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Monica Jones

Monica Jones

Jul 5, 2015

Ms. Monica Anthonice Jones entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the age of 45 years. She was born June 20, 1970 to Marion and Cynthia Jones in Cleveland, Ohio. Monica was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and was a graduate of Saginaw High School. She attended Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio and later returned to Saginaw,...

Sandra Jackson

Sandra Jackson

Jul 5, 2015

Sandra Lorraine Jackson transitioned into heaven receiving her wings on Sunday, July 5, 2015. Age 57 years. She was born on December 10, 1957 in Paraiso, Canal Zone, Republic of Panama to Eleanor Maynard ne Williams and the late Oliver Maynard. During her tender years, Sandra was adopted and raised by her paternal grandparents, the late Hilary and Enid Maynard....

Mrs. Lillie A. Mcknight 'La'

Mrs. Lillie A. Mcknight 'La'

Jul 5, 2015

Mrs. Lillie Anna McKnight, affectionately known as L.A., made her transition from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2015 after a brief illness. Our L.A. was born January 23rd, 1933 in Alligator, Mississippi to the late John and Lillie (Washington) Parham. She was a strong Christian woman who loved the Lord, her husband, her children, family and friends as well....

Barbara Gill

Barbara Gill

Jul 4, 2015

Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and sister, Barbara Jean Gill received her wings and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2015. She was born November 6, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan to Reverend Ray L. Smith and Myrtle N. Watson. Barbara loved the Lord and was an avid Bible reader and student. Although we will miss...

Tony Earl Taylor,  Sr. (Lansing)

Tony Earl Taylor, Sr. (Lansing)

Jul 4, 2015

Mr. Tony Earl Taylor, Sr. passed on Saturday, July 4, 2015. He was born September 3, 1962 in Columbus, Mississippi, to the union of Henry Earl Taylor and Mattie Mae Taylor. Tony grew up in Chicago, Illinois where he attended Betsy Ross Elementary and Engerwood High School. He served two years with the United States Army. He later moved to...

Mary T. Ailes

Mary T. Ailes

Jul 4, 2015

Ms. Mary T. Ailes peacefully made her transition to eternal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the age of 104 years old. She was born October 15, 1910 in Lake Providence, Louisiana to Idele Reynolds and Henry Herbert Thomas. Mary enjoyed knitting, reading the Bible and magazines. She loved looking at pictures with her family and sharing memories. Her...

Mrs. Marie Dawkins

Mrs. Marie Dawkins

Jul 4, 2015

"A Life Well Lived Marie Dawkins, age 71, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing, Michigan. She was born March 31, 1944 in Louisville, Mississippi to Solomon and Sharnee Cole McReynolds. She grew up with the love of her...

Frank Richard Sr.

Frank Richard Sr.

Jul 2, 2015

Mr. Frank Richard Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at the age of 89 years. Frank was born in Bayou Chicot (Evangeline Parish), Louisiana on August 25, 1925 to the late Cephus and Cora (Williams) Richard. He was the youngest of five children. He lived in Alexandria, Louisiana until 1951 when he...

Oliver Quarles

Oliver Quarles

Jul 2, 2015

Mr. Oliver L. Quarles affectionately known as Head, our beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, and friend went to his eternal rest on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the age of 57 years. He was the son of Oliver and Laura Quarles. Oliver was born May 9, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Oliver accepted Christ at...

Bertha Ellsworth 'Noot'

Bertha Ellsworth 'Noot'

Jul 2, 2015

Mrs. Bertha Baber, affectionately known as "Noot", went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the age of 68 years. She was born July 12, 1946 in Union Springs, Alabama to the late Ben Sr. and Alberta (Pritchett) Baber. Bertha moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1959. She was married to Elmer E. Ellsworth for 40...

Mike Tyler

Mike Tyler

Jun 30, 2015

Mr. Mike Derringer Tyler Sr. of Houston, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the age of 55 years. He was born September 8, 1959 in Sikeston, Missouri to Claude Ester Tyler. In his early years, Mike attended Saginaw Public Schools, SS Peter and Paul Catholic School and Delta College. Mike was fun loving and cared deeply for his...

Mrs. Olivia Mcdaniel

Mrs. Olivia Mcdaniel

Jun 28, 2015

Mrs. Olivia McDaniel entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center at the blessed age of 90 years. She was born to Gennie and Jannie Little on April 19, 1925 in Panola, Alabama. Mrs. McDaniel was a high school graduate of the Panola, Alabama school system. She married the late Chester McDaniel, and...

Allen Moore

Allen Moore

Jun 27, 2015

Mr. Allen Moore began his eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the age of 48 years. He was born June 27, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan to John E. and Lizzie E. Moore. Allen attended Saginaw Public Schools, including Loomis and Webber, and was a 1985 graduate of Saginaw High School. He was a member of...

Baby Idrease Terrell Moten Jr.

Baby Idrease Terrell Moten Jr.

Jun 26, 2015

Baby Idrease Terrell Moten, Jr. took flight to be with the Lord in Heaven on Friday, June 26, 2015. He was born to Idrease Terrell Moten, Sr. and Destinee Brewer on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Baby Idrease was loved and will be forever cherished by his parents, grandmothers, Tina Vaiz and Tiffaney Brewer; sister, Brooklynn Nicole Brewer;...

Kelly Schumann

Kelly Schumann

Jun 25, 2015

Our loving mother, grandmother and wife, Mrs. Kelly Marie Schumann peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the age of 52 years. She was born August 20, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan to Richard and Judith Elmer. Kelly was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. On April 17, 1991 she joined Mr. Fred Joseph Schumann in holy...

Bill Stewart

Bill Stewart

Jun 24, 2015

Mr. Bill Stewart peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on June 22, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at the age of 68 years. He was born June 13, 1947 in Jefferson County, Mississippi to the late Willie Frank Amos Sr. and Oleavie Stewart. He united in Holy Matrimony to Jenneffe Parson on July 31, 1968, relocating to Saginaw, Michigan also in 1968...

Anthony Mays 'Big Mays'

Anthony Mays 'Big Mays'

Jun 23, 2015

Mr. Anthony C. Big Mays Mays was born December 5, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Patricia (Singleton) and Sylvester Mays. He passed away June 23, 2015 at his residence. Age 50 years. Tony currently lived in Carrollton Township, Michigan. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church where he was baptized, confirmed and married. Tony graduated with the Saginaw High...

Derrick Nash

Derrick Nash

Jun 22, 2015

MR. DERRICK DOWANN NASH began his earthly journey on April 28, 1995 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Decolia Greene and Lemont Nash. While surrounded by his devoted mother and family, God whispered, "come to me". Derrick gained his eternal wings and entered the Kingdom of Heaven Monday, June 22, 2015 at the University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor,...

Chester 'Carl' Murphy

Chester 'Carl' Murphy

Jun 22, 2015

Chester Murphy lovingly known as Carl departed this earthly life on Monday, June 22, 2015. He was born June 21, 1952 in Cambridge, Alabama to Willie F. Murphy and Mary L.Muh Murphy. Carl was united in matrimony to Earline (Davis) Murphy; to this union two children were born, Armon K. Murphy and Tamara N. (Kevin) Hayles. He was a dutiful...

Mary Thomas

Mary Thomas

Jun 21, 2015

Ecclesiastes 2:3. KJV: Theres a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted. Once again, the Lord has called another one of his servants, the very Mary Catherine Thomas who entered into rest June 21, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at the age of 66 years. Mary was born December 25, 1948 in Muskegon, Michigan to...

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