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Charlie Orange

Charlie Orange

Aug 1, 2015

Mr. Charlie Orange began his earthly journey in life on September 21, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Tommy Sr. and Katie (Armstrong) Orange. While surrounded by his loving family, God whispered to him come to me. He gained his eternal wings and entered the kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the age of 62 years....

Michael Anthony Mckissic,  Ii (Lansing)

Michael Anthony Mckissic, Ii (Lansing)

Aug 1, 2015

Mr. Michael Anthony McKissic II departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the age of 23 years old. He was born September 25, 1991 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Michael and Sherry Abdul-Malik McKissic. Michael was a resident of the city of Lansing, Michigan. He was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School and was employed...

James  Sr. Banks

James Sr. Banks

Aug 1, 2015

On Saturday, August 1, 2015 Mr. James E. Banks Big Daddy peacefully made his transition to eternal life at the age of 88 years. He was born February 9, 1927 in Indianola, Mississippi to John and Kattie Banks. James was employed with General Motors Corporation in Flint, Michigan and was a member of UAW Local 569. He retired after 30...

Cornelius  Sr. Galvin

Cornelius Sr. Galvin

Jul 27, 2015

Mr. Cornelius Galvin Sr. passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 60 years. He was born December 6, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Juanita Galvin. Cornelius was a construction worker and handyman who enjoyed fishing, cooking and working on cars. He loved life, his family and taking care of his...

Ma'Kiriona 'Keekee' Dawkins

Ma'Kiriona 'Keekee' Dawkins

Jul 26, 2015

Miss Makiriona Monae Dawkins passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 11 years. Affectionately known as KeeKee, she was born July 19, 2004 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kaywanna Dawkins and Bobby Conerly. Makiriona was a student at Herig Elementary School. She loved attending Old Town Christian Outreach Center under the leadership of Pastor Don Dinninger. Makiriona enjoyed...

Horace Davis

Horace Davis

Jul 26, 2015

Mr. Horace Davis passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 68 years. He was born November 29, 1947 to Hezzie and J. D. Davis, Sr. Horace was employed at Trimquest Automotive. He was a kind man who would help anyone if he could. He was friendly and outgoing and never...

Mary Elizabeth Richardson

Mary Elizabeth Richardson

Jul 25, 2015

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Richardson passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. She was born February 4, 1927 in Free Soil, Michigan. Mary was the daughter of Louis Lane and Cornelia White. Mary was a 1946 graduate of South High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on September 12, 1975. Mary loved the ministry, especially...

Brenda Faye Williams-Mcgee

Brenda Faye Williams-Mcgee

Jul 25, 2015

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt, Brenda Faye Williams-McGee departed this earthly life on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the age of 59 years. She was born September 16, 1955 in Minden, Louisiana to Dorothy M. and Calvin Gill Sr. Brenda was a faithful member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church since 1969. In August 2007, Brenda joined...

Charles Alan Marvin

Charles Alan Marvin

Jul 21, 2015

Our beloved godson, god-brother, uncle, nephew and friend, Charles Alan Marvin, better known as Chuck, went to be with the Lord at the tender age of 58, Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 after a sudden illness. Chuck was born on January 14th, 1957 in Jackson County to the late Arlene Joyce King and Emery Dennis Marvin. Chuck loved working outdoors, as...

Constance Wallace-Washington

Constance Wallace-Washington

Jul 21, 2015

Mrs. Constance Wallace-Washington Connie made her transition to eternal rest on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the age of 52 years at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born November 15, 1962 to Floyd Bender and Marilyn Jean Cheathem. On May 2, 2015 Connie joined Mr. Only Washington in holy matrimony. He survives her. Constance graduated from Vassar High...

Andrew Barber

Andrew Barber

Jul 20, 2015

Mr. Andrew Barber departed this earthly life on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 73 years. He was born July 24, 1941 in Grady, Arkansas to Annie B. Harris and Matthew T. Dent. Andrew was a resident of Chicago, Illinois before relocating to Saginaw, Michigan in 1981. He was employed with SVRC and retired after 16 years of...

Addie Mae Donald

Addie Mae Donald

Jul 17, 2015

Mrs. Addie Mae Donald peacefully made her transition to eternal rest on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the age of 60 years. She was born October 15, 1954 in Coldwater, Mississippi to James and Ethel Shipp. On October 14, 2005 Addie joined Mr. Jessie D. Donald in holy matrimony. He survives her. Addie was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, cooking...

Baby Jermar Deonte Swilley

Baby Jermar Deonte Swilley

Jul 15, 2015

Every day and every night when you feel the need to hold me tight Just blow a kiss in the sky, for I will be close by In the Heavens throughout the day, I watch over you and hear you pray I see you smile and shed a tear, for you know that Im still near Im the angel of...

Charles  Sr. Taylor

Charles Sr. Taylor

Jul 13, 2015

God put His loving arms around you and whispered, Come to me my child." Mr. Charles Keith Taylor, Sr. was called home on Monday, July 13, 2015 at the age of 50 years. He was born June 28, 1965 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Edmond and Earline Taylor Sr. Charles was a resident of Lansing, Michigan. He was a 1983 graduate...

Willard Hughes (Lansing)

Willard Hughes (Lansing)

Jul 13, 2015

Willard Shotgun Lee Hughes was born March 29, 1939 in Shaw, Mississippi to Robert Hughes and Mary Eliza Taylor. On July 13, 2015 he accepted his place in the opening arms of his Heavenly Father at the age of 76 years. Willard attended Clarksdale High School in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He accepted Christ at an early age. Willard later moved to...

Diane Broom

Diane Broom

Jul 12, 2015

Ms. Diane Broom peacefully made her transition to eternal rest on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at the age of 65 years. She was born August 1, 1949 in Bay City, Michigan to Martin and Phillis Crowl. Diane was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Bay City, Michigan. She enjoyed being a yearly participant in the American Cancer Society...

Wisdom Murphy

Wisdom Murphy

Jul 12, 2015

Mrs. Wisdom D. Murphy, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt transitioned Sunday, July 12, 2015 due to complications associated with Alzheimers Disease. Age 90 years. Born October 26, 1924 in Orange, Texas to William C. and Jane Denison. Wisdom relocated with her family to Lake Charles, Louisiana where she grew up as a teenager. She had two siblings; an...

Annie Burns

Annie Burns

Jul 11, 2015

Annie Grace Townsend Burns was called home July 11, 2015 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Medina, New York. Age 80 years. She was born in Troy, Alabama on March 18, 1935 to the late Jeff and Jessie Mae Owens Townsend. Annie accepted Christ at an early age. She was married to Leonard Burns of Medina, New York on June...

James Martin

James Martin

Jul 11, 2015

Mr. James Martin passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Saginaw Senior Care. Age 65 years. There will be no public viewing. Cremation has taken place.

Michael Andrew Pettigrew (Lansing)

Michael Andrew Pettigrew (Lansing)

Jul 9, 2015

Mr. Michael Andrew Pettigrew of Lansing, Michigan passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 65 years. He was born August 2, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Helen L. Jackson and J.C. Pettigrew. Michael was a graduate of J. W. Sexton High School and was an honor roll student. He attended Galilee Baptist Church under leadership...

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