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Shirley Demery

Shirley Demery

June 3, 2012

Shirley Demery our beloved mother, sister and aunt went on to be with the Lord Sunday, June 3, 2012 at University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 63 years. Shirley was born January 31, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to Richard Sr. and Lenora Lewis. Shirley was formerly employed by Saginaw Mental Health Department. She was a member...

Debra Lynn Steward

Debra Lynn Steward

June 1, 2012

"There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts." Beloved mother, sister, aunt, companion and friend, Debra Lynn Steward passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 1, 2012 at St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center. Age 55 years. Debra was born June 14, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Duane Harmon and Clementine Lawrence. She was...

Joann Washington

Joann Washington

May 28, 2012

Our beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother departed this life on Monday, May 28, 2012 at James E. Cartwright Care Center. Age 65 years. JoAnn Washington was born May 19, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan to Bernice Morris and James Washington. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Demruse (Williams) Phillips; one grandson, Damarcus Phillips; one sister, Vercie (Cleveland) Burks;...

Rahsaan Williams

Rahsaan Williams

May 28, 2012

Our beloved father, brother, nephew and cousin made his transition to his Heavenly Father on Monday, May 28, 2012. Rahsaan Germaine Williams was born February 27, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan to Clara Mae Williams and Sylvester Brown. Rahsaan accepted Christ under the leadership of Pastor Ronnie Bryant Sr. He enjoyed basketball and football. He was loved by everyone he met...

Berda Maria (Barnett) Perez

Berda Maria (Barnett) Perez

May 26, 2012

Berda Maria (Barnett) Perez passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Heartland Hospice. Age 74 years. She was born May 30, 1937 in Weatherford, Oklahoma to Clayton Barnett and Walsa Evelina Reves. She loved to cook and spend time with her family and friends. She was a loving, caring, and giving person to all whom new her. Berda leaves to...

Harold Doss

Harold Doss

May 21, 2012

Mr. Harold Jerome Doss, beloved husband, father, brother and friend went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, May 21, 2012. Age 55 years. He was born October 28, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland to Amos and Virginia Doss. Harold was a 1975 graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He...

Melvin Carter

Melvin Carter

May 19, 2012

Melvin Carter made his heavenly transition into glory on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 70 years. He was born November 20, 1941 in Abanda, Alabama to Henry and Katie Belle Carter. Melvin retired with 30 years of service from General Motors Powertrain in 1992 and was a member of UAW Local 668. He was a faithful...

Gd Davis

Gd Davis

May 19, 2012

G. D. Davis passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at St. Marys of Michigan. Age 60 years. He was born April 2, 1952 in Hurtsboro, Alabama to Johnson and Lucy Davis. G.D. attended school in Hurtsboro, Alabama before becoming a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He accepted Christ at an early age in life. He was a member of United Missionary...

Stanley A Stroiwas

Stanley A Stroiwas

May 17, 2012

Stanley Stroiwas Sr. passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Covenant Healthcare- Cooper. Age 88 years. He was born January 6, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan. Stanley enjoyed farming, bingo and fishing. On January 23, 1954 he married Donna A. Bull. Stanley will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Donna...

Lizzie Johnson

Lizzie Johnson

May 17, 2012

Lizzie Johnson made her transition on Thursday, May 17, 2012 to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family whom she loved and cherished dearly. She was born August 9, 1929 in Sharkey County, Mississippi to Willie and Estella (Stuckey) Davis. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She retired from Nursing in 1972. She was...

Robert Menzies

Robert Menzies

May 16, 2012

Robert Herbert Menzies passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Healthsource of Saginaw. Age 69 years. He was born February 28, 1943 in Dorena, Missouri to Luceain and Sibby Menzies. Robert resided in Saginaw, Michigan for numerous years. He was a General Motors retiree and a member of Macadonia Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family. One of...

Norris Lewis

Norris Lewis

May 14, 2012

Mr. Norris Thomas Lewis Our beloved father, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord on Monday May 14, 2012 at McLaren Hospital Flint, Michigan at the age of 65. Norris T. was born November 22, 1946 in Hayti, Missouri, son of the late Richard Sr. and Leenora Lewis. Norris was formerly employed by Saginaw Steering Gear and...

Earlene Pruitt

Earlene Pruitt

May 11, 2012

Mrs. Earlene Pruitt (Bay Sista) on Friday, May 11, 2012 , God put his arms around Earlene and took her home. Age 80 years. She was born April 1, 1932 in Panola, Alabama to Robert Lewis and Annie Mae Hill. She accepted Christ at an early age. She married Jamie Lee Pruitt in 1948 and moved to Saginaw in 1950....

Charlie Rivers

Charlie Rivers

May 10, 2012

Charlie Rivers passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center. Charlie Henry Rivers was born on January 22, 1928 in Union Springs, Alabama to Fred and Izora Rivers. He resided in Saginaw, Michigan where he was employed at General Motors for 30 years. Charlie also sold fruits and vegetables out the back of a truck...

Patricia Fuller

Patricia Fuller

May 10, 2012

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend departed this life on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Grand Blanc Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Age 64 years. She was born October 28, 1947 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Margaret and Haywood Rogan Jr. Patricia was a 1965 graduate of Saginaw High School. She was a member of St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church under...

Willie W Jackson

Willie W Jackson

May 9, 2012

Willie Walter Jackson (Wild Bill) passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his residence. Age 64 years. He was born April 4, 1948 in Lexington, Mississippi to Jimmie O. Jackson Sr. and Mae Betty (Jackson) Smith. Mr. Jackson was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from General Motors after many years of service. He served in the...

Regina Anderson

Regina Anderson

May 9, 2012

Regina was born on June 27, 1955 in Lower Peach Tree, Alabama, the youngest daughter of Nathaniel and Frankie Lee McCaskey. Regina departed this life on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at the age of 56 after a brief illness. She moved to Saginaw shortly after graduating from Pine Hill High School in 1973. She was employed with the Vlassic Pickle...

James Johnson

James Johnson

May 7, 2012

James E. Johnson (Greasy) passed Monday, May 7, 2012 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 79 years. He was born July 24, 1932 in Magnolia, Arkansas to Roland Johnson and Corine Jones. He was a lifelong resident of Saginaw and was employed with the Buena Vista School District until his retirement. James was a member of the Elks...

Elroy Dthomas

Elroy Dthomas

May 5, 2012

Elroy Dirk Thomas was the 9th child born to L.V. and Teva Thomas Dunlap on October 24, 1967 in Greenwood, Mississippi. Elroy is being honored as a son, father, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. He put up a strong fight before deciding to go home to be with the Lord to rest in peace on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at...

Rose Hicks

Rose Hicks

May 4, 2012

Mrs. Rose Marie Hicks of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 62 years. She was born February 11, 1950 in Dothan, Alabama to Charlie and Joyce Glanton. Rose was baptized at New Jerusalem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Laury. She was a 1968 graduate of Saginaw High School....

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