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Cynthia Eileen Filko

Cynthia Eileen Filko

Aug 1, 2013

Cynthia Eilenn Filko, age 55, passed away July 31, 2013. She was born February 1, 1958 in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of Joseph and Flavia Filko. Cynthia leaves to cherish her memory her two children, Autumn Morris and Deardra Westfall; sisters, Cecila Filko and Mary Venavle; brother, Joseph (Patricia) Filko Jr. and four grandchildren, her father, Joseph Filko. Cynthia was preceded...

John Livingston

John Livingston

Jul 30, 2013

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to his Savior on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital. Age 74 years. John D. Livingston Sr. affectionately known as "Leaky" and 'Topcat" was born to Essie B. Culpepper and Hanson Pitts Sr. on May 03, 1939 in Columbus, Georgia. John relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1953. On September...

Debra Ann Spence

Debra Ann Spence

Jul 29, 2013

Debra graduated from Greenwood High School, in Greenwood, Mississippi and furthered her education at several Community Colleges. Debra settled in Memphis, Tennessee where she was employed with the University of Tennessee Health Science and resided for 10 years until her health began to fail. She had recently relocating back to Lansing, Michigan. Debra was a very generous, giving person and...

Dravon A Hooker

Dravon A Hooker

Jul 28, 2013

DraVon Antonio Hooker passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 20 years. He was born July 20, 1993 in Saginaw, Michigan to Bobbie Meredith and Felicia Hooker. DraVon was a member of Greater Williams Temple under the leadership of Bishop H.J. Williams where he was part of the video production ministry. He was...

Linda Lou Galvin

Linda Lou Galvin

Jul 25, 2013

Linda Lou Galvin passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at her residence. Age 60 years. She was born February 8, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Juanita Marshall Galvin. Linda relocated to Saginaw, Michigan at an early age. She attended Saginaw Public Schools. Linda was employed with the State of Michigan as an Adult Healthcare Aide. She loved...

Connie Lewis

Connie Lewis

Jul 24, 2013

Connie Lewis of Lansing, Michigan passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Age 59 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Jacqueline Arnold

Jacqueline Arnold

Jul 24, 2013

Our beloved and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jacqueline Arnold got her wings and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. She was born January 20, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan to Pastor Ray Smith and Myrtle Watson. Jacqueline loved the Lord and was very passionate about her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were...

Clara F Jones

Clara F Jones

Jul 21, 2013

Clara F. Jones passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center. Age 80 years. She was born December 16, 1932 in Montgomery, Alabama to Georgia M. Reed and Rasberry Ashley. Clara was a member of Grace Chapel Church under the leadership of Pastor James Nelson. She loved the Lord, her church and her church family....

Roger Jones

Roger Jones

Jul 20, 2013

Roger Lee Jones Lil Roger passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013 at St. John Providence Health System. Age 33 years. He was born May 25, 1980 in Saginaw, Michigan to Roger Lee Jackson and Yvonne Jones Granny. Roger loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved going shopping, eating and cars. Roger always had a special spark...

Edelgard Helga King

Edelgard Helga King

Jul 19, 2013

Edelgard Helga King "Edie" passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 at her residence. Age 79 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

James Ray Beard

James Ray Beard

Jul 19, 2013

On Wednesday, July 17, 2013, Mr. James Ray Beard departed this life in the comforts of his home in Lansing, Michigan. James Ray was the fifth of six children born to Louis and Amy Beard on March 29, 1944 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. James Ray accepted Christ at an early age, attending New Hope Baptist Church. He graduated from Eva Harris...

Kelly Contreras

Kelly Contreras

Jul 17, 2013

Kelly Anne Contreras passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at her residence. Age 48 years. She was born July 19, 2013 in Saginaw, Michigan to Brenda and David Marr. Kelly was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan who lived with her beloved sister for over 20 years. She loved her cats and Star Trek collection. Kelly enjoyed spending time with...

Marvin Brown

Marvin Brown

Jul 17, 2013

Mr. Marvin Tate Brown O.B. passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at his residence. Age 60 years. He was born January 27, 1953 in Starkville, Mississippi to Luebertha Brown and Jeffrey Timm Jr. Marvin relocated to Saginaw, Michigan on July 4, 1965. He continued his education and played football at Saginaw High School. Marvin attended college at Central State University...

Era Smoot

Era Smoot

Jul 17, 2013

Era Smoot passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 78 years. She was born March 16, 2013 in delta, Mississippi to Ida and James Warren. Era loved going to the casino, taking pictures, reading the bible and garage sales. She enjoyed listening to Bobby Jones and other gospel artist. Her favorite past time was spending precious time...

Mary Lou Townsend

Mary Lou Townsend

Jul 16, 2013

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 was the homegoing for Mary Lou Townsend. She was born April 22, 1934 in Troy, Alabama to William and Annie McNeal. Mary Lou married Mr. L.C. Townsend on February 7, 1951. Together they shared 62 years of wedded bliss. She was a faithful member of New Life Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Rufus Bradley. Mary...

Semearia Blackmon

Semearia Blackmon

Jul 16, 2013

Semearia Coward Blackmon began her journey in life on the 18th day of July in the year of 1927 in Union Springs, Alabama, the daughter of Wallace and Jessie Dell Coward. Semearia entered the kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Semearia married Walter Blackmon at a young age. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan after he began employment with...

Shanetta Franklin

Shanetta Franklin

Jul 14, 2013

Shanette Latrice Franklin Frog passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013. Age 26 years. She was born June 1, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois to Pearlnetta Franklin and Elbert Buford. Shanetta affectionately known as Frog was raised in Saginaw, Michigan. She gave her life to Christ in 2011 and became a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of...

John B Walker

John B Walker

Jul 13, 2013

Our beloved John B. Walker, Jr., departed this life and entered into rest on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Age 64 years. John was born March 16, 1949 in Pinola, Mississippi to John B. Sr. and Bernice Myree (Black) Walker but moved to Lansing, Michigan at an early age. John attended Lansing Public Schools graduating from J. W. Sexton High School...

Laurance Huell

Laurance Huell

Jul 13, 2013

Laurance K.A.J. Huell affectionately known as Loe passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. Age 35 years. He was born January 3, 1978 in Saginaw, Michigan to Joseph Sr. and Gwendolin Huell. Laurance was a 1996 graduate of Saginaw High School. He was formerly employed at SC Johnson in Bay City, Michigan. Laurance was a member of Center of Attraction Outreach...

Catherine Frazier

Catherine Frazier

Jul 12, 2013

Catherine Frazier passed on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 45 years. She was born June 13, 1968 in Cary, Mississippi to Lela Ann Frazier and Johnny Waiter. Catherine relocated with her family to Saginaw, Michigan in 1969. She resided the rest of her life here. Catherine was in the states care and attended the Millet Learning Center...

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