Stanley James Pickett leaves to celebrate his life his beloved daughter, Kamilah A. Pickett, his brother, Derrick Pickett, and a host of family and friends, including his parish family at St. Augustine and St. Monica Roman Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and was a member of the men's club and the Knights of Peter Claver, and his...
Bennie White Jr. Ethiopia Israel, Master Artist 1937- 2025Detroit lost one of its own, Bennie White Jr. Ethiopia Israel of Detroit, Michigan born October 31st, 1937to father Bennie Lee White and mother Ruth Marie Smith White-Duggan. His talent was first discovered as a third grader at Higginbotham school in Detroit.There was no concerted effort to develop his talent,but this youngster...
Hal Heard Jr.November 8, 1943 - June 20, 2025
Hal Heard Jr., age 81, of Canton, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pontotoc, Mississippi, Hal lived by his motto: “Don’t stand on the corner, own the corner.” He graduated from Siggers High School in 1964 and earned an associate’s degree from...