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Baby Nevaeh Rozier

Baby Nevaeh Rozier

May 25, 2020

Baby Nevaeh Sur’ray Rozier was born May 13, 2020, the daughter of Sparkle Beemon and Alex Rozier. She lived for thirteen days and fought every single day. She was very active and brought such joy to her parents and family. She passed away in the arms of her parents on May 25, 2020. Nevaeh is survived by her parents, Sparkle...

Antonio Buford, Jr. "Lil Maine"

Antonio Buford, Jr. "Lil Maine"

May 24, 2020

Antonio Joseph Buford Jr. was born January 4, 1999 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Everlena Huddleston and Antonio Buford, Sr. Antonio resided in Saginaw and attended Saginaw High School through the tenth grade. He loved rapping and joking, and he always made you smile. Antonio was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Buford Sr.; grandmother, Stella Martin; grandfather,...

Earline Chaney

Earline Chaney

May 24, 2020

Mrs. Earline Chaney passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Belinda Johnson

Belinda Johnson

May 24, 2020

Belinda Johnson was born on March 10, 1962, the daughter of George and O’Dean Johnson. Her name was called to be in glory on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the age of 58 years. Belinda lived in Saginaw, Michigan and was a graduate of University of Michigan. She loved to bowl, read and play games on her tablet. She really...

William Lawson  (Lansing)

William Lawson (Lansing)

May 24, 2020

Mr. William Charles Lawson, our beloved brother and father passed away surrounded with love and family on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. He was born in Niles, Ohio to his parents, William Edward and Beulah J. Lawson. Bill was disabled due to a back injury; that did not stop him from the...

Jim Jiles

Jim Jiles

May 23, 2020

Jim Arthur Jiles, “Jaybo”, made his entrance on earth June 13, 1943 in Troy, Alabama to the union of O. Lee and Novella Jiles. God, in His infinite wisdom, gave Jim his wings on Saturday, May 23, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. Jim was led to Christ by Pastor Johnny Jackson in 1982 in the home of...

Alex Kaminski  (East Lansing)

Alex Kaminski (East Lansing)

May 23, 2020

Mr. Alex Kaminski passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years.

Nancy Taylor-Williams  (Holt)

Nancy Taylor-Williams (Holt)

May 23, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Taylor-Williams passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 69 years.

Johnny Townsend

Johnny Townsend

May 22, 2020

A Time to Be Born: Forty-one years ago on May 9, 1979, Johnny James Townsend Jr. “John John”, was born to Johnny James Townsend Sr. and Ruth Ann Jones. A Time to Plant: Johnny confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. He joined Rose Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Levi Patten. He was...

Marcus George

Marcus George

May 21, 2020

Marcus Osby George, affectionately known as “Mr. Piggy and MGee”, was born January 31, 1979 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Robert Steward and Sylvia Lee George. He went home to be with his Heavenly Father on May 21, 2020 at the age of 41 years. Marcus gave his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized by...

Natalie L. James  (Lansing)

Natalie L. James (Lansing)

May 20, 2020

The Obituary Early Life Minister Natalie Lorraine Edwards was born on August 2, 1958 to the union of the late Bishop Nathaniel Edwards, Sr. and Diane Charlene Briggs in Detroit, Michigan. She was the second child born to this union. Natalie was baptized in the name of Jesus in 1965 and shortly after received the precious gift of the holy...

Kisha Parker-Jones  (Lansing)

Kisha Parker-Jones (Lansing)

May 18, 2020

Ms. Kisha Parker-Jones passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years. She was born September 24, 1968, the daughter of Henry L., Jr. and Mattie L. Parker in Lansing, Michigan. Kisha was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was educated in the Lansing School District. Kisha was a member of...

Delores O. Todd  (Lansing)

Delores O. Todd (Lansing)

May 18, 2020

Mother Delores Olivia Todd passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 in Columbia, Tennessee. Age 86 years.

Drettice Layton

Drettice Layton

May 18, 2020

Ms. Drettice Layton was born February 16, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Murphy and Geraldine Layton. She completed her life’s work on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the age of 58 years. Drettice lived in Saginaw and graduated from Saginaw High School. She worked in housekeeping most of her career. She loved helping people, watching TV, being a...

Josephine Ashcraft

Josephine Ashcraft

May 17, 2020

Josephine Carol (Foster) Ashcraft, born on August 31, 1953, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan due to health complications. Josephine, lovingly called “Jo” married James Randall Ashcraft on May 27, 1972. Jim and Jo had daughters Angelique, Michelle, Izabella and son, Isiah Ashcraft. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and she especially...

Mary Liddell

Mary Liddell

May 17, 2020

Ms. Mary Joice Liddell went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2020 after battling cancer for seventeen years. Her family surrounded her bedside at Covenant Healthcare as she made her transition. She was born June 5, 1953 in Louisville, Mississippi to Hoover Liddell and Gusterine Coleman. Mary accepted Christ at an early age while attending Mercy...

Roberto Gonzalez, Sr.

Roberto Gonzalez, Sr.

May 17, 2020

Mr. Roberto Gonzalez, Sr. was born August 14, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jose R. Gonzalez and Felipa Rodriguez. He passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the age of 62 years. Roberto was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, “Class of 1972”. After graduation, he began working for General Motors Corporation and was employed thirty and a half...

John Casbergue (Lansing)

John Casbergue (Lansing)

May 17, 2020

John Casbergue died peacefully on May 17, 2020 after a long battle with Dementia. Age 88 years. He was born on January 14, 1932 to Selim Fernand and Nona Chase Casbergue in Angleton, Texas. John was curious and adventuresome his entire life. After graduating from Florida State, he fulfilled his ROTC obligation as a pilot in the Air Force. He...

Cornell Watson  (Lansing)

Cornell Watson (Lansing)

May 16, 2020

Mr. Cornell Watson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age 66 years old. He was born March 11, 1954, in Drummonds, Tennessee, to the union of John Lee, Sr. and Gladys Watson. Cornell relocated with his family to Lansing, Michigan in April 1967. He received formal education through the Lansing School District,...

Baby Ar'Mani  Kinsley

Baby Ar'Mani Kinsley

May 14, 2020

Baby Ar'mani Kinsley passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Covenant Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan.

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