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Jesse J. Rowe

Jesse J. Rowe

Dec 11, 2014

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Mr. Jesse James Rowe passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Healthsource Saginaw. Age 85 years. He was born March 5, 1929 in New Brockton, Alabama to James and Erie Rowe. Jesse attended Elba High School in Alabama. He served with the United States Marine Corps, receiving an honorable discharge. Jesse was employed...

Richard Franklin

Richard Franklin

Dec 11, 2014

Mr. Richard Lee Franklin passed away suddenly on December 11, 2014 at the age of 68 years. He was born June 25, 1946 in Scotts, Mississippi on Delta Pine Plantation to John Sr. and Ammie Franklin. Richard was a caring and compassionate father, son, brother, uncle and grandfather who spent his entire life being a kind and loving gentleman. With...

Magnolia Taylor

Magnolia Taylor

Dec 11, 2014

Mother Magnolia Taylor departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the age of 99 years. She was born September 20, 1915 in Charleston, Mississippi to Clarence and Veolia Taylor. Mother Maggie accepted the Lord as her Savior at an early age. She attended school in Mississippi and Arkansas. Mother Maggie was a...

Brady Bland

Brady Bland

Dec 9, 2014

Mr. Brady Bland departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the age of 68 years. He was born April 2, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan to Clemmie and Hazel Jernigan. Brady accepted Christ at an early age at Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor E.W. Bothuel. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. After...

Ernest Wafer

Ernest Wafer

Dec 9, 2014

Mr. Ernest Wafer passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 70 years. He was born December 21, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to Purnell Morris and Helen Akins. Ernest was a graduate of Saginaw Public Schools. He was employed at Saginaw Grey Iron Foundry and retired after several years of faithful service. He was also a member of...

James Sims Jr

James Sims Jr

Dec 8, 2014

Mr. James Sims Jr. was born November 21, 1930 to James Sims Sr. and Blondell Searcy in Marvell, Arkansas. He passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at his residence in Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. Sims lived in Saginaw, Michigan many years. He was retired from General Motors Corporation. After retirement, Mr. Sims relocated first to Seattle Washington and then to Madison,...

Elizabeth Richmond

Elizabeth Richmond

Dec 8, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Everett-Richmond was granted her angel wings on December 8, 2014. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some small way throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Elizabeths life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds...

Ramon Perez

Ramon Perez

Dec 7, 2014

The Lord called our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and uncle, Ramon Perez Jr., home on December 7, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare - Harrison. Age 90 years. Ramon was born June 16, 1924 to the late Ramon Perez and Modesta (Martinez) Perez. He was married to Beatrice G. Garcia who predeceased him on July 2, 1998. Ramon enjoyed dancing, gardening...

Russell Brown

Russell Brown

Dec 3, 2014

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me...

Olaska Williams

Olaska Williams

Nov 29, 2014

On Saturday, November 29, 2014, the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry Mr. Olaska Williams home to glory. He was born June 5, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. Myles Williams. Olaska attended schools in Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan. He relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in the early 1950s. He served with the United States...

Dontae Henton

Dontae Henton

Nov 28, 2014

Dontae Henton Tae Money passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at the age of 25years. He was born April 28, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Aliceson Carter and Larnell Henton. Dontae loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his children. He enjoyed playing video games and basketball. He will be truly missed by all who loved him. His...

In His Infinite Wisdom And Mercy,  Welcomed Earl Into Eternal Rest On Friday, November 28, 2014 In Saginaw, Michigan At The Age Of 84 Years. Earl Henry Hill God

In His Infinite Wisdom And Mercy, Welcomed Earl Into Eternal Rest On Friday, November 28, 2014 In Saginaw, Michigan At The Age Of 84 Years. Earl Henry Hill God

Nov 28, 2014

GOD, in his infinite wisdom and mercy, welcomed Earl into eternal rest on Friday, November 28, 2014 in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 84 years. Earl Henry Hill was born June 4, 1930 in Magnolia, Arkansas to the late Elige and Roberdia Pascal Hill, the third of ten children. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized...

Odessa Surles

Odessa Surles

Nov 27, 2014

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Odessa Surles went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 82 years. Odessa was the 1st born of her siblings to Frank Sr. and Grace Miles on November 20, 1932 in Lowndes County, Alabama. Ms. Surles was a faithful member and usher...

Rosie Lee Embry (Lansing)

Rosie Lee Embry (Lansing)

Nov 27, 2014

Rosie Lee Embry, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at the age of 82. She was born on November 11, 1932 in Calhoun, Alabama to Frank and Mary Lafayette. Rosie Lee was a homemaker, who loved to cook and bake for her family as well as the Community. She had a loving and caring heart,...

James Gascoyne Sr.

James Gascoyne Sr.

Nov 27, 2014

Mr. James M. Gascoyne Sr. passed away November 27, 2014. Age 43 years. He was born January 23, 1971 in Saginaw Michigan to Judith Ann Gascoyne. James resided in Saginaw, Michigan all of his life. He also worked in the food services industry and was with the Saginaw Police Reserves for several years after graduating from high school. James loved...

Linda Rogan

Linda Rogan

Nov 27, 2014

Our beloved Linda Kay Rogan went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Age 56 years. She was born November 1, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Haywood Rogan Jr. and Margaret Gene Trammell. Linda was a resident of Lansing, Michigan for over 15 years. She enjoyed attending church. Linda was a member of Lansing Church of...

Albert Jackson

Albert Jackson

Nov 26, 2014

Mr. Albert Earl Jackson Sr. passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in Jackson, Michigan at the age of 67 years. He was born August 27, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mattie and James Jackson Sr. Albert was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Buena Vista High School where he was well liked by his fellow classmates and was...

William Clarence Martin Jr.

William Clarence Martin Jr.

Nov 26, 2014

William Clarence Martin, Jr. was born Sunday, January 21, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan to William Clarence Martin Sr., and Dorothy Martin. William Clarence, Jr. graduated from Saginaw High School. He was an outstanding football player, which provided a 4-year scholarship to Bishop College in Dallas, Texas. His college sophomore year William Clarence, Jr. pledged with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. During...

Rodney Bailey

Rodney Bailey

Nov 26, 2014

Rodney Keith Bailey, our beloved son, brother, cousin and friend went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Covenant HealthcareCooper. Age 53 years. He was born December 14, 1960 to the late Johnnie Bailey Jr and Melviner Silvia Bailey. Rodney confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church...

Leroy Mcfadden

Leroy Mcfadden

Nov 26, 2014

A long, fruitful life was ended on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. While surrounded by his wife, family and friends, LeRoy Wilson McFadden Sr. was called by our Lord and blessed with eternal rest and peace. Age 82 years. LeRoy was born August 5, 1932 in New Zion, South Carolina the son of Willie and Moultrie Bell McFadden. LeRoy served with...

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