Mark Shannon (Lansing)
Sep 19, 2017
Mark Shannon passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in City, Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born August 18, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee to Georgia Shannon. Mark enjoyed life to the fullest especially fishing and bike riding with his children. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Carla; daughter, Markita; son, Mark, Jr., “M.J.”; sister,...
Virginia Amelia Ramon
Sep 18, 2017
Mrs. Virginia Amelia Ramon passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her residence. Age 84 years. She was born October 29, 1932 in Laredo, Texas to Francisco and Virginia O. Paez. Mrs. Ramon was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she attended St. Joseph Parish. She loved spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, gardening and shopping. Virginia was...
Cornell Howard
Sep 18, 2017
Mr. Cornell Howard passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 81 years. He was born December 25, 1935 in Surrency, Georgia to Nathan and Hattie Howard. Cornell relocated to Saginaw, Michigan with his parents at the age of 9 years. He became an independent man doing lawn care and handy man duties. As a...
James Earl Smothers "Prince Semaj"
Sep 17, 2017
Mr. James Earl Smothers known as “Prince Semaj” passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 26 years. He was born July 21, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sandra Primm and James Gunn. James, also known as “Baby James”, grew up in Saginaw, Michigan and received his education in Saginaw Pubic Schools, attending Saginaw High...
Veris Antionette Thompson
Sep 16, 2017
Ms. Veris Antionette Thompson “Shuga” passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 27 years. She was born December 3, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Obed Aubry Thompson, Sr. and Gwendolyn Louise Wicker. Veris attended Saginaw Public Schools graduating from Saginaw ETC School. She was a member of Christ Image Community Church under the leadership of Pastor...
Don Bentley (Lansing)
Sep 16, 2017
Mr. Don Allen Bentley passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at his residence in Haslett, Michigan. Age 62 years. A memorial will take place at a later date.
Karen Ward (Lansing)
Sep 15, 2017
Karen Renee Ward transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, September 15, 2017. She was the daughter of Edward E. Hardy, Sr. and Beulah Murray Hardy born on Saturday, December 2, 1961 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Karen attended Saginaw Public Schools and spent most of her life in Saginaw as a wife, mother and homemaker. She was known for her...
Jason Lewis (Lansing)
Sep 15, 2017
Jason Lewis was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 15, 1979 and went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2017. As an adolescent Jason was involved in sports and had a passion for music. He graduated from Lansing Public Schools and later in life decided to attend the Barber School of Cosmetology in Columbus, OH. Jason is...
Clarence W. Gilyard
Sep 13, 2017
Mr. Clarence W. Gilyard, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at his residence. Age 70 years. He was born on September 25, 1946 in Heath, Arkansas to James and Pashion Gilyard. Clarence moved to Saginaw, Michigan with his family in the sixties. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School. Clarence...
Rickey Mans (Lansing)
Sep 10, 2017
Mr. Rickey Lee Mans departed his earthly home on Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. He was 58 years of age. Rickey was born April 4, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan to Alonzo Sr. and Blanche Mans. He was the second oldest son out of five boys. Rickey attended Lansing School District, graduating from Everett High School in 1977. Shortly,...
Baby De'Asia Danielle Collins
Sep 10, 2017
PRIVATE SERVICE FOR FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS ONLY - We appreciate the kindness and concern everyone has shown. Baby De’Asia Danielle Collins received her angel wings on her birthday, Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Covenant Heathcare-Harrison. She is the daughter of Ambrielle Harrison and Deontae Collins. Baby De’Asia leaves to cherish her memory, loving and devoted parents, Ambrielle Harrison and...
Baby Akira Zyaire Whitson
Sep 8, 2017
Baby Akira Zyaire Whitson was given her angel wings on her birthday, Friday, September 8, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. She is the daughter of Dalissia Johnson and Teveon Whitson. Akira leaves to cherish her memory her loving parents, Dalissia Johnson and Teveon Whitson; two siblings, Aubrey Johnson and Ta’Niya Whitson; grandparents, Mary Whitson, Anthony Peoples, Alonda Uqdah, Kneco Uqdah, Sr.,...
Willie Jean Dawson
Sep 8, 2017
Mr. Willie Jean Dawson was called home to be with God on Friday, September 8, 2017. Age 41 years. He was born on March 29, 1976 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Robert Earl Dawson and Katie Johnson-Dawson. Willie moved to Saginaw, Michigan with his father at the age of 16 years. He built his own empire of love which includes...
Gregory (Spates) Clark
Sep 8, 2017
Gregory (Spates) Clark, our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, nephew, great-nephew and friend departed this life on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the age of 57 years. Greg was born in Saginaw, Michigan on June 8, 1960 to Leona Spates and Walter Jones, and was reared by the late Alfred Lewis Spates. Greg was the oldest of his three...
Baby Onalecia Underwood
Sep 3, 2017
Baby Onalecia Taila Underwood “Oni” was born December 30, 2016 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 8 months. She was the daughter of Ontayveis Underwood, Sr. and Torrie Underwood. Oni was loved and adored by her family She enjoyed nursery rhymes, her favorite song, “Patty Cake”, and her favorite television show, “Daniel Tiger Neighborhood.” Oralecia was a very happy baby and everyone...
Carlton Gant, Jr. (Lansing)
Sep 2, 2017
Carlton Gant Jr. (affectionately known as Bird) passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at McLaren - Greater Lansing Hospital at the age of 45 years. He was born on August 24, 1972 to Carlton Gant Sr. and Roxie Ann Wheeler in Lansing Michigan. Carlton graduated from Sexton High School in 1991. He attended Lansing Community College. After college, he worked...
Versie Mae Dixon (Lansing)
Sep 2, 2017
Ms. Versie Mae Dixon, affectionately known as “Mae”, transitioned into the Lord’s embrace in her 84th season of life on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. Mae was born January 28, 1933 to Anthony and Nevade Thomas Wright in Stamps, Arkansas. Mae attended Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, Public Schools. In the 50’s, she moved to Lansing, Michigan...
Juan Curry
Sep 2, 2017
Mr. Juan Curry passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 35 years. He was born on November 9, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan to Maxine Curry and Eugene Ingram. Juan attended Saginaw Public Schools and Saginaw High School. He enjoyed being around his family, listening to R&B music, telling jokes, and...
Jim Milam
Sep 2, 2017
Mr. Jim Milam was born May 21, 1940 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Mayo and Emma D. Butler Milam. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family. Age 77 years. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Burt High School in Clarksville, Tennessee. He continued his education on an athletic scholarship, earning an Associate...
Clara Roby
Sep 1, 2017
Mrs. Clara B. Roby, loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, passed away suddenly, September 1, 2017 at Avista Nursing Rehab and Hospice. Age 79 years. She was born August 31, 1938 in Sallis, Mississippi to Alonzo ”Jack” and Lou Annie Kitchen. During her journey, Clara enjoyed cooking, laughing, and spending time with family and friends. She accepted the Lord and...
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