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Mother Mattie Lee Davis

Mother Mattie Lee Davis

Dec 3, 2015

On Thursday, December 3, 2015 the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry Mother Mattie Lee Davis home to Glory. Age 86 years. She was born July 5, 1929 in Sunflower, Mississippi to Mary and George Mitchell. Mattie was a prayer warrior who faithfully served on the Mothers' Board and sang in the choir at New Christ Community...

Beverly Hodges

Beverly Hodges

Dec 3, 2015

Ms. Beverly Denise Hodges departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 55 years. She was born March 26, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to Margaret Ann Henderson and Booker T. Goldwire. Beverly was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a 1978 graduate of Saginaw High School. Beverly was an exceptional woman who loved...

Armani (Lansing) Golden

Armani (Lansing) Golden

Dec 2, 2015

Mr. Armani Marquis Oscar Golden passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 19 years. He was born October 17, 1996 in Lansing, Michigan to Ebony Golden and Fred Strickland. Armani was an avid lover of music. He wrote his own rap songs and his own beats. He loved his family and Bob Marley. If you spoke to...

Alexander  Sr. Jones

Alexander Sr. Jones

Dec 2, 2015

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Mr. Alexander Jennifer Jones Sr. went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. Age 59 years. He was born October 16, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland. Alexander relocated to Michigan at the age of 17 years where he met the love of...

Charles Leroy Ashford,  Sr.

Charles Leroy Ashford, Sr.

Dec 2, 2015

Charles Leroy Ashford, Sr., age 65, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born May 15, 1950 to Johnnie B. and Essie Mae Ashford in Vancleave, Mississippi. Charles loved fishing, repairing cars, collecting photos, telling jokes, and spending time with his family. He will truly be missed...

Robert Smith Jr.

Robert Smith Jr.

Dec 1, 2015

Mr. Robert Lorenzo Smith Jr. peacefully made his transition to eternal life on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the age of 62 years. He was born June 18, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert Lorenzo Smith Sr. and Ellen Arthur Jones. Robert served his country with the United States Army where he received an honorable discharge. He was an avid...

David (Lansing) Purnell

David (Lansing) Purnell

Dec 1, 2015

completed his work on the earth and transitioned to his new home in Heaven on Monday, December 1, 2015 at 10:35 a.m. at his residence. Age 86 years. He was born on September 28, 1929 to the late Clyde and Winnie (Herron) Purnell in Winona, Mississippi. David was educated in the Vaiden Public School System. He confessed his life to...

Montravius Lamont Haynes 'Monty'

Montravius Lamont Haynes 'Monty'

Nov 29, 2015

Mr. Montravius Lamont Haynes Monty passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his residence. Age 40 years. He was born October 29, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Bennie and Janice (Lee) Haynes. Monty was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1994. He received an Associate Degree in Business Studies and in Liberal Arts from Delta College, and a...

Erma (Lansing) Green

Erma (Lansing) Green

Nov 29, 2015

Ms. Erma Green passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years. She was born October 19, 1936 in Jackson, Michigan to the late M.C. and Verlene McKinney. Erma accepted Christ at an early age in Jackson, Michigan. She was a member of Community A.M.E. Church under Pastor Chestine and Pastor Weathers. Erma worked...

Ellis Eugene Wiggins,  Sr.

Ellis Eugene Wiggins, Sr.

Nov 27, 2015

Visitation: Friday, December 4, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Family Hour: 10:30 a.m. Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church 810 Cathay Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 753-5282 Funeral Service: Friday, December 4, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church 810 Cathay Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 753-5282 Officiating: Reverend McArthur Whitfield Interment: Eastlawn Memorial Gardens

Gloria Ann Green

Gloria Ann Green

Nov 25, 2015

Visitation: Friday, December 4, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Family Hour: 10:30 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 754-4826 Funeral Service: Friday, December 4, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 754-4826 Officiating: Bishop Maurice Hopgood

Raymond Byrd

Raymond Byrd

Nov 24, 2015

Visitation: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Family Hour: 10:30 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 754-4826 Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 754-4826 Officiating: Pastor Lafayette Simpson Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery

Chloria Mae Scott

Chloria Mae Scott

Nov 23, 2015

Ms. Chloria Mae Scott Cora passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Saginaw Geriatrics Home. Age 96 years. She was born May 29, 1919 to Ada Sharp and Hercules Brody in Decatur County, Tennessee. Ms. Scott resided in Saginaw, Michigan and was a lifelong member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. She retired from St. Marys Medical Center in 1990. Cora enjoyed...

Jessica Latorra Tucker

Jessica Latorra Tucker

Nov 20, 2015

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time...

Jerline Hall (Lansing)

Jerline Hall (Lansing)

Nov 17, 2015

10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Jesus of Nazareth Church of God in Christ 4331 Sycamore Street Holt, Michigan 48842 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Jesus of Nazareth Church of God in Christ 4331 Sycamore Street Holt, Michigan 48842 Officiating: Superintendent Aaron Milton Interment: Evergreen Cemetery

Victor  Sr. 'Pee Wee' Parson

Victor Sr. 'Pee Wee' Parson

Nov 16, 2015

Victor Lee Parson PeeWee, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Saint Marys Medical Center. Age 62 years. He was born June 2, 1953, to James and Bertha (Evans) Parson in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Victor confessed Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at an early age...

Daniel Walker

Daniel Walker

Nov 16, 2015

Mr. Daniel Walker, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan following a lengthy illness. Age 83 years. He was born September 26, 1932 in Garland, Arkansas, son of Mamon and Josie Walker. Daniel married the love of his life, the late Barbara Jean Choyce...

Joseph Low

Joseph Low

Nov 16, 2015

Brother Joseph Low, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 83 years. He was born February 10, 1932 to Beatrice Scott and Daniel Low in Sulphur Springs, Mississippi. Joseph was employed by General Motors for 25 years and was a member of...

Robert Wilbur Thrash

Robert Wilbur Thrash

Nov 16, 2015

On Monday, November 16, 2015, God saw a need to call one of his precious angels, Mr. Robert Wilbur Thrash, to join him in his heavenly kingdom. This holy and faithful servant passed at the Covenant Healthcare Facility in Saginaw MI. Born on April 22, 1939 to the late Frederick Douglas Thrash and the late Mozelle Louise Young Thrash. Robert...

Erine Washington

Erine Washington

Nov 15, 2015

Our mother and grandmother, M She was born February 16, 1950 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Willie C. and Evelyn Stone. At an early age, Erine's family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, she recently moved to Dallas, Texas to be with her children. She obtained her GED from Reuben Daniels Life Long Learning Center and pursued a career with Genesee Packing,...

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