Obituaries

Mar 11, 2015

Mr. Donald Dwayne Warren departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 50 years. He was the 2nd child born to Barbara Crompton and the late Michael D. Johnson on November 13, 1964 in Lansing, Michigan. Donald was later adopted by Bishop William H. Warren and the late Icy Warren. Donald was a graduate of...

Mar 10, 2015

Carolyn Morgan-Wright made her transition Tuesday, March 11, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital at the age of 55 years. Carolyn was born January 25, 1960 in Lansing, Michigan to Gladys Pearson and Walter Morgan. Carolyn lived in Lansing all her life. She was a member of Rivers of Life Church under leadership of Pastor Jessie Brown. Prior to her illness, she...

Mar 8, 2015

Mr. Reuben Anthony Marshall, Sr., passed away, Sunday March 8, 2015 at MagnumCare of Saginaw at the age of 80 years. He was born September 22, 1934 in Leland, Mississippi, to Robert and Viola Chavers Marshall. Reuben moved to Muncie, Indiana where he married Loretta Young. To this union two sons and one daughter were born; Reuben Anthony, Kevin Lamont...

Mar 8, 2015

Mr. Herman Webster departed this earthly life for his place in the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, March 8, 2015 of the age of 73 years. He was born December 20, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Daniel and Ethel Webster. Herman accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He served his country with the United States Army,...

Mar 6, 2015

Mrs. Minnie B. Sheffield peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, March 6, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born February 27, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Charles S. and Minnie L. Parker. Minnie was educated in the Birmingham, Alabama school system. She was employed at Genesee Packing Company in Flint, Michigan, and Holiday Inn Hotels, retiring after...

Mar 5, 2015

Jmeil Amahnd Clark has been allowed to return to Our Lord. An absolutely devoted father, Jmeil was also a wonderful son and beloved brother. He was born April 16, 1980 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of John and Anita (Brooks) Clark. Jmeil departed this earthly life on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the age of 34 years. Jmeil attended Buena...

Mar 4, 2015

Mr. Eugene Jackson departed this earthly life for his place in the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the age of 69 years. He was born January 14, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York to Rosielee and Henry Jackson. Eugene joined Joyce Youngblood in holy matrimony on May 8, 1989. She survives him. He was a supervisor at...

Mar 3, 2015

John W. Robinson Jr. was born October 30, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee to John W. Robinson Sr. and Mattie Robinson. He passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the age of 87 years. John attended schools in Memphis, Tennessee, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School. It was in Memphis where he...

Mar 2, 2015

Mr. Marvin Terrell Farris Big Marv passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at his residence. Age 35 years. He was born April 5, 1979 in Saginaw, Michigan to Joyce Lee Farris and Bobby Ray Buell. Marvin was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Marvin was a member of The Potters Touch Ministries under the leadership...

Feb 27, 2015

Pastor Ernesto L. Garza Neto peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, February 27, 2015 at the age of 70 years. He was born January 2, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas to Jesus and Jesusa Garza. Ernesto was united in holy matrimony to Paula Charles on January 9, 1961. She survives him. To this union four children were born. He...

Feb 26, 2015

Mr. Johney Nelson Jr. entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana following a sudden illness. He was born to the late Johney Nelson Sr. and Evelyn Nelson Neely in Saginaw, Michigan on February 13, 1953. Johney was a graduate of Buena Vista High School and Saginaw Valley State University. He was...

Feb 25, 2015

Mrs. Jessye Pearl Williamson BeBe passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. She was born June 7, 1947 in Cullen, Louisiana to J. L. Harris and Sarah Epps George. Jessye Pearl resided in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Truevine Baptist Church. She was employed at Vlasic Foods Incorporated (20...

Feb 25, 2015

Ms. Valencia Welch passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at her residence. Age 56 years. She was born April 25, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Earl and Mildred Welch. Valencia was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan who had previously worked in the restaurant and housekeeping industry before her retirement. She enjoyed shopping, home decorating, eating home cooked meals and...

Feb 23, 2015

Ms. Britney Fontaine Couvillion earned her wings on Monday, February 23, 2015 at the age of 28 years. She was born December 9, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan to Porter James Couvillion and Patricia Ann Wilson. Britney was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a 2006 graduate of Mackinaw Academy. Britney was introduced to Christ at an early age...

Feb 23, 2015

On Monday February 23, 2015 the angels of Heaven escorted Baby TreMarquis D. Wilson into the arms of Jesus. He was born February 23, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kandise J. Wilson. Sleep Peacefully A life is like a butterfly, so tender and so dear We will miss you little baby Remember we are always near A sweet song for...

Feb 22, 2015

Our beloved father, grandfather and friend, James Earl Maxwell, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the age of 62 years. He was born April 12, 1952 in Cleveland, Mississippi to Laurence and Beatrice Maxwell. James attended Eastside High School in Cleveland, Mississippi. He attended Job Corps in Joliet, Illinois, specializing in carpentry....

Feb 21, 2015

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Ronald Lee Stapleton Sput departed this earthly life for his place in the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, February 20, 2015. Age 57 years. He was born September 13, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to Verna Ellis and Herbert Stapleton. Ronald was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan who attended Saginaw Public Schools. He was a member of New Jerusalem...

Feb 20, 2015

Our beloved angel, Makayla Jones passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 at her residence. Age 11 years. She was born June 30, 2003 in Camden, Arkansas to Crystal Williams and Kenneth Osborne. MaKayla, affectionately known as Kayla, attended Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church until illness prevented her from doing so. Kayla was a student at the Millet Learning Center. She...

Feb 19, 2015

Ms. Pamela Marguerite Killen passed away suddenly Thursday, February 19, 2015. Age 61 years. She was the youngest daughter of the late Ulysses D. Killen and Claudine J. (McReynolds) Killen. Pam was born July 23, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, at home on French Road. Pam accepted Christ at an early age. Growing up, she belonged to Our Lady of Mt....