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Jessie Lee Hutson

Jessie Lee Hutson

Jun 26, 2014

Mrs. Jessie Lee Hutson departed this earthly life on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at the age of 82 years. She was born August 30, 1931 in Waldo, Arkansas to Gus and Erma Wheeler. Jessie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and was a member of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Murry Culberson. She was a...

Adoniss Mitchner

Adoniss Mitchner

Jun 25, 2014

Adoniss Terell Mitchner went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Age 25 years. He was born April 19, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Charlena Mitchner and Demetrius Valley. Adoniss affectionately known as Yung Roo or Roo was a faithful member of Sanctuary of Praise Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Carl Donald. He enjoyed football,...

Versie Lee Williams

Versie Lee Williams

Jun 24, 2014

Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend Versie Lee Williams went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2014 at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Age 75 years. She was born August 19, 1938 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Philander Williams and Odessa Griffin-Williams. Versie was a Christian woman. She attended Saginaw High School and starting working at...

John E Williams

John E Williams

Jun 23, 2014

Mr. John Earlie Williams passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 79 years. He was born May 2, 1935 in Scotts, Mississippi to Mae-Ester and John Williams. John was a member of Bethlehem Temple Church under the leadership of Pastor Curtis Johnson. He retired from General Motors after 42 years of service. John...

Ella Williams

Ella Williams

Jun 23, 2014

Evangelist Ella Mae Williams passed away Monday, June 23, 2014. She was born November 15, 1934 in Sunflower, Mississippi to Inez Kelley and Robert P. Williams Sr. At the age of 14 Ella commonly known as Ella Mae moved to Saginaw, Michigan with her family. She was a 1954 graduate of Saginaw High School. Shortly after, she had her first...

Harry Staves

Harry Staves

Jun 22, 2014

One of the Lords greatest soldiers was called home on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the age of 75 years. Harry Sylvester Staves was born March 29, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee to Cora and William Staves. Harry received an honorable discharge after faithfully serving his country with the United States Army. On September 28, 1991 he joined Sharon Dudley in...

Sandra Jackson-Osborne

Sandra Jackson-Osborne

Jun 21, 2014

Mrs. Sandra Jackson-Osborne of Lansing, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at McLaren Greater Lansing. Age 64 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Private service has taken place.

John C Dowdy

John C Dowdy

Jun 21, 2014

John Crawford Dowdy was born January 23, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Charles and Edith Crawford Dowdy. He was the younger of two sons but was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Avery. Both received their education through the Nashville Educational System, with John graduating at the age of 16. He then attended Howard University in...

Robert Coleman Jr.

Robert Coleman Jr.

Jun 20, 2014

Mr. Robert Coleman Jr. Bubba departed this earthly life on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the age of 67 years old. He was born March 29, 1947 in Symonds, Mississippi to Robert Coleman Sr. and Rosemary Butler. Robert was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He worked as a sales manager at ABC Warehouse for many years. Robert loved politics...

Danny Dottery

Danny Dottery

Jun 20, 2014

Danny Paul "The Maestro" Dottery age 60 years made his final transition home to be with The Lord on Friday, June 20, 2014. He was born June 25, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Clarence and Josephine Dottery. Danny was well known across the country for his love and gift as a musician and guitarist which was discovered by his parents...

Mattie B Orr

Mattie B Orr

Jun 20, 2014

On Friday, June 20, 2014 Mattie B. Orr answered the Lords call and entered the kingdom of Heaven at the age of 90 years. She was born April 24, 1924 in Graysonia, Arkansas to William and Tempie Tate. Mattie spent most of her childhood in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. At the age of 18 years old she relocated to Saginaw, Michigan....

Mary Ann Howard Holland

Mary Ann Howard Holland

Jun 18, 2014

Mary Ann Howard Holland was gifted life on June 24, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida. Her parents, the late Eddie and Gracie Howard, along with three sisters and eleven brothers welcomed Mary into the family. Being the youngest child, Mary received constant love and attention; the two things she learned to give to others in abundance. On June 18th, 2014 Mary...

Hattie Oliver

Hattie Oliver

Jun 17, 2014

Ms. Hattie Lee Oliver our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center. Age 60 years. She was born May 25, 1954 in Greenville, Mississippi to Lacey Lee Oliver and Jessie Mae Galvin. Hattie enjoyed spending time with her family, watching television...

Charles C Smith Sr.

Charles C Smith Sr.

Jun 15, 2014

Mr. Charles C. Smith Sr. "CC" passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 75 years. He was born August 12, 1938 in Eudora, Arkansas to John and Lula Smith. Charles served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and enjoyed a long career with Wickes Corporation, Dow Chemical and General Motors....

Shirley Koher Lockhart-Weaver

Shirley Koher Lockhart-Weaver

Jun 12, 2014

Shirley Koher Lockhart-Weaver passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 72 years. She was born November 10, 1941 in Farwell, Michigan to Mary Koher and James Steiner. Shirley was a loving mother and wife whose memory will be forever cherished by her husband, Robert Weaver; four daughters, Carrie Lockhart (Chris Lade), Ruth (Paul) Shifter, Kemberly Lockhart and...

Ernest Sawyer

Ernest Sawyer

Jun 6, 2014

Ernest Sawyer was the eighth child born of nine to Eddie and Nellie Sawyer on October 4, 1965 in Birmingham, Alabama. Ernest is being honored as a son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. Ernests soul left his body suddenly to go home with the Lord to rest in peace on Friday, June 6, 2014. Ernest was always a...

Baby Rikyah Reshawn Sangster-Parham

Baby Rikyah Reshawn Sangster-Parham

Jun 3, 2014

Baby RiKyah Reshawn Sangster-Parham passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. She was born June 3, 2014 in Saginaw, Michigan to Nastarsha Mashawn Sangster-Bryant and Ricky Rene Parham. Our Heavenly Father called RiKyah home before she had a chance to experience the world or express her interest and characteristics. Precious Little OneI`m just a precious little one who...

Regina J Clark

Regina J Clark

Jun 3, 2014

Regina J. Clark Jeanie of Lansing, Michigan departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Ingham County Medical Facility . Age 79 years. Regina was born December 28, 1934 in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania to Lucious and Elizabeth Lee. Jeanie graduated from North Union High School and moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1959. She started working for the State of...

Della Darby

Della Darby

Jun 2, 2014

Mrs. Della Jean Darby was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 2, 2014. She was born Sunday, August 16, 1953 in Fayette, Alabama to Herbert and Mamie McKinney. Della was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she has resided since childhood. She was a 1971 graduate of Buena Vista High School. On June 3, 1972...

Johnny Thomas Sr.

Johnny Thomas Sr.

Jun 2, 2014

Mr. Johnny L. Thomas Sr. passed away June 2, 2014 unexpectedly at home. Johnny was born in Pittsview, Alabama on November 13, 1940 to Matthew Thomas and Annie W. Gaines. He graduated from Pittsview High School and relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1962 for work. He began working for General Motors at the Powertrain Malleable Iron Plant. He soon married...

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