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Allie B. Willheart (Battle Creek)

Allie B. Willheart (Battle Creek)

Aug 12, 2021

Mrs. Allie B. Brown-Willheart passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at her residence in Battle Creek, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born August 19, 1956, in Silver City, Mississippi, the daughter of Ameil and Josie Brown. Allie, affectionately known as “Alla B,” was the 3rd of 7 children. Allie grew up in Indianola, Mississippi until the tender age of...

Ola Yearby (Lansing)

Ola Yearby (Lansing)

Aug 12, 2021

Mrs. Ola Yearby passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years.

Willie E. Bradley  (Lansing)

Willie E. Bradley (Lansing)

Aug 11, 2021

Mr. Willie Eugene Bradley passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the Aria Nursing Home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 80 years.

Charles Lavaughn Robertson

Charles Lavaughn Robertson

Aug 10, 2021

Charles Lavaughn Robertson, extraordinary brother, loving father, devoted uncle, caring companion, and great friend, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 10th at Saginaw Covenant Hospital, after courageously fighting a medical condition for a year. He was 52 years of age. On November 24, 1968, Charles was born in West Memphis, Arkansas, to Trannie Lavada Gray and Mane...

Robert Haynes, Sr.  (Lansing)

Robert Haynes, Sr. (Lansing)

Aug 10, 2021

Mr. Robert Earl Haynes, Sr. passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the son of Ruby Perkins and Henry Strong on December 17, 1963. Robert was raised in Lansing, Michigan, and educated in the Lansing School District. He was a member of the 1981 Graduating Class of Everett...

Annette Alexander

Annette Alexander

Aug 9, 2021

Mrs. Annette Alexander passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Campus Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Age 56 years. She was born on September 29, 1964 in Pineville, Louisiana the daughter of Annie Mae Amerson and Thomas Jefferson Atkins, Jr. Annette accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church...

Mary E.  Tarrant (Lansing)

Mary E. Tarrant (Lansing)

Aug 8, 2021

Ms. Mary E. Tarrant, 86, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 20, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Delia Hagerty. Mary is a longtime resident of Lansing, Michigan. She retired from Harvest Insurance and Farm Bureau Insurance. Mary was all about her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....

Nyles B. Hopkins "Benji"

Nyles B. Hopkins "Benji"

Aug 8, 2021

Nyles B. Hopkins "Benji", beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and cousin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the age of 19 years. He was born on August 28, 2001 in Saginaw, Michigan to Benjamin and Sherlene (Boggs) Hopkins. Nyles was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he was baptized at the age of 12. After...

Thomas Costello (Lansing)

Thomas Costello (Lansing)

Aug 8, 2021

Mr. Thomas Costello passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born September 1, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York to Roberta O’Rourke. Thomas lived in Lansing, Michigan, with his roommate, John McCune. He enjoyed going to the casino as often as he could, and had many hobbies, including watching...

Hamidullah Rasheed Shakir

Hamidullah Rasheed Shakir

Aug 7, 2021

Mr. Hamidullah Rasheed Shakir was born September 16, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan to Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Carter) Samuel. He transitioned from this life on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Hamidullah enjoyed reading, studying, praying and working on cars. He loved his family and was always making sure everyone was okay. Spending time with them and reminiscing about the past was...

Michael  Roy  Knox (Lansing)

Michael Roy Knox (Lansing)

Aug 7, 2021

Mr. Michael Roy Knox passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Spectrum Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 72 years. He was born in Tacoma, Washington on March 7, 1949, which was a very special day because he shared this birthday with his father. Michael is the son of Lee Jewel...

Andrea Dawn Potter (Lansing)

Andrea Dawn Potter (Lansing)

Aug 6, 2021

Ms. Andrea Dawn Potter passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at her home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 44 years.

Leonard W. Dunbar "L.W.D."

Leonard W. Dunbar "L.W.D."

Aug 5, 2021

Mr. Leonard W. Dunbar “L.W.D.”, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born March 31, 1962 in Hayti, Missouri to J.D. and Bonnie Dunbar. Leonard attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated with the “Class of 1980.” He grew up in church, singing in the Angel Choir at Bethesda Baptist Church...

Evelyn Collins

Evelyn Collins

Aug 4, 2021

Ms. Evelyn Collins passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper ER. Age 85 years. She was born December 25, 1935, in Clearwater, Florida to Ellen and Benjamin Collins. Ms. Collins was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She previously resided in Clearwater, Florida where she attended public schools and graduated from high school. She accepted Jesus Christ...

Mother Jessie Bell Rembert

Mother Jessie Bell Rembert

Aug 3, 2021

Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, November 3, 1930; a time to die, August 3, 2021. These are the dates chosen by our Heavenly Father for Mother Jessie B. Rembert to enter from her earthly domain into His eternal rest. Mother Rembert, affectionately called...

Billy Roderick Balls

Billy Roderick Balls

Aug 3, 2021

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Life Reflections Mr. Billy Roderick “Rod” Balls was born March 25, 1963 in Saginaw Michigan, the youngest child to Burnest and Georgia Mae Vaughn-Balls. On Tuesday August 3rd 2021 at the age of 58 years Rod gently closed his eyes and surrendered, he took flight with the angels...

Deaconess Velma Louise Roach

Deaconess Velma Louise Roach

Aug 2, 2021

Deaconess Velma Roach answered the Master’s call on Monday, August 2, 2021. She entered into the garden on July 31 to Jobie and Idella Johnson. Deaconess Roach accepted Christ at an early age. She lived her life based on faith and was a faithful member of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church. Under the leadership of the late Pastor Harold Gates, she...

Kerry Owens (Lansing)

Kerry Owens (Lansing)

Aug 2, 2021

Ms. Kerry V. L. Owens passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. She was born February 21, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee, to parents, Martin Ridley and Margie Quarles. In 1968 Kerry’s mother moved them here to Lansing, Michigan, where she would reside the most of her life. She attended Walter French High...

Ruby Lee Purnell (Lansing)

Ruby Lee Purnell (Lansing)

Aug 2, 2021

Mrs. Ruby Lee Purnell passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, peacefully in her home of many years, surrounded by her family. Age 87 years. She was born April 10, 1934, in Montgomery County, Winona, Mississippi, to parents, Earline and Foster Hobbs. Ruby was a devoted mother, housewife, and hairstylist. She had a passion for cooking, many showed up to her...

Nikki Powell (Lansing)

Nikki Powell (Lansing)

Aug 1, 2021

Ms. Nikki Powell passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Age 45 years.

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