Ursula Edwards
Mar 15, 2020
Mrs. Ursula Edwards was born August 18, 1922 in Wabbaseka, Arkansas to Raymond and Sarah Palmer. She took her rest on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the beautiful age of 97 years. Ursula was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1943.” She worked for the United States Postal Service and was Vice-President of the Mail Handlers Union. Ursula...
Alvin Clark
Mar 14, 2020
Mr. Alvin Clark was born June 22, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Laura Clark and Alvin Faulk. He passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Francis Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years. Alvin, called “Big Al” by family and friends, was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1978”. He became employed at Saginaw...
Teresa Allen
Mar 14, 2020
Mrs. Teresa Denise Allen was born December 28, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Curtis and Hortense Williams. She took her final rest on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the age of 48 years. Teresa was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1990.” Post high school, she attended Michigan State University. She met her soulmate, Brian Allen,...
Hortense Williams
Mar 14, 2020
Mrs. Hortense Williams was born November 12, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to Herbert and Hortense Miller. She moved on to a better place on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Hortense, lovingly called “Aunt Sister”, met her husband, Curtis Williams, in Brooklyn. The two shared 55 years of happiness together and four children were born...
Julius Holt (Lansing)
Mar 14, 2020
Mr. Julius Holt passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years.
Johnnie L. Croom
Mar 13, 2020
Mrs. Johnnie L. Croom was born December 13, 1929 in Idabel, Oklahoma, the daughter of Willie B. and Lathan Ross. God called her home to be with Him on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the well-lived age of 90 years. Johnnie came to Saginaw, Michigan at the young age of fifteen years. She worked in Saginaw Public Schools for many...
Tameka Jackson (Lansing)
Mar 13, 2020
Ms. Tameka Susan Jackson was called Home to her Lord on Friday, March 13, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 37 years. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 9, 1983; daughter of Yvette P. Jackson-Farrow and Lewis Avery West, Sr. Tameka was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was a high school graduate. Tameka worked...
Teva Dunlap
Mar 12, 2020
Mrs. Teva Dunlap, lovingly called “Granny”, was the eleventh child born to Oscar and Lottie (Sherrod) Holland on November 24, 1933 in Minter City, Mississippi. Being born during the Great Depression era would later prove to be a battle and a blessing. Teva would essentially become a part of history. As a young child working in the cotton fields, Teva...
Willie Smith, Sr.
Mar 12, 2020
Mr. Willie James Smith, Sr. was born July 25, 1954 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Willie and Lula (Rouster) Smith. Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Willie was baptized and gave his life to Christ at an early age. He graduated...
Kentay Deshaw Washington
Mar 12, 2020
Mr. Kentay Deshaw Washington was born January 17, 1990 in Saginaw, Michigan to Isaiah Smith and Barbara Doxie. God called his name to be with Him on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the age of 30 years. Kentay, lovingly called “Tay”, attended Saginaw Public Schools. He attended House of Prayer with his father and this is where Tay was baptized...
Baby Kirtis Timothy Judah Heard (Lansing)
Mar 12, 2020
Kirtis Timothy Judah Heard was born at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. He was the beloved son of LaVonté and Whitney Heard. Soon after his birth and surrounded by his loving family, Baby Kirtis was safely in the loving arms of Jesus, entering peacefully into eternal rest. Baby Kirtis will always remain...
Eric N. Hester (Lansing)
Mar 10, 2020
Eric Neal Hester passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 60 years. He was born June 25, 1950 to Alvis Jr. and Ruby L. Burton-Hester in Munford, Tennessee. Eric was the second born of seven children and the oldest son. Eric, affectionately known as Bobo & Big Money Grip, was also nicknamed “Money” by...
Travis Otha Seals
Mar 10, 2020
Mr. Travis Otha Seals passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the age of 51 years. He was born June 4, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Travis Otha Prince and Sara Ann Johnson. Travis was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1986.” After graduation, he joined the United States Army and served his country proudly...
James Henry (Lansing)
Mar 9, 2020
Mr. James Henry passed away Sunday, March 9, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.
Stanley Roper (Lansing)
Mar 8, 2020
Mr. Stanley Roper was born March 16, 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. He was the fourth of nine children born to Ernest P. and Odessa Roper. Stanley was called home from labor to reward on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan, age 70 years. Stanley was a native of Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Sexton High School, as well as...
Anthony Holbert (Lansing)
Mar 7, 2020
Mr. Anthony Holbert was born May 12, 1969 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Johnny Holbert and Thelma Earl. Anthony passed March 7, 2020. Mr. Anthony Holbert was a resident of Lansing, Michigan and a long-time member of St. Matthew A.M.E. Church. He graduated from Everett High School. Anthony loved playing cards, sports, and being around friends and family, especially...
June Priest (Onondaga)
Mar 7, 2020
Mrs. June Gilah Priest passed away peacefully Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the blessed age of 91 years. She was born June 23, 1928 to Earnest W. J. and Pearl Alma Nelund in Lansing, Michigan. At some point, June's parents relocated to Waco, Texas, which is where she spent her childhood years. June returned to Michigan as a young adult...
Arelia Pruitt-Taylor
Mar 7, 2020
Mrs. Arelia Pruitt Taylor went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the blessed age of 87 years. She was born to Odie Pruitt, Sr. and Lillie Williams Pruitt on March 31, 1932 in Panola, Alabama. Mrs. Taylor was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan over 66 years. She was educated in Alabama Public Schools. Arelia...
Ricardo Dabney, Sr. (Lansing)
Mar 7, 2020
Ricardo “Rick” Andre Dabney, Sr. passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born August 15, 1956 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Rick was the first and only child of Lola Mae Dabney. Rick was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. He attended J. W. Sexton High School. Rick loved...
Willen Mcclindon
Mar 6, 2020
Mr. Willen McCLindon was born November 30, 1940 in Ruleville, Mississippi to James McClindon and Earthalean Birden. He passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. Age 79 years. Willen’s family moved from Mississippi to Chicago, Illinois when he was a young boy. As a child, he accepted Christ and joined Union Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor L....
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