Suceceidia Karie Branson
Aug 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Suceceidia Karie BransonSuceceidia Karie Branson, née Davenport, lovingly known to many as Sue or Karen, was born on March 22, 1956, in Lansing, Michigan, to Bernice and Theodore Davenport Sr. She was raised on Middle Street alongside her 11 siblings as the tenth child and fourth daughter. Her father worked for Fisher Body, while her mother,...
Jesse Rouse, Jr.
Aug 5, 2026
Jesse was a proud member of the Wilberforce University (WU) class of 1972. He met the love of his life, Diana Reid, at freshman orientation. After graduation, they moved to Lansing, Michigan, where they enjoyed a wonderful life. Jesse had a long career in the insurance industry. He retired as a Claims Supervisor for Auto Owners Insurance. He was also very...
William West
Aug 4, 2026
William “Bill” Robert West was born on April 25, 1944, in Tazewell, Virginia, to Clyde and Leola West. In 1951, the family moved to Lansing, Michigan, where Bill later graduated from Grand Ledge High School.Bill proudly served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. Following his service, he attended Lansing Community College and earned his skilled trade certificate in...
Edgar James Moore
Aug 2, 2026
Edgar James Flennoy was born on February 22, 1925, to Nathaniel Flennoy and Martha Moore in a little town called Roba, Alabama (right outside of Tuskegee). He was the sixth of seven children born to Nathaniel and Martha. Martha Moore died when Edgar was four years old. He was raised by his Aunt Adeline Moore Rush until 1939.When he was...
Joyce Smith
Jul 13, 2026
Joyce Yvonne Smith was born to Fred Bailey Jr. and Floria Augustine Toms on January 1, 1941 in Ironton, OH. She graduated from South Point High School, South Point, OH.After relocating to Lansing, MI in 1967 along with husband George K. Smith and family, Joyce worked for the Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and many years in various roles for...
Joyce Louise Steele
Jul 1, 2026
Joyce L. Steele was born on March 24, 1949, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Jordan "Buddy" Purnell and Louise Cheeks-Purnell. She was the second of three children and shared a special bond with her siblings, Bernard "Bernie" (Dorothy) Purnell and Jordan "Poncho" (Lori) Purnell Jr.Joyce received her education through Muskegon Heights Public Schools, graduating in 1967. In 1978, she moved to...
Ruby Jean Foster
Jun 30, 2026
Ruby Jean Foster, age 78, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 in Denton Texas she is formerly of Lansing, Michigan.https://gofund.me/41738d145
Fonnie Price
Jun 29, 2026
The Life and Legacy of Fonnie Price
Born in Carroll County, Tennessee, to Lois and Georgia Ann Price, Fonnie's journey reflected a resilience that would define his character throughout his life. As a young man, he moved to South Bend, Indiana, where he began building a future marked by hard work, determination, and purpose.
Answering the call to serve his country, Fonnie...
Paula Rene' Peters
Jun 18, 2026
Paula Rene' Peters of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on June 18, 2026.She was born May 18, 1969, in Lansing to Joy Marlene Sandborn and John Lawrence Peters. Paula lived life fully and remained optimistic despite a long illness. She will be remembered for the love she shared and the memories she created.She was preceded in death by her father, John...
