Dorothy Patterson (Lansing)
April 10, 2023
The life of Dorothy (Dot) Ann Patterson born February 14, 1944, in Plum Creek, Texas, our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2023, at the age of 79.
Dot was a resident of Lansing Michigan, she graduated from J.W. Sexton High School...
Brian Morgan
April 9, 2023
Mr. Brian Edward Morgan passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born October 12, 1970, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Edward and Dorothy A. Morgan.
Brian was a member of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where he served with the Laymen. He was a former member of Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary...
Robert Lawrence Viera "Bob"
April 9, 2023
Robert Viera went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2023.
He was born September 28, 1934, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late John and Margaret Viera. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Seminary High School and attended one year of college at the same seminary school in Detroit, MI. After leaving Sacred Heart Seminary, he attended...
Clara Rhonenee (Lansing)
April 9, 2023
Ms. Clara Rhonenee passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years.
Tracy Keno Thomas, Sr. "Kip"
April 9, 2023
Mr. Tracy Keno “Kip” Thomas passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Bay City, Michigan. He was born July 29, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Jimmy Green and Idella Higgins.
Tracy was a resident of Bay City, Michigan, where he remained until his passing. Tracy had done more during his life than most will in a lifetime. He traveled the...
Harry Dean Sims
April 8, 2023
Mr. Harry Dean Sims passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Harry was born May 1, 1954, in Popular Grove, Arkansas, to James Sims and Odessa Young.
Harry was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended St. Joseph, Sts. Peter and Paul Schools, Delta College, and Saginaw Business Institute. He retired from Saginaw...
William Blevins (Lansing)
April 8, 2023
Mr. William Blevins passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years.
Carrie Mae Townsend
April 7, 2023
Mrs. Carrie Mae Wilbert Townsend was born July 26, 1947, in Quinten, Mississippi. She was the first of 12 children born to Robert and Mae Belle Lee. Carrie made her transition on Friday, April 7, 2023
Carrie is a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of ’65. She retired from the Saginaw Board of Education after working 30-plus years in the...
Patricia Martin (Lansing)
April 7, 2023
Ms. Patricia Ann Martin passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. Age 60. She was born on February 11, 1963, a cute, round-faced quiet baby with dimples and an infectious smile; the fourth child of Roy and Bobbie Martin.
“Pat” or “Tricia” as she would be known had one lifelong unerring goal in life, to become a mother.
After graduating from Harry Hill...
Robert Washington
April 7, 2023
Mr. Robert Washington passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 87 years. Robert was born September 10, 1935, in Stamps, Arkansas, to Ruben and Losie Washington.
Mr. Washington was a resident of Saginaw Township, Michigan. He was a former member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and he was also affiliated with the Jehovah’s Witness Congregation. He was...
Bonnie A. Jones (Lansing)
April 6, 2023
Bonnie Arabella Jones was born June 29, 1945, to the union of Hezekiah Roper Sr. and Sarah Fronta in Jackson, Michigan. Bonnie accepted Christ at an early age. In 1977, Bonnie relocated with her children to East Lansing, Michigan to complete her bachelor’s degree in social work at Michigan State University. While there, she met her lifetime partner Dr. Wille...
Harry Washington (Lansing)
April 4, 2023
Mr. Harry Washington passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. Age 70 years.
Alfred Hairston, Jr. (Lansing)
April 4, 2023
Mr. Alfred Hairston, Jr. passed away April 4, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.
Shiela Manns (Lansing)
April 3, 2023
Mrs. Shiela Manns passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 40 years.
Anna Williams
April 3, 2023
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Definition of the name “ANNA”: A feminine name meaning favor, grace, and beauty. A beautiful name for a beautiful angel of GOD. (Hebrew Meaning)
On April 3, 2023, Anna M. Williams, a phenomenal woman of God, gained her wings and joined her heavenly family, passing...
Patricia Dumas (Lansing)
April 3, 2023
Ms. Patricia Dumas passed away April 4, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years.
Ras Marselis, Jr.
April 1, 2023
Mr. Ras Marselis, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 43 years. Ras was born July 17, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ras Marselis, Sr. and Willa Mae Branch-Marselis.
Ras graduated from Saginaw High, C/O 1998. He was a proud Trojan and Kudos Alumnus. He received a degree in Fine Arts and Arts...
Clara Jean Thompson (Lansing)
April 1, 2023
Ms. Clara Jean Thompson "Jeanie" passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. She was born November 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents James Vernon Hyatt and June Rose Ambler.
"Jeanie" lived in Lansing, Michigan and was a born-again Christian. She worked for 10 plus years at American Specialty Cars as a seamstress.
She was...
Rickey Haynes (Lansing)
March 31, 2023
Mr. Rickey Haynes passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at Sparrow Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. Rickey was a blessing from God to Gloria and Lee Haynes on August 23, 1974.
He was a loving and caring person that would help anyway he could and loved to cook. Rickey loved spending time with his family.
He leaves...
Lucius Bell, Sr. (Lansing)
March 31, 2023
Mr. Lucius Bell, Sr. passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at Dimondale Nursing & Rehab Center, in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 94 years.