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John H Tivis

John H Tivis

Aug 25, 2013

Our beloved, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Mr. John H. Tivis passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at St. Mary?s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 50 years. He was born October 23, 1962 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Harold Bernard Tivis and Bernardine Carter. Raised in Saginaw, Michigan, John was currently a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He...

Duane Calhoun

Duane Calhoun

Aug 24, 2013

Our beloved father, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend, Mr. Duane Calhoun was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Age 49 years. He was born July 26, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Booker Kidd and Gloria Calhoun. Duane was a faithful employee at Goodwill Industrial. He enjoyed fishing and playing basketball. Duane was...

Janie Mack

Janie Mack

Aug 23, 2013

Mrs. Janie Mack departed this life Friday, August 23, 2013 at her residence. Age 81 years. She was born on May 29, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama to Nettie and Benjamin Grant. Janie attended Council High School in Einsley, Alabama. She married the love of her life, Mr. Andrew Mack Jr. Sonny Boy whom she was devoted to for 47 years....

Latchie Washington-Chesney

Latchie Washington-Chesney

Aug 23, 2013

Latchie Washington-Chesney went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with her family by her side on Friday, August 23, 2013 at St. Marys of Michigan. Age 75 years. She was born April 1, 1938 in Walls, Mississippi to Julious and Clara Washington. Latchie came to Saginaw, Michigan at a young age. She graduated from Saginaw High...

Paul Grisham

Paul Grisham

Aug 22, 2013

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Paul Douglas Grisham passed away comfortably at home on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Age 59 years. He was born June 28, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of James Earl Grisham and Essie Mae Grisham England. Mr. Grisham accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Word of Faith International...

Hardy Webster Jr.

Hardy Webster Jr.

Aug 21, 2013

Hardy Webster Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at his home on August 21, 2013. He was born on March 13, 1931 in Linden, Texas, the son of Hardy and Mattie Webster. Under the guidance of his loving parents he attended Macedonia Baptist Church, where he received Christ at an early age. Hardy was always seen proudly wearing a cross of...

Marquan Rolon

Marquan Rolon

Aug 21, 2013

MarQuan A. Rolon passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Age 23 years. MarQuan was born October 28, 1989 in Lansing, Michigan to Patricia Crook and Anthony Rolon. Visitation: Date/Time: Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: New St. Paul ChurchAddress: 1717 East Cavanaugh Road City/State: Lansing, MichiganPhone: (517) 882-1313 Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Willie Diggs Jr.

Willie Diggs Jr.

Aug 21, 2013

Mr. Willie Diggs Diggs departed this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his residence. Age 71 years. He was born June 2, 1942 in Issaquena County, Mississippi to Cleotha Diggs and Vanilla Murphy Barkus. Willie was primarily raised by his grandparents Will and Hattie Murphy in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He met F. Marie Gibbs in 1962. They were joined in...

Cedric Jones

Cedric Jones

Aug 18, 2013

Cedric attended the Detroit Public Schools and Lansing Community College. Cedric also modeled for two years. He enjoyed art, drawing, and music. He was known to be an easy going, humble, giving and compassionate person who loved his family and delighted in helping others. He enjoyed eating but sweets were his favorite and coffee daily was a must.Left to cherish...

Chester Moten Jr.

Chester Moten Jr.

Aug 15, 2013

Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Derrick Holmes

Derrick Holmes

Aug 12, 2013

Mr. Derrick Keith Holmes passed away Sunday, August 12, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 56 years. He was born April 15, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ellsworth and Susie Holmes. Derrick was a 1976 graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation he enlisted with the United States Army where he served a 6 year tour of duty. Derrick was a...

Ameal Johnson

Ameal Johnson

Aug 10, 2013

Ameal Johnson passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Heartland Healthcare. Age 56 years. He was born September 10, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Reverend Tom Sr. and Velma Johnson. He was a loving and devoted son and brother. He spent time working as a care helper for the elderly. Ameal was especially fond of lots of talent. He was...

Eddie Lee Smith

Eddie Lee Smith

Aug 9, 2013

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Eddie Lee Smith Sister went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2013. Age 74 years. She was born May 8, 1939 in Tutwiler, Mississippi to Eddie Miles West and Nancy Jennings West. Eddie was raised by her father Eddie Miles and stepmother Lottie West. After relocating to Saginaw, Michigan she...

Regina Smith

Regina Smith

Aug 8, 2013

Regina Dianne Smith passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 at her residence. Age 57 years old. She was born January 18, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois the second oldest of ten children to Dotris and Esther Bernease Smith. Regina was a devout catholic. She attended Holy Family Grammar School and was a graduate of St. Marys Cathedral High School. She was...

Lc Addison

Lc Addison

Aug 8, 2013

L.C. Addison passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1948 in Leland, Mississippi to Demus and Amanda Addison. L.C. was raised in Glen Allan, Mississippi and relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1968. He was employed by General Motors for 25 years and retired in 1990. In 1981 L.C. joined...

Elmer Ellsworth

Elmer Ellsworth

Aug 8, 2013

Mr. Elmer Ellsworth passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Age 67 years. He was born July 26, 1946 in Eudora, Arkansas to Elmer Sr. and Sylvia Ellsworth. Elmer graduated from East High School in Eudora, Arkansas in 1964 and went on to attend AM & N College in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was a faithful member...

Gary Wilkes

Gary Wilkes

Aug 6, 2013

Gary Lawrence Wilkes of Mason, Michigan passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at his residence. Age 65 years. Gary Lawrence Wilkes was born January 29, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio to Arcelia and Richard Wilkes. Gary was employed at M&M Concrete Contractors for 27 years before retiring. After retirement, he began working part-time at Darrells Food & Hardware before falling ill....

Zenobia Haney

Zenobia Haney

Aug 5, 2013

Zenobia Haney passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 54 years. She was born June 20, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gloria and Paster Lathon. Zenobia accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School. Zenobia enjoyed cooking and fishing. She loved her children and spending time with her...

Sarah Dobson

Sarah Dobson

Aug 5, 2013

Mrs. Sarah Dobson, beloved wife, and mother, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013, at the age of 67. She was born December 25, 1945 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to the late Cleveland and Alice Jones. She married Wilbert Glenn Dobson Sr. on May 8, 1966. Sarah was a member at Bethesda Baptist Church where she served on the Nurses Guild,...

Bernice M Barlow

Bernice M Barlow

Aug 4, 2013

Bernice M. Barlow passed away Sunday August 4, 2013. She was the eldest of 10 children born to James and Estelle (Brooks) Lowery in Minden, Louisiana on March 22, 1928. The family moved to Saginaw when Bernice was very young. She attended Potter Elementary School, Central Jr. High School and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1945. She married Charles...

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