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Lawrence Burton, Sr. (Lansing)

Lawrence Burton, Sr. (Lansing)

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. Lawrence Burton, Sr., passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. Larry was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 5, 1962, to Evelyn and Austin Burton, Jr. He was the second child born into a family that had purchased a house on Lawton Street in a promising neighborhood whose residents were increasingly...

Darrell Andre Aldridge (Lansing)

Darrell Andre Aldridge (Lansing)

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. Darrell Andre Aldridge passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years. He was born October 9, 1969 in Lansing, Michigan, to Earnest and Deloris Aldridge. Darrell was a long-time resident of Lansing, Michigan. He was educated in the Lansing School District and he loved sports. He had an infectious smile...

William "Billy" Edward Berry

William "Billy" Edward Berry

Sep 16, 2021

Mr. William “Billy” Edward Berry was born on March 20, 1961 in Tallulah, Louisiana. He gained his wings on September 16, 2021 at the age of 60 years. His parents, James and Elizabeth Berry, brought him to Saginaw at a young age. Billy attended Saginaw Public Schools, and honorably served in the United States Army. Bill loved life, laughter and...

Michelle Roper (Lansing)

Michelle Roper (Lansing)

Sep 16, 2021

Michelle Marie Roper passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 46 years. She was born December 4, 1974, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Benjamin Albin and Victoria Pettis. Michelle received her education in Lansing, Michigan. She worked at Optimal and Robinwood Landing as a licensed practical nurse. Michelle was loved by the residents...

Alexis Brown (Lansing)

Alexis Brown (Lansing)

Sep 16, 2021

Alexis Lynette Brown passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at her mother’s residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 24 years. She was born September 17, 1996, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Vernon Edward Brown, Sr., and Michelle Marie Roper. Alexis was a resident of Lansing, Michigan where she worked as a home health aide. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Cora Lee Crump  (Lansing)

Cora Lee Crump (Lansing)

Sep 15, 2021

Cora Lee Crump (Hoskins), a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother was called home to our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the age of 77 years. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee to her parents, Reuben Hoskins and Rethia Evans on July 25, 1944. She confessed to the Lord and Savior at an early age. Cora...

Sandra Elaine Scroggins

Sandra Elaine Scroggins

Sep 15, 2021

Mrs. Sandra Elaine Scroggins transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Sandra was born July 21, 1951, in Anniston, Alabama., the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Tucker. Sandra graduated from Buena Vista High School and was a loving mother of 4 children, 4 stepchildren, 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Besides watching TV, Sandra’s other favorite...

Ty'Rone Simmons

Ty'Rone Simmons

Sep 14, 2021

Ty’Rone Simmons Jr. passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born July 11, 1995, in Saginaw, MI to Marcus Coney and Latoya Rivers. Ty’rone was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of E.T.C. Academy. Ty’Rone was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Victor Waldo Belle  (Lansing)

Victor Waldo Belle (Lansing)

Sep 14, 2021

Mr. Victor Waldo Belle passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born June 30, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George M. and June M. Belle. Victor lived in Lansing, Michigan. He was a God-fearing man. Victor enjoyed reading his Bible. He worked at Long John Silver’s Restaurant for...

Danielle Therese Nick  (Lansing)

Danielle Therese Nick (Lansing)

Sep 13, 2021

Ms. Danielle Therese Nick made her transition from this life into eternity on Monday, September 13, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan, with her father, Robert, by her side along with siblings, Rashawn, Robert, Tiffany, Larissa, and Briana, niece, Niya, and Aunt, Gloria. Danielle was 38 years old and was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 30, 1983, the second daughter of...

Roberta Jackson

Roberta Jackson

Sep 13, 2021

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Sister passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. Mrs. Roberta (Williams) Jackson was born on July 17, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama to Lloyd Williams and Katie Mae (Ward) Williams. She was the second oldest of three children. At the age of 16, Roberta moved to Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School, Delta College,...

Elizabeth Acklen

Elizabeth Acklen

Sep 13, 2021

On Monday, September 13, 2021, Mrs. Elizabeth Acklen departed her earthly home and gained her golden wings. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Elizabeth was born June 9th, 1953, in Caruthersville, Missouri to Frank Clement and Lillian Thomas. She accepted Christ at an early age. Elizabeth was a faithful member of...

Carlos Curtis (Battle Creek)

Carlos Curtis (Battle Creek)

Sep 12, 2021

Mr. Carlos Curtis passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Age 48 years.

Clemente Paul Pena

Clemente Paul Pena

Sep 11, 2021

Clemente Paul Pena was born on May 12, 1973, in Saginaw, Michigan and passed away at age of 48. He was the beloved son of Rachel Pena Hugare. Paul loved art since he was a little boy, as he got older, he expressed himself through his paintings. When he was a young boy, he enjoyed playing baseball, kickball, climbing trees,...

Kevin Stephens

Kevin Stephens

Sep 11, 2021

Mr. Kevin Stephens passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 37 years.

Freddy James Petway, Sr. (Lansing)

Freddy James Petway, Sr. (Lansing)

Sep 10, 2021

Freddy James Petway, Sr. passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 46 years old. He was born April 10, 1975, the son of Freddie and Henrietta Wiggins in Lansing, Michigan. Freddy, known by his family as “Joe Joe” graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in Lansing as a member of...

Ronald L. Beverly, Sr. "Kitty Baby"

Ronald L. Beverly, Sr. "Kitty Baby"

Sep 9, 2021

Mr. Ronald L. Beverly, Sr. “Kitty Baby” passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 72 years. He was born March 3, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to William and Ethel Beverly. Ronald attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School. He was employed at General Motors Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry...

Rodney Bishop Ledbetter

Rodney Bishop Ledbetter

Sep 7, 2021

Rodney Bishop passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born January 22, 1977, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Rhonda Ledbetter and Eddie Johnson. Rodney, “Rod” as we called him, had a heart of gold.  Rodney moved to Michigan, went to Job Corps, and became a culinary arts expert.  He attended church faithfully...

Cheryl James

Cheryl James

Sep 6, 2021

Mrs. Cheryl L. James passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born on November 5, 1956 in Saginaw to Tommie Lee and Charlene Sanders. Mrs. James was a resident of Chicago, Illinois for many years prior to relocating back to Saginaw. There she met and married Mr. William James. Cheryl was a...

Jayson P. Muhammad (Lansing)

Jayson P. Muhammad (Lansing)

Sep 6, 2021

Mr. Jayson P. Muhammad passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 30 years.

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