Brenard Bradley (Lansing)
Jan 4, 2018
Mr. Brenard Bradley passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years. He was born November 15, 1967 to Mary L. Bradley and Harry Johnson in Lansing, Michigan. Brother Brenard Bradley was a man of outstanding faith; a true kingdom gatekeeper who had attended numerous church services throughout the city of Lansing; and had...
Pamela Roshell Canada
Jan 3, 2018
Ms. Pamela Roshell Canada was born June 15, 1964 to the late Henry Canada and Fanny Canada. Beloved mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend departed this life on January 3, 2017 at the age of 53 years, at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, Pamela was a proud graduate of none other than Saginaw...
Polly A. Barkley
Jan 3, 2018
Polly Ann Barkley passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 69 years. She was born May 4, 1948 in Jasper, Florida, the daughter of Wyatt and Marie Strickland Polly resided in Saginaw, Michigan and attended Saginaw Public Schools up to the 12th grade at Saginaw High School. She then moved to Knoxville, Tennessee with her...
Shederick Johnson "Shacky"
Jan 2, 2018
Shederick D. Johnson "Shacky" passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home. Age 46 years. He was born July 2, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Delores Johnson and James Oliver, and raised by Joseph Hamilton. Shederick was employed at Restoration Community Outreach. He was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age. To know Shacky was to love...
James Edward Johnson
Jan 2, 2018
On January 2, 2018, our beloved James Edward Johnson passed away after a brief illness. Age 67 years. We know that his suffering has stilled and he is truly at peace. James entered this world with “fireworks” on July 4, 1950 in Anguilla, Mississippi, the son of Leon and Bertha Payne. Mr. Johnson was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where...
Abdur-Rahim Rashada
Jan 2, 2018
Ninety-two years ago, on December 17, 1925 in the deep south, in the State of Mississippi, five miles from a little town called Starkville . . . out on a dark, dirty and dusty road called Black Jack Road that leads to a little settlement called Black Jack, Mary Ethel (Millon) Tate gave birth to a baby boy. The baby...
Samuel Thomas Richardson (Lansing)
Jan 1, 2018
Mr. Samuel Thomas Richardson closed his eyes, and went into the arms of his heavenly Father on Monday, January 1, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 63 years. He was born January 13, 1955 to the union of Rev. Sammie Thomas and Mrs. Lula Mae Richardson in Memphis, Tennessee. Sam, as he was affectionally known,...
Leticia Vela
Jan 1, 2018
Ms. Leticia Valentina Vela passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 26 years. Leticia “Letii” was born on April 24, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Arthur Vela and Rose M. Ramirez. Letii was a resident of Saginaw many years before moving to Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a member of...
Patricia Cobb (Lansing)
Dec 31, 2017
Mrs. Patricia Cobb passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Aria Nursing Rehab in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. The Family of Mrs. Patricia Cobb will be hosting a dinner to celebrate her life on Sunday, January 14, 2018 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Trappers Cove Apartments Clubhouse 3001 Trappers Cove Road Lansing, Michigan 48910
Patricia A. Davis "Tina"
Dec 31, 2017
Ms. Patricia Ann Davis “Tina” passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 53 years. She was born on December 1, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Claudia Wills and Isaac Hale. Patricia was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1982. Patricia retired from Wolverine Human Services. During her...
Velma Irvin Templeton
Dec 31, 2017
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Velma Irvin Templeton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Age 79 years. She was born on February 8, 1938 in Hayti, Missouri to Willie B. and Laurence M. Irvin. Velma was a resident of Flint, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of...
Melva Guerra
Dec 31, 2017
The Lord called Melva Guerra home on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Melva was the daughter of the late Victor Guerra and Irene (Esparza) Guerra from Saginaw, Michigan. Melva is survived by her loving children, Sabrina Cantu Guerra Burda, Benito Ignacio Guerra Cantu, Saleem Mansour Zerka, and Nazeer Toufic Zerka, Son-in-law, James Burda, and daughter-in-law, Patricia Anna Gutierrez Cantu. Melva has...
Richard "Thomas" Goolsby
Dec 27, 2017
Mr. Richard Goolsby passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Brian's House in Essexville, Michigan. Age 48 years.
Marvin Gene Wilkins, Sr.
Dec 27, 2017
Mr. Marvin Gene Wilkins, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at his residence in Pontiac, Michigan. Age 67 years. He was born on December 12, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee to Joseph Wilkins and Mary H. Wilkins Turner. Marvin graduated from Baker College June 8, 2013 at the age of 62 ½ with a degree for Clerical Bookkeeping. He...
Mary Anita Guerra Eguia
Dec 26, 2017
Mrs. Mary Anita Guerra Eguia passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Age 60 years. She was born on June 28, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to Salvador, Sr. and Juanita Guerra. Mary attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1975. She was employed as...
Bobby Lavell Norman
Dec 25, 2017
Mr. Bobby L. Norman passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 74 years. He was born on August 12, 1943 in Greenwood, South Carolina, to Talbert Clark and Gladys (Norman) Moss. Bobby resided in Saginaw, Michigan and was a member of Messiah Missionary Church. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing chess, cards and reading. He...
Kevin Dean Butler
Dec 23, 2017
Mr. Kevin Dean Butler passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the age of 32 years. He was born on March 2, 1985 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kevin Haynes and Sharron Butler. Mr. Butler was a member of Jacob’s Ladder Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor K. T. Draine. He attended Nashville Auto Diesel in Nashville, Tennessee to...
Darlene Williams (Lansing)
Dec 23, 2017
Ms. Darlene Betty Howlett-Williams passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born July 30, 1960 in Lansing, Michigan to Thomas N. Watkins, Sr. and Betty J. (Davenport) Howlett-Watkins. Darlene, the youngest girl of nine children, loved the attention and being spoiled. Darlene...
John Knuckles, Jr.
Dec 22, 2017
Mr. John Knuckles, Jr. passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at his residence in Bay City, Michigan. He was born on February 18, 1931 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John and Ruth Knuckles. John was a resident of Bay City, Michigan. He completed junior high school in Arkansas, coming to Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 19 years, and...
Lorenzo D'Wayne Jiles
Dec 22, 2017
Lorenzo D’Wayne Jiles, known as Ren to most and Hot Boy to some, made his debut on January 14, 1996. He was a Tony Morgan and Alisha Jiles production; the first of two to this union. Ren attended Saginaw Township Schools where he was very popular and had many friends. He was grateful for the support and encouragement of the...
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