Calvin Sturdivant
Jun 24, 2013
Calvin E. Sturdivant was born July 20, 1924 in Joiner, Arkansas and passed away peacefully on June 24, 2013. He was a retiree of GM (38 years), and a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory: his wife of 57 years: Irene; 4 children: Derrick, Bryan, Karen, and Anita (Wesley); 3 grandchildren; 5 sisters; 1 brother;...
Timothy Richard Black, Sr.
Jun 23, 2013
Tim was born May 20, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to K.C. and Norma Black. He was a graduate of Eastern High School and retired from General Motors Corporation, with 20 years of service. Tim was a very out-going person who loved people. He also had a great love for sports. He was preceded in death by: his father, KC Black;...
Ruby Russ Davis
Jun 22, 2013
Mrs. Ruby R. Davis was born December 27, 1917, in Macedonia, Columbia County, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and civic leader who spent decades spearheading community improvement efforts in Fordyce, Arkansas. Ruby was the youngest of six children of Mattie Powell Russ and the Reverend Mitchell Walter Russ. The family moved to Fordyce when her father was called to minister...
Susan Yockey
Jun 22, 2013
A Memorial Service will be held here at Riley Funeral Home on Friday, July 12th at 3 pm.
Ruth Mary Payne
Jun 18, 2013
Ruth Mary Payne was born August 21, 1948 in Mason, Tennessee. She was the first child of the late John T. Payne and Aline Frances Hodge Payne. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age at Alexander Methodist Church, Mason, Tennessee. Ruth moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1965 and was a long-time member of Trinity A. M. E....
Infant De'Aireon Riley
Jun 17, 2013
Chapel Service: Tuesday, June 25, 2 pm at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 4444 W. Grand River, Lansing,MI
Christopher Goins
Jun 16, 2013
Let me hit you with the real! Christopher Michael Goins NOBODY can stop his greatness, because through all of this, amazingly, Chris has touched hundreds of people with his life and death. So we celebrate you, Chris!!!! Chris Michael Goins was born November 22, 1991 at 5:09 am in Lansing, Michigan. He came in this world talking and entertaining; he...
Michael Genereaux
Jun 16, 2013
Michael was born August 25, 1948 in Grayling, Michigan. Michael was a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Manistee, Michigan. He loved fishing and football. When he could no longer fish, he dreamed about it. Michael left our world Fathers Day, June 16, 2013, to reunite with: his son, Nigig Genereaux, his parents; Isaac and Susan Negake...
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...
