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Brenda D. Primus

Brenda D. Primus

Feb 3, 2019

Ms. Brenda D. Primus, age 68, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born March 1, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Augusta Keys and Vernetta Mathious. Brenda was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1968.” She was a faithful member of Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. She accepted Christ early...

Minnie Johnson (Lansing)

Minnie Johnson (Lansing)

Feb 3, 2019

Mrs. Minnie Johnson departed her earthly life on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 93 years. She was born August 20, 1925 to the late Odessa Bowers and Buford Spike in Munford, Tennessee. Minnie professed her hope in Christ at an early age at Union Hill Baptist Church. She was educated through...

Darlene Lou Parks (Holt)

Darlene Lou Parks (Holt)

Feb 3, 2019

Darlene Lou Parks had been a resident of Lansing, Michigan for most of her life. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the age of 80 wonderful blessed years. Darlene didn’t have much of a formal education. Therefore, she faced many obstacles in life. But through fierce determination she...

Juanita Finch

Juanita Finch

Feb 1, 2019

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” On February 1, 2019, Juanita Bentley Finch returned home to her heavenly Father and found sweet rest. Juanita, known to family and friends as “Nita”, was born September 19, 1934 in Sandersville, Georgia to the late William and Mary Bentley. She accepted Christ at an early age...

Jasper Melton

Jasper Melton

Feb 1, 2019

Mr. Jasper Melton was born in Bishopville, South Carolina on April 19, 1950 to Willie Buster Melton and Ella Toney Melton. He departed this life on Friday, February 1, 2019. Age 68 years. Jasper graduated from Dennis High School, “Class of 1968.” After graduating, Jasper moved to Saginaw, Michigan where he met and married Kathleen (Porter) Melton, who predeceased him....

Pastor Seth R. Doyle, Jr.

Pastor Seth R. Doyle, Jr.

Feb 1, 2019

Pastor Seth Randolph Doyle, Jr. was a life long resident of Michigan. Born in Detroit, he was raised in Clinton Township in the community known as Quinn Road. He attended Mount Clemens High School and, in 1954, enlisted in the United States Army. He served honorably, including a tour in South Korea, and was discharged in 1957. From his childhood,...

Mildred Stoudamire (Lansing)

Mildred Stoudamire (Lansing)

Jan 30, 2019

Mildred Ophelia Stoudamire was born December 27, 1948 to parents Walter & Pearlie Stoudamire in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was the oldest of three children, herself, Walter, Jr. and Corlis. Mildred loved her siblings dearly. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age. Mildred was known by many titles such as “Millie”, “Miss Millie”, and “Dr. Millie”. She...

Hattie Sisson

Hattie Sisson

Jan 30, 2019

Hi family and friends. As they say, “can’t nobody tell your story like you tell your story,” so here it goes. I was born in Blanton, Alabama on November 14, 1924 to John Ernest and Rebecca Murphy. I came to Bay City, Michigan in 1942 and married Steve Sisson in 1946. I had ten children but raised twelve. Yes, I...

Larry Coleman, Sr.

Larry Coleman, Sr.

Jan 30, 2019

Mr. Larry James Coleman Sr. was born November 3, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Russell Sr. and Rosa Coleman. He passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the age of 58 years. Larry was born and raised in Saginaw. He was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and graduated “Class of 1978.” He loved God and was a...

Fannie Marie Diggs

Fannie Marie Diggs

Jan 29, 2019

Mrs. Fannie “Marie” Diggs was born March 3, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of William and Queen Mary Gibbs. She passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Fannie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Vassar High School and graduated “Class of 1964.” Two months after graduation, Fannie married the love of her...

Yolanda S. Smith (Lansing)

Yolanda S. Smith (Lansing)

Jan 29, 2019

Yolanda Shauntele Smith passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 39 years. Yolanda was known for her giving nature and kindness. She was always willing and ready to help others. She was outgoing, generous, warm-hearted, and always made everyone feel like family. Yolanda was deeply treasured and will be greatly missed. She will be remembered as a...

Jerry Harris

Jerry Harris

Jan 28, 2019

Mr. Jerry Harris, son, brother, uncle, and cousin, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at his home. He was born May 24, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ed and Julia Harris. Jerry attended Buena Vista Public Schools and graduated from Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1976.” He was a jokester, the life of the party and a great dancer....

Shelly G. Warren

Shelly G. Warren

Jan 27, 2019

Ms. Shelly Gene Warren was born May 7, 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama to Mabel Ineze Warren. God called her home to be with Him on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Shelly was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1967.” She was employed by the Saginaw VA Hospital and...

Terriance Sample

Terriance Sample

Jan 25, 2019

Mr. Terriance Eddie Sample was born January 15, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Eddie Roberts and Brenda Sample Hood. He passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Age 47 years. Terriance was a resident of Holland, Michigan. He enjoyed lifting weights, traveling, cooking and drinking tea. He was a person that loved life, loved making people laugh and had...

Karen Hall (Lansing)

Karen Hall (Lansing)

Jan 23, 2019

Ms. Karen Hall passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born May 11, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan to parents, the late Florence Hall and William Roper. Karen, better known as “Koosi MaMa” was a well-known person in Lansing, Michigan. If you met her, you all know when you are done,...

Judy M. House (Lansing)

Judy M. House (Lansing)

Jan 22, 2019

Judy Mae (McCoy) House passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the age of 76 years. She was born October 28, 1942 to Buster McCoy and Emma Thompson in Gurdon, Arkansas. Judy received her formal education through the Gurdon Public School District, graduating from Henry Bell High School in 1960. In 1979, as a young...

Gwendolyn L. Collier

Gwendolyn L. Collier

Jan 20, 2019

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.” Gwendolyn Leota Collier was born October 21, 1943 in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of Charles W. Steward, Sr. and Clementine O. Major. She received her wings Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the age of 75 years. Gwendolyn was a long-time resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended...

Keith Rhodes

Keith Rhodes

Jan 20, 2019

Mr. Keith James Rhodes was born June 24, 1957 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Robert James and Mattie Ruth Rhodes. He passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. Keith graduated from Huron High School in Ann Arbor, “Class of 1975.” After high school, he worked full-time in retail, and in 1988 became a volunteer firefighter for Scio Township in...

Daniel  Dupree Gilliam (Lansing)

Daniel Dupree Gilliam (Lansing)

Jan 19, 2019

Mr. Daniel Dupree Gilliam passed away on Friday, January 19, 2019 in Maricopa County, Arizona, at the age of 30. He was born March 24, 1988 in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Julia Daniel and Waymond Gilliam. Daniel completed his education in Lansing, Michigan. He was a very smart and articulate person. Daniel loved to make people laugh. He loved to...

James Tinsley, Sr.

James Tinsley, Sr.

Jan 19, 2019

Mr. James Albert Tinsley, Sr. was born July 16, 1931 in Camphill, Alabama to Walter Sr. and Ida Tinsley. James was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend. His work was done when God called him home Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his son’s residence. Age 87 years. James worked for the General Motors Corporation Grey Iron Foundry...

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