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Annie Kelly

Annie Kelly

Dec 25, 2013

Annie Pearl Kelly passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at her residence. Age 90 years. She was born March 6, 1923 in Montgomery, Alabama to Dora Robinson and Alfred Flemings. Annie relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1945. She was employed by Deluxe Dry Cleaners and General Motors. She retired from GM after 25 years of service. Annie also worked as...

Eartha Jones

Eartha Jones

Dec 22, 2013

Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Eartha Mae Jones went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 22, 2013. Age 85 years. She was born December 8, 1928 in Camden, Arkansas to Samuel Johnson Sr. and Francis Johnson. Eartha was an active member of Greater New Fellowship Church of God in Christ for many years. She later...

Jessie Lee Wright

Jessie Lee Wright

Dec 20, 2013

Jessie Lee Allen McCray Wrights Life Story Jessie Wright gained her heavenly wings and flew home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 20, 2013. Age 93 years. Jessie was born on February 6, 1920 in Shady Grove, Alabama to Adel Edison Rogers and Isom Allen. Jessie moved to Rutledge, Alabama in 1940. There she...

Naminah Koroma

Naminah Koroma

Dec 19, 2013

Ms. Naminah Oyah Koroma (Wurie), age 55 years, transitioned into the arms of God on Thursday, December 19, 2013 with her children by her side at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. She was born January 29, 1958 in the District of Port Loko in Sierra Leone, West Africa to Sineh and Nanday Koroma. Naminah came to the United States at...

Robert Ford

Robert Ford

Dec 18, 2013

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, Mr. Robert Ford went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the age of 85 years. He was born August 2, 1928 in Huntsville, Alabama to Mae Lizzy Norris and Johnny Ford. Robert relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1948 where he met and married his wife...

Roselie Smith

Roselie Smith

Dec 17, 2013

Roselie Inez Smith Phyllis passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 84 years. She was born August 11, 1929 in Natchez, Mississippi to Jack and Beatrice Eastern. Roselie was a lifelong and faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Roderick Smith. She was a loving and generous person who loved helping others....

Alan Wilkins

Alan Wilkins

Dec 16, 2013

Mr. Alan Matthew Wilkins passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at his residence. Age 57 years. He was born July 5, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee to Mary H. Turner Wilkins and George Lovette. Alan served in the United States Armed Forces. After serving his country he began employment with General Motors. He was a member of Coleman Temple World Outreach...

Ethel Bibbs

Ethel Bibbs

Dec 16, 2013

Ethel Bibbs passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 80 years. She was born June 19, 1933 in Sunflower, Mississippi to Mary and George Mitchell. Ethel was a homemaker who loved and cared for her family. She loved cooking and spending time with her loved ones, especially her grand-daughter. Ethel enjoyed talking on...

Milton Palmore

Milton Palmore

Dec 14, 2013

On December 14, 2013, Milton Palmore grew tired of fighting and surrendered to the Lord at the age of 59 years. He was born May 19, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Henry Climon Palmore and Lula Mae Weaver-Palmore. Milton cherished his family. He loved to sing, dance, cook and fish, just to name a few of his interests....

Tyrone Rump

Tyrone Rump

Dec 14, 2013

Mr. Tyrone Rump passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 at his residence. Age 62 years. He was born January 26, 1951 in Dothan, Alabama to Doris Wright and J.D. McGhee. Tyrone was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan who worked as a carpenter in the construction business for over 46 years. He was a member of Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church under...

Harry Davis

Harry Davis

Dec 14, 2013

Mr. Harry Davis departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at his residence. Age 74 years. He was born April 5, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee to Gene and Ella Davis. Harry accepted Christ at an early age when he became a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Millington, Tennessee. Harry joined Doris Taylor in holy matrimony. He was a...

Theamster Taft Hudson

Theamster Taft Hudson

Dec 13, 2013

Theamster Taft Hudson of Lansing, Michigan passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 82 years. Visitation: Arrangements Pending. Service Plans: Arrangements Pending.

Helen Phillips

Helen Phillips

Dec 11, 2013

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Helen Anderson Phillips departed this life on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at her residence. Age 65 years. She was born May 23, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lillie Anderson and Arthur Wright. Helen accepted Christ at an early age at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church in James Mills, Arkansas. In 1965 she was...

Eric Lamont Davis

Eric Lamont Davis

Dec 11, 2013

Eric Lamont Davis was born on March 14, 1951 to Manual N. Davis and Frankie Marie (Looney) Davis in Lansing, Michigan. Eric received his formal education through the Lansing School District, finishing at J.W. Sexton High School. He was employed by the City of Lansing as a sanitation worker through their Model Cities program. He attended The Tithe Missionary Baptist...

Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson

Dec 11, 2013

Bruce Johnson-Robinson passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at his residence. Age 50 years. He was born January 28, 1963 in Saginaw, Michigan. Bruce was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan who attended Buena Vista Schools. Bruce enjoyed reading, listening to music, primarily soft rock and going for rides. He also enjoyed conversing on social and political issues of our...

Demetrius Watts

Demetrius Watts

Dec 10, 2013

Demetrius leaves to cherish his memory his children, Tonya Martinez, Krista Wright and Demetrius Wright; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; mother, Marion Jones; seven brothers, Anthony, Alphonso and Cornelius Jones, all of Lansing, Michigan, Reginald of Las Vegas, Nevada, Quinton Jones of Chicago, Illinois, Ronald Edwards of Prattville, Alabama and Willie Andrew of New Jersey; two sisters, Marcel Lacey and...

Carolyn Harvey

Carolyn Harvey

Dec 10, 2013

Carolyn Harvey passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Age 41 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Kintasia Pollard

Kintasia Pollard

Dec 8, 2013

Kintasia Lynett Pollard gained her Heavenly wings and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Age 4 months. She was born July 17, 2013 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jamiece Pollard and Brian El-Amin. "Daddy please don't look so sad, momma please don't cry. Cause I'm in the arms of Jesus, and he sings me lullabies....

Carter Sample

Carter Sample

Dec 7, 2013

Our beloved father, grandfather and brother, Carter Sample went home to be with our Lord on December 7, 2013 at the age of 88 years. The eldest son of Allen and Dannie Sample was born August 25, 1925 in Selma, Alabama. Carter served his country with the United States Navy and was a World War II veteran. He migrated to...

Robin Pearson

Robin Pearson

Dec 7, 2013

Robin L.T.D. Pearson passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the age of 52 years. She was born August 9, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to Edward and Delores Lee Pearson. Robin was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She served her country in the United States Army Reserves receiving an honorable discharge. Robin was a retired truck driver. She was...

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