Michael Chairs (Lansing)
May 17, 2021
Mr. Michael “Mike” Chairs made his transition home, in his home, as he wished, on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born October 29, 1964, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to parents, Roosevelt Chairs and Katie Mae Moore. At the age of 5 years old, the family moved to Lansing, Michigan, where he would later attend...
King Leon Anthony Crisp
May 17, 2021
Baby King Leon Anthony Crisp passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Covenant Harrison Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan.
Timothy I. Minor, Iii (Lansing)
May 16, 2021
Mr. Timothy I. Minor, III passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan at the of age 23 years old. He was born May 23, 1997, the son of Timothy I. Minor, II and LaToya Robinson in Lansing, Michigan. “Whodee,” as he was affectionately known to everyone, was a fun-loving smart kid with a big...
Kian Miller, Jr. (Lansing)
May 16, 2021
Mr. Kian Miller, Jr. passed away May 16, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 22 years.
Rutha Mcglory
May 14, 2021
Mrs. Rutha Mae Weathers McGlory was born September 17, 1941 in Yazoo, Mississippi, the daughter of Ira and Marie Weathers. She passed away on May 14, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Rutha was a member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Paul E. Broaddus. She served on the Nurses Guild for many years....
Willie Swearengen
May 14, 2021
Mr. Willie B. Swearengen, better known as “Sweet Willie” or “Little Willie”, went home to be with the Lord May 14, 2021 at Covenant Healthcare at age 65 years. He was born February 4, 1956 in Oakland, Yalobusha , Mississippi to Henry and Cora Lee Swearengen. He first worked at his Aunt Moline store at the young age of 14...
Shaveon Irwin
May 14, 2021
Shaveon Damond Irwin was born in Saginaw, MI and departed this life on May 14, 2021. He entered this life on December 17, 1995 to loving parents Shirley Nelson and Shay Irwin. He was educated in the Saginaw Public Schools system and attended Saginaw High School. He later moved to Savannah, Georgia with his aunt, Chianti Irwin, and he graduated...
Victoria Jean Kline-Leek (Lansing)
May 14, 2021
Ms. Victoria Jean Kline-Leek passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born March 6, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Charles N. and Emogene Leek. Victoria was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was educated in the Lansing School District and graduated from Everett High School. Victoria...
Jodelle Peek (Lansing)
May 14, 2021
Ms. Jodelle Peek passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. Jodelle Virginia Peek was known to many as, Jo, Sis, Momma Peek, Ms. Peek or just “Granny” was the eldest child of six born on January 15, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennyslvania, to Jesse Odell Peek Sr., and Ora Mayhoe Peek (McNutt)....
Dennis Lewis (Lansing)
May 13, 2021
Mr. Dennis Lewis passed away May 13, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. He was born March 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Phillip and Alma Lewis. He was one of seven children. Dennis enjoyed fishing, roller skating, and his father’s cooking; he loved to listen to music, play pool, and was always ready to...
Cleo Jones
May 11, 2021
Mrs. Cleo Jones was born June 14, 1941 in Greenville, Mississippi, the daughter of George and Alma Sims. God called her home to be with Him on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Cleo graduated from Coleman High School in Greenville, Mississippi. She moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where she met Willie F. Jones. They joined in...
Frank Terry (Lansing)
May 11, 2021
Mr. Frank Terry was called from his earthly home to his everlasting home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. He was 71 years of age. He was born April 19, 1950 to parents Moses and Doris Terry in Lansing, Michigan. Frank was a lifelong resident of Lansing and attended Lansing Public Schools,...
Elder Antoinette L. Cheeks
May 10, 2021
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: - Ecclesiastes 3 (NIV) Elder Antoinette L. Cheeks was born on May 7, 1952 in Springfield, Massachusetts the daughter of Curtis and Margaret (Ward) Cobbin. A time to die… On Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:35 AM, she answered the Lord’s call from Labor to...
Carolyn Griffin
May 10, 2021
Ms. Carolyn J. Griffin passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born on January 11, 1949, in LaGrange, Georgia, to Melvin and Lucille Crowley. Carolyn attended public school in LaGrange, Georgia. After high school, she attended Cleveland Job Corps in Cleveland, Ohio, earning a diploma as a...
Jimario Deshone Williams
May 8, 2021
Our beloved father, son, brother, cousin, and friend, Jimario Deshone Williams, was born February 8,1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jimmie and Dorothy Williams. He transitioned from this life Saturday May 8, 2021 at the age of 32 years. Jimario attended Saginaw Public Schools. He received his GED in 2008. He enjoyed family and close friends. He made sure everyone was...
Robert Lewis Couch
May 8, 2021
Mr. Robert Lewis Couch, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on May 8, 2021 at his residence after 73 years of living. He as born November 8, 1947 in Kenselt, Arkansas to Ella Mae Williams Parker-Craft. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Ella M. Williams Parker-Craft; stepfather, Jessie J. Parker; sisters, Georgia A. Williams, Jessa...
Darrin Pennington (Lansing)
May 8, 2021
Mr. Darrin Lamon Pennington passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Fresno, California at the age of 56 years. He was the son of Samuel and Camelia Pennington, born in Chicago, Illinois on November 14, 1964. Darrin and his family eventually relocated to Lansing, Michigan. He was educated in the Lansing School District and was a member of the 1982...
Rafael Santos (Lansing)
May 8, 2021
Mr. Rafael Antonio Santos passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. Age 58 years. He was born June 19, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, Angelica Castro and Rafael Santos. Known to many as “Ralph” or “Big Ralphy”, Ralph was one in a million. His charismatic, thoughtful, loving, and comedic attitude could bring joy to...
Ernst Nelson (Lansing)
May 8, 2021
Ernst Nelson went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan, at age 53 years. He was born in Ti Riviere, L’Artibonite, Haiti on November 27, 1967, the son of Jerome Nelson and Filancia Jerome. Ernst went to the G.O.C. Université, where he earned the equivalent of a Doctorate in civil engineering...
Ru'Ja Mona Moten
May 7, 2021
Our beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and cousin gained her angelic wings on May 7, 2021. Ru’Ja Mona Moten was born on May 1, 1994 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Rudolph Sr. and Mary Moten. Ru’Ja attended Bridgeport High School where she graduated in 2012. She continued her education at Central Michigan University where she studied to pursue a...
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