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Baby Kayden Griffin (Lansing)

Baby Kayden Griffin (Lansing)

December 1, 2024

Baby Kayden Griffin passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. Age 3 months.

De'Mon M. Galvin

De'Mon M. Galvin

December 1, 2024

Mr. De'Mon M. Galvin, Beloved Son, Grandson, Father, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend,  passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 24 years. He was born to Sharita Galvin on January 26, 2000, in Saginaw, Michigan.

De'Mon, a resident of Saginaw, attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 2018. He was...

My'Eshia Barnes

My'Eshia Barnes

December 1, 2024

Ms. My’Eshia Octavia Barnes was gifted from Our Father God to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin and Evelyn Barnes on June 21, 2000, born and raised in Saginaw Michigan. My’Eshia departed and entered the Kingdom of Heaven by the grace of God on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

My’Eshia was a graduate of SHS Alumni C/O 2018. She completed a series of skill courses,...

Carl Anthony Quinn "Bird" (Lansing)

Carl Anthony Quinn "Bird" (Lansing)

November 30, 2024

Mr. Carl Anthony Quinn "Bird" passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. He was born Wednesday, August 21, 1963, in Centerville, Illinois, the son of Thomas Quinn and Flora Jean Quinn.

Carl graduated from Hill Vocational Center, where he began to develop a strong work ethic and a love for people. His first job as a...

Mardett Sullivan (Lansing)

Mardett Sullivan (Lansing)

November 29, 2024

My precious mother, Mardett Sullivan, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 87 years. She is the daughter of Norman Franklin and Josephine Watts and born on Saturday, June 26, 1937, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. 

Mardett graduated from Alexander High School in Brookhaven, Mississippi. After graduating she moved to Lansing, Michigan where married...

Joe Edward Green (New Orleans, LA/Potterville, MI)

Joe Edward Green (New Orleans, LA/Potterville, MI)

November 29, 2024

Joe Edward Green, a loving husband, father, and cherished friend, returned to his heavenly home on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born in Kiblah, Arkansas, on Friday, December 7, 1945, to the late Victoria Richardson Green and the late Joe Green.

 

Joe Edward grew up in Kiblah, Arkansas, before moving to Rodessa, Louisiana, and later...

Starr Summerville (Lansing)

Starr Summerville (Lansing)

November 29, 2024

Starr Summerville transitioned from this life on Friday, November 29, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 48 years old. She was born on Sunday, January 4, 1976, in Lansing, Michigan to Jacquelyn Summerville and Bruce Hicks. 

Starr attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School. She then went on to earn a healthcare degree from...

Rosie L. Brown (Lansing)

Rosie L. Brown (Lansing)

November 27, 2024

Ms. Rosie L. Brown passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 74 years.

Jennifer May Watson

Jennifer May Watson

November 26, 2024

Mrs. Jennifer May Watson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. She was 62 years of age.

Jennifer was born March 9, 1962, in Cass City, Michigan, to Eli David and Henrietta Frances Holes. Later, she became a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. Jennifer was a faithful member of the Historic Second Baptist...

Steven Wilson

Steven Wilson

November 25, 2024

Mr. Steven Wilson passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. Steven was born on August 31, 1963, in Longview, Texas to, Donald Wilson and Florence Hall.

Steve was a graduate of Saginaw High School, and a graduate of Delta College receiving a degree in Criminal Justice. He worked for over 30 years for Saginaw Public Schools....

Anthony Terry Sylvertooth, Sr. (Eastpointe, MI)

Anthony Terry Sylvertooth, Sr. (Eastpointe, MI)

November 24, 2024

Mr. Anthony Terry Sylvertooth, Sr. sunset was on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. He did not leave this world alone or in pain, but in peace and engulfed in love. Age 62 years. He was born Wednesday, January 17, 1962, to Clyde Major and Erma Lee Sylvertooth in Lansing, Michigan. He...

Margaret Ann McKinney (Warren, MI & Lansing)

Margaret Ann McKinney (Warren, MI & Lansing)

November 23, 2024

Ms. Margaret Ann McKinney passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at her residence in Warren, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born on Wednesday, April 9, 1952, in Burdette, Arkansas, the daughter of Sam L. McKinney and Minnie Zell Orr.

 Margaret spent her early life in Burdette, Arkansas, where she attended Burdette Elementary School. Her family moved to Gary, Indiana in...

Barbara Sirko (Lansing)

Barbara Sirko (Lansing)

November 22, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Sirko was born August 28, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. The daughter of William and Lorma Puckett. Barbara passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, peacefully, at home. Age 76 years. 

She was a proud graduate of Cody High School in Detroit and a dedicated bookkeeper for many years. Family was the heart of her life, and she cherished every moment...

Cleo Machelle Baker (Lansing)

Cleo Machelle Baker (Lansing)

November 21, 2024

Ms. Cleo Machelle Baker passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2024, at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years

Irma Buckner (Lansing)

Irma Buckner (Lansing)

November 20, 2024

Ms. Irma Buckner passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Age 86 years.

Curtis Ray Adway

Curtis Ray Adway

November 19, 2024

Mr. Curtis Ray Adway, a devoted father and beloved member of the community, passed away on November 19, 2024, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age of 70 years. He was born August 16, 1954, in Altheimer, Arkansas, to Earvin and Willie B. Adway.

Curtis graduated from Altheimer High School with the esteemed Class of 1972. A...

Betty Croskey (Lansing)

Betty Croskey (Lansing)

November 18, 2024

Mrs. Betty Jean Croskey passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Age 83 years. She was born on Tuesday, February 11, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama to George and Carrie Bell Sams. 

She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and sister. She touched many lives, and her memory will live on...

Nathaniel Cole

Nathaniel Cole

November 18, 2024

Mr. Nathaniel Cole passed away at Covenant Cooper Hospital on Monday, November 18, 2024. Age 94 years. Nathaniel was born August 22, 1930, in Salem, Alabama to Will Cole and Catherin (Goldsmith) Cole.

Nathaniel united in marriage to Allean Mixon in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and later, they relocated to Saginaw, MI in the late 1960s. They enjoyed 68 years of marriage until...

QuiNyah L. Fields  (Lansing)

QuiNyah L. Fields (Lansing)

November 17, 2024

Mistress QuiNyah LaShontae-Monae Fields "Nyah" passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Helen DeVos Children Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 12 years. Nyah was born Saturday, October 20, 2012, in Lansing, Michigan, and she is the daughter of Obsession Fields and Quantrill Fields.

Nyah was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. With a heart full...

Janet Washington (Lansing)

Janet Washington (Lansing)

November 17, 2024

Janet Gwyn Christian Washington was born June 16, 1960, in Birmingham, Alabama to James Aurelious Christian and Cleola Clark Christian. She was the 7th of 11 children. In 1971, at the age of 10, she moved to Lansing, Michigan, along with her mother and siblings.

Janet accepted Jesus as her personal Savior while in Birmingham. She united with Union Missionary Baptist...

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