Obituaries

Cora L. Jackson  (Lansing)

Cora L. Jackson (Lansing)

October 12, 2021

Ms. Cora Lee Jackson, also known as “Love,” was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, surrounded by her children at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. She was born to Eligah Jackson, Sr. and Cora May Joy in Memphis, Tennessee on September 2, 1963. Cora loved the Lord and shared the Word as often...

Merrianne Evans (Lansing)

Merrianne Evans (Lansing)

October 12, 2021

Merrianne Lynn Evans, 68, left us suddenly on October 12, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital. Merrianne was born January 30, 1953, in Bath, Michigan, to Veryl and Eleanor Smith. After graduating from Bath High School, she relocated to Lansing, Michigan, where she continued her education at Davenport University. After graduating from High School, Merrianne became a hair stylist until she began...

Danny Gonzales (Lansing)

Danny Gonzales (Lansing)

October 12, 2021

Mr. Danny Gonzales passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. 56 years old.

Nellie Winona Blue-Bollenbacher  (Baldwin)

Nellie Winona Blue-Bollenbacher (Baldwin)

October 11, 2021

Nellie Winona Bunn, the daughter of H. Clifford Bunn and Hazel (Harris) Johnson, was born on February 10, 1941, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a child, she excelled at school and music. Her mother always told her “A house without music is like a house without windows”. Her mother taught her how to play the piano when she was just...

Mattie L.  Parker  (Lansing)

Mattie L. Parker (Lansing)

October 9, 2021

Mrs. Mattie L. Parker passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Holt Senior Care in Holt, Michigan. Age 91 years. She was born May 7, 1930, in Pensacola, Florida to her parents, Barzell, Sr. and Nancy Tate. Mattie moved to Lansing, Michigan with her twin sister, Mazie in 1949. She loved going to church, cooking, gardening, and especially family gatherings...

Mother Willie Mae Campbell

Mother Willie Mae Campbell

October 9, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, aunt, and friend Willie Mae Campbell went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the blessed age of 90 years. The second oldest of ten children, she was born April 25, 1931 in Sallis, Mississippi, to Anderson “Chap” Boatman and Emmaline Riley. In her youth she was known...

Gerald Simmer (Lansing)

Gerald Simmer (Lansing)

October 9, 2021

Mr. Gerald Simmer passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at his residence in Okemos, Michigan. Age 53 years.

Johnnie Mae Robinson Ford  (Lansing)

Johnnie Mae Robinson Ford (Lansing)

October 8, 2021

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Robinson Ford (Mama Johnnie) passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Medilodge of Okemos in Okemos, Michigan at the age of 86 years old. She was born May 17, 1935, in Sparks, Georgia, the firstborn of John and Annie Liza Massey. Johnnie Mae graduated from Matthew W. Gilbert High School in Jacksonville, Florida and later Bee Dew...

Ricky Demondtae Davis, Jr.

Ricky Demondtae Davis, Jr.

October 8, 2021

Mr. Ricky Demondtae Davis, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. Age 19 years. A private service will take place.

Kenneth A. Williams

Kenneth A. Williams

October 8, 2021

On October 8, 2021, Kenneth Andre Williams “Hack” made his peaceful transition into his eternal resting place, Age 58 years. He was born on March 26, 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky, along with his twin brother Elder Kerry Allen Williams, Sr. to Reverend Jodie and Patricia (Helm) Williams. Our beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend was called from labor...

Corene Williams (Lansing)

Corene Williams (Lansing)

October 7, 2021

Mrs. Corene Williams was called home on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born April 21, 1956, in West Memphis, Arkansas, to parents Thomas and Ada Edmondson. Corene confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and attended Doors of Healing, led by Pastor Erlene B. Sudduth, in Lansing, Michigan...

Henry Brown

Henry Brown

October 6, 2021

Mr. Henry Brown passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 86 years. He was born to the late Peter Brown and Mary Ray (Kent) Brown in Shelby, Mississippi. The family later moved to Caruthersville, Missouri where he was raised and educated in the Missouri school system. He was affectionately known as Boose, Uncle Boose or...

Jacqueline Denise Dent

Jacqueline Denise Dent

October 5, 2021

Sunset so soon for our oldest Sister, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Neice, Cousin, Co-worker, and friend, at age 57 years. On the Morning of October 5, 2021. Jackie was born July 17, 1964 In Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Doris Jean Manson and Horace Lee Dent, Sr. Jackie’s life was full of activities. When it came to sports, she was a die-hard...

Maggie Walker (Holt)

Maggie Walker (Holt)

October 5, 2021

Mrs. Maggie Beatrice Strickland Walker passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Rachel's Assisted Foster Care Living Assistance Center in Holt, Michigan, at age 83 years old. She was born on September 27, 1939, in Corner Stone, Arkansas, to the proud parents, Lee and Lucile Strickland. Maggie graduated from Tucker Rosenwald High School. As a student, she was an accomplished...

Robert S. Tucker, Sr.

Robert S. Tucker, Sr.

October 4, 2021

Robert Stewart Tucker, Sr. was born on February 12, 1958 to the late Raymond and Mary Tucker. On Friday, October 4, 2021, Robert went to his new home in Heaven with his new body. Robert was a 1976 proud graduate of Buena Vista High School. He served his country in the United States Marines and received an honorary discharge. Robert...

Evangelist Vonda Kay Massey

Evangelist Vonda Kay Massey

October 4, 2021

Mrs. Vonda K. Massey entered this world in humble surroundings on July 17, 1964 and transitioned into her heavenly rest on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 57. She was blessed to be born into the loving family of the late Bishop Marvin C. Pryor and Evangelist Ruth C. Pryor. Growing up in Flint, MI, Vonda was a...

Melvin  Howard

Melvin Howard

October 4, 2021

Melvin, affectionately called Pep and Famo, was born 7/23/1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Eloise Howard and Melvin (Dickie) Taylor. Pep passed on to the arms of our Heavenly Father on 10/04/2021, after a courageous three-year battle with prostate cancer. Pep attended Saginaw Public Schools, including Morley Elementary; North Middle; and Arthur Hill High. He forged many lifelong friendships that flourished...

Mervin Ray Gray (Lansing)

Mervin Ray Gray (Lansing)

October 3, 2021

Mr. Mervin Ray Gray passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, in Ferndale, Michigan. Age 44 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, one of two sons born on June 4, 1977, to his parents, Ronnie and Amelia Gray. Mervin was raised in Lansing, Michigan, and attended Lansing Eastern High School and he later earned his GED from the Lansing School...

Gloria "Penny" West

Gloria "Penny" West

October 3, 2021

In Precious Memory of: Ms. Gloria Jean "Penny" West. Gloria, a Christian, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend departed this earth to her heavenly home on October 3, 2021 at the age of 67 years. She was born March 6, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Georgia (JT) Ervin and Robert Davis. Gloria who was affectionately known as...

Eloisa Garza

Eloisa Garza

October 3, 2021

Eloísa Garza, 54, took her last breath Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. She was born November 18, 1966 in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Roman and Teresa DeLeon. Eloisa married Ernesto Garza Jr. On January 1, 1987. She traveled the world due to her husband being in the military. She lived in Ft. Hood, Texas, to Pisa,...