Michael Peterson (Lansing)
Aug 27, 2024
Our beloved Michael Benjamin Peterson passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the age of 31 years old. In Lansing, MI. Michael was born February 19, 1993, he was the son of Billie Jo Peterson.
To know Michael was to love Michael, he truly was a loving, caring, and beautiful soul throughout his life, he had the most beautiful eyes and...
David Larcell Riley
Aug 26, 2024
David Larcell Riley ascended to glory on August 26, 2024, at the age of 52 years in Selma, AL. He was born in Chicago IL to Abraham Hill and the late Shirley Riley. David was the youngest of six children.
David attended Carrollton Public Schools, graduating in 1988 before moving to Selma, AL. He attended the Southern Christian Worship Center, accepted Christ,...
Drucilla Kathleen (Houze) Thomas
Aug 26, 2024
Heaven called home its child, Ms. Drucilla K. (Houze) Thomas on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Optalis Health and Rehab St Frances, age 70 years. She was born March 14, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of Jules M. Houze and Ernestine Cooper Houze.
Drucilla attended Saginaw Public Schools and eventually received her General Education Development (GED). She later went on...
Stanley Wray Jr. (Lansing)
Aug 25, 2024
Mr. Stanley Wray passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years.
Susie Washington (Lansing)
Aug 25, 2024
Evangelist Susie Mae Washington was called from labor to reward on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by her loving family at the age of 76 years old. She was born on Tuesday, August 10, 1948, in West, Mississippi, the daughter of Rufus Cottrell and Shirley Davis.
Susie was a long-time resident of Lansing, Michigan where...
Neshawn Jackson (Lansing)
Aug 24, 2024
Neshawn Johan Jackson, affectionately known as "Giovanni," passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2024, at the age of 26 years old. Born on Saturday, December 6, 1997, to Lakesha Shareef and Gregory Wallace, Neshawn was a beacon of joy, embodying the essence of true friendship. His quick wit and infectious humor made him the life of every gathering, as he...
Yusuf A. El-Sulayman (Lansing)
Aug 24, 2024
Bismillah ir Rahman ir Rahim
In the Name of Allah The Most Beneficent The Most Merciful
Joseph Clarence Barnette was born on May 9, 1947, in Lasing, Michigan. He attended Willow Elementary School, West Junior High School, and graduated from J.W Sexton High School in 1965. He pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Western Michigan University...
Diana Cooper "Tookie"
Aug 24, 2024
Diana LaShawn Cooper “Tookie” passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the age of 50 years old. Diana was born on July 31, 1974, in Saginaw, MI to Larry D. Carethers and Georgia A. Simmons.
Diana attended Ruben Daniels and Saginaw High School. She loved the word God and grew up going to church at Truevine Baptist Church.
Diana was all...
Jalen Lorenz Walker
Aug 23, 2024
Jalen Lorenz Walker passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor on Friday, August 23, 2024. Age 31 years. Jalen was born July 6, 1993, in Lansing, Michigan to Donell and Donia Clayton.
Jalen was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Beekman Center School in Lansing Michigan for people with disabilities. Jalen received his diploma.
Jalen enjoyed painting,...
Khalil Harris
Aug 23, 2024
Our beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend, Khalil Kwan Amir Harris, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born August 1, 2009, the son of De’Janay Harris and Deontae Bickham.
Khalil was a loving and caring person throughout his childhood with a beautiful smile. He attended Stone Elementary, Thompson (Willie E) Middle School, and Success...
Charlie Whitley
Aug 22, 2024
Mr. Charlie James Whitley, born January 10, 1941, in Mason, Tennessee, to Willie and Eliza Whitley, he peacefully departed this earthly life on August 22, 2024.
From a young age, Charlie embraced his faith, accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior and being baptized into a life of devotion. Known for his radiant personality and infectious joy, Charlie had a gift...
Rosemary Lou Aikens (Lansing)
Aug 21, 2024
Rosemary Lou Aikens passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Age 82 years. Rosemary was born on Monday, April 20, 1942, in Lansing, Michigan to Robert Aikens and Lola Mae Aikens.
She was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. Rosemary was a 1960 graduate from Lansing Sexton High School. After high school,...
Emma Jones
Aug 21, 2024
Ms. Emma Jones passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 31 years. Emma was born December 7, 1992, in Saginaw, Michigan to Irene B. Lowe and Joseph I. M. Jones.
Emma was a graduate of Saginaw High School. She was very beautiful and caring inside and out. She loved her children and loved spending quality time with her...
Freeman Lucas, Jr. (Lansing)
Aug 18, 2024
Mr. Freeman Lucas, Jr. passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. He was born Tuesday, June 5, 1956, the son of Freeman Lucas, Sr. and Mattie Lilly in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Freeman and his family moved to Lansing, Michigan when he was a young child. He attended the Lansing...
Wallace John Francis, Jr. (Lansing)
Aug 17, 2024
Remembering “IKE”
Mr. Wallace John Francis, Jr. aka “Ike” departed his earthly life on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. He was born Monday, April 20, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana to his earthly parents John and Alice Lee Johnson Francis. He was the 2nd child born of this...
Frederick Wheeler, Jr. (Lansing)
Aug 17, 2024
The amazing, gifted, intelligent, and loving Frederick Wheeler, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born Thursday, June 12, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan to Frederick Sr. and Montverletia Wheeler. Frederick married Vurlia Agee (Jeffries) May 26, 1984.
In 1988, the young engineer moved back to Saginaw, Michigan from Elizabethtown Kentucky to continue...
Mose Gibson
Aug 17, 2024
Mr. Mose Gibson age 83, departed this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born to Elizabeth and John Gibson, Sr. on April 14, 1941, in Boligee, Alabama.
Mose was introduced to the Lord at an early age and was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, in Boligee. He was schooled at Greene County Training School before going to...
Roland Luiz (Lansing)
Aug 15, 2024
Mr. Roland Luiz passed away August 15, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years.
James A. Maffett (Lansing)
Aug 13, 2024
Mr. James Alex Maffett passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Mid-Michigan Hospice House in Lansing, Michigan. Age 94 years. He was born on Friday, August 16, 1929, the son of Mary Ann and Leon Maffett, Sr. in Rome, Georgia.
James was educated in the Lansing School District and earned his high school diploma...
Carolyn Walks
Aug 12, 2024
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister Carolyn Denise Walks passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital (Covenant Harrison) at the age of 69 years. Carolyn was born December 5, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Walter L. Reynolds and Edester Adilah Rasool.
Carolyn resided in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School Class of 1973....
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