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Heriberto Garcia Lopez (Lansing)

Heriberto Garcia Lopez (Lansing)

Oct 7, 2023

Heriberto (Eddie) Garcia Lopez, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Lansing Michigan. Age 29 years. He was born on Wednesday, March 16, 1994, to Marcelo Garcia Cruz and Florida Lopez Nuñez in Oaxaca Mexico.

The family moved to Michigan in 2004. Heriberto attended Dwight Rich Middle School and Sexton High School. He later went on to become a construction...

Annie Jean Coleman

Annie Jean Coleman

Oct 6, 2023

Ms. Annie Jean Coleman, affectionally known as “Big Mama and AJ,” to Lewis and Virginia (Barnett) Coleman on Palmyra Island in Warren County, Mississippi, on January 8, 1943. Annie Jean passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the age of 80 years.

Annie Jean was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she attended Saginaw Public Schools. She began her...

Eric Pettway (Lansing)

Eric Pettway (Lansing)

Oct 5, 2023

Our beloved Eric DeShawn Pettway, transitioned on October 5, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan. Eric was born on April 11, 1978, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Lottie Washington and Clinton Evans.

He attended Lansing Public Schools, and later Davenport College, Lansing Community College, and Career quest Learning Center. Eric owned his own businesses; Trumpet Marketing Technologies, Advertise Michigan and a few more....

Deacon Huey Wright, Sr.

Deacon Huey Wright, Sr.

Oct 5, 2023

Deacon Huey Wright, Sr. was born the son of Will Wright and Pearlina Straughter, in Tallulah, Louisiana, on September 25, 1925. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 5, 2023, at the age of 98.

Huey was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He served in the US Army and was awarded an Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon...

David Hicks (Lansing)

David Hicks (Lansing)

Oct 4, 2023

Mr. David Hicks passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his residence in Howell, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was born Tuesday, April 7, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Donald and Josephine Hicks.

David loved going to Silver Lake Sand Dunes to race his dune buggy. He really likes cars that go fast, especially his sharp GTO. The GTO...

Letavian Lavel Greer

Letavian Lavel Greer

Oct 4, 2023

Letavian Lavel Greer “Tae” passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Age 23. Letavian was born May 4, 2000, in Saginaw, Michigan to Roy and Sherry (Price) Greer.

Letavian attended Bridgeport schools and was currently employed with Yeager Asphalt. Tae as he was affectionately called, loved clothes, jewelry & shoes and was always dressed to the nines. He won everyone...

Revel Lamont Donald "Shorty"

Revel Lamont Donald "Shorty"

Oct 4, 2023

Mr. Revel Lamont Donald, better known as “Shorty,” was born on January 27, 1971, to Revel and Marion Donald in Saginaw, Michigan. He took his rest on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the age of 52 years, while surrounded by his family and friends.

Shorty graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1989 and after graduating he joined the U.S. Navy...

Yvonne Tyler (Lansing)

Yvonne Tyler (Lansing)

Oct 4, 2023

Mrs. Yvonne Tyler passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. She was born January 15, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of Albert and Virginia Morse.

Yvonne worked at Speedway for many years providing hospitality services. She loved to spend her days playing bingo and drinking coffee. She also enjoyed watching tv and cleaning the house,...

Guillermo Vadell-Torres (Lansing)

Guillermo Vadell-Torres (Lansing)

Oct 3, 2023

Mr. Guillermo Vadell-Torres passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born March 5, 1972, in Arroyo, Puerto Rico. The son of Jose Guillermo Vadell and Carmen Raquel Torres Ramiu.

Guillermo lived in Lansing, Michigan, but was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He spent time in Alaska, Florida, and Wisconsin before calling Lansing home for the past 13 years. Guillermo...

Pascal Blaise (Lansing)

Pascal Blaise (Lansing)

Oct 2, 2023

Mr. Pascal Blaise passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. Age 55 years. 

Marie Monger (Lansing)

Marie Monger (Lansing)

Oct 2, 2023

Ms. Marie Monger passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 41 years. 

Joycelyn Mcfarlane

Joycelyn Mcfarlane

Oct 2, 2023

Ms. Joycelyn McFarlane, affectionately known by family and friends as Auntie Pansy, Joycelyn, and Miss P, was born on April 10, 1962, in Middle Buxton, Jamaica, to Ernest McFarlane and Daisy McFarlane. On Monday, October 2, 2023, our mother, guiding light, and source of unwavering love and support in our lives, entered eternal rest at the age of 61 years,

Joycelyn...

James Sterling Willis

James Sterling Willis

Oct 1, 2023

Remembering James

Our beloved Brother, Father, Uncle, and Grandfather, Mr. James Sterling Willis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. James was born February 11, 1956 to James Sterling Broaden and Minnie Pearl Willis; a bonus father, Willie Lenoir Jr., whom he loved dearly.

James’ memory will be cherished by his mother, Minnie Pearl (Reed);...

Tammy  S. Wallace (Lansing)

Tammy S. Wallace (Lansing)

Sep 30, 2023

Ms. Tammy Shunnet Wallace was born on May 28, 1971, to the late Joetta (Wallace) Bowers and Hurkey Paul in Lansing, Michigan. At an early age, Tammy accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.

Tammy was educated in the Broward County Public School System and graduated from the Miramar High School in 1989. Upon graduating from high school, Tammy gained...

Akeia Carr (Lansing)

Akeia Carr (Lansing)

Sep 30, 2023

Ms. Akeia D. Carr passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 30 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 30 years old. Akeia, affectionately known to her friends as “baby girl”, was born Tuesday, August 24, 1993, to Melissa Carr and Keith Duncan in Lansing, Michigan.

Akeia was raised in Lansing and attended the Lansing and Waverly school districts. She...

Shabazz Adams (Lansing)

Shabazz Adams (Lansing)

Sep 28, 2023

A smile that illuminated our lives will now be shining bright on us from Heaven. Shabazz DeShawn Adams, age 24 years, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

He was born in Flint, Michigan on Thursday, August 19, 1999. His family was his whole world. His pure heart, loving soul, and his smile that would light up the...

Irene Thomas "Sugar Mama"

Irene Thomas "Sugar Mama"

Sep 28, 2023

The ninth of eleven children, the party did not start until the arrival of Irene “Sugar Mama” Martin Thomas on 0ctober 30, 1952, in Pickens, Arkansas, to Moses Martin, Sr. and Irene Williams Martin. She departed peacefully, on September 28, 2023.

Sugar Mama, or “Shug” as she was affectionately known by many was a firecracker, a lump of sugar, and a...

Andrew "Jerry" Mcintyre (Lansing)

Andrew "Jerry" Mcintyre (Lansing)

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. Andrew Jerome McIntyre “Jerry” passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. He was born Friday, December 14, 1945, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The son of Senia McIntyre-Wheeler and stepson of Joe Nathan Wheeler. He was the second oldest of seven children.

Jerry was a resident of Lansing, Michigan, a member and Deacon...

Robert J. Warner

Robert J. Warner

Sep 26, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Joseph Warner, of Saginaw, Michigan, who left us on September 26, 2023, at sixty-nine. Robert was born on March 24, 1954, in Flint, Michigan to Louis and Guilda Warner.

Robert Joseph Warner led a remarkable life, leaving his family and friends with many fond memories. He was a master...

Cora L. Triplett

Cora L. Triplett

Sep 26, 2023

Ms. Cora L. Triplett, lovingly known as Big Momma, the family's matriarch, mentor, teacher, and sometimes, disciplinarian, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 93 years of age. She was born November 26, 1929, in Indianola, MS, to Mr. John Wilkins Sr and Mrs. Charity B. (a.k.a. Sugar) Wilkins, who preceded her in death. She was united in marriage...

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