Elnora C. Cole
Jan 29, 2013
Elnora Cole was born December 4, 1948 in Doddsville, Mississippi to Roosevelt and Minnie Carson. At an early age, Elnora and the family moved to Indiana where she attended Public Schools. She graduated from Roosevelt High in Gary, Indiana. Elnora later moved to Lansing, Michigan and was employed with General Motors, for a number of years. Elnora was a very...
Dorothy Summerville - Biggs
Jan 21, 2013
Visitation: Wednesday, January 30, 3-6 pm at Riley Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Thursday, January 31, 1:00 pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church. 30 minute family hour prior to service
Jean E. Macklin
Jan 21, 2013
Jean Ellen Macklin the youngest daughter of Coy and Melvalee Strickland was born on February 27th 1948. She passed on to the next life very unexpectedly at home on Jan 21st 2013. A lifelong resident of Lansing and graduate from Sexton High School, Jean retired from the State of Michigan after 40 years of service. She was always willing to...
Sherry Brown-Beasley
Jan 16, 2013
Visitation: Thursday , January 24,2013 3-6 pm at Riley Funeral Home Funeral Service: Friday, January 25, 2013 11:00 am at New Mt Calvary Baptist Church, 3800 W. Miller, Lansing. Family hour 1 hour prior to service.
Betty Blake
Jan 16, 2013
born May 5, 1941 in Lansing to Emerson and Lillie Boles. She went to her heavenly home on January 16, 2013. She graduated from Sexton High School and received her LPN from Lansing Community College in 1961. She married Shed Blake in 1963 and they were blessed with three beautiful children. She worked for several years at St. Lawrence Hospital,...
Bruce Scott
Jan 15, 2013
Public Visitation: Monday, January 21, 3-6 pm at Riley Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Tuesday, January 22, 11 am at Robinson Memorial Church of God in Christ. Family hour 1 hour prior to service.
Earnest Riggins
Jan 15, 2013
Earnest Eugene Riggins was born on February 9, 1951 to Emma Jane Williams and Earnest Riggins, Sr. in Hollandale, Mississippi. Earnest grew up in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Earnest loved his life in the south but eventually made his way north to Chicago, Illinois and later, to his final home in Lansing, Michigan. He returned home to Mississippi as often as he...
Constance Jackson
Jan 14, 2013
Funeral Service: Saturday, January 19, 1:00 pm at Solid Rock Full Gospel Baptist Church. Per the family request there will be no public visitation or family hour.
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
