Obituaries

Local Detroit, Michigan Obituaries

Johnnie Holyfield

Johnnie Holyfield

Jan 6, 2024

Johnnie Holyfield, 89, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on January 6, 2024 and was born on April 1, 1934 in Selma, Alabama

Robert Willie Hightower

Robert Willie Hightower

Jan 5, 2024

Robert Willie Hightower, 93, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on January 5, 2024 and was born on January 8, 1930 in Rome, Georgia.

1/8/1930 Sunrise - 1/5/2024 Sunset

Robert W. Hightower

Saturday January 20, 2024

Family Hour 10:30am 

 Funeral Ceremony 11:00am

 Thompson Funeral Home

 7643 Dexter

 Detroit, MI 48206

 Master of Ceremony: Pastor Delmar Williams 

 Officiating Minister: Elder Wendel Fraiser

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Obituary 

Mr. Robert W. Hightower, 

 

Known as Mr. Bob, Mr. Gadget Man, and...

Noleia Maria Saunders

Noleia Maria Saunders

Dec 16, 2023

Noleia Maria Saunders (née Scales), of Southgate, Michigan passed away on December 16, 2023 and was born on June 30, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan.

 

Noleia’s Journey

Noleia Maria Saunders was born June 30, 1949 in Detroit Michigan to the late Herman and Emily Scales. She was the oldest of six children. She graduated from Chadsey High School. 

 

Noleia...

Gloria Jean Noel

Gloria Jean Noel

Dec 7, 2023

Gloria Jean Noel, 54, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on December 7, 2023 and was born on December 4, 1969.

Bernice Cullom

Bernice Cullom

Nov 22, 2023

Bernice Cullom, a beloved sister, mother, friend, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, at Majestic Care Nursing Home in Livonia, MI. She was born to the late Jim and Alberta (Carrick) Cullom on March 18, 1936, in Algood, Tennessee. Bernice dedicated her life to Christ at an early age and lived her life as a shining example of faith...

Donald Lee Benson

Donald Lee Benson

Sep 12, 2023

Donald Lee Benson, 62, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on September 12, 2023 and was born on March 8, 1961 in Shelby, Mississippi.

Nina Anjanette Moore

Nina Anjanette Moore

Sep 12, 2023

 

Nina Anjanette Moore graced this world with her presence on June 12, 1970, in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids. Born to Sandra Moore and George Moore, Sr., she embraced the teachings of Christ at a tender age. Nina was not just a person; she was a radiant, kind-hearted spirit, a true social butterfly who thrived in the company...

Renata Ramsey

Renata Ramsey

Aug 30, 2023

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Renata Ramsey, 68, of Detroit, Michigan passed away on August 30, 2023 and was born on December 19, 1954.

Memorial Services are to be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2pm at

Thompson Funeral Home - Greenfield Chapel

15443 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48227

Any floral arrangements may be sent there.

 

Renata Ramsey was born...

Harold Louis Thompson

Harold Louis Thompson

Aug 5, 2023

Harold Louis Thompson, 67, of Detroit Michigan, passed away on August 5, 2023 and was born on July 31, 1956.

Public Viewing for Harold Louis Thompson is on

Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 11am -7pm at

Thompson Funeral Home - Greenfield Chapel

15443 Greenfield Rd., Detroit, MI 48227

Funeral Services on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 11 am, 10 am...

Grace Ann Simmons-Bell

Grace Ann Simmons-Bell

Aug 4, 2023

Grace Ann Simmons-Bell, 83, of Los Angeles, California, passed away on August 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California and was born on December 19, 1939.

Burial is on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:00 am at

Mt. Elliott Cemetery

1701 Mt Elliott St, Detroit, MI 48207

 

Traveling Itinerary forGrace Ann Simmons-Bell

AMAZING GRACEHow Sweet The Sound

Homegoing Destination:...

Carlos Benson Sabbath

Carlos Benson Sabbath

Aug 3, 2023

Carlos Benson Sabbath, 42, of Detroit Michigan, passed away on August 3, 2023 and was born on February 18, 1981.

Funeral Services are on:

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 12 noon, 11am Family Hour, at

Thompson Funeral Home, Greenfield Chapel

15443 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48227

All floral arrangements may be sent here.

Latanya Jackson

Latanya Jackson

Jul 31, 2023

Latanya Jackson, 44, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on July 31, 2023 and was born December 4, 1978.

 

Public Viewing is on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 10 am to 2pm at:

Thompson Funeral Home - Greenfield Chapel

15443 Greenfield Rd.

Detroit, MI 48227

Funeral Services immediately after at 2 pm

 

The Life of Latanya Jackson

 Born in...

Paris Wendell Williams

Paris Wendell Williams

Jul 25, 2023

Paris Wendell Williams, 52, of Inkster, Michigan passed away on July 25, 2023 and was born on February 3, 1971.

 

Louise Davis

Louise Davis

Jun 27, 2023

Louise Davis was born on January 31st, 1927 in Georgetown, Mississippi. She passed away on June 27th, 2023.

Visitation services will be held at Thompson Funeral Home Inc., Greenfield Chapel on July 7th, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be held at Thompson Funeral Home Inc., Greenfield Chapel on July 8th, 2023 beginning at 11:00...

Theresa Ann Burnett-Harris

Theresa Ann Burnett-Harris

Jun 14, 2023

Theresa Ann Burnett-Harris, 77, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on June 14, 2023 and was born on April 28, 1946.

Memorial Services are on:

Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 11:00 am

Thompson Funeral Home - Greenfield Chapel

15443 Greenfield Rd.

Detroit, MI 48227

Any floral arrangements may be delivered there.

 

 

 

Theresa Ann Burnett-Harris was born April 28,...

Rickey Washington Carter

Rickey Washington Carter

Jun 2, 2023

Rickey Washington Carter, 60, of Oak Park, Michigan, passed away on June 2, 2023 and was born on July 10, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan.

Public Viewing is on:

Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 4pm - 7pm at

Thompson Funeral Home - Greenfield Chapel

15443 Greenfield Rd.

Detroit, MI 48227

 

 

Rickey Washington Carter was born on July 10, 1962,...

Julieta Mares Rios

Julieta Mares Rios

May 27, 2023

Julieta Mares Rios, 65, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on May 27, 2023 and was born on July 30, 1957 in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Public Viewing is on Monday, June 5, 2023 from 9am-5pm at:

Thompson Funeral Home - Greenfield Chapel

15443 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48227

Ruth Mattison

Ruth Mattison

May 26, 2023

Ruth Mattison was born on October 13, 1929 to the union of James and Marena Shamley. From this union Ruth had 4 sisters, Ruby (her twin), Veda Marie, Margret and Martha Ann. 6 brothers, Cornell, Kurt, Willie Napoleon, Joe, Ansell and Donnie. All preceded her in death. Ruth received her formal education in the South Carolina public school system. That...

Paradyse Gabriella Kim Edwards

Paradyse Gabriella Kim Edwards

May 24, 2023

Paradyse Gabriella Kim Edwards was born on April 29, 2023 and passed away on May 24, 2023.

Public Viewing is on

Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 10am - 1pm at:

Thompson Funeral Home - Dexter Chapel

7643 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI 48206

Burial immediately following at:

Grand Lawn Cemetery

23501 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48219

 

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