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Denise Loggin-Mildton (Lansing)

Denise Loggin-Mildton (Lansing)

Aug 2, 2022

Mrs. Denise Loggin-Mildton passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing.  Age 65 years.

Robert Flowers

Robert Flowers

Aug 1, 2022

Mr. Robert Flowers passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Age 91 years. He was born April 6, 1931, in Magnolia, Mississippi, to Effie Patterson and Lucious Flowers.Mr. Flowers enjoyed being around his friends and family and having a good time. He will be greatly missed.Robert is survived by several children and stepchildren;...

Wardell Flourry, Sr. (Lansing)

Wardell Flourry, Sr. (Lansing)

Jul 31, 2022

 

Mr. Wardell Flourry, Sr. transitioned from this life to Heaven, Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan,  at the age of 97 years.   He was born November 11, 1924, in Little Rock, Arkansas to his parents William and Vira Flourry.

 

Wardell grew up in Woodson, Arkansas, where his family stayed for many years, and later...

Claude Miller, Jr. (Lansing)

Claude Miller, Jr. (Lansing)

Jul 31, 2022

Mr. Claude Lee Miller, Jr.’s name was called by God on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 72. He was born December 11, 1949, to parents, Katherine and Claude Lee Miller, Sr., in Chicago, Illinois.

Claude, known to those who knew him well, as “Punch”, moved to Lansing, Michigan soon after birth with his family. He...

Woodrow Thornton, Jr (Lansing)

Woodrow Thornton, Jr (Lansing)

Jul 31, 2022

"Woody" was born March 9, 1952 in Highland Park, Michigan to the union of Woodrow and Helen Thornton Sr. He was the second of four siblings born to this union. His parents and his infant brother, Robert, preceded him in death.

 Woody accepted Christ at an early age at Calvary Baptist Church under Pastor L. Juan Burt. He was active...

Rosa Mary White

Rosa Mary White

Jul 30, 2022

webcastOur beloved Wife, Sister, Aunt, Godmother, Great aunt and Great-great aunt, Ms. Rosa Mary White passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 94 years.  Ms. Rosa was born October 25, 1927, in Madison, Mississippi. The daughter of Alex and Mary (Smothers) Brown.

Rosa Mary was a residence of Saginaw, Michigan, where she...

Marcus  West (Lansing)

Marcus West (Lansing)

Jul 30, 2022

Mr. Marcus LeRoy West left this life to enter his eternal walk with Jesus on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. He was born on May 22, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan.  Marcus was the middle child of Sarah Y. Mask-West and David LeRoy West. Marcus attended J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing.  He continued his education...

Amy Safreed (Lansing)

Amy Safreed (Lansing)

Jul 29, 2022

Mrs. Amy Safreed passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Tyrone Anthony Smith

Tyrone Anthony Smith

Jul 26, 2022

Mr. Tyrone Anthony Smith passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 52 years.

James E. Demyers (Lansing)

James E. Demyers (Lansing)

Jul 26, 2022

Mr. James DeMyers on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, James beat cancer as he departed this life and ran to accept his new freedom in Christ, surrounded by his family members and friends at the age of 75 years old. He was born on March 27, 1947, in Wesson, Mississippi to the union of the late Lawrence DeMyers Jr. and Betty...

Princness Dantzler (Lansing)

Princness Dantzler (Lansing)

Jul 24, 2022

Mr. Princness Dantzler passed away July 24, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Janice Jennings (Lansing)

Janice Jennings (Lansing)

Jul 24, 2022

Ms. Janice Jennings passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Lovie  Wilhite, Sr.  (Lansing)

Lovie Wilhite, Sr. (Lansing)

Jul 24, 2022

Lovie Wilhite Sr. was born June 25, 1939 in Hernando,Mississippi to Lela Mae Jones and George Wilhite. He originallymoved to Lansing, Michigan in the 1960’s. He enjoyed assisting people and lending a helping hand when and wherever needed. He loved “tinkering” with cars and anything mechanical. He worked for Lansing Poured Walls for a number of years before relocating to...

Brianna Sawyer  (Lansing, Mi-Chicago, Il)

Brianna Sawyer (Lansing, Mi-Chicago, Il)

Jul 21, 2022

Ms. Brianna Sharie VanHorn-Sawyer left us on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan after a brave battle with Cardiomyopathy at age of 19 years old. She was born Monday, November 18, 2002, in Lansing, Michigan to Falisha Denise VanHorn and Tony Lamar Morgan.Brianna, at the age of 5 years old moved...

Bobby Ray Green

Bobby Ray Green

Jul 21, 2022

WebcastMr. Bobby Ray Green passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was born February 25, 1952, in Rayville, Louisiana, to Flossie M. Green and T. Hill.

Bobby was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School.  He married Deborah Williams on April 15, 1972, and...

James  Rowland

James Rowland

Jul 20, 2022

Mr. James Rowland passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper.  Age 74 years.

Ella Mae Joshua

Ella Mae Joshua

Jul 19, 2022

Ms. Ella Mae Joshua passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 51 years. She was born March 14, 1971, in Lansing, Michigan, to Leroy Sutton and Lee Dora Barnes. 

Ella Mae was affiliated with Christ Kingdom Ministries under the leadership of Apostle Edward and Mattie Jackson. She loved singing, dancing, cooking, and watching the Food...

Ernestine Shockley

Ernestine Shockley

Jul 18, 2022

Mrs. Ernestine Shockley passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 96 years

Richard V. Lewis, Sr.

Richard V. Lewis, Sr.

Jul 17, 2022

WebcastMr. Richard V. Lewis, Sr. passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 80 years. He was born June 29, 1942, in Buffalo, New York, to Shirley Lewis and Bill Loafer.

Richard moved to Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 18, to work at General Motors.  He was also employed at the Sugar Beet Factory in Carrollton,...

Kaila Adams (Lansing)

Kaila Adams (Lansing)

Jul 17, 2022

Ms. Kaila Adams passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 27 years.

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