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David Hernandez

David Hernandez

Jun 9, 2019

Mr. David Hernandez was born June 17, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mariano and Delores (Cerda) Hernandez. He passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 63 years. David was employed with the Dow Event Center for over thirty years. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed fishing and playing horseshoe. He was a...

Pastor Absalom Smith, Sr.

Pastor Absalom Smith, Sr.

Jun 7, 2019

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing” (II Timothy 4:7-8). On Friday, June 7,...

Roy Lee King  (Lansing)

Roy Lee King (Lansing)

Jun 7, 2019

Mr. Roy Lee King passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born in Osceola, Arkansas on July 2, 1961 to his parents, Ruth McCatrey and Edward King. He was the second oldest of 5 children. Mr. King was a resident of Lansing, Michigan for 52 years. He attended Lansing Schools....

Mother Josie  Mae Lee

Mother Josie Mae Lee

Jun 6, 2019

Mother Josie Mae Lee was born August 31, 1926 in Winonia, Mississippi to George and Mary Mitchell. She returned home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the blessed age of 92 years. Mother Josie attended several schools in Mississippi through the ninth grade but continued her education with God. She worked many years as a...

Alfreda Henry

Alfreda Henry

Jun 6, 2019

Mrs. Alfreda Henry was born February 1, 1948 in Judsonia, Arkansas to Charles and Bernice (Johnson) Miller. She peacefully transitioned on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the age of 71 years. When Alfreda was five, her family settled in Saginaw, Michigan. She learned to fish and it became a hobby of hers. She enjoyed the feel of the water and...

Charles Dugger

Charles Dugger

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. Charles Dugger passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Charles Campbell

Charles Campbell

Jun 4, 2019

Mr. Charles Edward Campbell was born November 17, 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jimmie Lee Essex and Daisy Campbell White. He passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the age of 47 years. Charles was a fun-loving, family-oriented person. He loved reading and learning new things. He enjoyed taking selfies and listening to music. He had a genuine love and...

Gracie Alexander

Gracie Alexander

Jun 4, 2019

Mrs. Gracie Mae (Pegues) Alexander was born August 24, 1948 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Wesley Earl and Rosie Lee (Hull) Pegues. She returned home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Gracie married Frederick Alexander on March 31, 1972 and to this union two children were born. She worked for TV5...

Ottis Stanton

Ottis Stanton

Jun 3, 2019

Mr. Ottis Stanton was born October 21, 1936 in Panola, Alabama to Ruby and Gus Stanton. He passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his residence at the blessed age of 82 years. On November 26, 1958, Ottis married his sweetheart and best friend, Josephine Little. In 1963 they moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where Ottis was hired at the General...

Jimmy Jones, Jr.

Jimmy Jones, Jr.

Jun 2, 2019

Mr. Jimmy D. Jones, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born in Coffeeville, Mississippi in Yalobusha County on October 19, 1939 to Jimmy D. Sr. and Mary Jane Jones. Jimmy, known as “Zeke”, attended school in Mississippi and later relocated to Saginaw,...

Lawrence Leathers (Lansing)

Lawrence Leathers (Lansing)

Jun 2, 2019

Mr. Lawrence Benjamin “LB” ”Lo” Leathers passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 in the Bronx, New York. Age 37 years. Lawrence was born in Lansing, Michigan to Moses and Carolyn Leathers on November 23, 1981. He was the first of two sons born to this union. LB / Lo, even at an early age was extremely energetic, always “n” motion....

Shannon Barnett

Shannon Barnett

May 31, 2019

Mr. Shannon Barnett was born March 14, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Eleanor Barnett-Dillard and Leon Welch. He passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Spectrum Health Rehab in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 54 years. Shannon, known as “Big Boe”, worked many jobs, from detailing cars to carpentry to house renovating. He studied for two years at Grand Rapids Community...

Earnest Wright

Earnest Wright

May 30, 2019

Mr. Earnest Wright was born March 2, 1937 in Marion Alabama, the son of Lily Bell Wright. He found sweet rest on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the well-lived age of 82 years. Earnest was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was employed with the General Motors Corporation for twenty-five years before retiring. When he wasn’t working, he loved...

Kevin D. Mcclenon

Kevin D. Mcclenon

May 29, 2019

Kevin Dwayne McClenon was the last child born to Willie and Wanda McClenon on July 21, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan. He not only was the last child born but the only survivor of twin boys. He passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the age of 56 years. Kevin grew up in Saginaw learning to love fishing and hunting. He...

Vergil Grant Nellis  (Lansing)

Vergil Grant Nellis (Lansing)

May 29, 2019

Mr. Vergil Grant Nellis passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

Gloria Wicker St. Pierre

Gloria Wicker St. Pierre

May 28, 2019

Mrs. Gloria Wicker St. Pierre was born June 8, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Lawrence and Willie Mae Wicker. She went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the blessed age of 81 years. Gloria proudly graduated from Saginaw High School’s first class on Webber Street in 1955. She completed courses in...

Mckinley Sweeney

Mckinley Sweeney

May 27, 2019

Mr. McKinley Sweeney, Jr. was born December 23, 1950 in Montgomery, Alabama to Deacon McKinley Sr. and Sarah Sweeney. The Lord called him home Monday, May 27, 2019. Age 68 years. McKinley confessed Christ at an early age and later in life became a member of Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church. He was a faithful member who was active...

Judge Edmond  (Lansing)

Judge Edmond (Lansing)

May 26, 2019

Mr. Judge Edmond passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years.

Shanell Haynes

Shanell Haynes

May 26, 2019

On Sunday, May 26, 2019, our heavenly father called home our beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend to be with Him. Shanell Taondra Haynes was born December 25, 1992 in Saginaw, Michigan to Luanda K. Seevers and Torvell Haynes, Sr. She was 26 years of age. Shanell accepted Christ at an early age and maintained her membership...

Bertha Wade Smith

Bertha Wade Smith

May 24, 2019

God has put his loving arms around a dedicated Mother, Proud Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Sister, who was devoted to him and his works. He took her home Friday, May 24, 2019 at the beautiful age of 87 years old. Bertha (Wade) Smith was born January 6, 1932 in Rose Bud Island, Arkansas to Willie B. Williams and Lula B. McClendon....

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