Obituary
Rosiamary Johnson Passes
Rosiamary Johnson was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on November 27, 1940 to Carnell Garrett (1903 – 1981) and Pricilla Toliver (1916 – 2018). In or around 1956, she met Ruduolphus Johnson and they were united in holy matrimony.
Laverne Isabelle Davis Passes
Laverne Isabelle Davis, loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, faithful churchwoman, and quiet champion for justice died Monday August 22nd at the age of ninety-seven. The first daughter and fourth child born to Albert Chivis and Mozelle (née Keyes), she was born in Chicago and early in life moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she lived for nearly 90 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph (Jack) William Davis, her oldest child, Ellen Marie Davis, and one granddaughter Deiadre Beane. Laverne was the last surviving child of the Albert Chivis family.
Homegoing Celebration Of Reverend Willie Applewhite, Sr.
His service at various hospitals made him a recognized Chaplain at Spectrum North (Butterworth), Spectrum South (Blodgett), and Metropolitan Hospital. In addition, he visited many nursing homes, regardless of race, color, religious experience or beliefs. Rev. Applewhite used his "Hello… how is everyone I have not seen today", or "GOD loves you and So do I". These greetings would draw a crowd, and a smile.
Grand Rapids Sport's Legend Clarence J. Bouknight Passes
Clarence was one of the best athletes to ever walk the streets of Grand Rapids. Clarence was the youngest of two children born to the late Shirley J and Vera A Bouknight on June 16, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Celebrated Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102
Washington (AP) _ Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who flew 409 fighter combat missions over three wars and later helped to bring attention to the Black pilots who had battled racism at home to fight for freedom abroad, died Sunday. He was 102.
Sharon's Life Story
"Wow" It is amazing to be here with my dad whom I have missed so much, Grandma & Grandpa, Uncle Jim, Aunt Dot, Uncle Harvey, Aunt Lillian, Aunt Lucille, and Aunt Thelma and so many countless others have welcomed me. Yet, I am here! That is not to say that I don't miss all of you, I do. You know, it was time for me to leave. It was hard but now I realize it was necessary. Just like many of you, I prayed and thought that God was going to heal me and allow me to remain on earth. He saw fit to heal me and bring me home to be with him. So, it was somewhat of a bittersweet moment. I was overjoyed to be with my father, yet I knew that I wouldn't be able to see you all again for a while.
Eleanor Yvonne Atwater Passes
All who knew her described her as funny, compassionate, an excellent cook, stubborn, and always giving what she could because she loved putting a smile on people's faces. On December 11, 2021, Eleanor Yvonne Atwater passed into our Savior's arms surrounded by love in her home.
Celebration of Life for Beverly Ann Drake
Beverly Ann Drake unexpectantly departed from this world at home on December 18, 2021.