Tillie Turner
Jun 15, 2013
Tillie was born to Pauline and Paul Burcham on October 17, 1954 in Hazard, Kentucky. She was a minister, who loved teaching Sunday School at Wayside Chapel, marrying people and counseling inmates. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, listening to music, singing, dancing, and having pajama parties with her special mother-in-law, Susie and sisters-in-laws, Martha, Mary,...
Daniel Gene Church, Jr.
Jun 12, 2013
Daniel "Doobie" was born on April 9, 1966 in Lansing, MI and at the age of 47 lost his battle with cancer and went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on June 12, 2013. "Doobie" is survived by: his parents, Daniel Gene Church, Sr., and Peggy Ann Reynolds; brothers, Donald (Dawn) and Richard Church; his son Frederick; grandson, Julian;...
Vivian Irene Zachary
Jun 12, 2013
Age 91, was an in home, elderly care provider in her working years. There will be a memorial dinner for her on Sunday, June 16th, 11:00 am at 6101 Marsh Rd., Haslett, MI 48840.
Florestine Williams
Jun 10, 2013
Visitation: Thursday, June 20, 12-1 pm at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Thursday, June 20, 1 pm at the Riley Funeral Home.
Sarah Mae Mcgrew
Jun 9, 2013
Mother McGrew will lie in repose on Wednesday June 12, 3-6 pm. Funeral service will be held on Thursday June 13, 12:30 pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 500 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Lansing MI 48915 with the family hour 30 minutes prior to the service.
Roosevelt Hudson, Jr.
Jun 8, 2013
Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 15, 11:30 am at Union Missionary Baptist Church with the family receiving friends 30 minutes prior to the service. There will no public viewing.
Marlaina Moon- Kanillopoolos
Jun 7, 2013
Visitation: Monday June 17, 10-2 pm at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Monday June 17, 3 pm,at the Riley Funeral Home with the family receiving friends 1 hour prior to the service.
Apostle Dr. Charlie Lee Pruitt
Jun 7, 2013
Service in ministryPreaching the GospelFullfiling the Great Commission Go ye therefore, and teach all nations - Matthew 28:19 Apostle Charlie L. Pruitt was born July 29, 1943 in Stanton Tennessee to James and Lonnie Jo (McFarland) Pruitt. In 1973, Apostle Pruitt along with his wife of over 40 years, Evangelist Dr. Dorothy J., founded and pastored what is now known...
Leon Smith
Jun 6, 2013
Leon Smith, born November 26, 1955 in Greenville, Mississippi to Johnnie and Annie Smith, and went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2013. At the age of 57, he passed away surrounded by his loving family. Leon accepted Christ at an early age and is currently a member of Soul Winning Outreach for the Lord Church. As...
Marguerite Defrain Higbee
Jun 4, 2013
Peggy, age 91, passed away on June 4, 2013. She was born on June 24, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan. Before retiring she was an Academic Advisor for Michigan State University. There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Friday June 14, 4:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing, 855 Grove St., East Lansing, MI. Following the...
Naomi Jane Davis
May 29, 2013
Age 91, was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 14, 1922 to Hesper and Mable Jackson. She attended Lansing Public Schools and graduated from Central High School in 1940. She married John Davis Jr., and together they had one son that everyone called Jack. She retired from Maurices Apparel Store after over 40 years of service as a sales associate...
Clyde Brown
May 24, 2013
Mr. Brown, age 92, was born June 9, 1920 in Thomasville, GA to Robert and Alice Morris Brown. He transitioned to be with the Lord on May 24, 2013. He retired as a chef and was a member of Trinity A.M.E Church. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by: his parents and granddaughter, Samantha Johnson. Survivors include: his daughter, Yvonne...
Dr. Ralph Bonner
May 24, 2013
Family, Education, and Community Dr. Ralph Wyomin Bonner Dr. Ralph Wyomin Bonner beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by his family on May 24, 2013. In his forty plus years as an educator, social worker, administrator, and organizational scientist, Dr. Bonner spent a lifetime helping people. Dr. Bonner held a variety of positions at Michigan State University including...
Marvin Dumas
May 24, 2013
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 3:00 pm at God's Worship Center, 818 N. Jenison, Lansing, MI
Augustine Chavous
May 16, 2013
Mrs. Chavous, age 73, was born on February 28, 1940 in New Orleans, LA to Peter and Myrtle Badie, Sr. and passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 after a long illness. She retired from Consumers Energy in 1995 after 25 years of service. Augustine moved to Lansing in 2003, where she joined the New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where...
Randy Clark Ragland
May 15, 2013
Age 51, was born February 18, 1962 in Jackson, Michigan to Joseph and Esther Ragland. He graduated from Everett High School and attended Lansing Community College. Randy was preceded in death by his father Joseph Ragland, Sr.; grandparents, John and Mary Alice Clark, Charles and Ella Ragland. He leaves to cherish his memories, Mother and stepfather, Esther-Bell McGear (Joe McGear)...
Elizabeth J. Bryd
May 15, 2013
Age 83, of Inkster, Michigan, passed away after a long illness on Monday, May 13, 2013. She leaves to cherish her loving memory: 6 children, Barbara Barnes, Beverly, Brenda Slaughter, Robert III, Rosalind and Ronald; 16 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 brother and a host of loving family members and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday,...
