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Michael Michell Lee (Lansing)

Michael Michell Lee (Lansing)

Oct 16, 2022

Mr. Michael Michell Lee passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born in Richmond, Virginia February 1st, 1958, to his parents, Bill and Julia Lee.

Michael attended elementary school at Crowell, in Albion, Michigan, and later Longfellow Elementary in Jackson, Michigan, graduating from J. W. Sexton High School in...

Geneva Wray (Lansing)

Geneva Wray (Lansing)

Oct 15, 2022

A beautiful baby girl, she was born on December 4, 1928, to Drucilla Howard and Lee D. Heaston, Sr. in Drummens, Tennessee. Her proud parents named her Geneva.

On May 7, 1946, Geneva united in holy matrimony to Henry Wray, Sr. The couple were married 64 years, until his death in 2010. To this union 7 children was born. She was...

Robert Taylor   Enoch

Robert Taylor Enoch

Oct 15, 2022

Mr. Robert Taylor Enoch was born on February 10, 1945, to Frank and Lucille (Taylor) Enoch, in Dardanelle, Arkansas. He entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 77 years.

Robert was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended St. John Baptist Church in Fort Smith,...

Jimmie Tyson

Jimmie Tyson

Oct 15, 2022

Mr. Jimmie Jean Tyson passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born December 16, 1953, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, to S.W. Tyson and Celleansten Robinson.

Mr. Tyson was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, scratching lottery tickets, and watching westerns. Jimmie loved to laugh and crack corny jokes. He will be...

Jesse Reddick

Jesse Reddick

Oct 12, 2022

Mr. Jesse Reddick passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 28 years.

Angelita Rodriguez-Chapa (Lansing)

Angelita Rodriguez-Chapa (Lansing)

Oct 12, 2022

Mrs. Angelita Rodriguez-Chapa passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born June 10, 1957, in Houston, Texas. The daughter of Fidel Rodriguez and Beckey Riza.

Angelita lived in Houston before moving to Lansing, Michigan where she attended high school at Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan. She was a...

Walter Edwards (Lansing)

Walter Edwards (Lansing)

Oct 12, 2022

Mr. Walter Edwards passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. 

Julia  Heggood (Lansing)

Julia Heggood (Lansing)

Oct 10, 2022

We praise this hour in memory of Julia Heggood who passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Julia was born on January 17, 1968 to the union of Joe and Deborah Hughes in Muskegon Heights, Michigan. 

Julia graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in June 1987. Julia had a caring spirit and loved caring...

Lillian  Taylor (Lansing)

Lillian Taylor (Lansing)

Oct 10, 2022

Mrs. Lillian Earl Taylor was born February 19, 1943, in Gallion, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jack and Annie Bell Lewis. She departed peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 79.

Lillian was one of thirteen children and attended Linden Academy where she completed her high school education. Lillian enjoyed watching sports, especially basketball,...

Justin Ray Barrientes

Justin Ray Barrientes

Oct 10, 2022

Justin Ray Barrientes was born November 5, 1989, as the eldest child of Yolanda Barrientes. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, but spent his formative years in Saginaw, Michigan. While Justin was a man of many talents and strengths, none surpass his caring nature and kind demeanor. He was a very protective son, a supportive brother, an encouraging cousin,...

Gena L. Thompson

Gena L. Thompson

Oct 9, 2022

On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Mrs. Gena Thompson transitioned into eternal rest. Age 78 years. Gena was born October 18, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Louise and Willie Reed Sr.

Gena "Big Sis" was a graduate of Saginaw High School where she participated on the track team, gymnastics, and the debate team. She also attended Delta College where she studied education...

Brenda Smiley (Lansing)

Brenda Smiley (Lansing)

Oct 8, 2022

Ms. Brenda Lucille Smiley passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. 

She is survived by her sisters, Laverne (Darrell) Bradberry and Leila Camper; brother, Walter (Ann) Smiley; nieces, Melissa (Norm) Devries, Yvon (Brian) Stockenauer, Loni Camper, and Elsa Bradberry; nephew Gabe (Stephanie) Smiley; as well as several great grand nephews and nieces.

Brenda is preceded in...

Millie Coston

Millie Coston

Oct 8, 2022

Our beloved and great wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and cousin, Mrs. Millie Coston, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 61 years. She was born November 1, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Cleveland Donald Sr. and Mary Lee Harris Donald.

Millie was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and a graduate of Saginaw High...

Tommy King "Po Boy"

Tommy King "Po Boy"

Oct 7, 2022

Mr. Tommy King "Po Boy" departed this life on, Friday, October 7, 2022, at his residence in Detroit, Michigan, with family at his side. Age 73 years. Tommy was born March 25, 1949, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Oliver King and Nicular Ray. 

Po Boy moved to Saginaw, Michigan in the early 70’s where he met and married his former...

Mary  Mcclaine (Lansing)

Mary Mcclaine (Lansing)

Oct 6, 2022

Ms. Mary McClaine passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Sparrow Health System, Lansing Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Gloria Jones

Gloria Jones

Oct 5, 2022

Our beloved Ms. Gloria Jones departed this earth to her heavenly home in Glory at Covenant HealthCare Cooper on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 74 years. She was born June 22, 1948, in Rome, Georgia to James Gibbins and Louise Allen.

Gloria will be missed by her companion of more than 27 years, her siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Mother Elizabeth Pierson "Sister"

Mother Elizabeth Pierson "Sister"

Oct 5, 2022

Ms. Elizabeth Pierson affectionately known as “Sister,” transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the blessed age of 82 years, surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born to James Sr. and Lillie Belle Frye on July 9, 1940, in Crawfordsville, Arkansas.

Mrs. Pierson accepted Christ at an early age and served as an...

Terrence Robinson (Lansing)

Terrence Robinson (Lansing)

Oct 4, 2022

Mr. Terrence Robinson was born January 24, 1991, in Detroit, Michigan, to Kimberly Robinson and Keith Dunlap. Terrence was raised by Scholonne “Che” Swanson-Basey. At the age of 8, Terrence and his family relocated to Lansing, Michigan where he received an education in the Lansing School District.

Terrence worked as a mechanic; he enjoyed working on and refurbishing all types of...

Darrell Harris, Jr.

Darrell Harris, Jr.

Oct 3, 2022

Mr. Darrell DeCarlo Harris, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 43 years. He was born May 28, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Linda Harris and the late Darrell D. Harris, Sr.

Darrell was a member of Developing Victorious Disciples under the leadership of Elder Theodore Watson. He attended Saginaw High School and was...

Deborah Denise Murphy

Deborah Denise Murphy

Oct 1, 2022

Deborah Denise Murphy was love and laughter. She was an encouragement to others. She was true and sincere. Deborah was a loving wife. She was our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. On December 26, 1959, the sun rose on the life of Deborah Denise Murphy. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana, to Gloria Dean Price and Willie Louis Griffen.

Deborah...

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