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Betty Anne Allen (Lansing)

Betty Anne Allen (Lansing)

May 23, 2024

Ms. Betty Anne Allen was born on June 9, 1951, in Isola, Mississippi to William and Oseylee Hill. She was the second eldest of eight children.

In the early 1960s, Betty moved to Lansing, Michigan with her family where she attended Eastern High School. She was employed by Sparrow Hospital and later, General Motors. In November of 1969, Betty married Lee...

Terrance  Dallas Gentry

Terrance Dallas Gentry

May 23, 2024

Mr. Terrance Dallas Gentry departed this early life on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the age of 40 years. He was born on May 17, 1984, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Marcheeto Lavender and Terrance Gentry.

Terrance was a resident of Pontiac, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 2002. Terrance was employed by Continental Catering. He enjoyed coaching, family...

Ray Johnson (Lansing)

Ray Johnson (Lansing)

May 23, 2024

Mr. Ray Johnson passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 41 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Ray Anthony Peterson and Polly Ann Johnson on Sunday, September 5, 1982.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan attending school in the Lansing School District at Pattengill Middle School, Eastern High School, and completing his...

Pastor Andrew Lee Brodie (Lansing)

Pastor Andrew Lee Brodie (Lansing)

May 22, 2024

Pastor Andrew Lee Brodie passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years. He

was born on Monday, May 13, 1946, to Vanilla Hawthorn Brodie and Martin Jones in Hermondale, Missouri.

Pastor Brodie graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Caruthersville, Missouri in 1965. Upon graduation Pastor Brodie moved to Kansas City,...

Ricky Webb

Ricky Webb

May 19, 2024

Mr. Ricky Webb, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend completed his earthly journey on May 19, 2024, at Covenant Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 1, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Taylor Webb, Sr. and Cora Webb. 

A pillar of his community, Ricky graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of1979. He was a devoted...

Michelle Sommers (Lansing)

Michelle Sommers (Lansing)

May 19, 2024

Ms. Michelle Sommers passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Reverend Reynard N. Blake, Jr. (Lansing)

Reverend Reynard N. Blake, Jr. (Lansing)

May 19, 2024

Reverend Reynard N. Blake, Jr., after years of increasingly declining health, died on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 62 years old. He was wonderfully comfortable and at peace. He can now rest and be free from the suffering and pain he endured for so long. Reynard told us that he was tired and that he was ready...

Alexander Alston, Sr. (Lansing)

Alexander Alston, Sr. (Lansing)

May 18, 2024

Alexander Andre Alston Sr., affectionately known as “Dre”, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 46 years old. He was born on Saturday, February 11, 1978, to Alexander Alston and Lillie “Linda” Davis in Lansing, Michigan.

Growing up, Dre loved to play sports and took a special liking to the football field where he excelled. He attended...

David Prescott, Jr.

David Prescott, Jr.

May 18, 2024

Mr. David Prescott, Jr. departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 69 years. He was born August 30, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, to David and Blondell Prescott.

David was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1972. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church where he...

Antonia Elisa Jones (Lansing)

Antonia Elisa Jones (Lansing)

May 13, 2024

Antonia Elisa Jones was born December 1, 1990, in Lansing, MI. The daughter of Anthony Jones and Edalea (Cantu) Gelispie.

Affectionately known as "Toni", Toni was a resident of Lansing, MI and was a student of Eastern High School. Toni worked as an Emergency Department Technician at McLaren Hospital for 10 years. She loved music like Alicia Keys, The Temptations and...

Charlie Turner

Charlie Turner

May 10, 2024

In the Heavens above, no greater servant shall be welcomed than the soul of Charlie Turner, whose earthly journey came to a gentle close on May 10th, 2024, surrounded by family at his home.

Deacon Charlie Turner was born to William and Betty Jean Turner on April 28th, 1928, in Ed-wards, Mississippi. He was the ninth child of ten. Brother Turner...

Eleaszer Buycks "Fleasa" (Lansing)

Eleaszer Buycks "Fleasa" (Lansing)

May 10, 2024

Mr. Eleaszer “Fleasa” Buycks Jr. passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 70 years old. He was born on Sunday, October 18, 1953, in Wetumpka, Alabama to Eleaszer, Sr. and Annie Ruth Buycks.

Fleasa attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School. He was employed by General Motors Corporation and served...

Muntaha Zreiqat

Muntaha Zreiqat

May 10, 2024

Mrs. Muntaha Zreiqat passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 74 years. Muntaha was born July 11, 1949, in Amman, Jordan, to Issa and Tamam Dababneh.

Muntaha was a homemaker; she was a nurse in the Jordanian Military. Muntaha Immigrated from Jordan in 1974 to Detroit, Michigan. She married in 1975 and moved to Birch Run, Michigan in...

Rose A. Cecil

Rose A. Cecil

May 9, 2024

Ms. Rose A. Cecil passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 80 years.

Ervin Hall III (Lansing)

Ervin Hall III (Lansing)

May 9, 2024

Mr. Ervin Hall III was born August 20, 1982, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Ervin Hall, Jr. and Gwen Hall.

Ervin McKinley Hall III aka M.C. was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Eastern High School. He loved playing basketball, football, and curb ball. He loved helping people fix things and going outside to shovel the snow...

David Williams

David Williams

May 8, 2024

David Bee Williams, beloved son, grandson, father, grandfather, brother, and nephew went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Hurley Medical Center. Age 44 years. David was born on December 25, 1979, to Sharon Williams and Theodore Brown in Saginaw, Michigan. David was a resident of Flint, Michigan.

David was the oldest grandson on both sides. He...

Mark Anthony Cooper

Mark Anthony Cooper

May 7, 2024

Mark Anthony Cooper was born November 15, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Bennie and Sam Ethel Cooper. Mark transitioned to his heavenly home surrounded by close family and friends on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 67 years.

Mark graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1974. Mark worked at Saginaw Upholstery, Saginaw...

Ronyell Burton Jr.

Ronyell Burton Jr.

May 7, 2024

Mr. Ronyell Devon Burton, Jr. passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 23 years. Ronyell was born August 1, 2000, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ronyell Burton Sr. and Alexis Wilson.

Ronyell was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, He graduated from Education and Training Connection “ETC” Learning Center in 2020. He loved to spend time...

William Roger Willoughby, Jr.

William Roger Willoughby, Jr.

May 6, 2024

Mr. William Roger Willoughby, Jr. passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 78 years.

Martha Barner (Lansing)

Martha Barner (Lansing)

May 6, 2024

Ms. Martha Barner passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. She is the daughter of Mary and Robert Barner who was born on Sunday, October 19, 1969, in Lansing, Michigan.

Martha was a lifelong resident of Lansing and attended Word of Life Church. She was educated in Lansing Public Schools and attended Eastern High School until...

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