All Obituaries

Charlene Russell, 86, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on May 4, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness. She was born on February 8, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, to her parents, Thelma B. Toney and John Brinson. Charlene's family migrated to Mississippi and later made their home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She attended Franklin Elementary and G.R. Central High School and Grand Rapids Junior College (now named Grand Rapids Community College). Throughout her life,...

Rafiq Waris Rogers, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2023 in Muskegon, MI. He was only 45 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.Rafiq was born on October 25, 1977 to the union of Frederick and Marilyn Rogers in Muskegon, MI. After Rafiq graduated from Muskegon High School in 1995, he attended Michigan State University.Rafiq is survived by his mother Marilyn Rogers. Forever remembered by his brothers and sisters Ruqaiyah (53), Hakeem (50), Safiya (47), Aqueelah (42),...

James Dean Bryant went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023. James was born on April 30, 1950 in Osceola, Arkansas to Adlean Cole and James Otis Bryant. He was the third of Adlean’s twelve children. Even as a child, James was a strong and fiercely protective older brother; he took jobs as a paperboy, a shoeshine boy and a grocery clerk to assist his mother with providing for his siblings. From an early age, James prayed for a bright future; he often said that God always fulfilled...