Lansing State Journal: Lansing's first Black OBGYN Oliver Beamon delivered thousands of babies, left lasting legacy Lansing's first Black OBGYN Oliver Beamon delivered thousands of babies, left lasting legacy Born in Escanaba, Michigan, on , Thomas J. Cleary passed away peacefully at his East Lansing home on . Tom’s legacy is beautifully reflected in his nine children: Mike ...

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Surrounded by her children, Linda McAlvey passed away at home in Okemos on , leaving a legacy of devotion to and care for others. Born in Lansing on , Linda attended ... Doryce Isabelle Verhougstraete, 98, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on . Born on , to Leon and Geteau (Hilts) Cross, Doryce spent her life ...

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Dr. Oliver Beamon, Lansing's first Black gynecologist, died on Nov. 6 at the age of 88. Over his 30-year career, he delivered thousands of babies and served as chief of staff of Obstetrics and ...