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Beverly A. Thompkins (Lansing-Albion)

Beverly A. Thompkins (Lansing-Albion)

Oct 31, 2024

Ms. Beverly A. Thompkins passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Grand Haven Assisted Living in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. 

Sharon Thompson

Sharon Thompson

Oct 28, 2024

A Heavenly Matriarch That Blessed Her Whole Family

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Sharon Ann Thompson was born May 26, 1946, to the late John Curtis Redice and Hallie Lee Allen in...

Bennie Charles Brown, Sr. (Lansing)

Bennie Charles Brown, Sr. (Lansing)

Oct 26, 2024

Mr. Bennie Brown passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, Henry Ford Genesys in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Age 75 years.

Jeffrey D. Harris, Sr.

Jeffrey D. Harris, Sr.

Oct 26, 2024

Mr. Jeffrey D. Harris, Sr. passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Healthsource of Saginaw.  Age 77 years.

Tracy Brewer

Tracy Brewer

Oct 26, 2024

Ms. Tracy Brewer passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Healthsource of Saginaw. Age 65 years.

Keyvon Bentley

Keyvon Bentley

Oct 25, 2024

Keyvon Bentley passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 14 years.

Baby Girl Cay'ani Rozana Lane

Baby Girl Cay'ani Rozana Lane

Oct 25, 2024

Baby Girl Cay'ani Rozana Lane passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison. 

Diontae Laury

Diontae Laury

Oct 24, 2024

Mr. Diontae Laury passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Age  21 years. 

Ruth Elizabeth Zerby (East Lansing)

Ruth Elizabeth Zerby (East Lansing)

Oct 24, 2024

Ms. Ruth Zerby passed away Thursday, October 25, 2024, at Stoney Pointe in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years.

Aaron Young

Aaron Young

Oct 22, 2024

Aaron Stanley Young made a peaceful transition on October 22, 2024, at the age of 71. Aaron was born July 4, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan to Joseph and Kathrine Young.

Aaron was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Foster U. Moore. He was a graduate of Buena Vista High School Class of 1971. Aaron was employed...

Shirley Pearson

Shirley Pearson

Oct 22, 2024

Ms. Shirley Pearson passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 71 years.

Sethran DeMyers (Lansing)

Sethran DeMyers (Lansing)

Oct 21, 2024

Mr. Sethran DeMyers passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years old.

Barbara "Bobbie" Pate (Lansing)

Barbara "Bobbie" Pate (Lansing)

Oct 20, 2024

Ms. Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Pate passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at University of Michigan Health – Sparrow Lansing. Age 68 years. She was born March 22, 1956, in Jackson, Mississippi. The daughter of Daisy Manuel-Pate and Leon Pate Sr.

Bobbie Jean and her family migrated to Lansing, Michigan when she was a child. She had 2 sons and 2 daughters...

Pierre La'Shae Perkins

Pierre La'Shae Perkins

Oct 19, 2024

Pierre La’Shae Perkins was born July 13, 1992, in Saginaw, Michigan to Felecia K. Perkins and James “Jimmy” York.

Pierre graduated from Transitions Center in Saginaw, Michigan in 2018. He attended three proms but was escorted to his first prom by his “homegirl” and aunt “Dee.”

 Pierre attended Lighthouse Full Life Center Church under the leadership of Pastor Marvin L. Sapp. In...

Donna Amanda Baird-Motton

Donna Amanda Baird-Motton

Oct 18, 2024

Donna Amanda Baird was the second of four daughters born to the proud Guyanese parents Neville and Evron Baird on April 28, 1965, in London, United Kingdom. 

Donna was a quiet person who always tried her best. Donna completed her education in London but was thirsty for traveling. She found her way to the USA, where she settled and continued with...

Tennille Young (Lansing)

Tennille Young (Lansing)

Oct 17, 2024

Ms. Tennille Genell Young passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. She was born Thursday, October 7, 1976, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Shelly Young and Billy Earl Davis.

Tennille resided in Lansing, Michigan as an adolescent through her adult years. She attended Lansing Eastern High School, where she excelled academically....

James Jones Bradley

James Jones Bradley

Oct 17, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend James Bradley was born on April 17, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan to Edgar and Fannie Mae Bradley. He received his wings on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 80 years of age.

James graduated from Saginaw High School in 1962. In 1963, he began his employment with General Motors, and he stayed with the...

Sylvia A. Edwards

Sylvia A. Edwards

Oct 17, 2024

Sylvia Ann (Lewis) Edwards, a devoted wife (affectionately known as Sweetheart by her husband), mother, and grandmother was born on August 1, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Luciose and Jessie Mae Lewis, Sr. She was the fourth of eight children. She graduated from Carrollton Public Schools. Sis. Edwards accepted Christ at an early age and served faithfully at the Mt....

Jon Evelyn Wettlin

Jon Evelyn Wettlin

Oct 16, 2024

Mrs. Jon Evelyn Wettlin passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab Center.  Age 87 years. On June 26, 1937, a beautiful baby girl was born to Lula Elizabeth and John Albert Smith, Jr., in Eudora, Arkansas. Jon Evelyn was raised in a Christian family where her parents were faithful Christians who served at Bethel A.M.E....

Ronda Robinson "Brite"

Ronda Robinson "Brite"

Oct 15, 2024

Ms. Ronda Robinson, affectionately known as "Brite," passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Flint, Michigan. Age 43 years.

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