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Eddie Mae Allen (Lansing)

Eddie Mae Allen (Lansing)

August 10, 2023

Mrs. Eddie Mae Allen passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems, Sparrow Campus, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born the daughter of Ruby Lee Purnell and Ever Lee Purnell on November 20, 1950, in Winona, Mississippi.

Eddie Mae was a longtime resident of Lansing, Michigan. She and her husband, Robert Lee Allen moved to Lansing,...

Bry'Kel Miller (Lansing)

Bry'Kel Miller (Lansing)

August 10, 2023

Mr. Bry'Kel Miller passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 22 years.

Patricia  Muse-Thomas  (Lansing)

Patricia Muse-Thomas (Lansing)

August 10, 2023

Ms. Patricia Ann Muse-Thomas "Pat" went home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 10, 2023. She was born on August 20, 1953, in Tuskegee, Alabama to parents, John Westley Pond and Alberta Cade.

Pat attended Marengo County Training School in Thomaston, Alabama before relocating to Lansing, Michigan in 1969, with her mother, step-father and siblings. She confessed Christ at...

Mr. Sam  Edward Pruitt "Jd"

Mr. Sam Edward Pruitt "Jd"

August 9, 2023

Sam Edward Pruitt, also known as J.D., gained his wings on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the age of 77. Sam was the youngest of twelve children born on December 12, 1945, in Panola, Alabama to Odie and Lillie Pruitt.

Sam was educated in the Sumpter County School System and would later be employed by that same school as a bus...

Robin Kay Vidal (Lansing)

Robin Kay Vidal (Lansing)

August 8, 2023

Ms. Robin Kay Vidal passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born Tuesday, April 7, 1964 in Cadillac, Michigan, the daughter of Wilda Giffen and Earl Heppard.

She is very much loved by many people and will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her 3 daughters, Kaycee Vidal (Joshua), Angelita Vidal,...

Bryant Eugene Bentley

Bryant Eugene Bentley

August 5, 2023

Love is patient and kind, love does not envy or boast, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres, love never fails. 1st Corinthians 13:4-7

On August 5, 2023, after 52 years on this...

Rebecca  M.  Bean-Vaden (Lansing)

Rebecca M. Bean-Vaden (Lansing)

August 5, 2023

Rebecca Mae Bean-Vaden passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. Age 64 years. She was born August 9, 1958, in Charlotte, Michigan. The daughter of Freddie & Clara Mae Bean.

Becky lived in Lansing with her husband, Toby. She was born in Charlotte, Michigan but was raised in Mason, Michigan. She spent much of her life in Northern Michigan growing closer to...

Kaiyana  Melissa Dudley

Kaiyana Melissa Dudley

August 5, 2023

Kaiyana Melissa Dudley was born April 28, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Marc Allan Dudley and Melissa Burton. She passed away after a long illness on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the age of 28 years.

Kaiyana received her secondary education in the Saginaw Public School System and was a 2013 graduate of Arthur Hill High School (AHHS). Kaiyana...

Gene I. Merchant (Lansing)

Gene I. Merchant (Lansing)

August 5, 2023

Gene Idell (Hayes) Merchant, born September 24, 1931, joined the ancestors on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan to Canadian immigrants and raised in a loving home with nine siblings, Gene had a

remarkable journey. She attended Pontiac Central High School followed by the historically Black college, Tennessee

State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Administration...

Lillie Ashe (Lansing)

Lillie Ashe (Lansing)

August 4, 2023

Mrs. Lillie Louise Ashe passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at Sparrow Healthcare System, Sparrow System, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. She was born Friday, December 26, 1941, in Sawyerville, Alabama, the daughter of Viola Bell and Oliver McCalpine.

Ms. Lillie, accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Horeb Baptist Church in Newbern, Alabama. She attended Hale County Schooling...

Elizabeth Rembert (Lansing)

Elizabeth Rembert (Lansing)

August 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

August 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)

August 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)

August 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)

August 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)

August 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"

August 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

July 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

July 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

July 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...

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