Lula Faye Carter
Oct 9, 2012
Lula Faye Carter was born February 13, 1946 in Bessemer, Alabama. She was a loyal wife and a loving mother, who trained her children to love the Lord. Lula was retired from the Michigan School for the Blind and was a faithful member of the Holmes Road Church of Christ. Lulas christian life was like the fragrance of a beautiful...
Jimmy Lang Hester
Oct 9, 2012
Jimmy Lang Hester was born in Shelby County, Tennessee on May 17, 1942 to Alvis Hester, Sr. and Gertrude Wray Hester. Jimmy was united in marriage to Verlene Louise Walker, on March 6, 1965. To this union three children were born. Jimmy was saved March of 1959 in Tennessee at Tipton Church of God In Christ, under the leadership of...
Bessie Robinson
Oct 7, 2012
Bessie Robinson, affectionately known as Mama; excellent mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and child of the true and living God, commenced her earthly journey on December 18, 1920. She was born to Willie Mack and Ada Blake in Willisville, Arkansas. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age, while being an active member of Pleasant Grove Church. As a quiet...
Loleta Marie Townsend-Vanostran
Oct 7, 2012
Loleta Marie Townsend was born October 27, 1967, in Lansing, Michigan. She was born to William M. Chappell and Mandy Bell Townsend. Loleta was a God-fearing woman, who came to know Christ at an early age. She was a founding member of Jesus of Nazareth Church of God in Christ, where she once sang in the choir and ushered. Loleta...
Nolan Alphonso Lloyd
Oct 6, 2012
Nolan Alfonso Lloyd was born in Mullens, South Carolina on May 1, 1935 to Simon and Annie Lloyd. He was the third born of five children. He spent his childhood in Mullens and loved telling stories of his childhood there. As a young man he met and married Sallie Nathaniel. She blessed him with two loving and devoted daughters....
Judith Fenby - Ruffin
Oct 2, 2012
Judith M. Fenby-Ruffin was born Judith Marlene Ortwein on May 7, 1937 to William and Mary Wyatt-Ortwein in Detroit. However, she made her home in Lansing., Michigan. She was an Associate Realtor for Simon Hubble Realty. She received many sales awards. Judy was loving and giving to any and all of the lives she saw and touched. She was preceded...
Robert Ash
Sep 29, 2012
Robert Ash was born on July 26, 1942 in Cheraw, South Carolina to Curtis and Henrietta Ashe and was one of nine children. He was a man of God, with great understanding of the bible. He will be remembered for his loving kindness, infinite courage, strength, and devotion to God. At the age of 15, he moved to Florida, where...
Alice Marie Fountain
Sep 29, 2012
Alice Marie Fountain was born on June 23, 1938 in Villa Ridge, Illinois to Austin and Priscilla Robinson. She was one of 16 children. Alice attended Lovejoy Elementary School in Villa Ridge and Douglas High School in Mounds, Illinois. She was united in marriage to the late Henry Lewis Fountain in Mound City. She was blessed with a son, Jesse,...
David Marcos Ray
Sep 26, 2012
David Marcos Ray was born on August 28, 1984 in Lansing, Michigan. He lived in Lansing most of his life until he moved to Ionia, Michigan, to start a new life. While living in Ionia, he worked at Herbruck Poultry Ranch. He enjoyed doing yard work, helping others, and eating Chinese food. He was a devoted family man and he...
William Harris Watkins
Sep 26, 2012
William H. Watkins was born in Bessemer, Alabama on May 23, 1952 to Joeanna and Rufus Watkins. He was an employee of Williamston Products Inc. He accepted the Lord at an early age and was restored to fellowship in 2012. Preceding him in death: father, Rufus; mother, Joeanna; brothers, James and John Watkins. William moved on to glory September 26,...
Belva H. Eiland
Sep 24, 2012
Belva H. Eiland was a kind and compassionate person who embraced life with dignity and grace. Her demeanor was quiet, yet she exhibited strength and courage particularly when faced with challenges and adversity. She greeted difficulties with hope and determination, received blessings with gratitude, and used opportunities to help others. Her life overflowed with love and kindness for her husband,...
Willia Laverta Cunningham
Sep 21, 2012
Willia Laverta Cunningham was born October 17, 1912 in Princeton, Kentucky, the daughter of Elder Luther Spratt and Mabel Hendon Spratt. Willia was baptized at Bethlehem Temple in Detroit, Michigan, under the late Bishop S.N. Hancock. Imbued with the Holy Spirit, Willia was a robust woman who loved life. Having no children of her own, she cared for numerous foster...
Brenda Lee Hartwell
Sep 20, 2012
Brenda Hartwell was born April 2, 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born to Geraldine Nelson and the late Tommie Lee Nelson, Sr. Brenda was a God-fearing woman who accepted Christ at an early age. She was a founding member of Jesus of Nazareth Church of God in Christ. Brenda attended Lansing Public Schools, and graduated from Everett High School....
Darius Mark Chavous
Sep 18, 2012
Friends may visit Mr. Chavous on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 4-7pm at Riley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1pm at New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Edith B. Powell
Sep 12, 2012
Reverend Edith Barbara Powell was born January13, 1939 to the late Ann Powell in Brooklyn, New York. Edith was the only child. Edith was raised by the late Reverend Dr. Ruth Maness. Edith Barbara accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and remained devoted and dedicated throughout her entire life. Edith Barbara Powell had one son, the late Kyle N....
