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John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Dec 31, 2020

John Thomas Carpenter was born March 8, 1946 in Arlington, Tennessee to Robert Sr. and Eva (Scott) Carpenter. God called him to his heavenly home on December 31, 2020 at the age of 74 years. John married Fannie Mae Tinsley, who preceded him in death. He later married Earlie Mae Thomas, who also predeceased him. John was a member of...

Nancy Mcgrath

Nancy Mcgrath

Dec 31, 2020

Ms. Nancy McGrath passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 70 years.

Daniel Goodwine

Daniel Goodwine

Dec 30, 2020

Daniel Goodwine was born on July 8, 1942 in Greenville, Mississippi to Mitchell and Alberta Goodwine. He was raised in the church and accepted Christ at a young age. At the age of nine, he and his family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Saginaw Public Schools. In 1960, he met the love of his life, Annie Sue Cooper,...

Ann Darby

Ann Darby

Dec 30, 2020

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Darby was born December 5, 1935 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of Bill and Mildred Price. God called her name on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 85 years. Ann married David Darby and started a family shortly thereafter. Ann was a member of the House of Prayer Church. She loved reading her bible, working...

Veronica Gaddy Burton

Veronica Gaddy Burton

Dec 30, 2020

Mrs. Veronica Latrice Gaddy-Burton was born on October 7, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ronald Gaddy and Stacy Rasco. She went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 29 years. Veronica was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized...

Reverend Columbus Clayton  (Lansing)

Reverend Columbus Clayton (Lansing)

Dec 29, 2020

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:5-7 Reverend Columbus Clayton ~...

Odessa Eaton

Odessa Eaton

Dec 29, 2020

Odessa Eaton passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at New Hope Valley Assisted Living. Odessa was 99 years old, born November 25, 1921 in Greenville, Mississippi. Odessa was a member of True Vine Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was the caretaker for several family members. She loved to cook for her church and make holiday dinners for her...

Robert Lee Foote

Robert Lee Foote

Dec 28, 2020

Robert Lee Foote, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, departed this life to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020. Robert was born to Troy Lee and Beulah Mae (Guyton) Foote, November 9, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. Robert was married to Linda J. (Robbins) Foote for over 22 years and two children were born to this union,...

Crystal Jean Tinsley

Crystal Jean Tinsley

Dec 28, 2020

Ms. Crystal Jean Tinsley was born June 16, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of James Albert Sr. and Cleotha Tinsley. She went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the age of 60 years. First and foremost, Crystal was a dedicated mother. She cherished her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially...

Jerry Abernathy

Jerry Abernathy

Dec 27, 2020

Jerry Louis Abernathy was born September 9, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert H. Abernathy Sr. and Jessie Cross. The Lord called him home to rest on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Jerry was well-known in Saginaw from his history of walking the streets and living downtown at The Bancroft. He loved to dance and...

Princess D. Holliday

Princess D. Holliday

Dec 26, 2020

Mrs. Princess D. Holliday was born August 19, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Milton Holliday and Brenda J. Lowery. She passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the age of 47 years. Princess was beautiful inside and out. She was a hard worker even though health issues prevented her from working at times. She loved animals and...

Teresa Fry (Lansing)

Teresa Fry (Lansing)

Dec 25, 2020

Mrs. Teresa A. Fry unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at McLaren Greater Lansing Medical Center in Lansing, Michigan. Born July 30, 1960, the daughter of Melvin E. & Edwarda A. Cornell at Foote Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. Teresa lived in Lansing, Michigan working with The State of Michigan’s Environment, Great Lakes & Energy program. She loved spending time...

Cary Davis

Cary Davis

Dec 24, 2020

Mr. Cary LaMar Davis was born January 14, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan, the beloved son of Shawn M. Davis and Dineka M. Fifer. He transitioned on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the age of 31 years. Cary was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 2007.” He was the recipient of a 0,000 scholarship to the Art Institute...

Willie C. Grant (Lansing)

Willie C. Grant (Lansing)

Dec 24, 2020

Mr. Willie “Clarence” Grant passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. He was born on August 27, 1945 to his loving parents, Lizzie B. Grant and Ulysses Grant in Covington, Tennessee. Willie graduated from high school in Tipton County, Tennessee. He moved to Elria, Ohio, where he was a truck...

Jowhan Marquise Thomas

Jowhan Marquise Thomas

Dec 24, 2020

Jowhan Marquise Thomas, known as “Bullet”, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the age of 27 years. He was born May 23, 1993 in Saginaw, Michigan to Charmekka and Charles Lawrence, and Willie Joe and Deborah Boggs. Jowhan was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, “Class of 2011.” He was a great basketball player and a great father...

Claudell Taylor  (Lansing)

Claudell Taylor (Lansing)

Dec 23, 2020

Mr. Claudell Taylor passed Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Sparrow Health System - Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years.

James O. Clayton, Sr.

James O. Clayton, Sr.

Dec 23, 2020

“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”-2Cor. 5:8 Mr. James Otis Clayton, Sr. heard his name being called and answered the call on December 23, 2020. James was born June 13, 1946 to Marvin Smith and Naomi Clayton in Sparta, Georgia. James was reared in Hancock...

Harry Strong

Harry Strong

Dec 22, 2020

Mr. Harry Strong passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Close to Home Assisted Living in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Suzzette  Jamerson-Barnes

Suzzette Jamerson-Barnes

Dec 21, 2020

Suzzette Jamerson-Barnes, 62 of Okemos, Michigan was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 26, 1958. She was a devoted wife to Gerry Barnes, daughter of the late George and Mary Pearl Jamerson. Suzzette went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, December 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. Suzzette achieved 31 years of sobriety recovery. She retired from...

Tameaka Jeanette Brown

Tameaka Jeanette Brown

Dec 21, 2020

Tameaka J. Brown was born June 3, 1977 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the daughter of James and Maryrine Brown. Our beloved daughter, sister and auntie ascended to heaven on December 21, 2020. Tameaka accepted Christ at an early age at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Mira, Louisiana. She later moved to Saginaw, Michigan and was a graduate of Saginaw High...

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