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....
Terry Lopez
Sep 11, 2012
Terry Eugene Lopez was born June 4, 1974 in Floydada, Texas. He later moved to Lansing, Michigan. Terry was a loving partner, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Terry had a passion for sports, especially when he was watching his children playing them. A big fan of Michigan State University Spartans, Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns, Boston Red Sox and...
Shamorrow Shree Kirkland
Sep 10, 2012
Age 24, was born June 16, 1988 in Lansing, Michigan to Tiffany Cager and John Brown and passed away on September 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Ikia Kirkland. She leaves behind husband, Franklin; two daughters; Amani Cager and KeyAsia Kirkland; her parents, Tiffany Cager and John Brown; siblings, 4 sisters; 5 brothers; grandmothers; Bertha Cager,...
Mrs. Lee Vernon Owens
Sep 9, 2012
Age 63, was born on September 24, 1948 in Marshall, Texas. She retired from General Motors, after 26 years of service. She went home to be with the Lord September 9, 2012. Survivors include: her son, Ahmad Owens; grandchildren, Koby and Amaya Owens; siblings, Roy Deadmon, Robert L. Deadmon, Jo Ann Morgan, McHenry Jackson, Jr., William Jackson, Pauline Matthews, Lillie...
Raquel Alvarez
Sep 8, 2012
Friends may visit Mrs. Raquel Alvarez on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 5:00-8:00pm at Riley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 11:00am at Mount Hope Church 202 South Creyts Road Lansing, MI 48917. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.
