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Monnie Buford-Jackson

Monnie Buford-Jackson

Jan 5, 2020

Mrs. Monnie Buford-Jackson passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 61 years.

Jane Foster

Jane Foster

Jan 5, 2020

Pastor Jane Foster was born December 3, 1935 in Helena, Arkansas to James Sr. and Clara Robinson. She heeded the call of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 5, 2020 at the well-lived age of 84 years. Pastor Foster was a wonderful homemaker. She was mommy, nurse, doctor, chef, chauffeur, teacher and so much more. She was a Christian...

Lenette Brown

Lenette Brown

Jan 4, 2020

Lenette Brown was born on Sunday, May 31, 1953 in Trenton, New Jersey. She passed away at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan on January 4, 2020. She was raised in Trenton, New Jersey and relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1998. She graduated from Trenton Central High School in 1971 and Delta College (Degree in General Studies) in 2006...

Miles Childrey  (Lansing)

Miles Childrey (Lansing)

Jan 4, 2020

Mr. Miles Alexander Childrey passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his residence in Flint, Michigan. Age 37 years. He was born on August 22, 1982 in Lansing, Michigan to Charles A. and Beatrice Childrey. Miles was educated in the Lansing School District and graduated from Everett High School in 2000. He worked for various companies doing tech support. Miles...

Andrew Smith  (Lansing)

Andrew Smith (Lansing)

Jan 3, 2020

Mr. Andrew Tyrone “Rosco” Smith surrounded with love, transitioned from this life on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born in Bridgetown, Barbados on May 12, 1954, the son of Norma Smith. Andrew and his brother, Jeffery were raised in Barbados then moved to New York City in 1975, “the 70’s...

Louwonia Harris "Basey"

Louwonia Harris "Basey"

Jan 3, 2020

Louwonia Harris was born November 30, 1954 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Lillie Harris and Mack Banks. She passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Louwonia, lovingly called “Basey” and “Baby Sister”, was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Johnie F. Edwards. She was faithful in attendance...

Clayton Jones

Clayton Jones

Dec 31, 2019

Mr. Clayton L. Jones was born May 1, 1950 in Greenville, Mississippi to David L. and Annie (Thomas) Jones. He fell asleep on December 31, 2019. Clayton was a graduate of Greenville High School. He later moved to Saginaw, Michigan and resided here the duration of his life. He worked for many years before his retirement. He was such a...

Carnel Busch (Lansing)

Carnel Busch (Lansing)

Dec 31, 2019

Mr. Carnel Tyrone Busch passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. He was born February 17, 1948 in Sumpter County, Alabama, the son of Frank Bush, Sr. and Annie Mae Bush. Carnel was born the tenth of thirteen children and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He moved to Lansing at the age of...

Eddie "Snake" James Cox

Eddie "Snake" James Cox

Dec 30, 2019

Eddie James Cox, “Snake”, was born on June 4, 1955 to the union of A.C. Sr. and Julia Mae (Thurman) Cox in Chicago, Illinois. He answered the call from the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019. Eddie attended Cook Elementary School and went on to graduate from Parker High School. He furthered his education at Kennedy-King College. Eddie fell in...

Pauline Johnson-West (Lansing)

Pauline Johnson-West (Lansing)

Dec 30, 2019

Mrs. Pauline Johnson-West passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years.

Charles Hall, Jr.  (Lansing)

Charles Hall, Jr. (Lansing)

Dec 29, 2019

Mr. Charles Ray Hall, Jr. passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 46 years.

Roosevelt Hart, Ii

Roosevelt Hart, Ii

Dec 28, 2019

Roosevelt Hart, II was born May 7, 1992 to Antoinette Williams and Roosevelt Hart, Sr. He fought the good fight and finished his battle on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Roosevelt, known amongst family and friends as “Rose”, was born and raised in Saginaw. He attended Bridgeport and Saginaw Public Schools before earning his GED. He was employed at Rent-a-Center and...

Helen Anderson  (Lansing)

Helen Anderson (Lansing)

Dec 27, 2019

Mrs. Helen Rosetta Anderson returned to her heavenly home on December 27, 2019. Age 89 years. She was born May 9, 1930 to the late Edgar and Daisy Goolsby in Atlanta, Georgia. Helen was a person of elegance and dedication. She was known as a giving, encouraging and caring person. Helen moved to Michigan and fulfilled her dream of becoming...

Willie J. Allen

Willie J. Allen

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. Willie J. Allen passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 81 years. In accordance with Mr. Allen's wishes, cremation has taken place. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE SCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.

Baby Boy Kareem Johnson  (Lansing)

Baby Boy Kareem Johnson (Lansing)

Dec 27, 2019

Baby Boy Kareem Amir Johnson passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 11 days. He was born December 16, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. The son of Ahkeim Johnson and Petria Walker. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Ahkeim Johnson and Petria Walker; grandparents, Daveari McCray, Claudia Johnson, Summer Batten and Jason...

Lilia M. Ford

Lilia M. Ford

Dec 24, 2019

Our Matriarch Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Sister, Aunt and Cousin was called to the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on December 24, 2019 at the age of 80 years. She was born to Walter and Sadie (Chase) Robinson on July 18, 1939 in Des Arc, Arkansas. Lilia attended Biscoe High School where she met her husband, Leo Henry...

Kathrun Lane

Kathrun Lane

Dec 23, 2019

Kathrun Lane went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare. She was born February 7, 1963 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Jessie Jones and Leomie Brantley. Kathrun was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1981.” She then received her associate degree from Delta College. She...

William Earl Roby

William Earl Roby

Dec 23, 2019

Mr. William Earl Roby was born April 6, 1956 in Sallas, Mississippi to Joe Sr. and Annie Roby. He passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the age of 63 years. William was a United States veteran that served faithfully in the U.S. Army. In his spare time, he loved playing cards (Deuces Wild) and listening to his old...

Manuel Gonzalez  (Lansing)

Manuel Gonzalez (Lansing)

Dec 21, 2019

Manuel Carlos Gonzalez, born August 26, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Carlos Gonzalez & Corine Corbin. “Chico” as he was affectionately called growing up, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Manuel attended schools in Detroit, graduating from Cass Tech High School in 1972. He attended Wayne State University and worked for Chrysler and various other companies...

Darien Smith

Darien Smith

Dec 20, 2019

Darien D. Smith was born October 13, 1998 in Saginaw, Michigan to Latisha L. Smith and Robert Long. He was reunited with his mother on Friday, December 20, 2019. Darien was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 2016.” He was introduced to God at an early age and continued that relationship as he grew older. He was a...

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