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Von Maurice Watson (Lansing)

Von Maurice Watson (Lansing)

Feb 14, 2015

Mr. Von Maurice Watson of Lansing, Michigan passed away, Saturday, February 14, 2015 at McLaren Greater Lansing at the age of 53 years. He was born June 24, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan to Edward W. Watson and Marie Gilbert. Mr. Watson was a lifetime resident of Lansing, Michigan and attended Harry Hill High School. He loved life, bowling, fishing, pool,...

Clinton Hollis 'Chop'

Clinton Hollis 'Chop'

Feb 14, 2015

Deacon Clinton Hollis Jr. Chop went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the age of 70 years. He was born December 24, 1944 in Charleston, Mississippi to the late Clinton Hollis Sr. and Vera Sawyer (Goss). Clinton was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was an active member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church for...

Remeldia Sanders

Remeldia Sanders

Feb 13, 2015

On Friday, February 13, 2015 Ms. Remeldia Denise Sanders gained her heavenly wings and flew into the arms of Jesus. She was born December 17, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ruth Bullock and JD Bowie. Remeldia was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. Throughout her lifetime she also resided in Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California. Remeldia was baptized at an...

Loretta May Debrodt Getson

Loretta May Debrodt Getson

Feb 11, 2015

Loretta May DeBrodt Getson left off from sojourning in this world to be at home with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at her residence in Richmond, Virginia. She was born March 14, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert M. and Maria S. (Schneider) Foreman. Loretta was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, and aunt,...

Mrs. Yvonne Riggins-Thomas

Mrs. Yvonne Riggins-Thomas

Feb 9, 2015

Mrs. Yvonne Riggins Thomas departed this earthly life for her place in the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the age of 62 years. She was the 7th child of 12 born June 19, 1952 in Eldorado, Arkansas to Jordan Daniels and Margaret Riggins. Yvonne attended high school in Eldorado, Arkansas. She obtained her Bachelors degree in...

Gloria Lynn Rambow Sheard

Gloria Lynn Rambow Sheard

Feb 8, 2015

On Sunday, February 8, 2015 Ms. Gloria Lynn Sheard gained her heavenly wings and flew into the Kingdom of Heaven. Age 62 years. She was born August 26, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to Theresa and Ralph Rambow. Gloria was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan and was a devout Catholic. She attended Delta College where she received her nursing license....

Mrs. Emma Lee

Mrs. Emma Lee

Feb 8, 2015

Mrs. Emma L. Lee departed this earthly life for her eternal place in Heaven on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Age 75 years. She was born December 21, 1939 in Leighton, Alabama to Rebecca Meredith and Johnnie Thompson. Emma was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Marvin T. Smith. On August...

Robert Lee Culpepper

Robert Lee Culpepper

Feb 7, 2015

Mr. Robert Lee Culpepper went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the age of 84 years. He was born October 30, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan to Walter and Ruby Culpepper. On February 9, 1952 Robert was united in holy matrimony to Alberta Wells at St. Joseph Church. She survives him. He was employed...

Billy Ray 'Billy Jack' Scott

Billy Ray 'Billy Jack' Scott

Feb 4, 2015

Mr. Billy Ray Scott passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at his residence. Age 57 years. He was born November 13, 1957 in Independence, Louisiana to Myrtle Lee Scott. Billy was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He loved motorcycles and he enjoyed spending time with his family. Billy had a big heart and he loved to have fun. He...

Luella Watson

Luella Watson

Feb 4, 2015

Ms. Luella Watson passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at her residence. Age 93 years. She was born July 26, 1921 in Greenville, Mississippi to Pearl Carr and Andrew Thomas. Luella was a very compassionate woman who loved her family. She loved taking care of people who needed a place to stay. Luella enjoyed cooking, singing gospel songs and watching...

Gwen May Wright-Thornton (Lansing)

Gwen May Wright-Thornton (Lansing)

Feb 2, 2015

Her Journey Blessed indeed, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them! (Rev 14:13 ) ESV To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose Ecclesiastes 3:1 Today we gather to acknowledge and celebrate the new life into which Minister Gwen May Wright-Thornton has entered. An eternal life in the...

Addie Lee Salter 'Skip'

Addie Lee Salter 'Skip'

Feb 2, 2015

On Monday, February 2, 2015 the angels of Heaven transcended to earth to carry Mr. Addie Lee Salter Skip home to be with the Lord. Age 63 years. He was born November 6, 1951 in Soperton, Georgia to Fannie Mae Salter. Addie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He retired after 30 years of faithful service with General Motors Corporation...

Reginald (Lansing) Boone

Reginald (Lansing) Boone

Feb 1, 2015

Mr. Reginald D. Boone Red Man Boone passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the age of 58 years. He was born September 2, 1956 in Flint, Michigan to Edith Boone. Reginald attended Flint Public Schools, graduating from Southwestern High School in 1975. He was a man with a big heart, full of compassion and strength, hard-working, and willing to...

Almer C. Hoosier

Almer C. Hoosier

Feb 1, 2015

Ms. Almer C. Hoosier passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 72 years. She was born January 22, 1943 in Cornerstone, Arkansas to Rosie Scott and Jeff Turner. Almer accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Johnnie Goodman until...

Roy Edward Turner Jr.

Roy Edward Turner Jr.

Jan 31, 2015

Mr. Roy Edward Turner Jr. gained his heavenly wings on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the age of 84 years. He was born October 4, 1930 in Memphis, Tennessee to Eular M. Bailey and Roy E. Turner Sr. Roy was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He accepted Christ at an early age. He completed high school and went on to...

Ramond Mills

Ramond Mills

Jan 27, 2015

Mr. Ramond Edward Mills passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his residence. Age 33 years. He was born November 27, 1981 in Meridian, Mississippi to Samuel and Jeraldine Mills. Ramond relocated to Saginaw, Michigan with his family at an early age. He was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 2000. After graduation he continued his education by...

Jennifer Lynn Abshire (Lansing)

Jennifer Lynn Abshire (Lansing)

Jan 27, 2015

Ms. Jennifer Lynn Abshire passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. Cremation has taken place.

Baby Isaiah Medina

Baby Isaiah Medina

Jan 26, 2015

Baby Isaiah Aaron Medina gained his tiny Heavenly wings and flew into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. He was born January 26, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan to Marlena Rosas and Gabriel Medina. These are my footprints, so perfect and so small. These tiny footprints never touched the ground at all. Not one tiny...

Maxine Hall-Carter (Lansing)

Maxine Hall-Carter (Lansing)

Jan 23, 2015

Mrs. Maxine Carter was born May 19, 1924 in Marianna, Arkansas to Annie and Daniel Hall. She resided in Memphis, Tennessee and moved to Lansing, Michigan in 2000 to be with her loved ones. She passed away January 23, 2015 at her residence at the age of 90. Maxine enjoyed singing, fishing, playing cards, cooking for others and making people...

Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook

Jan 22, 2015

Mr. Thomas Cook gained his Heavenly wings on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the age of 79 years. He was born March 10, 1935 in Urbana, Arkansas to Cora Brown and Johnnie Lee Cook. Thomas relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1964 where he began employment with Saginaw Grey Iron Foundry. He was also a member of UAW Local 668. After...

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