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Joe Maldonado, Sr. (Lansing)

Joe Maldonado, Sr. (Lansing)

Jul 29, 2021

Mr. Joe Maldonado passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital. Age 67 years. He was born July 11, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents Maria B. and Edosmo Maldonado. Joe was an easy-going guy, funny and outgoing. He loved to ride his bike and adored his cats. His favorite pastime was sitting at the Brenke Fish...

Walter K. Richardson  (Lansing)

Walter K. Richardson (Lansing)

Jul 28, 2021

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” Ephesians 1:7 Mr. Walter Kinard Richardson (affectionately known as ‘Walt”) ascended to this earthly realm on September 19, 1949, and departed, to be in the presence of the Lord, on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021., at the age of 71 years....

Eric Moore

Eric Moore

Jul 26, 2021

Mr. Eric Moore passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 58 years.

Evangelist Dorlean Morgan

Evangelist Dorlean Morgan

Jul 26, 2021

On July 26, 2021, our mother, Evangelist Dorlean A. Morgan, was asked for her hand in marriage. The wedding is to take place in heaven, surrounded by roses, family and friends. There will be singing and praying. No more tears, just peace, peace and more peace. Evangelist Dorlean Anninnette Morgan was born October 1, 1937 in Kansas City, Kansas to...

Aubrey "Sonny" Pruitt, Jr.

Aubrey "Sonny" Pruitt, Jr.

Jul 26, 2021

Mr. Aubrey Pruitt, Jr. was born December 4, 1938 to Aubrey, Sr. and Emma (King) Pruitt in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed from this earthly life to join God and his Heavenly family on July 26, 2021at the age of 82. “Sonny”, as he was known to his family and friends, attended Birmingham Public Schools. He began his working career at...

Edison Powers  (Lansing)

Edison Powers (Lansing)

Jul 25, 2021

Mr. Edison Powers left this life on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan at the tender age of 66. He was born December 16, 1954, to Curtis Powers, Sr. and Olevia Beatrice Brownlee-Powers, in Hernando, Mississippi. He was the 2nd and last child born to this union. Edison graduated from Lansing Sexton High School, upon graduating...

Susana Arocha

Susana Arocha

Jul 25, 2021

Susana Arocha was born April 25, 1971 in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Manuel and Susana Arocha. She passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the age of 50 years. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Bell, Jr.; mother, Susana Arocha; four sons; three grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Susana was preceded in death...

Carrie Jean Harris

Carrie Jean Harris

Jul 25, 2021

Ms. Carrie Jean Harris was born December 19, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Ed Harris and Julia Humphrey. She transitioned into eternal rest on July 25, 2021 at the age of 61 years. Carrie was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan and attended Buena Vista schools. She was a friend to all and everyone loved her. She was...

Wanda Bishop (Lansing)

Wanda Bishop (Lansing)

Jul 25, 2021

Ms. Wanda Jean Bishop passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. She was born March 28, 1961, in Gadsden, Alabama, to parents W.C. and Betty Coats, and Cecil and Naioma Wilson Wanda was a member of Goodsell United Methodist Church in Gadsden, Alabama, under the leadership of Pastor Edward Bonner....

Marcus Johnson (Lansing)

Marcus Johnson (Lansing)

Jul 24, 2021

Mr. Marcus Johnson passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.

Nicholle Triplett (Lansing)

Nicholle Triplett (Lansing)

Jul 24, 2021

Mrs. Nicholle Christina Triplett departed this life to be with the Lord Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband and mother by her side. Age 44 years. She was born July 26, 1976, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Leeroy and Doris Windham. Nicholle accepted the Lord at an early age and was...

Roxie Burton, Sr.

Roxie Burton, Sr.

Jul 23, 2021

Roxie Burton Sr., affectionately known as “Rock” by family and friends, transitioned from earth on July 23, 2021 at St. Francis Nursing Facility at the age of 63 years. Rock was born November 2, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of John and Ruth (Gordon) Burton. Roxie was a graduate of Saginaw High School’s Class of 1975. He served...

Vernon Edward Brown, Jr.  (Lansing)

Vernon Edward Brown, Jr. (Lansing)

Jul 22, 2021

Mr. Vernon Edward Brown, Jr. passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 28 years old. He was born September 25, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Vernon E. Brown, Sr. and Michelle M. Roper. Vernon was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. He worked factory, roofing construction, carnival, and was a handyman. Vernon...

Alvin Lee Oglesby, Jr. (Lansing)

Alvin Lee Oglesby, Jr. (Lansing)

Jul 19, 2021

Mr. Alvin Lee Oglesby, Jr, kind-hearted, good-spirited husband, father, brother, son, and friend left us at the young age of 33, on Monday, July 19, 2021. Born December 3, 1987, in Lansing, Michigan to mother, Gwendolyn J. Donelson and father, Alvin Oglesby, Sr. Alvin resided in Lansing, attended Otto Middle School and Sexton High School, where he made life-long friends....

Jason Green, Sr.

Jason Green, Sr.

Jul 19, 2021

Jason T. Green Sr. was born on January 18, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan to Johnnie Jr. and Geraldine Green. His name was called to be in Heaven on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the age of 51 years. Jason, known as "Jay," "Jay Pooh" and "Jigga", resided in Buena Vista Township and moved to the city limits of Saginaw later...

Alonzo Jones  (Oklahoma City/Lansing)

Alonzo Jones (Oklahoma City/Lansing)

Jul 18, 2021

Mr. Alonzo Jones Alonzo was called home on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the age of 78 years. He was born in Sweet Home, Arkansas on June 27, 1943, to George W. Jones and Hazel Martin Collins. Alonzo grew up in Lansing, Michigan, and graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in 1961. He immediately joined the United States Navy...

Ronald Gissendanner

Ronald Gissendanner

Jul 18, 2021

Our beloved Ronald Gissendanner (62) of Saginaw, Michigan departed his life on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was surrounded by loved ones and friends. He was born October 27, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Gloryetta and Monroe Gissendanner. Ron was the 1st born of four children from this union. He accepted Christ at an early age and...

Latoyia Burgos (Lansing)

Latoyia Burgos (Lansing)

Jul 17, 2021

Nurse LaToyia “ToTo” Mazie Burgos passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 42 years. She was born April 23, 1979, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Patricia and John Horton. LaToyia was such a delight; she was a sweet, kind, happy, giving spirit with a smile that no one will soon forget. It...

Kenneth Ray Laury

Kenneth Ray Laury

Jul 15, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Ray Laury passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. He was born on January 26, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan to Nathan Lee and Jimmie Lee Laury. Mr. Laury was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1972. Following graduation, Kenneth enlisted in the U.S....

Errol Jesse Jackson (Lansing)

Errol Jesse Jackson (Lansing)

Jul 15, 2021

Errol Jesse Jackson was born August 26, 1943, to parents Reverend Jessie and Rosa (Stephens) Jackson in Camden, Alabama. In 1951, his parents and all eight children moved from Alabama to Lansing, Michigan where he attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1963. ‘Jesse’ as he was known to his family and friends, earned an...

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