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Rufus E Hawkins

Rufus E Hawkins

Jun 30, 2011

Mr. Rufus E. Hawkins (Charlie) passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation Facility. Age 79 years. He was born February 28, 1932 in Cherokee, Alabama to James R. and Louvenia Hawkins. Charlie was educated at Cherokee High School. As a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, Charlie was a lover of God and displayed this by loving...

James L Robinson

James L Robinson

Jun 28, 2011

Mr. James L. Robinson was called to his eternal rest after a lengthy illness Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 60 years. He was born January 1, 1951 in Caruthersville, Missouri to Tommy (Erma) Robinson. Mr. Robinson was employed at In and Out party store in Saginaw, Michigan where he enjoyed spending most of his time. During the last...

Sherry Pennington

Sherry Pennington

Jun 28, 2011

Ms. Sherry Renee Pennington passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at University of Michigan Hospital. Age 57 years. She was born June 2, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Marie Dunnaway and Tellious Pendelton. Sherry was a lifelong member of Mt Olive Institutional Baptist Church. She attended Saginaw High School and Delta College. She was a graduate of Saginaw Beauty Academy....

Cornelius Haynes

Cornelius Haynes

Jun 26, 2011

I send my condolence to the Haynes Family. I knew Mr. Haynes by way of his granddaughter (Tanisha) who is my best friend. Every time I came around him, he was always so positive and possessed a loving spirit; always having something kind to say. He often reminded me of my own grandfather, that's why I liked him so much....

Janice O'Daniels

Janice O'Daniels

Jun 24, 2011

Ms. Janice F. ODaniels passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 at Covenant Healthcare - Cooper. Age 52 years. She was born July 28, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Harry O'Daniels and Willie Ruth Hart. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Tredis L. (Sherrandra) O'Daniels, Kentrell O'Daniels; father, Harry O'Daniels; two grandchildren, Ta'Naisa O'Daniels, Ivory'll Cantrell; three sisters, Hazel...

Elizabeth Joyner

Elizabeth Joyner

Jun 21, 2011

We the family, thank God for the gift of Elizabeth Joyners life. Our mother departed this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 88 years. She was born Elizabeth Everline Jones, February 10, 1923 in Miller, Mississippi to Lem and Emma Jones. She was baptized in the Church of Christ at an early age. Often...

Kathleen Robelin

Kathleen Robelin

Jun 21, 2011

Ms. Kathleen (Katt) Rueda Robelin went home to be with the Lord, June 21, 2011 at Heartland Hospice. She was born on December 30, 1962, in Saginaw, MI to Ricardo and Eleanor Robelin. She is survived by her children, Ray Anthony Reyes II, Tylar Graham II, JNai Fae Williams, Tiara Graham and Tylya Rai Robelin; sisters, Rosalinda (James) Riffe, Salem,...

Van Martin Brown

Van Martin Brown

Jun 18, 2011

Mr. Van Martin Brown was born June 24, 1951 in Saginaw, MI, the eldest son of Luther and Marion Upshaw. His early years were spent growing up in Saginaw, MI with his younger brother, Keith, under the loving guidance of their parents who took them to church and taught them to love God. Van graduated from Buena Vista High School...

Jamarriae Lashun Moten

Jamarriae Lashun Moten

Jun 15, 2011

God sent Jamarriae Lashun Moten briefly to this earth Saturday, June 4, 2011 and gracefully placed her among the angels in heaven June 15, 2011. Age 9 days. She was born to Tamika Lashun Houston & Eugene Jamar Moten. Leaving behind precious memories are her parents, Tamika L. Houston and Eugene J. Moten; grandparents, Annette and Herbert Kilpatrick, Memphis, TN,...

William David Sykes

William David Sykes

Jun 13, 2011

Mr. William David Sykes Sr. passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at Covenant Healthcare Rehabilitation Center. Age 74 years. He was born April 14, 1937 in Sunflower, Mississippi to Mint and Inola Sykes. William resided in Saginaw, Michigan and retired from General Motors after 49 years of service. He was also a member of UAW Local 668. He leaves to...

David Dorian Northern

David Dorian Northern

Jun 11, 2011

David Dorian Northern, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Age 28 years. David was born August 9,1982 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to David and Pamelia Northern. David attended schools in Vassar where he played little league baseball. He enjoyed music, rapping, fishing and spending quality time with his children and family. He leaves to...

Jamarriah Lashun Moten

Jamarriah Lashun Moten

Jun 10, 2011

God sent Jamarriah Lashun Moten briefly to this earth Saturday, June 4, 2011 and gracefully placed her among the angels in heaven June 10, 2011. Age 6 days. She was born to Tamika Lashun Houston & Eugene Jamar Moten. Leaving behind precious memories are her parents, Tamika L. Houston and Eugene J. Moten; grandparents, Annette and Herbert Kilpatrick, Memphis, TN,...

Ronnie Chandler

Ronnie Chandler

Jun 8, 2011

Our beloved Mr. Ronnie Chandler (Bodie) passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Age 58 years. Ronnie was born May 13, 1953 in Tangipahoa, Louisiana to Lonnie and Gladys Chandler. Ronnie graduated from Saginaw High School and went on to join the United States Army and received an honorable discharge February 1, 1974. He retired from General...

Mary E Jones

Mary E Jones

Jun 5, 2011

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Jones passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011. Age 80 years. She was born September 7, 1930 in Oakland,Tennesee to William (Joe) and Goldie Mae Scott. Mary was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 50 years. During those 50 years she served on the Usher Board, Mission Department and the Kitchen. She was retired from...

James Wesby

James Wesby

Jun 3, 2011

Mr. James Wesby Sr. passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 at Covenant Medical Center-Cooper. Age 88 Years. He was born March 20, 1922 in Shells, Mississippi to Ed Wesby and Delie Jackson. James accepted Christ at an early age. He left Mississippi in 1948 and moved to Muncie, Indiana where he was employed as a laborer for General Motors and...

Grace Jackson-Templeton

Grace Jackson-Templeton

Jun 1, 2011

Grace Jackson-Templeton beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at her residence. Age 79 years. She was born September 23, 1931 in Sunflower, Mississippi to Myrtle Travier and Will Truss. Grace enjoyed bingo, fishing, playing cards and visiting with friends. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Sammie...

Venita R Brown

Venita R Brown

May 27, 2011

Venita Rose Brown peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Frankenmuth Tendercare. Age 56 years. She was born on January 10, 1955 in Little Rock, Arkansas and was the fifth child and the youngest daughter of six children born to the union of Phillip H. and Willie Mae Armour. She spent her formative years being nurtured with...

Jimmy Taylor

Jimmy Taylor

May 26, 2011

Jimmy Horace Taylor passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at St. Marys of Michigan. Age 60 years. He was born October 12, 1950 in Sherrill, Arkansas to Voyd Neeley and Gusella Taylor. He leaves to cherish his memory his spouse, Clarice Taylor, Saginaw, Michigan; children, Terrance Johnson, Flint, MI, Edward (Yolanda) Johnson, Grand Rapids, MI, Jackie Nelson Jones, Kansas City,...

Joanne Parker

Joanne Parker

May 25, 2011

Ms. JoAnne Parker passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011. She was born on May 15, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama to Charles S. and Minnie L. Parker. JoAnne came to Saginaw in 1997 from San Jose, CA. She was a member of Daniels Den. She enjoyed basketball, vintage shopping, eating and playing cards. Jo Anne was previously employed at AAA Furnace...

Olean Bodiford

Olean Bodiford

May 24, 2011

Mrs. Olean Bodiford went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at her residence. Age 82 years. She was born January 25, 1929 in Luverne, Alabama to Obie and Gertrude McGhee. She married Ralph Bodiford April 2, 1945; he preceded her in death May 15, 1996. She joined St. Luke CME Church May 1960 under the leadership...

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