Lela B. Lane
Jan 9, 2013
Age 88, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, peacefully, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 9, 2013. Lela was born in Lansing, MI. She was raised in a family where caring for others was the way of life. Her life was devoted to her personal family, church family, and the children she assisted, through her working...
Lizzie Hudson
Jan 8, 2013
Age 89, was born October 31, 1923, in Arkadelphia, AR and went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2013. She retired from Michigan State University where she worked at Yakeley Hall for 30 years. She was preceded in death by: her husband of 54 years, Lacy Hudson and sons Earl and Bradley Hudson. Lizzie is survived by...
Laura Morris
Jan 7, 2013
Memorial Service: Tuesday, January 15, 6 pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 500 S. Martin L. King,Jr. Blvd., Lansing
Alvin Burton
Jan 6, 2013
Visitation: Friday January 11, 9 - 1:30 at Riley Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Friday January 11, 1:30 at Riley Funeral Home.
Wade Lathon
Jan 5, 2013
.departed his earthly life for the open arms of his Heavenly Father, Saturday, January 5, 2013. Wade was at home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Wade was delivered into this world by his grandmother, Mary Richardson, who was a renowned midwife, in Kiblah Arkansas, April 10, 1927. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Fleet and Mary Richardson,...
Infant Ja'Nayjah Sanders
Jan 4, 2013
Visitation: Thursday, January 10, 11 am -1 pm Riley Funeral Home. Graveside Service: Thursday, January 10, 1:30 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 4444 W. Grand River, Lansing
Hebert Washington
Jan 1, 2013
Herbert Lee Washington was born February 11, 1948 in Baton Rouge Louisiana to Ellis and Catherine Washington. Herbert enter into the United States Marine Corps October 1, 1967. He attained the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged after 2 years of service. Herbert was employed by General Motors and retired after 37 years of service. Herbert enjoyed sports, bowling,...
Margarett Mack
Dec 30, 2012
Age 87, passed away Sunday, December 30th, 2012 at Sparrow Hospital. Mrs. Mack was a long-time resident of Lansing. Mrs. Mack was a faithful and humble servant of the Lord, and an active member of Union Missionary Baptist Church. She regularly visited the elderly, sick, and shut-in, providing words of comfort, until she was well into her seventies. She was...
Mr. Willie Hicks
Dec 25, 2012
Visitation: Thursday, January 3 3-6 pm at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Friday, January 4, 12:30 pm at Riley Funeral Home
Ella Mae Campbell
Dec 24, 2012
Memorial Service: Saturday, January 5, 4 -8 pm at Old Park School, Michigan City, IN
Shelly Dumont
Dec 23, 2012
Age 47, was born November 27, 1965 in Lansing, MI and passed away December 23, 2012. Survivors include: her children, Michael McCool and Julia Dumont; father, Charles Dumont (Carol Root); mother, Janet (Francis) Schneider; brothers, Jeff Dumont (Trisha Strout)and Frank Dumont; sisters, Sharon (Kevin) Campbell and Mary Dumont; grandmother, Alta Keehn; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. A...
Mr. Lindsay Beard
Dec 23, 2012
Visitation: Sunday, December 30, 3-6 pm at the Riley Funeral Home Funeral Service: Monday, December 31, 1:00 pm at New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 3800 W. Miller Rd. Family hour 1 hour prior to service
Eugene "Billy" Frazier
Dec 21, 2012
Age 81, was born on April 30, 1931 in Lansing, Michigan to Geraldine and Lorenzo Frazier. He went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2012. Billy was employed with Greater Lansing Food Bank for several years. His hobbies included working in his garden and yard, fishing, hunting and especially watching Westerns . Billy was preceded in death by:...
Infant Samuel W.C. Allen Ii
Dec 21, 2012
Graveside Service: Friday, December 28 1 pm at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Tollie Sharpe
Dec 18, 2012
Age 71, transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Tollie was married to her soul mate Arthur Sharpe, Sr., and was known in the city as co-owner of Ashleys Clothing. Survivors include: her husband, Arthur Sharpe, Sr.; 5 children, Angela Parker, Arthur Sharpe, Alvin (Kimberly) Sharpe, Allen Sharpe, Antonio Sharpe; 7 sisters, Annie Lou Smith, Julia May...
John Waters
Dec 16, 2012
Age 74, of Lansing, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. John was a former educator in the Detroit Public School District. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Joann Doby-Waters; daughter, Alicia Currington of Bellville, MI; parents, Joseph and Flora of Dowagiac, MI; brothers, James (Nancy) of Muskegon, MI, Leroy of Benton Harbor,MI, and Larry (Adrienne) of Brookfield, WI;...
Earline Brown
Dec 15, 2012
Age 85, was born to George and Lexcie Jones in West Point, MS on September 3, 1927 and died peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2012, with her family at her bedside. She joined Friendship Baptist Church, under the late Rev. E. Gladstone Scott, and became a member of the Usher Board in 1955. She was employed by J. W. Knapps...
Pastor Zadie Tyner
Dec 13, 2012
Lansing, MI Age 100 and the matriarch of 4 generations, was born November 22, 1912 in Wesson, MS. and made her triumphant ascension to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 13, 2012. She retired from Michigan State University and was a pillar in this community. Pastor Tyner was preceded in death by her husbands, Leon Tyner and Curtis DeMyers, Sr....
