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Keith Crook

Keith Crook

Mar 31, 2019

Mr. Keith Crook passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 in Essexville, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Arthur Hughes, Jr.

Arthur Hughes, Jr.

Mar 31, 2019

A Time to be Born Arthur Hughes, Jr. was born April 26, 1941 in Natalbany, Louisiana to Arthur Sr. and Irene Hughes. He expired on March 31, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper, with family and friends by his side. A Time to Grow During his teen years, he relocated to Gary, Indiana and was raised by his grandmother. He served in...

Roxanne Marie Irene Oakes

Roxanne Marie Irene Oakes

Mar 28, 2019

Roxanne Marie Irene Oakes was born September 26, 1985 in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of Roxanne (Parham) and John Wayne Oakes. She departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Toledo, Ohio. Age 33 years. While living in Toledo, Roxanne was a member of St. James Baptist Church. She obtained her medical assistant diploma from Lincoln College in January...

Keyonta “Big Key” Marshall

Keyonta “Big Key” Marshall

Mar 22, 2019

Keyonta Devonce Marshall, “Big Key”, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 22, 2019 at age 37. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 13, 1981 to Phyllis Marshall and Alfounger Moultrie. Keyonta was a graduate of Saginaw High School and Grand Valley State University. He was a four-year standout on the...

Allen J. Wilson (Lansing)

Allen J. Wilson (Lansing)

Mar 21, 2019

Allen James Wilson passed away March 21, 2019, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born January 22, 1956 to James W. and Rosie Lee Wilson in Lubbock, Texas. Mr. Wilson attended the Lansing School District and graduated from Eastern High School where he was known as an outstanding athlete in multiple sports. Allen displayed at a young age...

Andre Poole

Andre Poole

Mar 20, 2019

On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Andre Stephen Poole, loving husband, father and grandfather, gained his eternal wings and entered the kingdom of Heaven at age 46 in his Rochester Hills, Michigan home. Andre was born December 3, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 1991” and went on to serve in the United States...

Karla Hall Taylor (Lansing)

Karla Hall Taylor (Lansing)

Mar 20, 2019

Ms. Karla Hall-Taylor, an Angel of God was called home, in the company of many family members whom she loved deeply on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years. She was born on November 30, 1967, the daughter of Viola Harden and Curtis Glast. Karla Hall-Taylor grew up in Lansing, Michigan, where she graduated...

Pastor E.W. Bothuel

Pastor E.W. Bothuel

Mar 18, 2019

A Time to Be Born Ernest W. Bothuel was born April 7, 1918 in Smithville, Georgia, the son of Charles and Lulu (Steward) Bothuel. He was the sixth of eleven children. A Time to Love He married Flora M. Thomas on December 25, 1937. To that union was born a son, Marvin Bothuel, and a daughter, Ernestine B. Walker; five...

Randolph Danner

Randolph Danner

Mar 17, 2019

Randolph "Randy" Danner, 72, of Bridgeport, Michigan passed away at 11:50 PM on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Covenant Cooper Hospital. He was born March 15, 1947 in Milan, Tennessee to Ernest and Geneva Danner. Randy graduated from high school at Polk Clark Schools, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bethel College, and a Master of Arts and Science from...

Earnest Aldridge (Lansing)

Earnest Aldridge (Lansing)

Mar 17, 2019

Mr. Earnest Aldridge passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 88 years.

Naddie Pete (Lansing)

Naddie Pete (Lansing)

Mar 11, 2019

Naddie C. Pete was surrounded by her loved ones when she went to her heavenly home on March 11, 2019 at the age of 90. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her during her illness and ultimately gave her peace. Mother Pete was born on September 27, 1928 in Mamou, Louisiana the daughter of Watkin...

Sherry A. Kelley    (Holt)

Sherry A. Kelley (Holt)

Mar 9, 2019

Ms. Sherry A. Kelley passed on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Helen E. Hodge

Helen E. Hodge

Mar 9, 2019

Ms. Helen E. (Redeemer) Hodge was born February 2, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Owen and Jeraldine Redeemer. She passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. Age 69 years. Helen was a student of Buena Vista High School and graduated with numerous awards for academic excellence. She then attended Delta College and later Michigan State University. She became a...

Patrick Debardelaben

Patrick Debardelaben

Mar 9, 2019

Patrick DeBardelaben was born August 2, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Willie Sr. and Johnnie (Benson) DeBardelaben. He was the fifth of seven children. On Saturday, March 9, 2019 in West Colombia, Texas, Patrick entered into eternal rest. Patrick, “Pat”, graduated from Saginaw High School “Class of 1969”, where he played varsity basketball. He then went on to...

Willie Richard Chappell, Sr.  (Lansing)

Willie Richard Chappell, Sr. (Lansing)

Mar 9, 2019

Willie Richard Chappell, Sr. passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born October 13, 1946 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the son of Willie Lee Chappell and Fairy Mitchell Chappell. Willie, loving known as Richard or Rick, lived his young adult years in Lansing, Michigan. He later developed a passion for working...

Gladys Moore

Gladys Moore

Mar 7, 2019

Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Gladys Moore, gained her heavenly wings and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the age of 91 years. She was born on June 28, 1927 to Fred and Jennie Martin in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. Gladys married Smith Milfred Moore in 1946. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1953. She...

Lashonda Shivers

Lashonda Shivers

Mar 7, 2019

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, LaShonda Tadell Shivers earned her wings and entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Age 41 years. LaShonda was born on May 3, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Dorothy Shivers and Huedell McKinney. LaShonda was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a...

Willie Franklin

Willie Franklin

Mar 6, 2019

“Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Mr. Willie C. Franklin, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was born March 13, 1962 in Camden, Alabama to John and Annie Bell Franklin. Willie, affectionately known as Doug, progressed through the public education system in...

Jailen Isaiah Richmond

Jailen Isaiah Richmond

Mar 5, 2019

Jailen Isaiah Richmond passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2019 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 10 years old.

Clyde Sims

Clyde Sims

Mar 3, 2019

On April 9, 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi, George and Alma Sims were blessed with their oldest son, whom they named Clyde. As a young man Clyde moved to Saginaw, Michigan and met and married the love of his life, Betty Gean Thompson. To this union three sons were born, Randy, Ryan and Roger. Everyone who knew Clyde knew he loved...

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