Obituaries

Timmy Lard Jr.

Timmy Lard Jr.

March 25, 2013

Timmy Robert Lard Jr. passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. Age 26 years. He was born March 1, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan to Timmy Lard Sr. and Sherri Spiller. Timmy accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in April 2012 when he joined Christ Kingdom Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Edward Jackson. He earned his GED in June of...

Richard Coleman

Richard Coleman

March 24, 2013

Our loving husband, father and grandfather, Richard Gene Coleman passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Age 59 years. He was one of seven children born on April 16, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to James and Edna Coleman. Richard was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1971. He served in the United...

Arthur Lee Hall Ii

Arthur Lee Hall Ii

March 24, 2013

Arthur was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Lee Hall I, grandfather, Clarence Hall I, uncle, Clarence Hall II, four uncles, and two aunts.Arthur is survived by his mother Bobbie Jo Hall of Lansing, Michigan; three sisters, Daisy (Hall) Fountain, Shukeiva McGrew, both of Lansing, Michigan, Kimberly Hall of Birmingham, Alabama; five nephews; four nieces; grandmother, Daisy Hall of...

James Patterson

James Patterson

March 17, 2013

James Patterson of Lansing, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 81 years. James was the fourth of seven children born to James and Queen Victoria Patterson on July 13, 1931. James was a faithful and dedicated worker for the Lord. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Church...

Delois Myles

Delois Myles

March 17, 2013

Our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Aunt, Mrs. Delois Lois Myles went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at age 79 years. She was born August 17, 1933 in Monticello, Oklahoma to Elliot D. and Alma Lee Toatley. Delois accepted Christ early in life and encouraged her children to grow stronger in Christ....

Lendell Bibbs

Lendell Bibbs

March 16, 2013

Lendell Bibbs passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the age of 50 years. He was born December 12, 1962 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Estella Bibbs. Lendell was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan where he attended Saginaw Public Schools. He enjoyed working on cars, helping people with various projects and spending time with family and friends. He will...

Mary Ezell

Mary Ezell

March 15, 2013

Mary Ann Ezell passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at Magnum Care of Saginaw. Age 77 years. She was born January 27, 1936 in Shelbyville, Kentucky to Corrine and Landon Taylor. Mary Ann accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She lived for the Lord until she was taken home to glory. Mary Ann served faithfully at the Ninth Street...

Edmond Taylor

Edmond Taylor

March 13, 2013

God saw he was getting tired so He put His loving arms around him and whispered come to me my child. Mr. Edmond Taylor Sr. was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 81 years. He was born October 17, 1931 in Brownsville, Tennessee to J.W. and Leora Taylor Sr. Edmond...

Milton Jones

Milton Jones

March 10, 2013

King Milton Jones Man passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. Age 29 years. He was born March 14, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kimberly A. Jones and Milton Washington. Milton was a 2007 graduate of Saginaw High School. He was employed as a technician at a wireless service in Pontiac, Michigan. He was...

Irisintine Carter-Jones

Irisintine Carter-Jones

March 10, 2013

Irisintine Carter-Jones passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013. Age 70 years. She was born July 10, 1942 in Greenville, Mississippi to Illinois and Plumie Baker-Carter. Irisintine relocated to Saginaw, Michigan with her family as a young child. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School. Mrs. Jones loved to cook and showed off her skills at various cooking events. She...

Hayward Connor

Hayward Connor

March 9, 2013

Hayward Connor of Lansing, Michigan passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 at his residence. Age 67 years. As the sun rises on the horizon to commerorate a new day, a child is born to commermorate a new life. This child, Hayward was born to Douglas and Leola Conner Sr. on August 1, 1945 in Marengo County, Alabama. The sun set...

Donald Anthony Taylor Jr.

Donald Anthony Taylor Jr.

March 7, 2013

Donald Anthony Taylor Jr. of Lansing, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013. Age 24 years. He was born December 5, 1988 in Lansing, MIchigan to Donald Taylor Sr. and Roxana Trice. Donald graduated from Harry Hill High School in 2009, where he studied Culinary Arts. He also attended Lansing Community College. Donald was currently employed by Elwood Staffing Services....

Leigh Andrea King

Leigh Andrea King

March 6, 2013

Leigh Andrea King Annie passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at her residence. Age 42 years. She was born March 4, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Pearl Brown King and Lee M. King Jr. Leigh Andrea graduated from Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center in 1997. She was baptized at Zion Missionary Baptist Church by Pastor Roosevelt Austin. Leigh Andrea was...

Jonathan Simmons

Jonathan Simmons

March 6, 2013

On March 6, 2013 our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend slipped away from us at his residence at the age of 45 years. Jonathan Patrick Simmons was born February 3, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to Christene Cross and Johnnie Simmons Jr. II. Jonathan was a 1986 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He was a faithful employee...

Anthony Coleman

Anthony Coleman

March 6, 2013

Anthony Lavern Coleman passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Age 53 years. He was born September 21, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Hazel Price and Robert Coleman. Anthony served in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Sandra Denise Glenn in 1999. He loved her unconditionally. Together they shared five children. He accepted Christ and was...

Sharleea King

Sharleea King

March 6, 2013

Sharleea Anessa King Budda passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at her residence. Age 11 years. She was born April 25, 2001 in Saginaw, Michigan to Leigh Andrea King and Charles J. Copeland Culpepper. Sharleea was a 6th grade student at Francis Reh Academy. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church where she was received her baptism...

Ryan Sims

Ryan Sims

March 6, 2013

Ryan Schaffer Sims passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Ryan was the second of three sons born to Clyde and Betty Sims on March 2, 1967. Ryan is lovingly remembered by several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He loved his music and was a computer genius. He graduated from Buena Vista High and studied electronics...

Frederick Sherman

Frederick Sherman

March 5, 2013

Harmonica player and gospel evangelist, Frederick Sherman of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Bronson Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan with his wife by his side. Age 74 years. He was born November 23, 1938 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Dock Sherman Sr. and Elvia Nicholas Sherman, Frederick accepted Christ at an early age. He was...

Rick Ayers

Rick Ayers

March 5, 2013

Ricky Samuel Robinson Ayers passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at St. Marys Medical Center. Age 62 years. He was born December 11, 1950 in Tacoma, Washington to Erma Coman and James Ayers. Ricky relocated to Detroit, Michigan where he grew up and attended Sacred Heart and Madonna Schools. He continued his education at Wayne State University. In 1969 he...

Tara Robinson

Tara Robinson

March 5, 2013

Tara Ladawn Robinson passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 36 years. She was born September 7, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gwendolyn Robinson and Roosevelt Haynes. Tara was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended ETC where she received her GED. Tara was formerly employed with Visiting Angels Homecare as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She...