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Marcus Batchelor (Lansing)

Marcus Batchelor (Lansing)

Dec 13, 2021

Mr. Marcus Linn Batchelor was born on October 21, 1967, to Willie B. and Mae Batchelor in Lansing, Michigan. Marcus transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, December 13, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, surrounded by his family. Marcus was raised by both of his loving parents in Lansing, Michigan. He was a graduate of Lansing...

Anthony A. Smith

Anthony A. Smith

Dec 13, 2021

Mr. Anthony A. Smith passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. He was 61 years old. Anthony was born April 19, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan, the third of four children born to Annie Smith and the late Arthur Smith Jr.

Anthony, a graduate of Buena Vista High School, worked briefly for General Motors at...

Ms. Derra Harris

Ms. Derra Harris

Dec 13, 2021

Ms. Derra Harris passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 52 years

Nicholas  Davell Amos "Nick"

Nicholas Davell Amos "Nick"

Dec 13, 2021

Mr. Nicholas Davell Amos "Nick" passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. in Dallas, Texas. Age 56 years. He was born January 12, 1965 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jessie R. and Betty L. Amos.

Craig Cooper "Petey"

Craig Cooper "Petey"

Dec 12, 2021

Mr. Craig Steven Cooper "Petey" passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Lancaster, California. Age 61 years. He was born December 18, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sherman and Dolores Cooper. Craig attended St. Joseph, Sacred Heart, graduating from Buena Vista High School - Saginaw, Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Army. Also known as Petey, Easy (Easy...

Sarah Trevino (Lansing)

Sarah Trevino (Lansing)

Dec 11, 2021

Ms. Sarah Tabitha Trevino was born on June 10, 1966, to Alvino and Rafaela Trevino in Plainwell, Michigan. Her name was called by God on Saturday, December 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was a resident of Lansing, Michigan, for over 21 years, prior she had lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She worked as a certified nurse assistant...

Matthew Deon Ford, Sr.

Matthew Deon Ford, Sr.

Dec 11, 2021

Mr. Matthew Ford, Sr. passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 40 years. He was born July 5, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Ann Ford and Darnell Weatherspoon. Deon accepted Christ at an early age he was baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor J. P. Wilson in Saginaw, Michigan....

Elvie Summerall "Gene"

Elvie Summerall "Gene"

Dec 11, 2021

On Saturday December 11, 2021 at the age of 73 years, our beloved father, grandfather, husband, uncle, and friend, Elvie J. Summerall, peacefully made his transition to be with the Lord. He was born July 12, 1948 in Greenwood, Mississippi, son of Percy L. Summerall and Littie A. Holland-Summerall-Woodard. Known as “Gene” or “Eugene” by his family and friends, he...

Erma Adele Cooper  (Holt)

Erma Adele Cooper (Holt)

Dec 10, 2021

Mrs. Erma Adele (Harris) Cooper passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her family on December 10, 2021, at the age of 93 years old. She was born February 26, 1928, in Flint, Michigan the daughter of Floyd and Rhoda Harris, and was 1 of 7 children born to them. She was a loving wife to her husband,...

Ivery K. Jackson

Ivery K. Jackson

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. Ivery Keith Jackson passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 62 years. He was born February 24, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ivery Jackson and Mary Ellen Daniels-Jackson. Keith resided in Saginaw, Michigan where he worked for General Motors, retiring after 24 years of service. He also served in the United...

Alfonso Reyna, Jr.   (Lansing)

Alfonso Reyna, Jr. (Lansing)

Dec 9, 2021

Mr. Alfonso Reyna, Jr. “Poncho” was born to parents, Alfonso Reyna, Sr. and Delia Salinas on January 6, 1955, in Brownsville, Texas. Poncho later moved to Michigan and spent most of his life in Lansing and Kalamazoo with his friends and family. Poncho was loved and highly respected by so many. He loved and adored his family. They all meant...

John Jerrell Johnson

John Jerrell Johnson

Dec 9, 2021

Mr. John Jerrell Johnson, whom everyone knew as “Jerrell,” passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 56 years. He was born August 16, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan to John Johnson and Gloria Jean Crigler. John resided in Buena Vista Township and was a member of Garden of Eden under the leadership of Pastor Willie Smith....

Baby Natalie Canty

Baby Natalie Canty

Dec 9, 2021

Our beloved Natalie Le’Shae gained her wings on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 4 months. She was born July 31, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan to Paris Canty. Natalie, my “lee-lee,” was so adorable, she had the biggest smile and the deepest dimples, which made her that more beautiful. My baby girl was so attached to me, and...

Jimmie Lee Turner, Sr.

Jimmie Lee Turner, Sr.

Dec 7, 2021

On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the angels transcended from Heaven to carry Mr. Jimmie Lee "Buddy Boy" Turner, Sr. home to Glory. Age 99 years. He was born April 12, 1922 in Panola, Alabama to Jim and Laura Newton Turner. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he and his family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1950. He became a...

Janice Grant

Janice Grant

Dec 7, 2021

Ms. Janice M. Grant passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper ICU in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. Janice was born December 17, 1956, in Clinton, Louisiana, the daughter of Ezekiel and Annie Grant. Janice was baptized at an early age. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1975. She received an Associate of Science degree...

Robin Earl Mckinney, Ph.D.

Robin Earl Mckinney, Ph.D.

Dec 7, 2021

Dr. Robin Earl McKinney passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born on September 7, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan to John Quarles, Sr., and Carrie Lee McKinney. Dr. McKinney was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was an honors graduate from Arthur Hill High...

Alexander  Mckissic (Lansing)

Alexander Mckissic (Lansing)

Dec 7, 2021

Mr. Alexander McKissic passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan, Age 43 years.

Fred Otis Dudley

Fred Otis Dudley

Dec 7, 2021

Mr. Fred Otis Dudley passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 50 years.

William Qualls, Sr.

William Qualls, Sr.

Dec 6, 2021

William Qualls, Sr. was born June 30, 1935 in Grenada, Mississippi to Marcelos Qualls and Willie Mae Johnson. He was the youngest of two children born to their union. Affectionately called “WM” or “Dub” by those closest to him, William relocated to Saginaw, Michigan as a young teen and went on to graduate from Saginaw High School. William accepted Christ...

Willlie Earl Horrison, Sr. "Willie Wine"

Willlie Earl Horrison, Sr. "Willie Wine"

Dec 6, 2021

Willie (Bill) Horrison was born on May 25, 1951, to the late Rev. Willie Fred and Edna Earl Horrison. He confessed his beliefs in Christ at a early age, and joined the Cave Spring Missionary Baptist Church where he remained a member until he relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, and later to Kansas City, Missouri, where he transitioned on December 6,...

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