All Obituaries

Joseph “Joe” Johnson, 75 of Lansing, MI died peacefully at home on October 23, 2020 with his family at his bedside.  Joe was born on September 17, 1945  in Bogalusa, LA  He came to Grand Rapids with his mother, Ruth and sister Barbara at the age of 11.  Joe was outgoing and one the jewels of Grand Rapids. He was a 1963 graduate of South High School,  attended Michigan State University and Parsons College in Iowa.   He excelled in basketball,...

Cleother Newton, Sr was born to the late McKinley Sr. and the late Minnie Newton on March 19, 1946 in Edwards Mississippi. He was the youngest of 12 children.  At the age of six, he and his parents relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he attended Franklin Elementary School and South High.  While in high school, Cleo participated in the Glee Club.  As a youth, he would run home from bible study at night reciting Psalm 23 as his shield of protection. He thought that the...