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Mazzie D'Tavyion Rudison

Mazzie D'Tavyion Rudison

Jul 25, 2023

Mazzie D’Tavyion Rudison passed away suddenly on July 25, 2023. Age 18 years. He was born on January 28, 2005, in Saginaw, Michigan to Nikviba Conner and Mazzie Rudison.

Mazzie was a proud student at Arthur Hill High School. He was an All-American athlete who epitomized the essence of liveliness, energy, wit, and wisdom. From the moment you encountered him, his...

Thatia Ross (Lansing)

Thatia Ross (Lansing)

Jul 25, 2023

Mrs. Thatia Ross passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her residence in Mt. Morris, Michigan. Age 56 years. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, December 13, 1966, the daughter of Mamie Jo Howell and Willie Howell, Jr.

Thatia was raised in Lansing, Michigan. She attended the Lansing School District, graduating from Everett High School. Her hobbies and interests...

Larry Eugene Wilburn

Larry Eugene Wilburn

Jul 25, 2023

Mr. Larry Eugene Wilburn was born June 13, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan to Amos Wilburn and Marion Wilburn “Daggs.” Larry passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 68 years.

Larry, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, grew up in Carrollton, Michigan, where he attended Carrollton Public Schools. After graduation, Larry attended Olivet College and later joined the United...

Kimberly  Dickens (Lansing)

Kimberly Dickens (Lansing)

Jul 24, 2023

On July 16, 1970, Kimberly Alisa Bryant started her earthly existence with her parents Joel C. and Elnora K. Bryant. At an early age, Kimberly’s extroverted, friendly, exuberant and happy personality was noticeable and was the foundation for a powerful presence in years to come.

Kimberly’s early education was received in the Lansing School District where she was a graduate of...

Tony K. Parks

Tony K. Parks

Jul 24, 2023

Tony Kentrail Parks, more affectionately known as “T,” or “Tone,” moved on to our Father’s house at the age of 49.

Tony was born July 26, 1973, in Saginaw, Michigan. Tony’s childhood friends were from every intersection on Ray Street, starting on Ruckle all the way down Webber. The Castillio, Quinn, Cuevas, Carson, Johnson, Abernathy, and Thomas families, and many more....

Tavonna Garrett-Smith

Tavonna Garrett-Smith

Jul 23, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, niece, aunt, and friend, Tavonna Garrett-Smith, was called home by the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Tavonna was born July 23, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Walter and Mary Garrett.

Tavonna leaves to cherish her memory three sons, DeMartez (Mor’jorie), and DeMarion Couch, and Taivion Garrett and one daughter, Shannon Davis-Garrett, all of Saginaw, Michigan;...

Clarence Edward Hassel, Sr. (Lansing)

Clarence Edward Hassel, Sr. (Lansing)

Jul 23, 2023

Clarence Edward Hassel passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family and caregivers from this life the evening of Sunday, July 23rd, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 67 years old. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on Wednesday, September 7th, 1955, the son of Shirley R. Hassel and Tyree Owens.

Clarence was a student in the Lansing School District...

Spencer Lee Correia (Lansing)

Spencer Lee Correia (Lansing)

Jul 23, 2023

Mr. Spencer Lee Correia passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 25 years. The son of Maria Correia and Charles D. Maxwell, Jr.; he was born on Tuesday, May 19, 1998, in Orange Park, Florida.

Spencer lived in Lansing, Michigan. He was raised in Green Cove Springs, Florida where he attended Clay High School. Spencer was a member...

Robert  Hall (Lansing)

Robert Hall (Lansing)

Jul 21, 2023

Mr. Robert Hall passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 39 years.

Joyce Barlow "Bay Bay"

Joyce Barlow "Bay Bay"

Jul 21, 2023

Joyce Evlyn (Murdock) Barlow, affectionately known as “Bay Bay” by her childhood friends and family, transitioned on July 21, 2023, surrounded by her husband Mitchell, her daughters Jaynaya and Bridgett, and her grandchildren Anisa and Julian.

Joyce was born December 15, 1953, in Benton Harbor, MI. She was the only daughter of Julius C. Murdock and Dorothy L. Murdock. As a...

Courtney Patrice Carter

Courtney Patrice Carter

Jul 20, 2023

Courtney Patrice Carter, age 35, passed away at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born on November 24, 1987, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to parents Vince Taylor and Tiphany McGowan. Courtney was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where she graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 2005. Later, she attended Dorsey College and...

James Edward Allen "Jamie"

James Edward Allen "Jamie"

Jul 20, 2023

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, James E. Allen, age 73, made his transition with his loving wife, Minelva by his side.

Jamie, as he was called by most, was born to Lillie M. Allen-Moten on June 28, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was raised by his stepfather, Richard (Dickie) Moten, and lived his entire...

David Harold Darby, Jr.

David Harold Darby, Jr.

Jul 19, 2023

Mr. David Harold Darby, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Medilodge of Livingston in Howell, Michigan. Age 69 years. David was born January 17, 1954, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to David Harold, Sr. and Ann Darby.

David was a resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He graduated from Carrollton High School. David had a special interest in retail sales and...

Reginald D. Mccall "Reggie"

Reginald D. Mccall "Reggie"

Jul 19, 2023

Mr. Reginald D. McCall "Reggie" passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Smyrna, Tennessee. Age  55 years.

Arrangements are pending.

Willie Mae Wilhite (Lansing)

Willie Mae Wilhite (Lansing)

Jul 19, 2023

Willie Mae Moss Wilhite was born June 28, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Lucy Lee Travier Moss and Jordan Moss. She was the third of twenty-two children.

She accepted Christ at an early age and began her Christian journey. She grew up in Missouri and Arkansas and moved to Lansing, Michigan with her husband, Lovie Wilhite Sr. and family in...

Mother Geraldine Anderson

Mother Geraldine Anderson

Jul 19, 2023

Geraldine Anderson was affectionately known as “Mother Anderson and Aunt Geraldine.” One hundred and nine years of earthly life are now completed with the words of God, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Eternity began on July 19, 2023.

Born July 19, 1914, in Kansas City, Kansas, and raised there until her late 20’s, Geraldine’s childhood dream was to become...

Everet Toney

Everet Toney

Jul 19, 2023

My husband, Everett Toney, passed quietly into eternal life on July 19, 2023, at the age of 97 years. He was born January 12, 1926, in Bishopville, South Carolina, to Isaac and Gussie Stuckey Toney.

First and foremost, Everett will always be remembered as a wonderful, loving, and kind husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, granduncle, brother, and friend.

Everett attended Liberty Hill...

Juan Gonzalez (Lansing)

Juan Gonzalez (Lansing)

Jul 18, 2023

Juan Perales Gonzalez passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 86 years. Juan was born October 4, 1936, San Juan, Puerto Rico to parents, Serafin Gonzalez and Juana Peralez.

At the age of 2, Juan and his family moved to New York. He lived there until he was 78, when he relocated to Lansing, Michigan, to live with...

Arenet  Sanders (Lansing)

Arenet Sanders (Lansing)

Jul 15, 2023

Arenet L. Sanders transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 15, 2023, after a long illness at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 85 years old. Arenet was the fifth child born to Augustus and Josie (Smith) Sanders on Saturday, August 7, 1937, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Arenet attended church with his parents while growing...

Demonta Maurice Hudson (Lansing)

Demonta Maurice Hudson (Lansing)

Jul 14, 2023

Mr. Demonta Maurice Hudson, better known as “Juice” and “Burgerbaby,” passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Sparrow Healthcare System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 40 years old. He was born to the union of Delayno Raymont Hudson, Sr. and Rosalyn Seivon McFadden-Walson on Friday, January 28th,1983 in Lansing, Michigan.

Demonta's educational journey led him to...

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