Michelle Ohl
Jan 30, 2020
Michelle Patricia Therese Meagher Ohl was born on August 12, 1952 to Philip Joseph Meagher, Jr. and (Loretta) Lorraine Grace Waldner in Carbondale, Illinois. Her father was in the Air Force, so they moved around, but finally settled in Hamtramck, Michigan. Michelle lived out the remainder of her life in Michigan and left this earth much too soon to...
Robert Mccarthy
Jan 27, 2020
Robert James McCarthy was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on August 9, 1963 to his late father, Robert McCarthy, Jr. and mother, Laverne McCarthy.
Robert graduated from J. W. Sexton High School on June 16, 1982. After graduating, he was employed at Kroger and later, Sir Pizza, until his health failed him.
Robert enjoyed...
Grant Lamoreaux
Jan 27, 2020
There will be no service held for Mr. Lamoreaux.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com
Tamira Mitchell-Pompey
Jan 26, 2020
On January 26, 2020, Tamira Mitchell-Pompey transitioned from     this life following a 20-year battle with kidney disease.
Tamira was born May 18, 1974 in Lansing, Michigan to John and Leola Mitchell. She graduated from J. W. Sexton High School and was awarded a scholarship to Florida A & M University. She later graduated, Cum Laude, with a...
Vicki Secord
Jan 24, 2020
There will be no services held for Ms. Vicki Secord.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com
Joyce Capoccia-Whitney
Jan 24, 2020
There will be no services held for Mrs. Joyce Capoccia-Whitney.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com
Henry W. Austin
Jan 17, 2020
Henry William Austin a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, went to be with the Lord January 17, 2020 after a long battle with MDS.
Henry served 4 years in the army and he also worked at the post office for 38 years.
Henry loved to garden and loved all his fresh veggies that he...
Ruthie Garrett
Jan 12, 2020
Ruthie Mae [Garrett] Franklin was born February 5, 1945 to E.P and Lillie B. Franklin in Blytheville, Arkansas. Ruthie attended Blytheville public schools, where she graduated.
While working in the good old cotton fields of Arkansas, she met her sweetheart and love of her life, Paul Garrett. After dating, he instantly knew she was the one for...
Loretta Mitchell
Jan 9, 2020
Loretta Elaine Mitchell, loving wife, devoted parent, doting grandmother, and exemplary educator, was born on July 17 th , 1939 in Lynch, Kentucky to Will and Bernice Mitchell, however she spent her formative years in Louisville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles E. Mitchell.
At an early age, she...
Howard Triplett Sr.
Jan 9, 2020
Howard Triplett Sr was born January 13, 1949 in Sunflower, Mississippi. He was raised by Samuel Triplett, Irene Triplett, and Emma Casey in the city of Chicago, IL during his younger years and in Lansing, MI during his teenage years. He was the oldest of his loving siblings Janice, Cynthia, Freddie, Kenny, along with...
Ernest Spagnuolo
Jan 9, 2020
Born March 9, 1947 to Betty and Ernest Spagnuolo in Lansing, MI. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1964 and fought in the Vietnam War. After returning to Michigan, he began working for General Motors where he worked until 1998.
Ernie was proceeded in...
Larsetta Shepard
Jan 7, 2020
Larsetta Marion Shepard was born September 3, 1927 to Henry S. Myers and Lillian Marie [Owens] Myers in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Larsetta had two siblings, Prince Edward Myers and Odessa Dixon. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Rev. Clodean Shepard; her parents; and her siblings.
Larsetta joined Lane Chapel CME Church on June 13,1943. On July...
Karl Blackwell Sr
Jan 7, 2020
Karl Eugene Blackwell was born on Sunday, November 17, 1946 to Hugh M. and Ophelia Blackwell in Nashville, Tennessee. While a young boy, the Blackwell family relocated to Lansing, Michigan. Karl united with Union Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. Charles J. Patterson.
Karl moved to Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Glenville High School in...
Milton Chester
Jan 6, 2020
Milton Dwayne Chester was born on January 13, 1970 to Tommie and Curtis Chester. Milton confessed his faith in Christ at an early age. He was baptized at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan under the late Rev. Climmie Hughes. He served as trustee at his home church. Greater Faith & Deliverance. He also assisted with...
Christine Black
Jan 3, 2020
Christine Black was the youngest child of five children born to Roy and Rosetta Buie on March 29,1937 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Rosetta Buie, and her brothers, Garfield, John Wesley, and Charlie, sister; Marylee Henderson, and son, Winfred "Winnie".
Mrs. Christine Black passed away January 3, 2020 in...
