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Edward Blackmon, Sr. (Lansing)

Edward Blackmon, Sr. (Lansing)

Aug 17, 2017

Mr. Edward Blackmon, Sr. passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. He was born August 17, 1959 to Jake Blackmon and Sadie Austin in Canton, Mississippi. Edward, also known as “J.R.,” received his GED in 2000. He was a loving man and family meant the most to him. Edward enjoyed shooting dice,...

Roland Lamont Haymon

Roland Lamont Haymon

Aug 16, 2017

On Wednesday, August 16th in the year of Our Lord 2017, our warrior, Roland Lamont Haymon, entered the gates of Heaven. He now joins his mother and father, James Lynn and Ora Dean Parker; brother, Dennis Parker, sister, Debra Haymon, and his special aunts Vera Parker and Alma Jean Floyd. He is now resting peacefully in Heaven. Roland was a...

Theresa Lynn Moon

Theresa Lynn Moon

Aug 16, 2017

"A Life Well Lived" Theresa (Lynn) made her transition on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 after a brief, private and persistent battle with illness. Theresa was born on January 22, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Edgar and Erthlene Jackson. Theresa was raised in Saginaw where she graduated from Saginaw High School in 1982. It was also in Saginaw, at St. Paul...

Rhonda June Bryant

Rhonda June Bryant

Aug 12, 2017

Mrs. Rhonda June Bryant passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan. Age 61 years. She was born on July 28, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Alfred and Freddie Bryant. Rhonda attended Saginaw Public Schools and Lake Village, Arkansas schools, and was a graduate of Lake Village High School. She was educated in Wisconsin...

James Robert Scott (Lansing)

James Robert Scott (Lansing)

Aug 10, 2017

Mr. James Robert Scott passed away August 10, 2017 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years. He was born August 3, 1951 to Glendon and Beatrice Scott in Lansing, Michigan. James moved to Arkansas, where he loved going to the Buffalo River. He always thought, when he walked outside, he was in God’s church. James enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Alonso Morales Rivera

Alonso Morales Rivera

Aug 10, 2017

Mr. Alonso Rivera peacefully transitioned into his eternal heavenly rest on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at his residence. Age 76 years. He was born on March 21, 1941 in Morovis, Puerto Rico to Juan Batista Morales and Ramona Diaz Rivera. Alonso resided in Saginaw, Michigan. He gave his life to Christ a young age and was a very faithful and...

Bobby Ann Newby

Bobby Ann Newby

Aug 10, 2017

Bobby was a graduate of Bullock County High School in Union Springs, Alabama. She furthered her education by obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan and later a master’s degree in Human Resources from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Throughout her career, she worked for United States Postal Service, Saginaw Public Schools,...

Benay  Parker-Blackman (Lansing)

Benay Parker-Blackman (Lansing)

Aug 10, 2017

Benay Camille Parker-Blackman was born on January 30,1958 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Mr. Benjamin Franklin Parker and Mrs. Gwendolyn Vern Parker Hayward. She was proceeded in death by her loving parents, and grandparents, Mr. Robert (Ruth) Parker and Albert (Camilla) Williams. Benay ’s family moved to Lansing during her younger years. Benay began singing at the tender age...

Raymond Wilson

Raymond Wilson

Aug 10, 2017

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 23:1-3 Raymond Wilson passed away at his home on Thursday morning, August 9, 2017 Age 70 years. Raymond...

Juanita "Jeanne" Clemmons(Velasquez) (Lansing)

Juanita "Jeanne" Clemmons(Velasquez) (Lansing)

Aug 8, 2017

Ms. Juanita "Jeanne” Clemmons (Velasquez) passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. She was born October 16, 1939 in Jackson, Michigan to Felipe and Maria Velasquez. Ms. Clemmons attended Eastern High School. She was the oldest of 15 to graduate. She also attended St. Mary’s Cathedral. Juanita retired from the State of...

Stephanie Batchelor (Lansing)

Stephanie Batchelor (Lansing)

Aug 7, 2017

Mrs. Stephanie Batchelor passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years. She was born September 27, 1969 to Willie B. and Mae L. Batchelor in Lansing, Michigan. Stephanie was born a fighter who was brought into this world as a gift from God. She met life’s challenges almost instantly. Shortly after having been...

Jason Mathious

Jason Mathious

Aug 7, 2017

Mr. Jason Aldrick-Demond Mathious passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan Medical Center. Age 44 years. He was born on June 26, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan to Geraldine Green and Larry Rogers. Jason attended Buena Vista and Saginaw High Schools. He enjoyed working on cars, cooking, music and shooting pool. He will be truly missed...

Son Ly (Lansing)

Son Ly (Lansing)

Aug 7, 2017

Our beloved Son Quoc Ly departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2017. Age 31 years. He was born October 20, 1985 in Binh-Dinh, Vietnam to Suong Ly and Anna Nguyen. Mr. Son Ly was a free spirit. He was a very caring, loving and genuine person. He was quick to lend...

Katherine Davis

Katherine Davis

Aug 6, 2017

Ms. Katherine Davis made her transition on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at her residence. Age 73 years. She was born July 29, 1944 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Matthew Williams and Rosie Lee Ford. . Katherine attended West District High in Clarksdale, Mississippi where she completed her education, receiving her diploma in 1964. She later came to Saginaw, Michigan with her...

Gregg Allen Taylor

Gregg Allen Taylor

Aug 5, 2017

Mr. Gregg Allen Taylor, 61, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday, August, 5, 2017 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on November 27, 1955 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Lula Mae Burns of Patmos (Hemstead County), Arkansas and Milton Charles Taylor, Sr. of Clarksdale, Mississippi. He is survived by his former wife, Edie Anita Hawkins, their daughter, Lisa Latoya...

Pablo J. Pido Iii (Lansing)

Pablo J. Pido Iii (Lansing)

Aug 4, 2017

Pablo J. Pido, III departed this life on earth in the early morning of Friday, August 4, 2017 at his parents’ home surrounded by his family and close friends with Reverend John Fain administering the Sacrament of the Anointing of the sick of the Catholic Church. He was born on October 21, 1959 to Antonio J. A. “Deedy” and M....

Reginal L. Griffin "Reggie"

Reginal L. Griffin "Reggie"

Aug 4, 2017

Mr. Reginal Lamont Griffin, was called home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2017. He was born February 13, 1988 to Vanessa (Griffin) Rogers in Bay City, Michigan. Reginal accepted Christ at the age of 9 years old under the leadership of Pastor Seth Doyle at the Second Baptist Church. Reggie was employed at TGI-Friday’s in Saginaw, Michigan....

Liltasha Yvette Nelson

Liltasha Yvette Nelson

Aug 3, 2017

On Thursday, August 3, 2017, at the age of 43 years, God stretched out his loving arms and welcomed Mrs. Liltasha Nelson home. She was born April 8, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gregory and Carriette Whitehead. Liltasha attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School. She accepted the Lord in her life and was a...

Robert Charles Weems, Jr.

Robert Charles Weems, Jr.

Aug 1, 2017

Mr. Robert Charles Weems, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 62 years. He was born on February 22, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert C. Weems, Sr. and Evelyn (Hardiman) Weems. Robert enjoyed spending time with family and friends, bar-b-ques, baseball, bowling and dominoes. He will be missed by all who knew and loved...

Nancy Lea Tormen (Lansing)

Nancy Lea Tormen (Lansing)

Jul 31, 2017

Ms. Nancy Lea Tormen passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at her residence. Age 56 years. She was born February 25, 1961 to Mary Gurley in Lansing, Michigan. Nancy brought happiness to all of her family with her beautiful smile and free spirit. She loved her grandchildren, loved to dance and cherished her dog, Panda. Nancy was our beloved mother,...

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