now with our Heavenly Father. Ricky affectionately known as “The Street Pastor” in Jackson, was saved from the street life himself and never forgot where...

Ronald Jones (Lansing)

Ronald Jones (Lansing)

Nov 1, 2018

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Wendell Jones passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the age of 65. He was born April 3, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to Georgia Coates and Edward Berry. Ron was adopted and raised by his loving parents Richard and Paralee Jones. Ron was raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1970....

Titonia Mcafee

Titonia Mcafee

Oct 29, 2018

Ms. Titonia “Toni” Golden McAfee passed away suddenly on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the age of 61 years. She was born September 27, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Reverend Willie McAfee, Sr. and Henrystine Douglas. Toni accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior in her youth. She rededicated her life to the Lord in 1996 and this...

Frankie Brown

Frankie Brown

Oct 29, 2018

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A time to be born: Frankie Mae Brown was born on July 20, 1929 to the late Elihue and Modiner Watley in Enid, Mississippi. A time to embrace: She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Rev. Jimmie Lee Brown on April...

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