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Devin  Jones (Lansing)

Devin Jones (Lansing)

Nov 18, 2017

Devin JeVon Jones passed away Saturday, November 18. 2017. Age 19 years. He was born April 1, 1998, to the union of Don E. Jones Sr. and Jennifer Y. Jones. Devin was very charismatic and had an outgoing spirit and a great love for his family. Whenever he walked into a room he was sure to greet you with a...

Margie R. Willis (Lansing)

Margie R. Willis (Lansing)

Nov 18, 2017

On November 18, 2017, Ms. Margie Reen. Willis went to be with her Lord. A native of Clarkdale, Mississippi, Margie was the only child of Jerome Willis and Mary Butler. Margie was 81 years of age. Margie moved to Michigan in the early 1960”s. Margie’s career included employment at Motor Wheel, General Motors, and ending as a Foster Grandmother for...

Lowell Wade, Sr. (Lansing)

Lowell Wade, Sr. (Lansing)

Nov 16, 2017

Mr. Lowell Adolphus Wade, Sr. was born August 6, 1952, the second son of proud parents, William Sr. and Brunetta Wade in Tyler, Texas. He made his transition from this life at his residence, November 16, 2017. Age 65 years. Lowell matriculated through the public schools of Lansing from elementary to high school. During his high school tenure, he set...

Bernardo Garza Ramon, Sr.

Bernardo Garza Ramon, Sr.

Nov 16, 2017

Mr. Bernardo Garza Ramon, Sr. passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was born on June 3, 1936 in Bishop, Texas to Jose and Maria Ramon. Mr. Ramon was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where he attended St. Joseph Parish. He loved spending time with his wife and other family members. He was employed by Houlihan Construction for many...

Isabel Martinez

Isabel Martinez

Nov 15, 2017

Mrs. Isabel Martinez passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her residence. Age 59 years. She was born on May 18, 1958 in Santiago de Cuba to Miguel Beltran Caminero and Celeste Carajal Bell. Mrs. Martinez was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was employed by Nexteer Automotive and was a member of UAW Local 699. Isabel received an...

Jeraldine D. Redeemer "G.G."

Jeraldine D. Redeemer "G.G."

Nov 14, 2017

A precious loved one of ours has gone home to be with the Lord. On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, G.G. ascended to her eternal home; her earthly mission was complete at the age of 89 years. She was born on August 31, 1928, in Memphis, Tennessee to George and Sallie Duckett. Jeraldine accepted Christ at an early age. Jeraldine was...

Joseph Seay (Lansing)

Joseph Seay (Lansing)

Nov 13, 2017

“A Great Soul Serves Everyone All the Time. A Great Soul Never Dies. It Brings Us Together Again and Again.” - Maya Angelou Joseph Lee Seay, the seventh of twelve children of Sam Seay and Carrie Pearl Seay was born July 31, 1954 in Pine Hill, Alabama. On November 13, 2017, our Father picked a bright smile from our midst...

Dorothy May Swan (Lansing)

Dorothy May Swan (Lansing)

Nov 13, 2017

Our loving wife and mother, Mrs. Dorothy May (Fears) Swan passed away on November 13, 2017 at Eaton County Health and Rehab Services at 91 years young. Dorothy was born May 9, 1926 in Charlotte, Michigan to Jesse Chapman Mason and Orrin Mason. She resided in Dimondale, Michigan, where she was a member of Brookfield Methodist Church. Dorothy was an...

Willie J. Johnson (Lansing)

Willie J. Johnson (Lansing)

Nov 12, 2017

Mr. Willie J. Johnson passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. He was born on October 17, 1946 to BF and Gussie Lee Johnson in Blytheville, Arkansas the fifth of eight siblings. Willie attended Armorel School in Arkansas. He moved to Lansing, Michigan where he worked for the Douglas Steel plant. Willie...

Twyman Mark Burnell

Twyman Mark Burnell

Nov 12, 2017

Mr. Twyman Mark Burnell passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Traverse City, Michigan. Age 51 years. He was born on January 28, 1966 in San Bernardino, California to John Burnell and Hazel Cary Burnell. Mark came to Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 6 years with his family as they pursued careers in the automotive...

Wynonah Butler

Wynonah Butler

Nov 12, 2017

Wynonah L. (Ponder) Butler passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at her residence. She entered this life on Tuesday, March 21, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan to Hazel and Theodore (Ted) Ponder, one of 11 siblings. Wynonah, fondly called (Nonie), given to her by her brother, Ivan, because he couldn't pronounce her name, attended Saginaw Public Schools. Her graduating class...

Ruby Vann Betancourt

Ruby Vann Betancourt

Nov 11, 2017

Ms. Ruby Vann Betancourt passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at her residence. Age 52 Years. She was born June 30, 1965 to Raul and Amelia Betancourt, Sr. in Saginaw, Michigan. Ruby attended Saginaw and Bridgeport Public Schools graduating from Bridgeport High School in 1983. She later attended Delta College and was employed as a teacher’s assistant for CAC,...

Ella Mary West

Ella Mary West

Nov 9, 2017

Ms. Ella Mary West went home to be with Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2017 following a short illness. Age 77 years. She was born April 18, 1940 in Preston, Georgia to Daisy Shepherd Fuller. Mary came to Saginaw, Michigan with her family as a result of the construction industry which caused her family to travel to many cities. She...

Edward Holbert (Lansing)

Edward Holbert (Lansing)

Nov 9, 2017

Edward Charles Holbert of Lansing, Michigan, was born October 1, 1957 in Hermondale, Missouri. He was the sixth of eight children born to Charlie Robinson and Dorothy J. Holbert He attended St. Paul Elementary School in Hermondale, Missouri. In 1968 the family moved to Lansing, Michigan, where Edward attended Gardner Middle School and Eastern High School. In 1970, Edward gave...

Richard Creagh (Lansing)

Richard Creagh (Lansing)

Nov 9, 2017

Our beloved Richard Ray Creagh, also known as “Ray Ray” went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the young age of 78. Richard was born on May 1, 1939 in Camden, Alabama to Mary Elizabeth Creagh and William Creagh. Richard is a twin to Ruth Hester, and the youngest of 6 children. Richard married...

Edward Richardson "Hawk Man"

Edward Richardson "Hawk Man"

Nov 9, 2017

Mr. Edward Timothy Richardson, Jr. “Hawk Man” went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab Center. Age 69 years. He was born November 14, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Edward Timothy Richardson and Marjorie Richardson. Edward was a member of True Believers Outreach Ministry. He retired from General Motors...

Albert Earl Baldwin, Sr.

Albert Earl Baldwin, Sr.

Nov 8, 2017

1st Day On May 25, 1944 in a small farming community near Altheimer Arkansas, Ivra and Beatrice Baldwin were blessed with their firstborn, Albert Earl Baldwin, Sr. He would be the first of seven sons and seven daughters. Albert confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized at the age of 12 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Altheimer....

Jerome Deshaun Ezell  (Lansing)

Jerome Deshaun Ezell (Lansing)

Nov 7, 2017

Jerome Deshaun Ezell went home to be with the Lord, November 7, 2017 at the age of 27. He was born April 22, 1990 in Lansing, Michigan to Jeffrey and Rosa Ezell. Jerome grew up in Lansing, Michigan and played football for the Lansing Warriors. He attended Everett High School and later continued his education at Lansing Community College. Jerome...

Katrina Cottom (Lansing)

Katrina Cottom (Lansing)

Nov 6, 2017

Katrina Teaira Cottom passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 27 years. She was born September 29, 1990 to Shawnta Taylor and Bradley Cottom, Sr. in Lansing, Michigan. Katrina was a miracle baby. Doctors did not expect her to live through the day. However, for the first time of many, Katrina left the doctors...

Willie D. Hughes

Willie D. Hughes

Nov 5, 2017

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Mr. Willie Hughes, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 72 years. He was born January 6, 1945 in Stamps, Arkansas to Sybil Washington and Willie D. Hughes, Sr. Willie had a love for music, talent for singing, especially with his sons, and loved action movies. He also enjoyed...

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