Local Detroit, Michigan Obituaries

Oct 6, 2024

Albert Joseph Washington, Jr., 57, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on October 6, 2024, and was born on December 15, 1966.

Public Viewing:

Thompson Funeral Home - Dexter Chapel

Monday, October 14, 2024, 5pm-7pm

Funeral Service:

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 11:30 am



Celebrating The Life Of 

Albert Joseph Washington, Jr.



SUNRISE: DECEMBER 15, 1966 - SUNSET: OCTOBER 6, 2024

Albert Joseph Washington Jr. was born on December 15,...

Aug 24, 2024

Alfonzo McAfee, 92, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on August 24, 2024, and was born on May 26, 1932.

Public viewing is on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 1-4 pm at:

Thompson Funeral Home - Dexter Chapel

7643 Dexter Ave,

Detroit, MI 48206

Burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 1pm

OBITUARY

HOMEGOING CELEBRATION



Sunrise:

May 26, 1932

Sunset:

August 24, 2024

Thursday, September...

Aug 20, 2024

Raynard James Gaines, 63, of Detroit Michigan, passed away on August 20, 2024 and was born on October 4, 1960.

Funeral Services are on:

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 12 noon,

Thompson Funeral Home - Dexter Chapel

7643 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI 48206

Public Viewing is on:

Wednesday, September 4 from 4-8pm

Aug 3, 2024

Aug 2, 2024

Rosa Maria Cambell, née Rosa Maria Liebl, of Oak Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, and was born on June 28, 1928, in Passau, Germany. 

Jul 9, 2024

Mary Bell McCarter passed away on July 9, 2024, in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. She was born on May 22, 1930, in Crawford, Mississippi.

Mary's life will be remembered and celebrated by her surviving family and friends, including her sister, Maggie Goree; niece, Mary Wilson; adopted daughter and granddaughter, Liz McCants and Patiana McCants; and nieces and nephews  Her love and kindness...

Jun 28, 2024

Ernestine "Tina" Moore, known for her warmth, grace, and unwavering kindness, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Livonia, Michigan. She was born on October 1, 1945, in her beloved hometown of Detroit, Michigan.

Tina, a loving mother survived by her son Carl Skelton, touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her presence will be deeply missed by her niece...

May 27, 2024

Rahsan Kahlil Helton, 46, of Detroit, Michigan passed away on May 27, 2024 and was born on March 10, 1978.Funeral Services are on:Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12 noonThird New Hope Baptist Church12850 Plymouth Rd, Detroit, MI 48227Public Viewing:Thursday, June 6 from 3pm-8pmThompson Funeral Home - Dexter Chapel7643 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI 48206ORDER OF SERVICEMr. Rahsan K. HeltonHomegoing CelebrationFriday, June...

Apr 3, 2024

Adam Boyd III, 71, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on April 3, 2024, and was born on May 21, 1952, in Dermott, Arkansas.Funeral Services are on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11 am, 10:30 family hourThompson Funeral Home - Dexter Chapel7643 Dexter Ave, Detroit, MI 48206Burial is at :Trinity Cemetery5210 Mt. Elliott St. Detroit, MI 48211

Apr 1, 2024

Julia Lee Meadows, 93, of Detroit, Michigan passed away on April 1, 2024 and was born on September 14. 1930.Funeral Services are onTuesday, April 9, 2024 at 11 am, 10:00 am family hourThompson Funeral Home - Dexter Chapel7643 Dexter AveDetroit, MI 48206Burial at Trinity Cemeterywww.trinitycemeterydetroit.comTrinity Cemetery5210 Mount Elliott St, Detroit, MI 48211 (313) 921-0286

Feb 25, 2024

Robert Lee Maceo Lake, 52, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on February 25, 2024 and was born on February 11, 1972.

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Jan 6, 2024

Lawrence Gene Fisher Ward, 37, of Detroit Michigan, passed away on January 6, 2024, and was born on July 19, 1986.

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

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...

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...

Dec 7, 2023

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

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...