Obituaries

Jul 30, 2020

Mr. Eddie Lee “Big E” Vaden passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 86 years. He was born in Quitman, Mississippi, the son of Pearl White and William Vaden on July 29, 1934. Eddie was a certified engineer who worked for the City of Lansing. After many years of service, Eddie retired and...

Jul 29, 2020

Jul 28, 2020

Mrs. Margaret Cunningham passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years.

Jul 27, 2020

Mother Eliza Walls-Houston departed this life Monday July 27, 2020 at McLaren-Greater Lansing in Lansing Michigan. Age 92 years. The indefinite wisdom of God was cherished when he blessed the household of Tensley, Sr. and Eliza (King) Walls of Marengo County, Alabama with a loving daughter on July 30, 1927 whom they named Eliza Walls. She was the 9th of...

Jul 27, 2020

Ms. Brenda Gochett passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Avista Nursing Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 57 years.

Jul 27, 2020

Dallas Lee Jones went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2020. Age 64 years. He was born January 14, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to M.T. and Ethel Jones. Dallas attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1975”. He was employed with Saginaw Steering Gear/Delphi Automotive until his retirement in...

Jul 25, 2020

Ms. Belinder Jean Reed was born June 14, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Carrie Mae Bigby and Willie Carter. On Saturday July 25, 2020, she gained her heavenly wings and went home to be with the Lord at Covenant Medical Center. “Brenda” as she would like to be called, found Christ at an early age at Truevine Missionary Baptist Church...

Jul 24, 2020

Mr. Louis Hernandez passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 63 years.

Jul 24, 2020

Jerilyn LaVette Scott was born January 8, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to Johnnie Hicks and Viola Jones. She passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the age of 53 years. Jerilyn was a creative person. In her youth and young adult days, she enjoyed crocheting. With a heart for people and a giving spirit, she started crocheting quilts for...

Jul 23, 2020

McKensley, affectionately called Mont Mont, was born April 23, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Maxine Howard. McKensley attended Saginaw Public Schools and forged many lifelong relationships. Anyone who knew Mont Mont knew that he was a loyal friend, had a heart of gold and was the life of the party. McKensley was greeted in Heaven by his grandparents, Alex and...

Jul 23, 2020

God has gained another angel in his garden. May he rest in peace. Ike Sims was born March 1, 1920 in Pillisivey, Alabama to Allen Sr. and Martha Sims. Ike was married to Annie Will Sims, who preceded him in death. There were no children in their union. Ike entered eternal life on Thursday, July 23, 2020. He accepted Christ...

Jul 20, 2020

Jul 20, 2020

Elwood Henry was born October 26, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tommie Lee and Mary (Johnson) Henry. He transitioned to be with his heavenly father on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the age of 60 years. Elwood graduated from Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1977.” Upon completion of high school, he went to join the General Motors Corporation. Elwood’s...

Jul 20, 2020

Ms. Kimberly Ann Jones was born April 9, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ed Lee Hardy and Willie Mae Jones. She took her rest on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the age of 51 years. Kimberly was student of Buena Vista Public Schools and graduate of Buena Vista High School. She had a big heart and was constantly helping others...

Jul 20, 2020

Barbara “Bob” Jean Turnley crossed over from her earthly home to her heavenly home on July 20, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in New Orleans. Louisiana on December 25, 1950 to Israel Boatner Turnley DeGree and Walter Turnley, Jr. Barbara moved with her family to Michigan at an early age and attended Lansing School District schools. She...

Jul 19, 2020

Our beloved Tony D. Martin passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 19. He was born August 27, 2020 to Tony Martin, Sr. and Kishon Gardenhire. Tony dedicated his life to building his own legacy. He played sports at an early age, starting with indoor hockey, basketball, soccer, and football. He played freshman football...

Jul 19, 2020

Mr. Charles Michael Gates affectionately known as “Squeaky” and “Uncle Deek” passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan age of 67 years old. Charles was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 21, 1952 to Leavora Quarrels and William Gates. Charles was educated in the Detroit school system and graduated from Murray Wright High School. Later...

Jul 19, 2020

Mr. Ricky Howard Morgan blessed this world with his presence on June 1, 1998 in Chicago, Illinois. Born to Patricia Morgan and Brandon Baity, this precious gift stayed with us for twenty-two years before God called him home on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Ricky started his education with Michigan Public Schools and ended it with Saginaw Public Schools, graduating from...

Jul 18, 2020

Raymond Lamar Hicks, Sr., known as “Southside Hicks”, “Old Man” or Doc, was born on August 14, 1940 to Jimmie Lee Hicks and Rosa Mae Hayes-Williams in Birmingham, Alabama. Throughout his life he was known as a pillar of the community and jack of all trades, someone you could truly depend on. In his early years, Ray was extremely talented...

Jul 18, 2020

Miss LaTrease Diane Williams was sent home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18th, 2020 in Lansing Michigan, age 28 years old. She was born on October 17th, 1991 to Dwight and Mashell Williams. LaTrease Williams accepted Christ as her Lord and savior and was a member of Mask Memorial Church CME, headed by Reverend A. Swanigan. We...