Lenore "Jackie" Vernice Bullock (Lansing)
Apr 2, 2021
Ms. Lenore “Jackie” Vernice Bullock passed Friday, April 2, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born on August 25, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, to Warcester and Pauline Bullock. She was named for her maternal grandmother, Leora; however, her father affectionately nicknamed her “Jackie”, which carried over to all facets of her life. The youngest...
Hester Fry (Lansing)
Apr 2, 2021
Ms. Hester Fry passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born April 3, 1961, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to her parents Simon Fry, Sr. and Hester Joyce. Hester moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1980, with her daughter from Clarksdale, Mississippi. She worked as a switchboard operator at Ingham Regional Hospital and...
Jovan Maurice Evans
Apr 2, 2021
Mr. Jovan Maurice Evans passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on April 2, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan to Velma Samuel and Stacy Welch, Sr. Jovan was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was member of New Gaillee Full Gospel Baptist Church as a child. Jovan loved to cook, play basketball, and spend...
Debra Askew
Apr 2, 2021
Mrs. Debra Alma Louise Askew passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Age 67 years. She was born on October 16, 1953 in Greenville, South Carolina to Mable Sercey Jones and Thomas Frank Jones, Sr. Debra was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and was a faithful member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Otis Washington, Sr....
Randy Timonthy Trainor (Lansing)
Apr 2, 2021
Mr. Randy Timonthy Trainor passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing Michigan. Age 52 years old. Randy was born January 13, 1969, to Earl, Jr. and Ruth Lee Irby Trainor in Steele, Missouri before moving to Lansing, Michigan.Randy loved to spend his childhood on the famous Roosevelt Street with family and friends. Randy graduated...
Darrell Lavinne Smith, Ii (Lansing)
Mar 31, 2021
Mr. Darrell LaVinne Smith, II passed Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 16 years. He was born May 18, 2004, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Stephanie Marie McKissic Smith and Darrell LaVinne Smith, Sr. Darrell also known as “Dee” was an active member of Friendship House of Prayer Baptist Church where he was a Junior Deacon, Junior...
Sharina Sharnea Gartley
Mar 28, 2021
Ms. Sharina Sharnea Gartley went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age of 34 years. She passed away at Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sharina was born on June 8, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kimberly Gartley and Larry Lockett. Sharina was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan....
Addie Jackson (Lansing)
Mar 27, 2021
Miss Addie Jackson was born July 31, 1963 to A.J., Sr. and Helen P. Jackson in Cleveland, Ohio. She passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. At the age of 57 years. Not long after Addie’s birth, the family relocated to Lansing, Michigan where she remained as a lifelong resident. Addie received her formal education...
Everett Luke
Mar 27, 2021
Mr. Everett D. Luke passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. Age 57 years. He was born on November 2, 1963 in Saginaw, Michigan to William Earl and Sunobia Luke Sims. Everett was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1981. Upon completion of his military service, Everett...
Barbara Williams (Lansing)
Mar 26, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Williams passed away on March 26, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born June 28, 1961, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to parents, Gloria Finch and Stanton Woodberry. Barbara was married to the love of her life, James Williams, for 39 years. Together they raised their children and enjoyed life. She held a...
Theodore Parker "Tp"
Mar 26, 2021
Mr. Theodore Parker, affectionately known as “TP,” departed this life on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Covenant Medical Center. He was 83 years old. He was born on May 23, 1937 to the union of Joe Luther and Rosetta Parker in Marion, Alabama. He was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan since the age of seventeen, and was employed by General...
Marcus Claiborne (Lansing)
Mar 26, 2021
Marcus La’Mar Claiborne transitioned his life on Friday, March 26, 2021, at 3:33 p.m.; peacefully at his home in Lansing, Michigan with his two young daughters, fiancée, and mother at his side. Age 40 years. Marcus was born April 29, 1980, to his parents Mary Estes and Forest Edward Claiborne in Tallulah, Louisiana. Marcus enjoyed listening to loud music, watching...
Rickey Frye
Mar 26, 2021
Rickey Renell Frye was born January 27, 1957 in Alexander, Arkansas to Elizabeth Frye and Ben Williams. He made his transition into the next life on March 26, 2021. Rickey was an avid musician and he loved listening to music. He could play several instruments with great excellence with his favorite being the tenor saxophone. Rickey was employed with Steering...
Rebecca Parker Mixon (Lansing)
Mar 25, 2021
Mrs. Rebecca Parker Mixon, age 84 years, left us unexpectedly after a very rewarding life on Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Affectionately known as Aunt Becky, she was born in St Joseph, a small town in the state of Louisiana, on May 14, 1936, to Celestine Watson Parker and Henry Parker. The youngest of nine (9) children, it...
Linda Mccarty (Lansing)
Mar 25, 2021
Ms. Linda Louise Davis-McCarty was called from her earthly tabernacle to the everlasting home in Heaven on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Age 72 years. Linda was born January 7, 1949, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to Estella and James Davis, Jr. She was the eldest daughter of 5 children. She attended Alcorn University for 2 years, there she majored in English. Linda...
Dionne Latrice Swan
Mar 24, 2021
Ms. Dionne Latrice Swan passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Age 48 years. She was born October 4, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan to Hoover and Lillie Swan. Dionne was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she was raised. Her early education was completed in Saginaw Public Schools. Dionne was baptized at Tabernacle...
Georgia Carson (Lansing)
Mar 23, 2021
Georgia Ann Carson, affectionately known as “Biddy”, was born on April 18, 1943, to William and Ezell Rider in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She departed this life on March 23, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems. Age 77 years. Georgia relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1971. She was the first African American secretary in the Lansing School District. Georgia first worked at Walter...
Ronrico Deshaun Adams (Lansing)
Mar 22, 2021
Ronrico Deshaun Adams “Ronnie” was born to Enrick Hilliard and Althea Hilliard on December 2, 1981, in Lansing, Michigan. In 1990 Ronnie was cared for and raised by Gloria Adams through his teen years. Ronnie was a happy child and never complained about his health challenges. In 1999, Ronnie graduated from Waverly High School. When Ronnie’s health permitted, he was...
Daniel Welch
Mar 22, 2021
Daniel Andrew Welch passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 65 years. He was the third child born to Roosevelt and Lucy (Scott) Welch on May 23, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan. Daniel grew up in a Christian home and declared his faith in Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church. This...
Hazel Fitzpatrick-Robertson (Lansing)
Mar 21, 2021
Early Life Hazel Fitzpatrick-Robertson was born on July 7, 1936 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Green and Lula Sanders. At an early age, Hazel showed a love for baking, music & sports. She began baking cakes at age 10; as one of 10 children, sweets were always a welcomed treat. Hazel was a lover of all types of music,...
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