Eula Towns (Lansing)
Aug 4, 2018
Ms. Eula Towns passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 98 years. She was born September 5, 1919 to Aaron and Beatrice Moorehead in Varner, Arkansas. She was the third oldest child of seven children that included one brother and five sisters. Mother Towns moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas as a child. She later...
Linda Kay Waldren (Lansing)
Aug 3, 2018
Mrs. Linda Kay Waldren passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years old. Linda was born April 27, 1947 to Melvin and Rucell Bassett in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Linda’s family moved from Grand Rapids to Holt, Michigan, where she attended school. Linda would later relocate and become a residence of Lansing, Michigan. Throughout...
Jaida Jiles
Aug 1, 2018
Jaida Marie Rashawn Jiles made her debut into this world July 3, 1995. Her journey ended on August 1st, 2018 and she returned to her Creator. The Lord saw fit to rescue Jaida from her suffering and decided to call her home to rest. Although she was afflicted with cancer, she never once doubted that she would be healed and...
Arnell Somlar, Jr. "Bow Legs"
Jul 31, 2018
Arnell Somlar, Jr., “Bow Legs”, was born March 26, 1956 in Helena, Arkansas to Arnell Sr. and Earline Somlar. After high school, he attended Phillips County Community College before enrolling at University of Arkansas, Monticello. He was an avid baseball player. He usually played at first base or short stop and had the reputation of throwing the fastest and hottest...
Michael Jamin Fomby (Lansing)
Jul 27, 2018
Michael Jamin Fomby was born 22, 1980 in Lansing, Michigan to Benjamin and Vanessa Fomby, and the youngest of 5 siblings. He attended and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1998. From an early age, he was reared in a home that taught him about the love of Christ., how important it was. As a member of Eliezer Temple...
Christopher Michael Jefferson
Jul 23, 2018
Mr. Christopher Michael Jefferson was born April 15, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Frederick Brodnex and Julia Jefferson. He was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and a member of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church. In high school, he was a student athlete and basketball was his sport. He continued to play recreationally post high school and never lost his...
Charles Ada Jennings
Jul 22, 2018
Charles Ada Jennings, “Momo”, peacefully entered Heaven’s Gates on Sunday, July 22, 2018 under the well-organized and compassionate medical care of Henry Ford Hospital. Age 81 years. She was born January 9, 1937 in Florence, Alabama to Junious and Charlotte Skipworth. Charles Ada joined Albert Jennings in holy matrimony in 1959. She was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist...
Demetrics Washington
Jul 21, 2018
Demetrics Dion Lamar Adams Washington, Sr. was born May 16, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Christopher Lamar Adams and LaDawn Phillips. Baptized as a child, Demetrics accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Holy Communion Church. He was a student of Saginaw Public Schools, attending Central Junior High and Saginaw High School, “Class of 1993.” He...
Louis Westbrook (Lansing)
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Louis Alvin Westbrook passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years. He was born March 25, 1940 in Hickman, Kentucky. The fourth of eleven children born to Walvy Sr. and Nancy (Smith) Westbrook. As a boy, Louis attended Riverview School until his departure to begin working. Louis worked various jobs during this...
Ethel Mccord (Lansing)
Jul 15, 2018
Ms. Ethel McCord passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Prestige Way Assisted Living in Holt, Michigan. Age 90 years. She was born October 5, 1927 in Elkton, Kentucky to parents, Prince and Martha Tolliver. Ethel was a beloved missionary from Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Long Beach, California before coming to Lansing to live. She leaves to cherish her...
Noll Perkin (Lansing)
Jul 15, 2018
Noll Jean Perkin, son of Jacqueline Kay Jones and Darwin Dale Perkin was born on March 9, 1973 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Noll confessed his faith and belief in Jesus Christ at a young age. He remained active in various church ministries throughout his Christian life. At the time of his transition, he was a member of Faith...
Jasmine Danay Reed
Jul 15, 2018
Jasmine Danay Reed was born September 27, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to L.W. Smith, Jr. and Michele Reed. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 2008.” In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards, bingo, cooking and having fun. Jasmine excelled at many things but her passion was doing hair. She was a natural...
Bruce Kyser (Holt)
Jul 14, 2018
Mr. Bruce Dean Kyser transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 14, 2018 in Holt, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was born December 11, 1947 to Darrel and Barbara Kyser in Mason, Michigan. Bruce attended school in the Leslie Michigan School District, where he received his diploma from Leslie High School in 1967. Bruce was a...
Aquilla Nevitt
Jul 12, 2018
Mrs. Aquilla Nevitt was born September 7, 1959 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Wilson Gaines, Sr. and Zelmay Melton. She attended Delta College in Saginaw, Michigan and majored in nursing after graduating from high school. She worked for eight years at General Motors Corporation before becoming her own boss. Driven to succeed and set an example for her family, Aquilla operated...
Baby My'Oni Johnson
Jul 11, 2018
Baby My'Oni Johnson passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare.
Stanley Braddock
Jul 9, 2018
Stanley Braddock was born December 10, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to George Jr. and Grace Braddock. He was a student in Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1973.” The year following his graduation, Stanley enlisted himself in the United States Army, serving three years, 1974-1977. After returning home from the service, he was employed with...
Theresa L. Jones
Jul 9, 2018
Theresa La’Shanda Jones was born May 6, 1973 in Corsicana, Texas to Leroy Jones and Shirley J. Williams. She attended Bridgeport Public Schools and graduated from Bridgeport High School, “Class of 1991.” She was a faithful member of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she was active in ministry singing in the choir. Some of her hobbies included reading, puzzles,...
Jessica Green (Lansing)
Jul 9, 2018
Ms. Jessica Green passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 35 years. She was born October 24, 1982 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Junice Green Hawkins. Jessica lived and worked in Lansing, Michigan. She attended Everett High School and played in the band. Jessica was a member of Union Baptist Church. She...
Andrew Stanton Thomas
Jul 8, 2018
Andrew Stanton Thomas was born May 28, 1981 in Bay City, Michigan to David Stanton Thomas and Merry Kusant. He attended school through the eleventh grade and later received his General Education Diploma. He was baptized as a child, completed confirmation classes and was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Andrew loved computers and was a computer whiz. He could...
Kamilah Pitts (Lansing)
Jul 8, 2018
Ms. Kamilah Pitts passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 28 years. She was born August 8, 1989 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Vanetta Pitts and Dave Ware. Kamilah resided in Lansing, Michigan where she was a past member of Friendship Baptist Church. She graduated from Pen Foster High School, class of 2015....
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