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Darlene Blacknall

Darlene Blacknall

Apr 15, 2013

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Darlene Joyce Blacknall went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 15, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at the age of 67 years. She was born April 14, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to William and Jamie Thompson. Darlene was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a homemaker who enjoyed dancing,...

Angelica Olivarez

Angelica Olivarez

Apr 15, 2013

Angelica Cherie Olivarez passed away Monday, April 15, 2013. Age 23 years. She was born December 14, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Theresa Medel and Henry Olivarez III. Angelica was a 2008 graduate of Bridgeport High School. She went on to further her education at Dorsey Medical School, receiving a certificate of completion on February 17, 2012. Angelica was currently...

Jacqueline Williams

Jacqueline Williams

Apr 12, 2013

Our dearly beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grand-daughter and niece, Jacqueline Williams passed away on April 12, 2013 after a lengthy illness at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 4, 1981 to Wanda Williams and Jackie Rembert. Jacqueline was a resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was a fighter and knew...

Frankie Evelyn Casel

Frankie Evelyn Casel

Apr 12, 2013

Frankie Evelyn Casel, the daughter of Jessie and Annie Lundy was born October 25, 1925 in Hancock County, Georgia. She went on to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 87 years. Frankie accepted Christ at an early age when she joined Sycamore Baptist Church. At the time of sunset, she was a member...

Dorothy Whitley

Dorothy Whitley

Apr 10, 2013

On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, God called one of his angels home from labor to reward, Mrs. Dorothy Whitley. She was born September 28, 1954 to Laura Harris and Milton Johnson. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools, graduating from Saginaw High School class of 1972. At a young age she met the love...

Thomas Lee Jr.

Thomas Lee Jr.

Apr 10, 2013

Thomas Lee Jr. passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Age 24 years. He was born October 18, 1988 to Ruby (James) Jones and Thomas Lee Sr. Thomas was born in Greenville, Mississippi and moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1989. He attended Ruben Daniel Lifelong Learning Center. Thomas was employed at Stone Elementary School. He was a faithful member of Next...

Kinyetta Foster

Kinyetta Foster

Apr 9, 2013

Kinyetta Tichell Foster gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. She was born November 19, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Delbra Foster and Larry Hill. Kinyetta was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a 1992 graduate of Saginaw High School. She was a member of Daniels Den Ministries under the leadership...

Ora Johnson

Ora Johnson

Apr 9, 2013

Ora Johnson passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at her residence. Age 92 years. She was born April 11, 1920 in Stephens, Arkansas to Wade and Dora Walker. Ora was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Vincent McMillon. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing, reading her bible and mystery books. Ora...

Bettie Rush

Bettie Rush

Apr 7, 2013

Bettie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Rosehill Baptist Church in Yazoo City, Mississippi. She was a 1968 graduate of ND Taylor High School in Yazoo City, Mississippi. After relocating to Saginaw, Michigan, she began employment with Community Hospital Services retiring after over 20 years of faithful service. Bettie was also a member and union steward...

Porter Lee Ford

Porter Lee Ford

Apr 4, 2013

Mr. Porter Lee Ford passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Houston, Texas surrounded by his family. Age 81 years. He was born November 16, 1931 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana to Walter and Moattie Ford. Porter was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan Porter was a retiree of General Motors and was a UAW Local 668 member before going to Houston,...

Barton Bonstra Russ

Barton Bonstra Russ

Apr 4, 2013

He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Yvette (Mark) Chandler of Lansing, Michigan; three sisters, Tommie Jean (James) Coleman of Dayton, Ohio, Eloise Morris of Lansing, Michigan, Pansy Elizabeth Patrick of Chicago, Illinois; one brother, Gerald H. Russ of Lansing, Michigan, other children, and many other relatives and friends. Barton was preceded in death by his parents, Royal and...

Keisha Diane Green

Keisha Diane Green

Apr 2, 2013

Keisha Diane Green Lady Blue passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. She was born September 17, 1979 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sharon K. Price and John H. Green. Keisha was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools. Keisha was a member of Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church under the...

Shelley O'Neal

Shelley O'Neal

Apr 1, 2013

Shelley Denise ONeal passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 at St. Marys Of Michigan Medical Center. Age 51 years. She was born May 30, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to Bernice ONeal. Shelley was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1979. After graduation she went on to further her education by...

Baby Mi'Kyla Vaughn

Baby Mi'Kyla Vaughn

Mar 31, 2013

Baby Mi'Kyla Lauren Vaughn passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. She was born March 31, 2013 in Saginaw, Michigan to Amanda Clark and Sidney Vaughn. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Amanda and Sidney; grandparents, Dennis and Laura Melancon, Terrie Robinson and Richard Vaughn; three sisters, Analiyah, Shaleise, Amiya; two brothers, Isaiah and Marcello; many...

James Alexander Jr.

James Alexander Jr.

Mar 31, 2013

James Alexander Jr., of Vassar, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. Age 57 years. James was born November 26, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee to James and Lucy (Hall) Alexander. James graduated from Vassar High School in 1974 and eagerly entered the workforce for a few months. In 1975 he joined the military...

Wilma J Lee

Wilma J Lee

Mar 30, 2013

Wilma J. Lee passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 63 years. The family wishes to have a moment of silence and a time of reflection to remember our beloved Wilma. Her body will not lie in state. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Life In Christ Ministries. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel...

Lyndon Bayne Johnson

Lyndon Bayne Johnson

Mar 29, 2013

Lyndon Bayne Johnson Skone passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at his residence. Age 49 years. He was born February 3, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Reverend Tom Sr. and Velma R. Johnson. Lyndon was a faithful member of Bibleway Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Reverend Tom Johnson Sr. He attended Carrollton Schools and was a...

Charles J Collins

Charles J Collins

Mar 28, 2013

Charles J. Collins Sonny Boy passed away suddenly Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his residence. Age 66 years. He was born April 4, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan to Charles and Ruby L. Collins. Charles was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1964. After high school he enlisted with the United States Air Force and served four years of...

Gregory H Nickleberry

Gregory H Nickleberry

Mar 28, 2013

Gregory Howard Nickleberry Sr. passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 64 years. He was born September 23, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to Vernon and Marie Nickleberry. A lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan, Gregory was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1966. He furthered his education by receiving an associates degree from Delta College. Gregory...

Alma King

Alma King

Mar 27, 2013

Alma King passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Luther Manor Nursing Home. Age 102 years. She was born November 18, 1910 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Perry and Ellen Alexander. Alma married Julius King Sr. on July 21, 1936. He predeceased her. A school teacher by profession, she taught in the Louisiana school system for many years before relocating to...

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