Obituaries

Howard Herndon

Howard Herndon

January 23, 2013

Howard Herndon passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Heartland Healthcare. Age 56 years. He was born June 14, 1956 in Bedford, England to military parents Queen Esther and Hayward Herndon. Howard was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Floyd Logan. Gone but not forgotten, his presence will be truly missed by all...

Lafarn Kelly

Lafarn Kelly

January 23, 2013

Lafarn Kelly passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at his residence. Age 65 years. He was born August 23, 1947 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Homer and Hattie Mae (Lyon) Kelly. Lafarn joined Mt. Ary Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi at an early age and was a graduate of Carver High School. After relocating to Saginaw, Michigan he was employed by...

Mildred Johnson

Mildred Johnson

January 22, 2013

Mildred Johnson of Lansing, Michigan passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Dimondale Nursing Care Center. Age 87 years. She was born May 28, 1925 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Ollie and Mary (Green) Jackson. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Frazier Townsend

Frazier Townsend

January 21, 2013

Mr. Frazier Townsend Sr. Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at the blessed age of 93 years. He was born in Union Springs, Alabama to Governor and Alonia Townsend on December 20, 1919. Both predeceased him. He was a Navy Veteran and a Masonic. He...

Marcell Darby

Marcell Darby

January 20, 2013

Marcell DeAndre Darby passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper from a life-long illness. Age 21 years. He was born March 1, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ronnie Jones and Ebony Darby. Marcell grew up within a devoted family who exhibited affectionate love toward one another. He was educated in several school districts where he enjoyed culinary arts...

Christine Gissendanner

Christine Gissendanner

January 17, 2013

Mrs. Christine E. Gissendanner passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 81 years. She was born November 9, 1931 in Ozark, Alabama to Simmie and Asabell Johnson. Christine attended D.A. Smith High School in Ozark, Alabama. After relocating to Saginaw, Michigan she was employed at Pat & Mikes Pharmacy where she later retired. She was a member...

Sam Baker

Sam Baker

January 15, 2013

Sam Baker passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 76 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Everlina Brown

Everlina Brown

January 15, 2013

Everlina Jean Brown passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Age 75 years. She was born June 4, 1937 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Madie and Melvin Shavers. Everlina was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of New Galilee Full Gospel Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Luciose Lewis Jr. Everlina was a certified nursing assistant...

Alberta Hubbert

Alberta Hubbert

January 14, 2013

Alberta Hubbert passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 at her residence. Age 68 years. She was born October 26, 1944 in Fayette, Alabama to Thomas Charles and Lucy Mae Hubbert (Sherron). Alberta was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a teacher for 32 years with the Saginaw City School District. Alberta was best known for her extraordinary cooking...

Mattie Sophie Pierson

Mattie Sophie Pierson

January 13, 2013

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt went home to be with the Lord on Sunday January 13, 2013 at the age of 83 years. She was born August 30, 1929 in Montgomery, Alabama to Willie and Jimmy Mae Hooks. Mattie was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School. She was a former member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church under...

Martha Walker

Martha Walker

January 11, 2013

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Martha Walker went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 11, 2013. Age 72 years. She was born July 1, 1940 in Uniontown, Alabama to Henry and Joanna Prince-Walker. Martha enjoyed cooking for her family, having backyard barbeques and shopping trips. She loved spending time with...

Paul Edward Menzies

Paul Edward Menzies

January 9, 2013

Mr. Paul Edward Menzies passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at his residence. Age 50 years. He was born March 26, 1962 in Sikeston, Missouri to Lizzie Menzies and Curtis Reed. Paul enjoyed fishing, working on cars and riding his bikes. Paul loved the Lord and he enjoyed reading his bible. He loved spending time with his family and friends....

Geraldine Elliott

Geraldine Elliott

January 9, 2013

Geraldine Elliott Bitty passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at her residence. Age 59 years. She was born March 3, 1953 in Shaw, Mississippi to Matt and Dora Haggard Elliott. Geraldine was a member of New Life Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Rufus Bradley. There she was an active member of the 20/20 Group. Geraldine worked in home health...

Thomas Hall

Thomas Hall

January 7, 2013

Mr. Thomas Nelson Hall passed away Sunday, January 7, 2013. He was born July 11, 1940 in Roanoke, Alabama to Virginia Street and James Hall. Thomas attended Potter Elementary and Central Jr. High School. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Austin. Thomas was employed at Cedar Point Amusement Park. He also...

James Parks

James Parks

January 7, 2013

Mr. James F. Parks passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at Healthsource Saginaw. Age 68 years. He was born August 4, 1944 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Lee Andrew and Cornelia Parks. James joined the United States Army in 1964 and received an honorable discharge in 1966. He relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1966. On October 14, 1967 he married...

Coatis Anderson

Coatis Anderson

January 6, 2013

Coatis Anderson Sr. departed this earthly life on January 6, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare- Harrison. Age 77 years. He was born March 25, 1935 in Panola Alabama, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Anderson. Coatis accepted Christ at an early age and attended school in Panola, Alabama. He retired from the Saginaw Melting Casting Operations Plant (General Motors) and...

Elnora Norris

Elnora Norris

January 6, 2013

Elnora Norris of Lansing, Michigan passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at St. Lawrence- Sparrow Specialty Hospital. Age 91 years. She was born March 26, 1921 in Helena, Arkansas to Will and Rachel Cunnigan. Elnora married A.W. Norris and to this union eleven children were born. Elnora loved her family and she also loved gardening, canning and often made special...

Baby Kamari Robinson

Baby Kamari Robinson

January 6, 2013

Baby Kamari Kevell Robinson passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. He was born January 6, 2013 in Saginaw, Michigan to Shatorria Peterson and Travari Robinson. Precious Little OneIm just a precious little one who didnt make it there. I went straight to be with Jesus, but Im waiting for you here. Many dwelling here where I live,...

Willie Brown Jr.

Willie Brown Jr.

January 2, 2013

Mr. Willie Brown Jr. was born May 28, 1921 in Pope, Mississippi to Lillian Smith and Willie Brown Sr. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 91 years. At the age of eleven, Mr. Brown accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Pope Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in...

Nicholas Nathan Jones Jr.

Nicholas Nathan Jones Jr.

January 1, 2013

Nicholas Nathan Jones Jr. of Lansing, Michigan passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Age 29 years. He was born October 12, 1983 in Chicago, Illinois to Luella Kim Fields and Nicholas Nathan Jones Sr. Nicholas attended Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan. He was a self-employed construction worker. As the eldest child of Kim and Nicholas Sr., Nicholas was a...