Pastor Rufus Bradley, Sr.
October 12, 2017
Rev. Dr. Rufus Bradley, Sr. departed this life after completing his earthly assignment on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Age 65 years. He was born July 12, 1952 in Hickory Plains, Arkansas to Raymond and Bessie Bradley. Pastor Bradley is the founding pastor of New Life Ministries, where he served for thirty- two years, and is the founder of Mission In...
Arthur J. Knuckles
October 10, 2017
Mr. Arthur J. Knuckles passed away Saturday, October 10, 2017 at his residence. Age 64 years. He was born July 31, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to John and Ruth Knuckles. Arthur was raised in Saginaw, Michigan attending the Saginaw Public School System. He completed tenth grade at Saginaw, High School. Arthur was disabled and unemployed. This never stopped him from...
Geraldine M. Caffey
October 10, 2017
Today we celebrate the homegoing of Mrs. Geraldine M. Caffey “Dean” who passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 72 years. She was born July 31, 1945 to Eddie and Kathleen Larry in Aliceville, Alabama. Dean lived in Saginaw, Michigan since her youth, attending Saginaw Public Schools and graduating from Saginaw High School in 1963. She...
Minister Anthony Wilkerson
October 9, 2017
Minister Anthony Wilkerson, devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, “Paw Paw”, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 52 years. He was born September 16, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of Jerry and Willean Wilkerson. Anthony attended Saginaw Public Schools, graduating from Saginaw High School in 1983. He...
Liborio "Leroy" Canales
October 7, 2017
Mr. Liborio “LeRoy” Canales passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 63 years. He was born July 23, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Encarnacion and Guadalupe Canales. LeRoy attended public school in Saginaw and Bay City, Michigan. He was the co-founder of Canales Towing with his father and brother Gene. LeRoy enjoyed spending time with family...
Renae Sue Curtis (Lansing)
October 6, 2017
Ms. Renae Sue Curtis passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. A private memorial service is being planned.
Williebelle Lawson
October 6, 2017
Ms. Williebelle Lawson passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 83 years. A private service will take place.
Rosie Wesby-Williams "Foxy"
October 5, 2017
Ms. Rosie Lena Wesby-Williams “Foxy” passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017, in Dallas, Texas. Age 60 years. She was born November 22, 1956 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Carl and Rosemary Wesby. Rosie was a resident of Dallas, Texas where she was a member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, and talking to...
Shirley Brisboe (Lansing)
October 4, 2017
Shirley Marie Brisboe passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. She was born June 22, 1955 to Stanley and Margaret Duchnowski in Lansing, Michigan. Shirley lived in Holt, Michigan with her husband of 45 years, David. For the past ten years, she worked for Quality Cleaning Services. Shirley graduated from Lansing Eastern...
Baby Dynasty Roberson
October 4, 2017
Baby Dynasty Roberson received her angel wings on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 5 weeks. She was born August 26, 2017 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lynnguina Shorter and Marcus M. Roberson. Baby Dynasty leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted parents, Lynnguina Shorter and Marcus M. Roberson; two sisters, Kayla Cork and Z’ymarie Roberson; two...
Mildred Roberts (Lansing)
October 3, 2017
Ms. Mildred Roberts passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born November 24, 1944 to Edward Roberts and Edna Burnett in Tampa, Florida. Mildred served as a foster parent for over 20 years. She was an active member of her church, Lansing Church of God in Christ. There she loved...
David Jason Trice "Big Dave"
September 30, 2017
Mr. David Jason Trice “Big Dave” passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence. Age 55 years. He was born June 4, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to Callie Clayborne and Horace Trice. David “Big Dave” grew up in Saginaw, Michigan from the age of eight years. He completed his education with the Saginaw Public School System. David accepted...
Ora Lee Nelson
September 30, 2017
Ora Lee (Jones) Nelson was called home to her Heavenly Father, September 30, 2017, in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 64, after a lengthy illness. She was born to Carral and Mildred (Silvia) Jones on November 4, 1952 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Ora was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a retiree from General Motors with...
Judith Lafountain (Lansing)
September 29, 2017
Ms. Judith Ann LaFountain passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. Judy as she was affectionately known was born April 10, 1961 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan to Ronald and Shirley LaFountain. She was 56 years of age. Judy was a kind and generous person. She found great pleasure in visiting with family and friends. One of her greatest...
Odie Carruth
September 28, 2017
Mr. Odie Carruth passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family and listening to his favorite music, the Blues. Age 88 years. He was born August 19, 1929 in Lexa, Phillips County, Arkansas to Mike and Ora Nelson Carruth. Odie moved to Saginaw, Michigan where he worked over 30 years and retired from General...
Mary "May" Martin Curtis
September 28, 2017
Ms. Mary “May” Martin Curtis began her journey of this life on August 19, 1935 in her birthplace Pickens, Arkansas. She was the 2nd child born to the late William M. Martin, and Leola Martin. May departed this life on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the age of 82 years. She was the proud mother of four beautiful children. May...
Shardae Marie Marshall
September 27, 2017
Ms. Shardae Marie Marshall passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Age 30 years. She was born September 24, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan to Vanessa L. Marshall. Shardae was a resident of Bay City, Michigan for many years of her life. She was born premature and was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. Shardae was non-verbal, only saying two words...
Geraldine Laws (Lansing)
September 26, 2017
Mother Geraldine Laws was born February 2, 1930 in Durham, North Carolina to Early and Nebraska Laws. She departed this life Tuesday, September 26, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 87 years. Mother Laws became a member of the Paradise Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of the late Reverend Herman Green. She was a faithful member...
Freddie Lee Blackmon
September 26, 2017
Mr. Freddie Lee Blackmon passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his residence Age 64 years. He was born June 8, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Oscar and Leola Blackmon. Freddie received his education from Saginaw Public Schools. He worked 30 years and retired from General Motors Grey Iron Foundry. Freddie was a member of UAW Local 668. He...
Mark Shannon (Lansing)
September 19, 2017
Mark Shannon passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in City, Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born August 18, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee to Georgia Shannon. Mark enjoyed life to the fullest especially fishing and bike riding with his children. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Carla; daughter, Markita; son, Mark, Jr., “M.J.”; sister,...
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