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Ayana Mosunmola  Samuels Abdul-Shaheed

Ayana Mosunmola Samuels Abdul-Shaheed

Apr 24, 2023

Ayana Mosunmola Samuels Abdul -Shaheed passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 46. Ayana was born October 4, 1976, in Saginaw, Michigan to Danny Lee Samuels and Alma Jean Box Samuels.

Ayana committed her life to Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Fellowship COGIC under the leadership of Pastor Bobby E. Price....

Stacie Brisboe (Lansing)

Stacie Brisboe (Lansing)

Apr 23, 2023

Stacie Lee Brisboe was born May 29, 1984, in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of David L. and Shirley M. Brisboe.

Stacie graduated from Holt High School in 2002 and lived in Holt until she got married, which she then moved to Lansing. She attended Ross Medical School and received her degree as a medical assistant. In addition to that achievement, she...

Rev. Dr. Thomas James London

Rev. Dr. Thomas James London

Apr 23, 2023

Reverend Dr. Thomas J. London passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan. Age 79 years.

Michael Anthony Rodriguez

Michael Anthony Rodriguez

Apr 22, 2023

Mr. Michael Rodriguez passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Angela Hospice Home Care Center in Livonia, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born October 28, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Guadalupe and Ambrocio Rodriguez.

Michael was a resident of Flat Rock, Michigan. After he was honorably discharged from the United States Army, Michael was employed by Chrysler, retiring after many...

Jeffrey Mcgowan

Jeffrey Mcgowan

Apr 21, 2023

Our beloved Mr. Jeffrey Quintin McGowan Sr. was called to the Lord April 21, 2023, at the age of 61. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 4, 1961, to Gus McGowan Sr. and Florida B. Moten McGowan.

Jeffrey had a huge heart and was a kind soul. Even if you just met him he would make you smile, laugh,...

Lettalee Ann Goldberg (Lansing)

Lettalee Ann Goldberg (Lansing)

Apr 21, 2023

Ms. Lettalee Ann Goldberg passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years.

Lillie M. Hunter-Temple

Lillie M. Hunter-Temple

Apr 20, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Ms. Lillie M. Hunter-Temple went home peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Age 73 years. Lillie was born in Newton, Mississippi, on December 26, 1949, to George and Lillie Ann Hunter.

Lillie, a homemaker, was better known as “Dump,” to family and friends. She received...

Arveal Scott "Pat" (Lansing)

Arveal Scott "Pat" (Lansing)

Apr 20, 2023

Arveal “Pat” Scott was born January 15, 1932, the fifth of six children born to Leroy and Luella Penner in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Arveal attended elementary school in Greenville, Mississippi until relocating to Chicago, Illinois to complete her education at Lawson High School.

Arveal met and married the love of her life, Julius “Jude” Scott in Blytheville, Arkansas. The Lord blessed...

Paula Taylor (Lansing)

Paula Taylor (Lansing)

Apr 19, 2023

Paula Antoinette Taylor went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 19, 2023. Paula passed away at Sparrow Hospital, surrounded by her sisters. She was born April 13, 1960, in Jackson, Michigan, to Craties Price Jr. and Pauline Taylor.

Paula “Poppy” will be fondly remembered for her kind heart, gentle nature, and firm and unyielding strength. The one that...

Marvin Dwayne Porter "Red"

Marvin Dwayne Porter "Red"

Apr 17, 2023

Mr. Marvin Dwayne Porter “Red” passed away on Monday April 17, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born February 28, 1967, in Lima, Ohio, to Shirley Porter and Morgan McLellan.

Marvin was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Lima Senior High School, in Lima, Ohio. His employment included Lone Star Restaurant, Art Van Furniture...

Patrick Williams

Patrick Williams

Apr 17, 2023

Mr. Patrick Williams was born on March 12, 1939, in Georgetown, Guyana (South America) to Ruby Cordwell Williams and Oscar Williams. Pat passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old when he transitioned from this earthly world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus...

Irese Wood (Lansing)

Irese Wood (Lansing)

Apr 17, 2023

Surrounded by loving family, Mr. Irese Wood passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. Irese was born to proud parents, Enouch Carthell Wood and Jimmie Lee Palmer, on Monday, March 10, 1958, in Lansing, Michigan.

Irese was educated in the Lansing, School District. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Army as a master marksman....

Shanae Nelson Bailey

Shanae Nelson Bailey

Apr 15, 2023

Shanae Nelson Bailey passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Rochester, New York. Age 21 years. Shanae was born April 16, 2001, in Saginaw, Michigan to Brenda Bailey and Allen Banks.

Shanae attended Learn to Earn. She had a great spirt, she had faith in God, and she enjoyed life to the fullest. She was beautiful and had a big heart....

Jeremy  Jerome Spann

Jeremy Jerome Spann

Apr 15, 2023

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 6-7

Mr. Jeremy Jerome Spann passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023,...

Andrew Joe, Iii "Bookie"

Andrew Joe, Iii "Bookie"

Apr 15, 2023

Mr. Andrew Joe, III “Bookie,” a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the age of 40 years. He was born on January 27, 1983, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Andrew Joe, Jr., and Patricia Joe.

Bookie was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, where he grew up loving his family and friends. He was one of...

Dalvaccia Green "Dellie"

Dalvaccia Green "Dellie"

Apr 14, 2023

Ms. Dalvaccia Vonquise Green entered this world in a burst of radiance on April 21, 1977, in Saginaw, Michigan to the proud parents, Matthew and Sharon Green.

Dalvaccia, affectionately known as “Dellie” was delivered from her temporary earthly life and guided to eternal life on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 9:58 P.M. surrounded by her loving family. The angels sang and...

Tyrone Eric  Gatling

Tyrone Eric Gatling

Apr 13, 2023

Tyrone Eric Gatling, Sr. was born June 18th, 1956 to proud parents William and Inice in Suffolk, Virginia. Tyrone passed from this mortal plane just days after going into cardiac arrest in his home.

Eric has two sisters, Mrs. Mary Alice (Morris) Daniel of Suffolk, Virginia and Mrs. Jewell (Cedric) Fuller of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In 1965, the family moved to Washington, D.C....

Edward Walker (Lansing)

Edward Walker (Lansing)

Apr 12, 2023

It saddens my heart, my beloved brother passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan, due to COVID-19. Age 69 years. He was born September 13, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan.

Edward accepted Christ at a young age. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, as a member of the Class of 1971. Go Quakers!! Edward...

Christopher  Brown (Lansing)

Christopher Brown (Lansing)

Apr 12, 2023

Mr. Christopher Brown passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 49 years. 

Cassandra Fambro (Lansing)

Cassandra Fambro (Lansing)

Apr 11, 2023

Ms. Cassandra Fambro passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, after a valiant fight against cancer. Age 55 years. Born July 13, 1967, in Atlanta, Georgia, the eldest child and only daughter born to mother, Johnnie Callahan.

She went to Pattengill Middle School and then graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan. Cassandra went on to work for the Radisson Hotel...

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