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Charlie Williams

Charlie Williams

Sep 28, 2015

Mr. Charlie Williams passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at GlenLake Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Waukegan, Illinois. Age 71 years. He was born July 2, 1944 to Roosevelt and Lessie Williams in Enterprise, Alabama. Charlie was a graduate of Alabama Public Schools. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1962 where he met and married his loving and devoted...

Brandon Patrick Parker (Lansing)

Brandon Patrick Parker (Lansing)

Sep 25, 2015

On Friday, September 25, 2015, Brandon Patrick Calvin Hilyet Odell Marvio Gregory (Truman) Parker, passed away at the age of 34 in Lansing, Michigan. He was born March 17, 1981 in Anaheim, California, to Dennis (Truman) Parker, Sr. and Anna Diana Parker. Brandon was the youngest of four children. At the age of 11, he received Jesus Christ in his...

Barbara Denise 'Bibbs' Perkins

Barbara Denise 'Bibbs' Perkins

Sep 25, 2015

Ms. Barbara Denise Bibbs Perkins passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 51 years. She was born to Estella Bibbs on June 6, 1964 in Greenwood, Mississippi. Barbara accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour at an early age. She was a member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church under leadership of Pastor Paul E. Broaddus. She was...

Makiel Swift 'Mikey'

Makiel Swift 'Mikey'

Sep 25, 2015

On Friday, September 25, 2015 our loving father, son, brother and friend, Mr. Makiel Swift Sr. was called home to receive his wings after 40 blessed years of life. He was born January 21, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Anderson Sr. and Ruth Swift. Makiel, affectionately known as Mikey, attended Houghton Elementary School until his family relocated to Oakland, California....

Patti Ann Vogel (Lansing)

Patti Ann Vogel (Lansing)

Sep 24, 2015

Patti Vogel of Holt Michigan passed away September 24th, 2015 at the age of 52 years after battling cancer for over 3 years. Patti was born in Bay City Michigan, lived in Lansing Michigan during her early school years and then graduated from high school from Eaton Rapids High School. Patti was a graduate from Michigan State University with a...

Mansel  Sr. 'Bubbie' Reed

Mansel Sr. 'Bubbie' Reed

Sep 23, 2015

On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Mr. Mansel Reed Sr. Bubbie peacefully transitioned into eternal rest. Age 70 years. He was born October 18, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan to Louise and Willie Reed Sr. Mansel was a graduate of Saginaw High School and NRI Automotive. He was employed with Grey Iron Foundry and was a member of UAW Local 668. Mansel...

Teveldia Davis Lyle 'Lady T'

Teveldia Davis Lyle 'Lady T'

Sep 22, 2015

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5,6. Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, godmother, aunt and friend, TeVeldia Davis Lyle Lady T, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at 12:59 a.m.,...

Olga (Lansing) Olowolafe

Olga (Lansing) Olowolafe

Sep 18, 2015

On Friday, September 18, 2015 Ms. Olga Olowolafe gained her Heavenly wings and flew into the arms of Jesus. She was born May 4, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to Dorothy and Shabazz Muhammad. Olga attended and graduated from South Haven Public Schools. She later received an Associates Degree from Lansing Community College in Business Administration. Olga had been employed by...

Charles Freeman Jr.

Charles Freeman Jr.

Sep 17, 2015

Mr. Charles Olevers Freeman Jr. passed from this life to eternal rest on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the age of 61 years. He was born November 14, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mamie and Charles Olevers Freeman Sr. During his earthly journey, Charles also known as Bo joined Janet Humes in holy matrimony and from this union five kings...

Sharilyn Kay Jordan (Lansing)

Sharilyn Kay Jordan (Lansing)

Sep 17, 2015

Sharilyn Kay Jordon of Holt, Michigan, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at the age of age 57 years. She was born July 14, 1958 in Lansing, Michigan to Darwin and Barbara Jean Colby. Sharilyn attended Waverly High School and Davenport College where she received her Associates Degree in Business Administration. She was employed with Auto Owners but had to...

Earlene Adway

Earlene Adway

Sep 17, 2015

Mrs. Earlene Adway departed this earthly life on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the age of 66 years. She was born June 8, 1949 in Sherrill, Arkansas to I.C. Garner and Ruby Walker Smith. Earlene was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was employed with General Motors for over 30 years. Her presence will be missed by all who...

Craig Steven Houston (Lansing)

Craig Steven Houston (Lansing)

Sep 15, 2015

After a lengthy illness, Mr. Craig Steven Houston peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 15, 2015. Craig was the youngest child born to Jim and Joyce Ann Houston on June 18, 1969 in Lansing, Michigan. He accepted the Lord in his life at an early age. Craig attended school in the Lansing School District. He...

Theodora Mcmullen 'Lady D'

Theodora Mcmullen 'Lady D'

Sep 14, 2015

Ms. Theodora McMullen Lady D passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the age of 53 years. She was born November 24, 1961 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Theodore McMullen Jr. and Bertha Windom. Theodora was raised in Saginaw, Michigan and attended school in the Saginaw Public School District. She was a 1989 graduate of Delta College. Theodora confessed Christ...

Ophelia Hill

Ophelia Hill

Sep 14, 2015

Mrs. Ophelia Sneed-Hill passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 86 years. She was born August 11, 1929 to Archie Sneed Sr. and Ella Ingram Sneed. Mrs. Hill had been a resident of Saginaw, Michigan since 1951, and was a longtime member of the old Good Shepherd Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder...

W.B. 'William' Booker

W.B. 'William' Booker

Sep 14, 2015

Mr. W.B. William Broderick Booker departed this earthly life on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the age of 79 years. He was born March 6, 1936 in Senatobia, Mississippi to William Booker and Rose Mae Bland. William was a member of Bethlehem Temple Church of Apostolic Faith in Flint, Michigan where he was baptized on April 30th in 1972 and...

Jimmy Taylor Jr.

Jimmy Taylor Jr.

Sep 13, 2015

Mr. Jimmy Lee Taylor Jr. passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 41 years. He was born March 29, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Loretta Johnson and Jimmy Taylor Sr. Jimmy was always on a money making mission. He loved to travel, attend concerts and comedy shows, He was crafty with his mouth...

Roy  Jr. 'Pee Wee' Tyson

Roy Jr. 'Pee Wee' Tyson

Sep 6, 2015

On Sunday, September 6, 2015, Mr. Roy C. Tyson Jr., also known as "Pee Wee" went to be with the Lord. Age 65 years. Roy was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 20, 1950 to Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Louise Tyson Sr. He was the oldest of four children and attended St. Joseph High School where he graduated in...

Roosevelt  Jr. Tolbert

Roosevelt Jr. Tolbert

Sep 6, 2015

Mr. Roosevelt Tolbert entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital. Age 67 years. He was born December 17, 1947 in Bullock County, Alabama to Roosevelt and Sarah Tolbert. Roosevelt was a graduate of Buena Vista High School. He served his country with the United States Marine Corp from 1968 to 1974 receiving an...

Julian Ray Hood,  Sr. (Lansing)

Julian Ray Hood, Sr. (Lansing)

Sep 6, 2015

Mr. Julian Ray Hood Sr. departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the age of 63 years. He was born August 9, 1952 in Reed City, Michigan, the son of LaVerta F. and Elmer R. Hood Jr. Julian was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a 1970 graduate of J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing,...

Ether Ellis

Ether Ellis

Sep 6, 2015

Ms. Ether Ellis passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Luther Manor. Age 91 years. Funeral Service: Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. Family Hour: 10:00 a.m. Unity of Love Church 5135 S. Halsted Street Chicago, Illinois 773-268-9712 Interment: Restvale Cemetery - Chicago, Illinois

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