Obituaries

Larry Wood

Larry Wood

December 3, 2013

Mr. Larry Antonio Wood passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 56 years. He was born March 31, 1957 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to William and Elnora Wood. Larry was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan who was a 1975 graduate of Buena Vista High School. He was a member of New Covenant Christian Center under the leadership...

Rose Marie Oliver

Rose Marie Oliver

December 3, 2013

Our dear Rose Marie Summerville Goree Oliver passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan at age 57 years. She was born September 25, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan to Coressa and Clifford Summerville. Rose lived in Lansing, Michigan all of her life. She graduated from Sexton High School in 1974 and continued her education at Lansing...

Lafayette Martin

Lafayette Martin

November 30, 2013

Our beloved daughter, sister, mother and aunt, Lafayette Bonita Martin went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the age of 49 years. She was born October 6, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Barbara Jean Epperson and J.W. Martin. Lafayette was a member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Paul E....

Erma Della (Wicker) Terrell

Erma Della (Wicker) Terrell

November 25, 2013

Erma Della Terrell passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Healthsource Saginaw. Age 72 years. She was born July 27, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lawrence Chapel Wicker and Willie Mae Wicker. Erma was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She had a work history spanning over 40 years with various Saginaw businesses which included Vescios Grocery, Garys Produce and...

Louis Addison

Louis Addison

November 25, 2013

Mr. Louis Henry Addison passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 69 years. He was born August 11, 1944 in Glen Allan, Mississippi to Demus and Amanda Addison. In 1963, Louis joined Nancy Reed in holy matrimony. They relocated to Saginaw, Michigan during the 1960s. From this union two sons were born, Terry Wayne Addison and Louis...

Derrick Pittman

Derrick Pittman

November 25, 2013

Derrick Pittman passed away Monday, November 25, 2013. Age 22 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Mary Ellen Glavas

Mary Ellen Glavas

November 24, 2013

Mary Ellen Glavas of Lansing, Michigan passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 67 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Date/Time: Saturday, November 30, 2013 - 2:00 p.m. Location: New St Paul C.O.G.I.C.Address: 1717 East Cavanaugh Rd.City/State: Lansing, MichiganPhone: (517) 882-1313

Elmer Jones

Elmer Jones

November 22, 2013

Elmer Lewis Jones passed away November 22, 2013 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Mr. Elmer Lewis Jones was born October 31, 1950 in Ruleville, Mississippi. He was the oldest of eleven children born to Fannie Jones- Young. Elmer attended Washington High School and later moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1968. He was employed with Jackson Correctional Facility and General...

Terrance Moore

Terrance Moore

November 20, 2013

Terrance was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Terrance loved to cook and was always smiling. He also was a family man enjoying time with his children, family and friends. Terrance was well known in the neighborhood, he loved to talk and will hold a conversation on any given topic. His presence will be missed...

Shatoria Shivers

Shatoria Shivers

November 18, 2013

Our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend, Shatoria Monique Shivers, ?Tori? has earned her wings into the ?Gates of Heaven? on November 18, 2013, at the age of 20 years. She was born on August 18, 1993 in Saginaw, Michigan. Shatoria and her family relocated to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1995, then to Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1998 where...

Jones St. Pierre

Jones St. Pierre

November 17, 2013

Jones St. Pierre passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 84 years. He was born October 2, 1929 in St. Lucia, West Indies. On December 28, 1989 Jones joined Gloria Wicker in holy matrimony. She survives him. Jones loved to play cards and dominos. He enjoyed taking walks, gardening and building things. Jones always looked forward to...

Luceil Allen

Luceil Allen

November 17, 2013

Luceil Allen gained her heavenly wings and flew home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Age 88 years. She was born August 8, 1925 in Arkansas. Luceil held various jobs as a chef. She was Head Chef at Ramada Inn for several years. Luceil was an excellent cook who catered many events. She especially...

Margaret Marie Lewis-Smith

Margaret Marie Lewis-Smith

November 16, 2013

Margaret Marie Lewis-Smith age 85 of Lansing, Michigan passed on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Margaret was born November 28, 1927 in Albion, Michigan. The daughter of Wilsie Mae Foy and Abel Collins. Margaret worked for Albion Public School as a Teachers Aide and also for Albion Public Library. Later in life she moved to Denver, Colorado and worked for National...

Vincent Johnson

Vincent Johnson

November 15, 2013

He leaves to cherish his memory his two daughters, Shontrai Deloney of Toledo, Ohio and Shekia Johnson of Lansing, Michigan; five grandchildren, Tariauna and Shalicia Deloney, Derrion and Auderrius Johnson of Toledo, Ohio and Darryle Geter of Lansing, Michigan; eleven brothers George Blackmon, Ricky Johnson, Noel Johnson, Esster Johnson Jr., Chris Johnson, Cedric Hunt, Terrance Link, Dutch, Jimmy and Eric...

Edward Gracy

Edward Gracy

November 15, 2013

Edward Lewis Gracy passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at his residence. Age 59 years. He was born to the parentage of Mrs. Janie Brown Trimble and Mr. Jim Gracy on November 15, 1954 in Boligee, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age and united with the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. He was affectionately known to family and...

Roosevelt Hanks

Roosevelt Hanks

November 15, 2013

Roosevelt Hanks went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the age of 61. Roosevelt was born on November 20, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to JC Hanks and Marcella Faulkner. Roosevelt grew up in Lansing, Michigan, graduated from Everett High School and attended Michigan State University. He served in the US Army. Roosevelt was a...

William Collins

William Collins

November 15, 2013

William Collins Peanut passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at Luther Manor Nursing Home. Age 78 years. He was born March 30, 1935 in Lake Village, Arkansas to Stancey Collins and Rebecca Brown. William relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1945. He was a retiree of Ernie Foxx Cars, Malleable Iron Foundry and was a member of UAW Local 455. William...

Beverdale Thornton

Beverdale Thornton

November 14, 2013

Mrs. Beverdale Thornton passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 89 years. She was born August 12, 1924 in Plainsville, Arkansas the youngest of 12 children born to George and Hester Love. Beverdale was a faithful member of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Robert Davis Jr. where she was a member of the...

Damarion Scott

Damarion Scott

November 12, 2013

DaMarion Delshon Shaunta Scott gained his tiny baby wings and flew home to Jesus on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the age of 2 months. He was born August 24, 2013 in Saginaw, Michigan to DaMonica Madison. Although our time with him was short, DaMarion created bonds that will never be broken or forgotten. He had eyes that would light...

Eddie Key Sr.

Eddie Key Sr.

November 10, 2013

Eddie Louis Key Sr. Buddy passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Age 67 years. He was born March 19, 1946 in Florence, Alabama to Sampson and Annie Key. Eddie was a 1964 graduate of Saginaw High School. He served in the United States Air Force for 14 years. Eddie was employed with Saginaw Steering Gear for over...