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Helen Smith

Helen Smith

Sep 10, 2022

Ms. Helen Smith passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 55 years.

Shannon Glover (Lansing)

Shannon Glover (Lansing)

Sep 8, 2022

Mr. Shannon Glover passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. 

Leroy  Pearson, Sr. (Lansing)

Leroy Pearson, Sr. (Lansing)

Sep 7, 2022

Mr. Leroy Pearson Sr. passed away September 7, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years. He was born August 13, 1943, in Lula, Mississippi to parents, David and Berniece Pearson.

Leroy enjoyed racing, gambling, fishing, and hunting. He loved working on and racing in his gray 1968 Chevy Nova, which he called The Funky Chicken.

He loved each and every one of...

Royce Ann Mathis (Lansing)

Royce Ann Mathis (Lansing)

Sep 5, 2022

Sunrise for Royce Ann Mathis was on January 19,1948 in West Point, Mississippi to Lorine Mathis Smith. Lorine soon relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan where Royce accepted Christ at an early age at True Light Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend W.L. Patterson. Those early religious trainings continued until she moved to Lansing, Michigan where she attended Union Baptist...

Larry  Banner (Lansing)

Larry Banner (Lansing)

Sep 5, 2022

Mr. Larry Banner passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Lonnie  Pryor (Lansing)

Lonnie Pryor (Lansing)

Sep 3, 2022

Deacon Lonnie Pryor went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 1:37 p.m., due to heart complications.

Lonnie was born October 13, 1962, in Memphis, TN to the union of Lonnie Minter, Sr. & Lucille Pryor-Minter. Lonnie will forever be remembered as a gentle giant, always kind and helpful with a giving heart.

He leaves to cherish...

Ernest "Terrell" Blakney (Lansing)

Ernest "Terrell" Blakney (Lansing)

Sep 3, 2022



Mr. Ernest Terrell Blakney passed away September 3, 2022. Age 47 years. He was born October 17, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois. The son of Ernest L. Blakney and Rosa M. Jackson.

Ernest was employed as a school bus driver as well as with Bagger’s by Black Waste Management. Following that, he started his own trucking company called “T.G.I. Black” located in...

James Earl Peoples

James Earl Peoples

Sep 2, 2022

Mr. James Earl Peoples passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at the home of his loyal sister. Age 53 years. James was born June 28, 1969, in Grace, Mississippi, to Louis Peoples Sr., and Jerri Dean Sims.

James loved Cadillac and Caprice cars and spending time with his baby boy, and grandchildren. He also enjoyed cooking, chewing (as he would...

Ernestine Bothuel-Walker

Ernestine Bothuel-Walker

Aug 31, 2022

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under Heaven.

A Time to be Born

Ernestine Bothuel-Walker was born Wednesday, May 28, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Reverend Ernest and Flora Thomas-Bothuel.

A Time to Love

She married the love of her life, Clarence H. Walker, on December 25, 1959. To this blessed union they had four children: Reginald, Carolle,...

Michael Henry Ray

Michael Henry Ray

Aug 30, 2022

MICHAEL HENRY RAY, born January 14, 1960, became a fallen BV Knight at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Michael was born in Saginaw, MI to Mr. & Mrs. Howard Sr. and Hattie Mae Ray. He enjoyed spending time with family and playing dominos. He learned how to play Dominos from his dad and continued...

Na'Mylah Jenell Iyanni Turner-Moore

Na'Mylah Jenell Iyanni Turner-Moore

Aug 30, 2022

Our beautiful and much-loved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and cousin, Na'Mylah Jenell Iyanni Turner-Moore received her angel wings on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 10 years. Na’Mylah was born September 18, 2011, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Melonzine Turner and Moses Moore.

Na’Mylah was a real princess! Her presence and smile lit up the room. She was sweet, energetic,...

Skowalski Delano Hughes I "Ski"

Skowalski Delano Hughes I "Ski"

Aug 30, 2022

Mr. Skowalski Delano Hughes I passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 56 years. Skowalski, also known as “Ski,” was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on July 17, 1966, the second child of Willie Sr. and Dottie Hughes.

Skowalski was educated in Tuscaloosa County School System. He graduated from Central High School where he was...

Michael Leroy Lewis, Sr. (Lansing)

Michael Leroy Lewis, Sr. (Lansing)

Aug 30, 2022

Mr. Michael Leroy Lewis, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years.

Lamar Alan Davis

Lamar Alan Davis

Aug 28, 2022

Lamar Alan Davis departed this earth on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age of 18 years. He was born on November 5, 2003, in Saginaw, Michigan to Danielle L. and the late Gary V. Davis, Sr.

Lamar was the second child of two (2) children. He attended Midland High School, in Midland, Michigan.

Lamar leaves to cherish his memory: mother: Danielle...

Robert  Loyd Curry (Lansing)

Robert Loyd Curry (Lansing)

Aug 26, 2022

Mr. Robert Loyd Curry transitioned from life on earth to eternal life on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Sparrow Health System in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 56 years old. He was born October 29, 1965, to his parents, Robert Lee and Mary Louise Curry in Frisco City, Alabama.

Robert was three months old when his parents moved the family...

Sammie Lee Burton (Lansing)

Sammie Lee Burton (Lansing)

Aug 26, 2022

Mr. Sammie Lee Burton passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. Sammie  (best known as Sam) was born June 20, 1947, in Dixonville, Tennessee to Sim and Katherine Burton. He was the fourth of eight children.

Sam attended and graduated from George R. Ellis School in Munford, Tennessee. Following graduation, as all...

Timothy Lamar Robinson-Bey (Lansing)

Timothy Lamar Robinson-Bey (Lansing)

Aug 23, 2022

Mr. Timothy Lamar Robinson-Bey, “Tim” passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born October 9, 1969, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Elmer Robinson and Helen Robinson.

Tim resided in Lansing, Michigan. He practiced religion through the Moorish Science Temple of America. Tim was a graduate of Lansing Everett High School, Class of...

Roy Cannon (Lansing)

Roy Cannon (Lansing)

Aug 23, 2022

Pastor Roy Cannon entered his Heavenly Rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 81 years old. He was born on July 17, 1941, the son of Leroy Cannon and Nezzie Bernette in Foley, Florida.

Roy moved from Florida to Ecorse, Michigan and eventually settled in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Southwestern...

Nora Lois Turner

Nora Lois Turner

Aug 20, 2022

Ms. Nora Lois Turner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan.  Age 76 years. She was born October 28, 1945 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Estelle Collins.

Nora, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a member of Truevine Baptist Church under leadership of Pastor Paul E. Broaddus. She...

Shaneka  Lashae Wells (Lansing)

Shaneka Lashae Wells (Lansing)

Aug 19, 2022

Ms. Shaneka LaShae Wells passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 33 years. She was the daughter of Crystal McFadden-Horton and Tim Wells, born in Lansing, Michigan on Saturday, November 25, 1989.

Shaneka was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She attended and was baptized at the Bread House Church. Shaneka attended Lansing Eastern High...

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