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Alfredo  Martinez (Lansing)

Alfredo Martinez (Lansing)

August 24, 2023

Alfredo Martinez passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born November 21, 1974, the son of Jimmy & Hilda Martinez.

Alfredo was a quiet person, but he was always there to be an honest, loving, and listening ear. He was always willing to help in any way that he could. He loved his family...

Vernita Payne (Lansing)

Vernita Payne (Lansing)

August 24, 2023

On Friday, August 25, 2023, Vernita Elizabeth Payne, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away suddenly at home at the age of 84 years old. She was born June 3, 1939, to John and Anna Payne of Jackson, Michigan.

Vernita accepted Christ when she was 22. She worked as a Patient Care Technician at Flint Nursing Home in Jackson before being employed at...

Kahran Dean (Lansing)

Kahran Dean (Lansing)

August 24, 2023

Ms. Kahran Dean passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years.

Lucille  Taylor (Lansing)

Lucille Taylor (Lansing)

August 23, 2023

Mrs. Lucille Taylor passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 82 years. She was born on Thursday, January 1, 1941, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the daughter of Pearlie and Willie Cager, Sr.

Mother Lucille lived a full, successful life, from running her own daycare to graduating from college with a Nursing degree. The list of things she did was...

Demetrius Christopher Mason "Chris"

Demetrius Christopher Mason "Chris"

August 23, 2023

Mr. Demetrius Christopher Mason “Chris” passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 35 years. He was born December 29, 1987, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Linda Tyler and Fredrick Johnson, and was later adopted by Gwendolyn Mason.

Chris was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a graduate of Saginaw, High School Class of 2005, and later...

Jeannine  Lynne  Gonzales (Lansing)

Jeannine Lynne Gonzales (Lansing)

August 23, 2023

Mrs. Jeannine Lynne Gonzales passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born February 6, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Douglas J. Milbourn and Betty L. (Schafer) Milbourn-Fitzpatrick.

Jeannine graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. She was employed by Superior Saw. Jeannine enjoyed...

Ryan Servis (Lansing)

Ryan Servis (Lansing)

August 22, 2023

Mr. Ryan Servis passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Sparrow Healthsystems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years.

Henrietta Elaine Tucker (Lansing)

Henrietta Elaine Tucker (Lansing)

August 20, 2023

Ms. Henrietta Elaine Tucker passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years.

Michael  Floyd (Lansing)

Michael Floyd (Lansing)

August 20, 2023

Mr. Michael Floyd passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.

Bonnie G. Allen

Bonnie G. Allen

August 19, 2023

Precious Memories of Mrs. Bonnie Gene Allen

The Lord called home one of his special angels, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Bonnie G. Allen  was born on March 21, 1939 in Jackson, Tennessee, to the late Sam and Lessie Fentress. Bonnie peacefully made her transition at the Toni and Trish House (Auburn, MI) on August 19,...

Ziaire Thomon Smith (Lansing)

Ziaire Thomon Smith (Lansing)

August 19, 2023

Mr. Ziaire Thomon Smith passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 20 years.

William Tucker

William Tucker

August 18, 2023

Mr. William A.D. Tucker, Jr. passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 73. He was born June 10, 1950, in Braden, Tennessee, to Mary and William A.D. Tucker, Sr.

William relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where his 3 beautiful children were born. He was employed at Saginaw County Community Action Center...

Amelia Gray (Lansing)

Amelia Gray (Lansing)

August 18, 2023

Mrs. Amelia Gray passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years.

Olivia Serena Caston (Columbia, Tn-Lansing, Mi)

Olivia Serena Caston (Columbia, Tn-Lansing, Mi)

August 18, 2023

Ms. Olivia Serena Caston passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 in Columbia, Tennessee. Age 33 years. She was born on November 16, 1989, to her biological parents, Elder Richard A. Todd, Jr. and Ivy Lou Hannah-Todd, in Jackson, Michigan. She was adopted by her parents, Pastor Bennie L. and Pastor Donna Renee' Caston at the age of 3 of Columbia,...

Corey Edwards (Lansing)

Corey Edwards (Lansing)

August 17, 2023

“Sprit lead me where my trust is without borders, let me walk upon the waters, wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander, and my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Saviour”.

On August 17, 2023 surrounded by his fiancé and cousins, Corey peacefully ended his battle with leukemia and began...

Glenn  Ussery (Lansing)

Glenn Ussery (Lansing)

August 16, 2023

Mr. Glenn Ussery passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. 

Ada Mae (Blount) Childress

Ada Mae (Blount) Childress

August 15, 2023

On August 15, 2023, the loving and kind-hearted Ms. Ada Mae (Blount) Childress gained her wings and her earthly book of life closed. Ada transitioned peacefully at home surrounded by family. Ada was 75 years wise, born the second of eleven children on June 23rd, 1948, in Canton, Mississippi, to Mary Blount.

Ada moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in the late 1960s....

Earl Trouse

Earl Trouse

August 14, 2023

Mr. Earl Trouse, a wonderful father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 80 years. He was born on February 9, 1943, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Ledora Price and Julur Trouse.

Mr. Trouse moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1964. Earl had a “big heart,” and would always help out if he could....

Thomas C. Baskin

Thomas C. Baskin

August 12, 2023

Mr. Thomas C. Baskin passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years. He was born January 10, 1965, in Union Springs, Alabama, to Johnnie Mae and M.C. Baskin.

Thomas, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Buena Vista Public Schools and was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, Class of...

Thomas Noel Mccray, Jr. "Capt'N"

Thomas Noel Mccray, Jr. "Capt'N"

August 11, 2023

Mr. Thomas Noel McCray, Jr. "Capt'n" passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 21 years. Thomas was born August 1, 2002, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ebony Sharika Davis and Thomas McCray, Sr.

Thomas, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was baptized at the early age of 7 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and...

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