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,...
Beverly (Whitelock) Busch
May 11, 2013
Age 61, was born April 5, 1952 to John and Betty Whitelock and passed away on May 11, 2013. Ms. Busch worked many years for the city of Lansing Public Service Division. She was a devoted and loving daughter, mother, sister, nana and friend for which the mold has been broken. She was preceded in death by her mother, stepfather...
Martha R. Scott
May 10, 2013
Age 88, was born July 6, 1924 and passed away peacefully May 10, 2013. She was a Housing Manager for the Lansing Housing Commission, before she retired. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Scott, 2007 and parents. Survivors include: her children, Yvonne Scott, Althea Scott, Lawrence Scott, Ellen (Keith) Bibbins, Yolanda (Rick) Spivey, and Janine Scott; grandchildren,...
Jeffrey Zimmerman
May 8, 2013
Age 46, was born December 23,1966 and passed away on May 8, 2013. He worked as a flooring contractor. He was preceded in death by: his father, Larry Zimmerman and grandparents. He leaves behind his wife, Melissa; stepsons, Adam (Shawna) Selden, Joshua (Cindy) Selden; 3 grandchildren; mother, Sharon Zimmerman; sister, Stacy (Brian) Wade; brother, Thomas Zimmerman; in-laws, Jeanette and Terry...
Jacqueline Mason
May 4, 2013
Age 44, was born on January 12, 1969 in Kingston, Jamaica to Leonard and Gwendolyn Reid. She departed this life on May 4, 2013. Mrs Mason was a loyal employee at the Pines Health Care Center and was a faithful servant to God. She was preceded in death by: her father, Leonard Reid; grandparents, W.H. Gibbs and Vida White; mother-in-law,...
Mildred Black
May 2, 2013
Age 85, born April 18, 1928 to Norman and Josephine Franklin, went home May 2, 2013 to join her loving husband, J. C. Black and two sons, Curtis and Sidney. Mildred retired from General Motors Corporation. Surviving to cherish her memory; her sister, Mardett Sullivan; special niece, Sandra Sullivan; seven grandchildren, Phyllis, Tony, Sidney II, Terriea, Tina, Prunell and Bryan;...
Joseph Franklin
Apr 25, 2013
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, 2013, 1:00 pm at the Riley Funeral Home.
Martha Ann Jackson
Apr 25, 2013
Age 62 was born on December 29, 1950, in Ripley, TN to Mary Sue and Howard Allen Shaw, Sr. and passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013. She was a faithful member of Tabernacle of David Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton in 2000; brothers, Edward Jarrett and Terry Shaw. She leaves to cherish her memory:...
Barbara Ashley (Richardson)
Apr 15, 2013
Age 71, was born December 27, 1941 in Summit, MS to Walter and Allie Mae Hartwell and passed away on April 15, 2013. She was the eldest of 10 children. She was preceded in death by: her sister, Mary; brothers, Louis and Walter Jr. Survivors include: son, Charles (LaTesha) Richardson, four grandsons that she cherished, Charles II Chaz , Collyn,...
Walter Allen
Apr 15, 2013
Visitation: Thursday, April 25 3-6 pm at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Friday, April 26 1:00 pm at Olivet Baptist Church, 5455 W. Willoughby, Lansing,MI with 30 min family hour prior to service.
Andrew Jackson Husband
Apr 6, 2013
Age 85, was born July 19, 1927 in Poplarville, MS to Rev. Andrew Jackson Husband, Sr. and Effie Ann Husband. He was 1 of 9 children. He moved to Lansing with his family in the early 1940s. Andrew served honorably in the United States Army from 1945 - 1947, receiving the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon and War World...
Julie Anne Johnson
Apr 6, 2013
Age 57, was born to Thelma Edington Jenkins and Max Edington, March 15, 1956, in Lansing, MI and took her journey to Heaven Saturday, April 6, 2013. Julie graduated from Eastern High School in 1971. She married her husband, James P. Johnson on December 10, 1994. Julie was an avid bowler, loved fishing and taking trips to the casino. Julie...
Robert Edward Wilson, Sr.
Apr 6, 2013
Age 67, was born September 3, 1945 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He entered into eternal rest April 5, 2013. Robert was a retiree from General Motors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ethel Wilson; sister, Shirley Mae; paternal and maternal grandparents; and nephew Rodrick Terrell. Survivors include, one daughter, Lathrice (Donald) Wilson-Wilson of Baton Rouge, LA;...
