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Douglas Waldren (Lansing)

Douglas Waldren (Lansing)

Jun 6, 2022

Mr. Douglas Waldren “Doug” passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years. Born September 10, 1945, in Hastings, Michigan, to parents, John Orlando and Mary Jane Waldren.

Doug was raised in Lake Odessa, Michigan and graduated from Lakewood Public Schools in 1964. He worked at Keeler Brass and later at General Motors....

Brian D. Thomas

Brian D. Thomas

Jun 6, 2022

Mr. Brian Donnell Thomas “Blue” passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 56 years.  He was born July 31, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan to Laura Thomas and Clemton Richardson.

Brian was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan.  He united with New Life Baptist Ministries under the late Pastor Rufus Bradley Sr, continuing to serve faithfully...

Daisy Lee Pate (Lansing)

Daisy Lee Pate (Lansing)

Jun 4, 2022

Ms. Daisy Lee Pate went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. She was born May 28, 1940, the daughter of Moses Manuel and Daisy Lee Manuel in Birmingham, Alabama.Daisy and her family later migrated to Morgan City, Mississippi. She was joined in Holy Matrimony...

Leonard Williams (Detroit)

Leonard Williams (Detroit)

Jun 4, 2022

Mr. Leonard Williams, Sr. passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his residence in Detroit, Michigan. Age 50 years.

Willie Calvin Hines

Willie Calvin Hines

Jun 3, 2022

Mr. Willie Calvin Hines passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 72 years.

Courtney Kirnon

Courtney Kirnon

Jun 2, 2022

Our beloved angel departed this earthly life at home on Thursday June 2, 2022 at the age of 31. She was born April 2, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Leroy Sr. and Patricia Kirnon.

Courtney was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw High School and graduated class of 2009. She was a member of New Life Baptist Ministries. Her...

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Jun 2, 2022

Mr. Michael Johnson departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 59 years. He was born April 12, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois to O’dean Hoover and George Johnson.

Michael accepted Christ at an early age. He met his wife, Zerita, in 2008; they were married in Saginaw, on October 5, 2018. Michael retired from...

Emma Lee Burgins

Emma Lee Burgins

May 31, 2022

Mrs. Emma Lee "Boot" Burgins went through those golden gates of Heaven on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 82 years.  Emma was born January 27, 1940, to the late Estella Hibbler and Jack Prince in Panola, Alabama.

Emma loved her family, going to the casino, cooking, fishing, and loved worshipping and praising the Lord anywhere...

Carolina  Garcia

Carolina Garcia

May 31, 2022

Ms. Carolina Garcia passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Carriage House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bay City, Michigan.  Age 67 years.

Judy Arlene Woods (Lansing)

Judy Arlene Woods (Lansing)

May 31, 2022

Ms. Judy Arlene Woods passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

David  Mitchell (Lansing)

David Mitchell (Lansing)

May 30, 2022

Mr. David Mitchell passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. 

Rawleigh Eugene Madlock

Rawleigh Eugene Madlock

May 30, 2022

Rawleigh E. Madlock, age 64 years, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born August 8, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Leroy and Rachel Madlock.

Rawleigh was introduced to the love of his life, Dietra, whom he had great admiration for in 1989. They were introduced by Marlene Strong.   When Rawleigh met Dietra, he knew right...

Charles  Jarvis Culpepper

Charles Jarvis Culpepper

May 27, 2022

Mr. Charles Jarvis Culpepper passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Harrison. Age 61 years. He was born July 23, 1960, in Manchester, Georgia, to Willie Ray Copeland and Erma Jean Copeland.

Charles, a good-hearted man, loved to fish and spend time with his family. He loved his mother dearly, and he enjoyed her cooking. Charles was loved by...

Gregoria  Gonzales (Lansing)

Gregoria Gonzales (Lansing)

May 27, 2022

Mrs. Gregoria G. Gonzales passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Anna M. Wade-Flournoy

Anna M. Wade-Flournoy

May 27, 2022

WebcastThe service for Mrs. Flournoy will be livestreamed. You will see "Webcast" just before the obituary.  Just click on the link at 10:45 AM,  and you will be admitted to the service at 11:00 AM.

 Precious Memories of Anna M. Wade-Flournoy

Written by Anna

On July 18, 1942 in Humboldt, Tennessee, a baby girl was born to Odell and Flora Wade. She...

Quentin  Parker (Lansing)

Quentin Parker (Lansing)

May 25, 2022

Mr. Quentin Parker passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 25 years.

Paulette Fredricks

Paulette Fredricks

May 24, 2022

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mrs. Paulette Fredricks went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 72 years.  Paulette Fredricks was born December 6, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Hayes and Ardell Brown.

Paulette was married to Homer Fredricks; to their union, six...

Carolyn Bowens

Carolyn Bowens

May 24, 2022

Ms. Carolyn Bowens, born September 21, 1964, in Wrigley, Tennessee, to Lee Thomas Bowens Sr., and Vernice Bowens, gained her wings on May 24, 2022, at her home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 57 years.

Carolyn was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where she attended Ruben Daniels and continued her education at Delta College, obtaining her bachelor’s degree. She worked as a...

Theoplis Mitchell, Sr.  "Sonny"  (Lansing)

Theoplis Mitchell, Sr. "Sonny" (Lansing)

May 23, 2022

Theoplis “Sonny” Mitchell Sr. transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 23, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at home, surrounded by his family and close friends at age 86 years old. Sonny or Son, as he was affectionately called, was the fifth blessing to Virgil and Eather Mitchell, born on October 8,...

Virgel Gibbs "Skip" (Lansing)

Virgel Gibbs "Skip" (Lansing)

May 23, 2022

Mr. Virgel Gibbs “Skip” passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born May 14, 1950, to parents, George Washington and Kattie May Gibbs, in Collins, Mississippi. Skip was one of 14 children born to the couple.

Skip resided in Lansing, Michigan, with his wife, Shirley Ann Gibbs. This...

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