Local Obituaries for Families in Westland Michigan

Oct 28, 2020

Shareta Marnyce “Red” “Reta” Watson Shareta was born October 8, 1973 to Yvonne Ekpenyong and Richard Bankhead in Detroit Michigan. She graduated from Martin Luther King Jr Sr High School Class of 1991. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member at Williams Chapel Missionary Church in Detroit Michigan.

Shareta received her associate degree...

Oct 28, 2020

Joseph Newton Heiple III, 37, of Westland, Mi passed away October 28, 2020.

He was born in Dearborn, MI on November 16, 1982. He attended Truman High School and graduated in 2000.

Joseph enjoyed spending time with his kids and family.

Joseph is survived by 3 daughters - Alexis Heiple, Emily Heiple Olivia...

Oct 28, 2020

Nancy Ann Wilkinson, 84, of Taylor, MI passed away October 28, 2020.

Nancy was born April 11, 1936 in Trenton, Michigan to the late Edna Lafayette and William Downey.

Nancy enjoyed going to the casino and shopping. She was also involved in many organizations.

Nancy is survived by her brother Tom Downey, sister...

Oct 27, 2020

Paislee Marie Alexander, 3 weeks, of Detroit, MI passed away October 27, 2020.

Oct 21, 2020

Nora Jane Atwood, 87, of Westland, MI passed away October 21, 2020.

Nora J. was born to the late James and Margaret (Condra) Byrnes on July 1, 1933 in Inkster, Michigan. She married Lee Huntly Atwood in 1957 and he preceded her in death.

Nora was also preceded in death by her siblings Kathleen, Jim,...

Oct 20, 2020

Freddie Galtney, Jr., 54, of Inkster, MI passed away October 20, 2020.

Oct 16, 2020

Alice Marie Disney, 64, of Wayne, MI passed away October 16, 2020.

Alice was born November 4, 1955 in Wayne Michigan to the late Shirley Koehn and Banks Morgan.

She attended Wayne Memorial High School and graduated in 1973.

Alice enjoyed camping and making memories with her grandchildren.

Alice was preceded...

Oct 13, 2020

Gwendolyn Elaine (nee Evans) Sullivan was born on April 8, 1942 to Mens A. Evans and Maudestine Barnes who both preceded her in death.  Gwen as most people called her, was born, raised and educated in Detroit Michigan where she lived for 75 years until relocating to Franklinton, NC in 2017.

Although Gwen worked for Wayne County...

Oct 11, 2020

Charlene F. Williams, 68, of Inkster, MI passed away on October 11, 2020.

Oct 8, 2020

Peggy Mildred Harris, 88, of Romulus, MI passed away October 8, 2020.

Peggy Mildred Harris was born to the late James and Mollie Williams on July 6, 1932, in Shelby, North Carolina.  She was the fourth of four children.  She received Christ at an early age at Shiloh First Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. R....

Oct 8, 2020

Waynard L. Shreve, 89, of Romulus, MI passed away October 8, 2020.

Waynard Shreve was born March 20, 1931 in Romulus, Michigan to Percival and Irene Shreve.  Percy and Irene Shreve were devout Christians who raised their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord and Waynard accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth.

Oct 7, 2020

Sgt. John S. McCormick, Sr, age 84, passed away on Oct 7, 2020.

John was proceeded in death by his father, Norah (Buddy), and his mothers, Daisy, Retha.  John is survived by his wife (Mable McCormick) and their five children: four daughters, Debbie McCormick of Ann Arbor, Valiesa Patillo of Ypsilanti, Linda Winfrey of Arlington, VA, and...

Oct 6, 2020

Derrick Owens, 49, of Livonia, MI passed away October 6, 2020.

Derrick Tyrone Owens was born May 26, 1971 to Erma Lee Fields-Owens and William Edwards Owens, who preceded him in death. He was the fourth oldest of five boys. His brother Maurice Lovell Owens also preceded him in death.

Derrick accepted Christ and was...

Oct 4, 2020

Henry Lee 'Hank" Harrison, Jr., 63, passed away October 4, 2020.

Henry Lee Harrison, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, October 4, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Henry, Jr. was born on Saturday, January 5, 1957 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Henry Lee and Helen Louise Harrison. Henry, Jr. was the oldest of two sons born...

Oct 3, 2020

Kristie Darby was born on 02/09/1979.  She was received by many at Heaven’s gate on 10/03/2020.

Kristie loved her son with all of her heart. She also loved her family, friends and Mickey Mouse.

She is survived by her mother, Deby Hiner; father, Robert Darby; her beloved son, Jayden Johnson and extended family. She is...

Oct 1, 2020

Holly Lofton, 64, of Inkster, MI passed away October 1, 2020.

Holly Lofton was born to the union of David and Annie Lee Lofton (preceded in death). She was one of seven children. Holly was born at Beyers Hospital on Dec. 24, 1955 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Holly received her education and graduated from Robichaud H.S....

Sep 29, 2020

Vernice D. Coleman, 74, of Sanford, FL (formerly from Detroit, MI) passed away September 29, 2020.

Vernice Deaner Duckworth, the only child of the late Lillie Mae (Duckworth) Neal and Mottque “Dean” Deaner, was born on July 15, 1946 in Neelyville, Missouri. Vernice was an avid reader who often reminisced that books were her closest friends as...

Sep 25, 2020

Evelyn E. Belcher, 81, of Redford Twp., MI passed away on September 25, 2020.

Sep 21, 2020

Betty Joann Zmierczak, 67, of Van Buren Twp., MI passed away on September 21, 2020.

Betty was born on January 16, 1953 to Virginia and Verlon Moody. She attended Romulus Senior High School where she graduated in 1974. She went on to earn a certificate as a manicurist from Dorsey School. She was involved in the Moose...

Sep 20, 2020

On June 2, 2020 a precious baby boy, Liam Padilla Swanson, was born to Erica Marie Swanson and Adrian Padilla Calvillo. Liam departed this earth on September 20, 2020. Liam loved to be outside. He was full of smiles and laughter, very content and always calm. He loved to snuggle with his Papa and Momma and loved lots of...