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Patricia Barney

Patricia Barney

Dec 24, 2015

On Thursday, December 24, 2015 the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry Patricia Ann Barney to her eternal home. She was born September 16, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sharon and Jimmy Lee Barney. Patricia was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan who attended Saginaw Public Schools. She was employed at Culvers Restaurant until her health began...

Robert  Sr. Coleman

Robert Sr. Coleman

Dec 24, 2015

Saturday, January 2, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church 1111 North 29th Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)753-3983 Saturday, January 2, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.

Diane (Lansing) Bowman

Diane (Lansing) Bowman

Dec 20, 2015

Mrs. Diane Bowman passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at her residence. Age 60 years. She was born May 2, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Shirley Wikstrom. Diane was raised in Lansing, Michigan. She lived in Holt and Mason, Michigan. She was an avid collector of antiques. Diane was a devoted mother and wife. She leaves to cherish...

Cecilia Andrea Palmer 'Cece'

Cecilia Andrea Palmer 'Cece'

Dec 19, 2015

Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Judy (Lansing) Perkins

Judy (Lansing) Perkins

Dec 16, 2015

Ms. Judy Dell Perkins passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

Jim Faniel

Jim Faniel

Dec 15, 2015

Our beloved Jim A. Faniel passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Heartland Healthcare Center. Age 75 years. He was the 7th child and 3rd son born to Gus and Carrie Smith Faniel in Perote, Alabama. Jim was drafted into the United States Army after graduating high school where he served in Field Automotive Maintenance. After his honorable discharge, Jim...

Wanta M. Bovan Taylor

Wanta M. Bovan Taylor

Dec 14, 2015

Ms. Wanta Bovan Taylor passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at her residence. Age 77 years. She was born November 25, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee to Howard F. Taylor and Lottie Mae Bovan. Wanta dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age. She was a 1956 graduate of Plymouth High School in Plymouth, Michigan. During her years of...

George (Lansing) Jackson

George (Lansing) Jackson

Dec 14, 2015

Mr. George E. Jackson went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 61 years. He was born on October 18, 1954 in Paducah, Kentucky to Jimmy Jackson and Margie Edwards. George moved to Lansing, Michigan in the early 1970s and was employed with General Motors until he retired. He enjoyed spending time...

Rush Davis

Rush Davis

Dec 13, 2015

Mr. Rush Davis passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his residence. Age 66 years. There will be no public viewing. Cremation has taken place.

Mary Walker

Mary Walker

Dec 12, 2015

On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Mother Mary L. Walker affectionately known as Big Ma peacefully made the transition to her eternal home at the age of 90 years. She was born August 8, 1925 in Byhalia, Mississippi to the late Ned and Nancy Richmond. Upon moving to Memphis, Tennessee as a young lady, Mary worked at a dry cleaner. While...

Jim Simmons

Jim Simmons

Dec 12, 2015

On Saturday, December 12, 2015 the Lord called his precious follower, Mr. Jim Simmons home to be by his side. He was born January 12, 1930 in Greensboro, Alabama to Fred and Henrietta Simmons. Jim relocated to Saginaw, Michigan and in 1953 he joined Janie Leonard in holy matrimony. She survives him. Jim was employed at General Motors Corporation and...

Ciara Estrella Medina

Ciara Estrella Medina

Dec 11, 2015

Our beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece and sister Ciara Estrella Medina Barrera went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2015. Age 10 years. She was born September 4, 2005 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sarina Barrera and Jonathan Medina. Ciara was a 5th grade student at Saginaw Preparatory Academy who loved to dance. She also enjoyed watching her...

Jerome George

Jerome George

Dec 10, 2015

Our beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Mr. Jerome Roni George made his transition from earth to be with the Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center after losing his battle with cancer at the age of 55 years. He was born June 17, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late...

Mother Ernestine S. Sweeney

Mother Ernestine S. Sweeney

Dec 9, 2015

Mother Ernestine Scott Sweeney, beloved mother of Reverend Tyrone Sweeney, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt transitioned from life on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Age 89 years. Mother Sweeney was born November 10, 1926 to the late John Walter and Charlesetta Scott in Alden Bridge, Louisiana. Mother Sweeney was married to the love of her life, Reverend Leroy Sweeney, Sr. for...

Janet Gaines

Janet Gaines

Dec 9, 2015

Mrs. Janet Gaines departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born May 31, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Cleo Sullivan and Olivia McDaniel. Janet was a homemaker who enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, fishing, cooking and shopping for herself and family. She never thought...

Maquetta Shatoya Jones

Maquetta Shatoya Jones

Dec 8, 2015

Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service 10:00 a.m. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 Officiating: Rev. A. J. Harris, Jr., Host Pastor Eulogist: Reverend Dr. Ron Frierson, New Covenant Christian...

Kirby Smith

Kirby Smith

Dec 5, 2015

Mr. Kirby Smith passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center. Age 47 years.

Norman (Williamston) Parisian

Norman (Williamston) Parisian

Dec 4, 2015

Norman D. Parisian of Williamston, Michigan passed away on Friday December 4, 2015 at The Willows in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years. He was born on November 6, 1930 to Roy V. and Frieda Parisian. Norm met his first love while attending school in Mason, Michigan. He and Mary Ellen Cowan married and to their union, four children were...

Charles Shannahan

Charles Shannahan

Dec 4, 2015

Mr. Charles Patrick Shannahan passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 85 years. There will be no public viewing. In accordance with Mr. Shannahan's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Roger Howard

Roger Howard

Dec 3, 2015

Mr. Roger L. Howard transitioned into his Heavenly home on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 68 years. He was born January 3, 1947 in Surrency, Georgia to Reverend Nathaniel and Catherine Howard. Roger was the first born in a family of ten, eight boys and two girls. Harris Temple COGIC, Williams Temple COGIC and Coleman Temple COGIC...

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