Peggy Joyce Thompson
July 6, 2018
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Ms. Peggy Joyce Thompson (nee Toatley) was granted her wings by our Father and departed this life at home on July 6, 2018. Peggy was born December 11, 1935 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Elliott (Dubell) Duval, Jr. and Alma Lee (nee McLemore) Toatley. To this union, Peggy was the fifth of ten children....
Patricia Worthy (Lansing)
July 6, 2018
Ms. Patricia Worthy passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.
Cheryl Lopez (Lansing)
July 5, 2018
Mrs. Cheryl Lopez passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years.
Devota W Horton (Lansing)
July 4, 2018
Ms. Devota W. Horton departed this life on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at her residence. At the age of 63 years. She was the oldest child born to the union of Willie T. and Saludatine Jones in Muskegon, Michigan. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was baptized at New Light Baptist...
Richard Soltis (Jackson)
July 3, 2018
Mr. Richard Soltis passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Medilodge of Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. There will be no services at this time.
Henry Oscar Feagin, Sr.
July 3, 2018
Henry Oscar Feagin, Sr. was born October 23, 1942 in Union Springs, Alabama to Jimmy Feagin and Lugene Williams. At the young age of thirteen, he moved with his family to Saginaw, Michigan. He completed his education here and went on to become employed with General Motors Corporation, UAW Local 668, where he worked for twenty-seven and a half years...
Lela Long
July 3, 2018
Lela Dymond Simone Long made her entrance into the world on February 3, 1997 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was entrusted to Leona Long and Larry Smith. Lela attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 2016.” She also graduated from the Saginaw Career Complex in 2016 where she was a student in the Business and...
Albert "Bull" Brewer (Lansing)
July 3, 2018
Albert “Bull” Brewer passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan with his family by his side. Age 72 years. He was born March 22, 1946 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Mitchell and Ora Lee Brewer. Albert, affectionately known as "Bull" was the life of the family. He kept us laughing. One of Bull’s favorite sayings...
Martha Young
July 2, 2018
Martha Young was born August 8, 1922 in Waverly Hall, Georgia to Joe Taylor and Mattie Whitehead Johnson. She graduated from Spencer High School in Columbus, Georgia which was the first African-American high school in Columbus. She later moved to Saginaw, Michigan where she was a resident until her passing. Martha was a faithful member of Bethel AME Church for...
Brian Wayne Coon
July 2, 2018
Brian Wayne Coon was born August 9, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gary Coon, Sr. and Carol Ann Horning. He obtained his General Education Diploma and later became his own boss. He was a person skilled at a wide range of repairs around the home. You name it, he could fix it. You wanted it, he could build it. His...
Johnny Carter
June 30, 2018
Johnny Ray Carter was born September 25, 1962 in Louisville, Mississippi to Johnny Mac Carter and Maggie Ann Hughes. From the sweet age of two years old, he was raised by Olin Sr. and Priscilla Carter. He was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan until his passing. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Carrolton High School. After graduation,...
Cassandra Lynn Williams
June 29, 2018
A star was born November 28, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama to Herbert Reese and Annie Ruth Williams. Her name was Cassandra Lynn Williams, known to family and friends as “Sandy.” She moved to Saginaw, Michigan at a young age and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1976.” For three years, she was one of the lead vocalists in the...
Mitchell Lamount Nickleberry
June 27, 2018
“To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8b. Minister Mitchell Lamount Nickleberry of Saginaw, Michigan went to sleep in the Lord Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan. He was born September 12, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan to Henry H. Nickleberry and Armella Nickleberry. Mitchell served as a soldier in...
Debra Renee Elizabeth Cherish (Lansing)
June 27, 2018
Ms. Debra Renee Elizabeth Cherish passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born June 20, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Allie and Jackie Shearer. Debra was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She enjoyed shopping, singing, cleaning and spending time with her kids and grandkids. Debra also love to laugh with family...
Ambrose Mcglory
June 26, 2018
Mr. Ambrose “Bruce” McGlory passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at home, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born January 31, 1951 in Marksville, Louisiana to Archie and Lessie McGlory. Bruce was a member of the UAW Local 659 at General Motors V-8 Engine Plant in Flint, Michigan where he retired from after thirty years of service. He was known...
Eddie M. Sims, Sr.
June 25, 2018
Mr. Eddie M. Sims, Sr. was born May 19, 1949 in Greenville, Mississippi to Rafe Sims, Sr. and Alberta Booker. He attended Coleman High School in Greenville, and at the age of eighteen, he moved to Saginaw, Michigan and graduated from Saginaw High School. He went on to be employed by the General Motors Corporation Grey Iron Foundry. He was...
Robert George
June 25, 2018
Robert Eugene George was born August 6, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan to Myrtle and Essie George. He graduated from Arthur Hill Technical High School before becoming employed with the General Motors Corporation. He worked there for many years. Robert loved fishing. It was his passion. Robert also enjoyed cooking and thought himself as a Master Chef. But there was nothing...
Kathrin Wilhite (Lansing)
June 22, 2018
Mrs. Kathrin Wilhite passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born February 1, 1947 in Luxora, Arkansas to her parents, George E. C. Burks and Minnie Zell Orr. Kathrin, who was affectionately called “Kat” by family and friends, was raised in Luxora, Arkansas. She graduated from Harrison High School...
Richard Mack, Sr.
June 21, 2018
Richard Mack, Sr. was born August 18, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Noah Sr. and Lena Washington Mack. A student athlete, Richard played football throughout high school. He met the love of his life, Johnnie B. Mack, and married her in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1961. He and his wife moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1966. He began work...
Joann Jackson-Spears (Lansing)
June 20, 2018
Ms. JoAnn Jackson-Spears passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. She was born June 20, 1958 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Samuel and Rosie Lee Jackson. JoAnn moved to Lansing, Michigan from Blytheville, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Paul Garrett. JoAnn later in life...
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