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Charlie Mae Fambro
Feb 11, 2023
Charlie Mae "Peggy" Fambro was born on Monday October 9, 1944 in Tallahassee, Florida to Samuel Lawrence and Mary Ann "Suge" Lawrence. Both preceded her in death. She was the middle child of three siblings.
Growing up, Peggy was a self-proclaimed tomboy. She fondly recalled playing and competing with the boys and matching or besting them in...
Jorge Luis Santibanez
Feb 1, 2023
Jorge Luis Santibanez, 52, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on February 1, 2023 after complications of the heart. Jorge was born on December 26, 1970 to Guadalupe Santibanez and Maria Inez Santibanez in Brownsville, Texas. After Jorge attended Everett High School, he continuously worked with his father through the family landscaping business as well as years of contractual projects...
Billy Ray Sorrells, Jr.
Jan 19, 2023
Billy Ray "Terrance" Sorrells, Jr . was born on April 27, 1965 in Lansing, Michigan to Bill and Louella Sorrells. He was the second child of three siblings. Billy's passing on January 19, 2023 was unexpected to us, but not to God. He gained his wings and is now whole, healthy, and free. He was preceded in death by:...
Debra Smith
Jan 19, 2023
In celebration of Debra Dean Smith (Greer) born to the union of Eugene Greer and Gloria Declu Greer on August 4, 1954 in Lansing, MI. She attended West Junior High School. Debra was always the life of the party type of gal. She later became a member at Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Graves and...
Anna Elizabeth Benson
Jan 13, 2023
Anna Elizabeth Benson was born to the late Ernest Scott and Lettie James (Byrd) Hanley on September 29, 1931, in Rural Retreat, Virginia. Anna peacefully passed away on January 13, 2023, at the Bickford of West Lansing Assisted Living and Memory Care surrounded by loving family, friends, and staff. At the age of 18, Anna traveled to Lansing, MI...
Ruth Ann Van Etten
Jan 10, 2023
Ruth Ann Van Etten, aged 62 of Holt, MI passed into the loving arms of Jesus January 10, 2023. She enjoyed the simple things in life: birds, flowers, sunsets and the lake. Ruth loved to dance and sing to "the oldies," and loved to cook and bake - no one ever left hungry. She leaves behind her children:Â Michael Van...
Ervin Brunson
Jan 6, 2023
Ervin, "Coach" Brunson, a native of Brooklyn, New York, was born Ervin William Brunson on December 6, 1948, to Ervin and Nettie Brunson. After moving to Durham, North Carlina, he was baptized at Mt. Zoar Missionary Baptist Church at a very early age, graduated from Merrick-Moore High School, and was immediately drafted into the United States Army during the...
Christopher Ward Benson
Jan 5, 2023
You may watch the livestream of Mr. Benson's funeral service by clicking the following link: https://my.gather.app/ remember/christopher-benson
Arrangements for Mr. Benson are as follows:
John Edmond
Dec 30, 2022
John Wesley Edmond was born March 1, 1943 in Canton Mississippi to the late James and Ruby Edmond, and beloved grandparents, Walter (Big Daddy) and Mary (Big Momma) Love. John accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Mary Grove Baptist Church. John attended Rogers High School in Canton and graduated in the class of 1962....
Annette Joyce Smith
Dec 29, 2022
Annette Joyce Smith, 61 of Lansing, MI (formerly of New York and the United Kingdom), went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was born in Birmingham, England to Lucilda and Vibert Smith on August 24, 1961. Annette emigrated to the United States as a teenager with two of her sisters. She graduated from...
Hiawatha Cromer
Dec 19, 2022
Hiawatha Lovell Cromer was born in Mt. Meigs, Alabama September 12, 1932, to the late Lovely Williams Sr. and Lena Williams. She grew up in Birmingham, Alabama from the age of 4, attending public schools and Miles College. She graduated Cum Laude from Miles College in 1952 with a BA degree in Sociology. She was married in 1954 to...
Arlena Hines
Dec 19, 2022
Arlena Hines was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 6, 1950, to Lethia and Arthur Dudley. She was the first born of six children. A proud alumna, Arlena received her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. She met Ken Hines, her husband of 50 years, while a college student.
An accomplished and award-winning educator, Arlena was a...
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