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Nancy Jo Lonnie
Feb 3, 2016
Nancy J. Lonnie departed this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Nancy was born December 12, 1950 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to her parents Willie Fred, Jr. and Alice Lonnie. They both preceded her in death. Nancy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Original Church of God, where she remained a faithful supporter. She...
Willie Lee Bibbs
Feb 3, 2016
Willie Lee Bibbs was born May 31, 1950 in Jackson, Mississippi to the union of the late Fred Bibbs and Margaret Mangum. Willie attended the Jackson, Mississippi Public Schools. He soon after moved to Lansing, Michigan in the early 70's where he worked at Oldsmobile. In 1979, Willie married Thelma Risper. Willie was admired by many for his work as...
Lawrence Komla Venyah
Feb 2, 2016
Lawrence Komla Venyah was born on September 5, 1932, the eldest of four boys and two girls, to Titus Kweku Venyah, and Gertrude Sraku, in Likpe-Bakua, Ghana, West Africa. From early childhood, Lawrence showed academic promise, graduating at the top of his class, and eventually earning scholarships to attend college at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada, and Michigan State University,...
Manuel Garcia
Feb 2, 2016
There will be Memorial service held on Thursday, February 11th, 11:00am at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .
Jesse "Pot" Beverly, Jr.
Feb 1, 2016
There will be memorial service held Friday, February 5, 2016, 2:30pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd, Lansing, Michigan 48915.
Vivian Fay Anthony-Garner
Jan 25, 2016
Mrs. Vivian Fay Anthony-Garner will lie in repose Friday, February 5th at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48933. Family hour will be 6-7pm on Friday, February 5th at Riley Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 6th 10:30am at Everett High School, 3900 Stabler Street, Lansing, MI 48910.
Bertha Mae Knapp
Jan 21, 2016
Bertha "Bert" Knapp was born June 12, 1935 in Lansing Michigan to James and Liah (Ferris) Zarka. Surrounded by family she went to be with the Lord to her eternal rest, January 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by: her sister, Nellie Brower. She leaves to cherish her memory; her children, Vickie (Bobby) Houghton, Leah Cherie (Kelly) McWhorter, Glen...
Margaret Bernice Jones
Jan 20, 2016
Margaret Bernice Jones was born on July 17, 1953 to parents, Ira Washington, Sr. and Rosemary Jones in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She received her education in the Leland, Mississippi school system and later in life, after relocating to Michigan, she was employed at Wyeth Laboratories in Mason. Bernice accepted Christ at an early age and later continued in her faith by...
Kay Lynn Wilson
Jan 19, 2016
On Tuesday, December 11, 1962, Kay Lynn Wilson, the eldest child of Willie L. and Daisy M. (Robinson) Wilson, began her earthly journey. At the age of nine, Kay confessed her belief in and acceptance of Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Kay graduated from the former Harry Hill High School....
Zachary Dorman Parks
Jan 19, 2016
Mr. Zachary Dorman Parks will lie in repose Friday, January 29, 5-8pm at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48933. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 30, 1pm at Riley Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. Memories and condolences may be shared at www@rileyfuneralhome.com .
Edward Earl Ross
Jan 15, 2016
Edward "Ed" Earl Ross was born September 17, 1943 in Madison County, Mississippi to Adam and Elise (Morton) Ross. Edward was also known as "Ed" by family and friends. Ed graduated from Farm Haven School. He accepted the Lord as his personal savior at an early age and was baptized at Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church in Canton, Mississippi. He...
Bing Crosby White
Jan 13, 2016
Mr. White will lie in repose Friday, January 22, 2016 6-8pm at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48933. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 23, 2016 11am at Riley Funeral Home. Family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .
David Lee Maas
Jan 12, 2016
Mr. Maas will lie in repose Monday, January 18, 2016 9am at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48933. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 18th, 1pm at Riley Funeral Home.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .
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