Clement Bebamikawe
Mar 11, 2012
Visitation Only: Wednesday, March 14, 2012: 1-8 pm Family will be present: 1-3 pm & 6-8 pm Clement Bebamikawe passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday March 11, 2012 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. Beloved son of the late Onezime and Victoria Bebamikawe. Clement worked for General Motors for 32 years then retired and moved to Kincheloe, MI...
Karmicka Deshawn Jones
Mar 11, 2012
Karmicka Mitchell-Jones was born September 12, 1973 to Shirley Mitchell and Alvin Williamson. She attended Sexton High School. Her joys in life were her children and family. She was preceded in death by: her brother, Calvin; grandfather, Albert Jack Mitchell; and aunt, Alberta Mitchell. Karmicka Mitchell-Jones, loving mother of ten, went home to be with the Lord on March 11,...
Lloyd Walter Blackman
Mar 10, 2012
Lloyd Walter Blackman was born December 4, 1932 in St. Michaels, Barbados to Gwendolyn Archer and Lloyd Gibbs. He was the second oldest of five children. Lloyd moved to the United States and made his home in Lansing, Michigan. He met and married Eloise Jackson. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked in supervision, at General...
Edward A. Moore, Jr.
Mar 9, 2012
Edward A. Moore, Jr. was born February 15, 1926 in Lansing, Michigan to Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Frances Moore. He attended Old Central High School in Lansing. He was a World War II Navy veteran and was Honorably Discharged in 1946. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Harris on December 21, 1957 and to this union, two sons...
Maria Alicia Gutierrez
Mar 8, 2012
Maria Alicia Gutierrez was born September 23, 1953 in San Diego, Texas to Manuel and Aurora Gutierrez. Maria was preceded in death by: her grandson, Tyrese Chambers; parents; brothers, Manuel Gutierrez and Uvaldo Guiterrez; and sister, Aida Benevidas. Maria left this world, to be with the Lord, on March 8, 2012. She leaves to forever cherish her memory: Varcie (Cardell)...
Mrs. Bettye Lou "Lucy" Watson
Mar 7, 2012
Riley Funeral Home Visitation: 3/12/12 1-8 pm Family period 6-8pm Funeral: 3/13/12 11 am Union Missionary Baptist Church Bettye Lou Lucy Watson was born Thursday, March 17, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee to Solomon and Minnie Lee Bonds, Sr. Bettye attended Manassas High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Bettye led the charge north to Michigan in 1956. The rest of her family...
Lillar Simpson
Mar 6, 2012
Lillar Simpson was born February 7, 1940 to L. B. and Pearlie Bruner Peterson in Honoraville, Alabama. She attended the public schools in Honoraville. In 1958, she married Ira D. Simpson. To this union four children were born. Lillar moved to Lansing, Michigan and was employed at General Motors. Due to ill health, she retired, after working 23 years. Lillar...
Lillar Simpson
Mar 6, 2012
Lillar Simpson was born February 7, 1940 to L. B. and Pearlie Bruner Peterson in Honoraville, Alabama. She attended the public schools in Honoraville. In 1958, she married Ira D. Simpson. To this union four children were born. Lillar moved to Lansing, Michigan and was employed at General Motors. Due to ill health, she retired, after working 23 years. Lillar...
Iva "Ivy" Louise Anderson
Mar 4, 2012
Iva Ivy Louise Anderson was born July 8, 1938 to Julius Walter and Clara May Briggs in Loango, Alabama. Ivy later moved to Lansing, Michigan. Ivy Anderson proudly became a member of Mt. Olive Bible Believing Baptist Church in 1998, where she enjoyed worshiping and praising the Lord, under the leadership of Prophet Paul W. Garrett, Pastor. She was preceded...
Irene Mae Turner
Feb 22, 2012
Irene Mae Turner was born in Faunsdale, Alabama. She was the eldest child of five children born to Tom and Sarah Bass Cox. The family moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where she attended Lincoln Elementary and A. H. Parker High Schools. Thereafter, she studied for three and a half years at Miles College, also in Birmingham. Irene confessed Christ at an...
Annie D. Williams Abrams
Feb 21, 2012
Annie D. Williams Abrams ,Carolyn was born January 25, 1923 in Wisner, Louisana to Manuel and Amelia Agnes Willett Williams. She was the seventh of 15 children, six boys and nine girls. Annie was educated in Wisner, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Chicago, Illinois. She married James Abrams in 1963. Together, they successfully owned and operated a grocery store on the...
Alfonso Mcfadden
Feb 19, 2012
Alfonso McFadden was called from earth on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at 10:30pm, from Hospice Mid-Michigan Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI, to take his ride on the highway to Heaven. He gave his life to God in 2009 and was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church by Rev. James Douglas.Alfonso McFadden was born on February 21, 1931, in Lansing, Michigan, to Paul...
Mary Roberta Quarterman
Feb 17, 2012
Mary Roberta Quarterman was born January 21, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida to John and Adeline Quarterman. She graduated from Matthew Gilbert High School in Jacksonville, Florida, and later, relocated to Lansing, Michigan. She attended Lansing Community College. She retired from Sparrow Hospital, after more than 30 years of service. Mary was honored as being the first African American nurse on...
Gabriel Bonilla, Jr.
Feb 16, 2012
Gabriel Bonilla, Jr., also affectionately known as Disco Gabe , B.O.S.S. , What you say , What you say , and Snap, Crackle, and Pop was born May 16, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan to Gabriel, Sr. and Carmen Bonilla. He grew up in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. He loved to listen to 1960s and 1970s music. He liked to walk, would...
James Montree Mayo
Feb 15, 2012
Pastor James Montree Mayo transitioned on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the age of 53. He was born to Willie B. and Marie Mayo, in Detroit, Michigan.. He was married to the love of his life, Rosemary Givens-Mayo for 12 years and pastored Jesus Saves Ministries for 7 years. He worked for Peckham Industries as supervisor of Janitorial Services and...
Terry Lynn Palmer
Feb 15, 2012
Terry Lynn Palmer was born December 15, 1962 to Donna and Darrel Palmer in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated in 1981 from Haslett High School. He worked for Granger Construction for many years and was in the Army and National Guard for 29 years. He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom Terry enjoyed his coffee and loved being busy. He also enjoyed...
Joe Nathan Wilson
Feb 9, 2012
Joe Nathan Wilson was born September 19, 1922 in Vossburg, Mississippi to Rena and Karl Wilson. Joe resided in Vossburg and then settled in Michigan. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He worked at Lakey Foundry as a Cupula Liner. He retired from the working world, owning his own painting business. He had a strong sense of family...
Carmen Villarreal Bustillos
Feb 8, 2012
Carmen Villarreal Bustillos was born January 26, 1934 in Bastrop, Texas to Prisciliano and Carmen Villarreal. She was a farm worker for most of her life. Carmen met the love of her life, Jessie Bustillos, while working in the fields. She later married Jessie and they spent 45 years together. From this union eight children were born. Carmen loved being...
Carmen Villarreal Bustillos
Feb 8, 2012
Carmen Villarreal Bustillos was born January 26, 1934 in Bastrop, Texas to Prisciliano and Carmen Villarreal. She was a farm worker for most of her life. Carmen met the love of her life, Jessie Bustillos, while working in the fields. She later married Jessie and they spent 45 years together. From this union eight children were born. Carmen loved being...
