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Jacqulyn Manuel (Lansing)

Jacqulyn Manuel (Lansing)

Feb 21, 2018

Ms. Jacqulyn Manuel passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 53 years. She was born October 24, 1964 the daughter of Ora Calhoun in Lansing, Michigan. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Lansing. She attended the Lansing School District where she was an Everett High School graduate. Jackie also attended Lansing Community College and...

Arcola Glass

Arcola Glass

Feb 21, 2018

Mother Arcola Glass passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center. Age 91 years. She was born on March 23, 1926 in Meridian, Mississippi to William O. and Crucy Artie Bailey Wilson. Arcola was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Saginaw, Michigan. She was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. Arcola enjoyed cooking,...

Robert Paul Mcconaughy (Lansing)

Robert Paul Mcconaughy (Lansing)

Feb 20, 2018

Mr. Robert (Paul) McConaughy passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. There will be no services at this time.

Estella (Sweet Stella) Buie (Lansing)

Estella (Sweet Stella) Buie (Lansing)

Feb 20, 2018

ESTELLA BUIE passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 88 years. She was born July 8, 1929 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The daughter of Willie Mae Brewer Campbell and Charlie Campbell, Sr. Estella was born and raised in Brookhaven, Mississippi, where she attended school and received her education. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord...

Mother Cora B. Webb

Mother Cora B. Webb

Feb 20, 2018

Mother Cora Bell Webb, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She passed away peacefully at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison at the blessed age of 85 years. Mother was born on May 3, 1932 in Poplar Grove, Arkansas to Joe and Beatrice Thomas. Mother Webb accepted Christ and...

Robert Lee Jeffries (Lansing)

Robert Lee Jeffries (Lansing)

Feb 19, 2018

Mr. Robert Lee Jeffries passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born June 5, 1945 to parents, Marion and Levora Pegues Jeffries in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Robert was the first of 12 siblings. He grew up in the South, helping his family farm. Robert moved to Memphis, Tennessee where he...

Mary Lou Head

Mary Lou Head

Feb 19, 2018

Ms. Mary Lou Head passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 70 years. She was born on September 24, 1947 in Hillsdale, Michigan to Harold and Dorothy (Wallace) Grubbs. Mary was a former resident of Morenci, Michigan where she was employed many years at the Morenci Rubber Plant. She loved the outdoors, camping and...

Terence D Cotton (Lansing)

Terence D Cotton (Lansing)

Feb 17, 2018

Terence Delano Cotton passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home in Lansing, Michigan. Age 34 years. He was born January 16, 1984 to Tamethia Hicks in Battle Creek, Michigan. When Terence was five years old, his mother married Joseph Hicks, and from this union, Joseph became his father. Terence was baptized at an early age and loved the...

Arthur Reeves (Lansing)

Arthur Reeves (Lansing)

Feb 17, 2018

Arthur Reeves passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan. He was born to the late Therman and Elizabeth Reeves in Newark, New Jersey on June 28, 1961. He was united in marriage to Denise Reeves on March 8, 2001. Arthur was known by his family and friends as a master musician. He enjoyed watching Family Feud and...

Charles Randolph

Charles Randolph

Feb 17, 2018

Mr. Charles Randolph was the first of three children born to the union of Quinton and Laura Jenkins Randolph, on February 14, 1937 in Houston, Texas. Charles was raised in the Third Ward community of Houston, Texas and was a 1955 graduate of Jack Yates High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1957 to...

Alvester Norman "Slick"

Alvester Norman "Slick"

Feb 16, 2018

Mr. Alvester Norman, affectionately known as “Slick,” passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born on June 1, 1960 in Wisner, Louisiana to Mose Richard and Bernice Norman. Alvester attended Wisner High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Administration from Mississippi Valley State University. Alvester...

Daisy Mae Williams (Lansing)

Daisy Mae Williams (Lansing)

Feb 14, 2018

Ms. Daisy Mae Williams made her transition to be with The Lord on February 14, 2018. Age 75 years. She was born on December 14,1942 to John and Annie Jones in Wrightsville, Georgia. After living on the farm, her family relocated to Florida where she discovered a love for fresh mangoes, which helped to inspire her passion for cooking. Over...

Ivory Duane Hall

Ivory Duane Hall

Feb 11, 2018

Ivory Duane Hall passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born on February 22, 1958 to Ivory Bland and Savannah Hall. Ivory was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1976.” He completed many enrichment courses and worked several years at General Motors Saginaw Malleable Iron Foundry. He...

Deacon Wade Calhoun, Jr.

Deacon Wade Calhoun, Jr.

Feb 11, 2018

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Deacon Wade Calhoun, Jr., departed this life on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 17, 1945 to Wade Calhoun, Sr. and Mattie T. Smart Calhoun. Wade attended Saginaw Public Schools during his formative years. He graduated from Kashmere High School in Houston, Texas. Wade...

Andrew Joe, Jr.

Andrew Joe, Jr.

Feb 10, 2018

Mr. Andrew Joe, Jr. our beloved and caring husband, father, friend, brother, uncle, nephew and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his residence. Age 60 years. He was born on January 16, 1958 in Blytheville, Arkansas to David and Janie Mae Smith. Andrew resided in Saginaw, Michigan with his loving wife, Patricia. He enjoyed a simple life...

Jennie Gaines

Jennie Gaines

Feb 10, 2018

Our Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother, Jennie B. Gaines, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Our mother began her earthly journey on January 7, 1929 in Pittsview, Alabama. Jennie was the third of nine children born to the late Madison and Leora (Davison) Wright. Having...

Tanjanika N. Taylor

Tanjanika N. Taylor

Feb 9, 2018

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” Audre Lorde Tajanika Nicole Taylor, affectionately known as Tangie, was the embodiment of Audre Lorde’s sentiment about power, strength, vision and fearlessness when she transitioned from this life Friday, February 9, 2018 at...

Larry Goodman, Sr.

Larry Goodman, Sr.

Feb 9, 2018

"The only good man in Saginaw!" Mr. Larry McKinnley Goodman, Sr. departed his earthly life on Friday, February 9, 2018 at his residence at the age of 56 years. He was born on April 26, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to the great Wardell and Zemira Goodman. Larry graduated from Buena Vista High School “Class of 1979” and shortly after, joined...

Warren Anthony Wright, Sr. "Peanut"

Warren Anthony Wright, Sr. "Peanut"

Feb 8, 2018

Mr. Warren Anthony Wright, Sr., affectionately known as “Peanut,” passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison at the age of 58 years. He was born on August 3, 1959 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Warren Stephens and Shirley Wright. Mr. Wright was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and retired from Olive Garden...

Joe Wiley

Joe Wiley

Feb 8, 2018

Mr. Joe Frank Wiley passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his residence. Age 77 years. He was born on October 20, 1940 in Fort Deposit, Alabama to Dan and Willie Mae Wiley. Joe moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1965 and was employed by General Motors (Saginaw Malleable Iron Foundry). He retired in 1997 after 36.3 years of service....

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