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Wavonne Marie Halbert "Wavy Baby"

Wavonne Marie Halbert "Wavy Baby"

Feb 7, 2018

Ms. Wavonne Marie Halbert “Wavy Baby” passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital. Age 64 years. She was born on June 8, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Oscar Blackmon and Leola Katherine Johnson. Ms. Halbert was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1971. Her employment included Ern’s Seafood,...

Janet Tresenwriter (Lansing)

Janet Tresenwriter (Lansing)

Feb 7, 2018

Ms. Janet Tresenwriter passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Mother Lillian Holmes

Mother Lillian Holmes

Feb 6, 2018

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 Mother Lillian Holmes passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family at age 88 years. Lillian was born in Helena, Arkansas January 9, 1930 to her wonderful parents the late Joe and Beatrice Thomas. After leaving Arkansas Lillian...

Michael Robertson (Holt)

Michael Robertson (Holt)

Feb 5, 2018

Mr. Michael D. Robertson passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at his residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born October 29, 1952 to parents Dudley Glen and Valgene Smith Robertson in Lansing, Michigan. Michael was a life long resident in the mid-Michigan area. He worked and retired from General Motors. He was a member of Capital City...

Carlos A. Cosey, Jr. (Lansing)

Carlos A. Cosey, Jr. (Lansing)

Feb 5, 2018

Carlos Andrea Cosey Jr., to those that knew him, “Punch” was born January 15, 1988 in Lansing, Michigan to Carlos Andrea Cosey Sr. and Alexa Marie Alston. Carlos confessed hope in Christ at the age of five. He completed High School, attended Lansing Community College, and Valencia College in Orlando, Florida. Carlos loved sports as a child. At age 10,...

Marvin Bothuel

Marvin Bothuel

Feb 5, 2018

Mr. Marvin Bothuel of Silver Springs, Maryland passed away on February 5, 2018. He was born to Ernest and the late Flora Thomas-Bothuel at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Marvin was a graduate of Saginaw HIgh School, "Class of 1956." He joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) the same year. After completing seventeen years with the USMC, he moved...

George Drake (Lansing)

George Drake (Lansing)

Feb 3, 2018

George L. Drake departed this life on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70. He was born January 14, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of L. V. Drake and Roselee Lewis Drake. He was one of five children. The Drake Family relocated to Lansing, Michigan where George attended and graduated from J. W. Sexton...

Willis Barney Davis

Willis Barney Davis

Feb 1, 2018

Mr. Willis Barney Davis passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 73 years.

Sharon Brown (Lansing)

Sharon Brown (Lansing)

Jan 31, 2018

Sharon Denise (Trainor) Brown departed this life on January 31, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years old. She was born on January 11, 1966 in Lansing, Michigan. She was next to the youngest of seven children of Fletcher Trainor and the late Will Ella Trainor. Sharon graduated from Lansing Sexton High School. She loved spending time...

Ben Love, Jr. (Lansing)

Ben Love, Jr. (Lansing)

Jan 28, 2018

Deacon Ben Thomas Love, Jr. departed to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. That was the same day he celebrated 30 years of marriage to his loving and devoted wife, LaShon. He was born October 23, 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The son of Ben Thomas, Sr. and Rachel Pearl Love. Deacon...

Antonio Parham "Tone"

Antonio Parham "Tone"

Jan 27, 2018

Mr. Antonio Parham “Tone” passed away on January 27, 2018. Age 26 years. He was born April 8, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Demaret C. Bailey, Sr. and Kenyatta T. Parham. Antonio was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. He accepted Christ at an early age. Antonio attended Bridgeport schools and later attended Arthur Hill High School where he was...

Daniel J. Wells

Daniel J. Wells

Jan 26, 2018

Mr. Daniel Wells passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018, at his residence in Dallas, Texas following a lengthy illness. He was born October 25, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to James Houston Wells and Clara Passmore Wells. Daniel attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1972”. He furthered his education attending Delta College,...

Earven Adway, Jr.

Earven Adway, Jr.

Jan 26, 2018

Mr. Earven Adway, Jr. passed away on Friday, January 26 2018 at his residence. Age 78 years. He was born on April 29, 1939 in Altheimer, Arkansas to Earven and Willie B. Adway. Earven was a graduate of Altheimer High School, Class of 1959. He later moved to Chicago, Illinois and from there to Saginaw, Michigan in 1963. Earven was...

Sandra Kay  Fowler "Rada"

Sandra Kay Fowler "Rada"

Jan 25, 2018

On Tuesday, January 25, 2018, angels called Sandra Kay Fowler “Rada” home to be with the Lord. Age 68 years. Sandra was born on September 3, 1949 in Jackson, Michigan to Luella (Taylor) Fowler and Alfonso Fowler. Sandra attended school and worked at Gilbert Steak House in Jackson, Michigan. After relocating to Saginaw, she worked and retired from General Motors....

Ora Lee Allen

Ora Lee Allen

Jan 25, 2018

Ms. Ora Lee Allen passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at St. Mary's of Mchigan-Saginaw. Age 80 years. She was born January 25, 1938 in Thompson, Alabama to Ora Lou Watkins Allen and Roosevelt Allen, Sr. Ora Lee attended schools in Thompson, Alabama. She graduated from Carver High School in Union Springs, Alabama, Class of 1957. She eventually moved...

Virgil Petty

Virgil Petty

Jan 25, 2018

On April 24, 1956 Virgil Petty was born to Bartow Marion Petty, Jr. and Marie Josephine Petty in the city of Saginaw, Michigan. Virgil spent his formative family years with his three siblings: Wayne, Rita, and Wendell. Some of his favorite childhood memories are of the times spent with his family on Sundays during services at St. Luke CME Church...

Diane Jones

Diane Jones

Jan 24, 2018

Ms. Diane Jones passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Home Away From Home AFC (A&D Hospice). Age 69 years. She was born on November 24, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to Iverson Sr. and Louise Jones. Diane was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan for many years. She attended Saginaw Public Schools. Diane enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows,...

Richie Dean Cantu

Richie Dean Cantu

Jan 23, 2018

Divine providence ordained by God has called a loving son, father, brother, fiancé, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Richie Dean Cantu, to depart from us suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Cass City, Michigan with his fiancé, Shelly Proctor, at his side. They had a wonderful outing the day before his transition. Richie Dean was born...

Samie Jamerson "Black Red"

Samie Jamerson "Black Red"

Jan 23, 2018

Samie D. Jamerson “Black Red” the son Jessie Jamerson and Gertrude Jackson departed this life on his eldest daughter’s birthday, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper, following a brief illness. Age 89 years young. He was born July 23, 1928, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Samie was raised by his grandmother, Ada Perry. He was separated from his family in...

Charles Jackson (Lansing)

Charles Jackson (Lansing)

Jan 23, 2018

Charles Andrew Jackson passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born June 3, 1936 to Frank and Ruth Jackson in Tuckerman, Arkansas. He was a man of honor who served his country. In April 1954 Charles joined the United States Air Force. After four years of service, he was honorably...

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