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Elizabeth Rembert (Lansing)

Elizabeth Rembert (Lansing)

Aug 4, 2023

Ms. Elizabeth Rembert passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. She was born on April 8, 1969, in Demopolis, Alabama, the daughter of Mary Clay and Aaron Clay.

Elizabeth moved to Lansing, Michigan with her family and attended the Lansing School District for her education. She graduated from Beekman Center. Elizabeth enjoyed music...

Jerry Coleman

Jerry Coleman

Aug 4, 2023

Before the break of day on Friday, August 4th, the Lord whispered to Jerry “Job well done my son, my kingdom awaits you, it is time to go.”

Jerry Coleman, affectionately known as “Lil Jerry” was born to Jerry and Pamela Owens on May 24, 1977, in Saginaw, Michigan. Jerry attended Saginaw Public Schools and completed his educational journey at Job...

Eric Humes (Lansing)

Eric Humes (Lansing)

Aug 4, 2023

Mr. Eric Emal Humes passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 24 years. Eric was born December 22, 1998, in Lansing, Michigan, to mother, Anitra Dickey and Father, Eric Humes, Sr.

Eric attended Liberty Church of Grand Ledge with his family. And he enjoyed playing basketball and concentrating on his fitness regiment. Eric was utterly enthralled by working...

Shanna Borney (Lansing)

Shanna Borney (Lansing)

Aug 3, 2023

Ms. Shanna Borney passed away Thursday, August 4, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years old.

Tawoyn Curry (Lansing)

Tawoyn Curry (Lansing)

Aug 2, 2023

Tawoyn Cinque-Duvall Curry was born November 13, 1977, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Anthony Curry, Sr. and Essie Marie Horton.

On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, The Most High called him home to claim his glory. Tawoyn, also affectionately and well known as “Ty”, was a lifelong resident of Lansing. He graduated from Everett High School in June 1997, Ty was...

Ronald White (Lansing)

Ronald White (Lansing)

Aug 2, 2023

Ronald Leon White passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Age 72 years. He was born April 4, 1951, in Lansing, Michigan, to mother, Hazel Sturdivant.

Ronald was raised in Lansing, Michigan and was affiliated with Ellis Tabernacle Original Church of God in Christ. His hobbies included art, dogs, and music - Ronald was a very talented musician. He was entirely self-taught...

Barbara Jean Tolliver Pittman "Tina"

Barbara Jean Tolliver Pittman "Tina"

Aug 1, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Jean Tolliver Pittman passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Autumn Woods Senior Care Facility in Warren, Michigan, at the age of 73 years. Barbara was born on November 5, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Mose and Marie Tolliver.

Barbara graduated from Buena Vista High School, C/O ‘67 and later attended Saginaw Business Institute, obtained her Real Estate...

Baby Kar'Nation Lanay  Gillespie

Baby Kar'Nation Lanay Gillespie

Jul 30, 2023

Baby Kar'Nation Lanay Gillespie passed away Sunday July 30, 2023 at Motts Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 7 months.

Robert Marvin Riley

Robert Marvin Riley

Jul 29, 2023

Robert Marvin Riley passed away on July 29, 2023, at his home located in Bay City, MI. He was born in Lambert, Mississippi. Robert was a former resident of Saginaw, MI where he attended school, later moving to Bay City Michigan. “His favorite past time was watching old westerns like Gunsmoke, etc., he also found joy in doing outdoor yard...

William  Billie Stafford

William Billie Stafford

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. William “Billie” Stafford, beloved Dad and Grandad, transitioned from this life on July 29, 2023, at the age of 85. William, known to most as Billie, was born August 12, 1937, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to Alonzo and Lillie Mae Stafford. He was 1 of 8 siblings.

Billie joined the United States Air Force at the age of 21 in September...

Sir-Scythian Lamar Vance

Sir-Scythian Lamar Vance

Jul 29, 2023

Sir-Scythian came into this world with the purpose of giving and doing for others. Having fulfilled his purpose according to God’s plan, our beloved Sir-Scythian Lamar Vance entered eternal life on July 29, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 42 years. Sir-Scythian was born on January 14, 1981, to the late Irene Vance and Larry Sims.

Sir-Scythian was...

Ora Lee Bryant

Ora Lee Bryant

Jul 28, 2023

The Life and Legacy of Ora Lee Bryant

Ora Lee Bryant was born August 19, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan to Hubert and Leola (Henley) White and was raised by James and Annie Henley. She received her education in Saginaw, Michigan.

Ora filled the shoes of both parents, worked endlessly on multiple jobs to provide for her children while putting emphasis on them...

Deborah Allen (Lansing)

Deborah Allen (Lansing)

Jul 28, 2023

Mrs. Deborah Allen passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on Monday, November 30, 1964, the daughter of Robert and Mildred Wilson.

Deborah lived in Lansing and attended the Lansing School District. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School. Deborah was employed at Sparrow Hospital and worked...

Jeffery Wilbourn (Lansing)

Jeffery Wilbourn (Lansing)

Jul 28, 2023

In loving memory of Jeffery Wilbourn, born on February 3, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the third child of the late Ruffin Wilbourn and Wilma Wilbourn. Jeffery is survived by his loving wife Estelle Wilbourn, who always called him “her Jeffrey.” Jeffery was called to his eternal home on July 28,2023.

He was a devout Christian, accepting Christ at a...

Curtis D. Farrow "Curt"

Curtis D. Farrow "Curt"

Jul 28, 2023

Mr. Curtis Duane Farrow “Curt” passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ 2023, at Covenant Medical Center Cooper, at the age of 61 years, and surrounded by his family. He was born September 26, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan to Curtis and Vera Farrow, Sr.

Curtis was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. His early...

Dana Davis (Lansing)

Dana Davis (Lansing)

Jul 27, 2023

Mr. Dana Davis passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years. 

Denzel  Hodge (Lansing)

Denzel Hodge (Lansing)

Jul 27, 2023

Mr. Denzel Ryan Smith Hodge, “Denny”, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 29 years. He was born Thursday, March 31, 1994, Denzel (Denny) Ryan Smith Hodge came bounding into this world with a big body and an even bigger spirit. Even as a baby, he had the sweetest personality that was open and accepting of everyone....

Ricky Holmes

Ricky Holmes

Jul 26, 2023

Mr. Ricky Holmes passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 39 years. Ricky was born on April 17, 1984, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Shawn Holmes and the late Ricky Riche.

Ricky “Lil One” was a family man who enjoyed music, buying cars, going to the casino, holding up the lottery,...

Derek Austin (Jackson-Lansing)

Derek Austin (Jackson-Lansing)

Jul 26, 2023

Mr. Derek Austin passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years old. 

Paulette Dobynes Dunbar (Lansing)

Paulette Dobynes Dunbar (Lansing)

Jul 25, 2023

Paulette Dobynes Dunbar, 72 years young, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of July 25, 2023.

Born in Detroit, Michigan to Preston and Queen Ella Dobynes, she was the eldest of their four daughters. Paulette spent her childhood forging her way with her trademark calm, insight, adaptability, and exquisite intellect, graduating from high school with honors and paying her...

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