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Pastor Leonard Burns

Pastor Leonard Burns

May 27, 2010

Pastor Leonard Burns Sr. Saginaw, MI. Passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 64 years. He was born February 15, 1946 in Hayti, Missouri to Saint Joseph and Skiry Burns. He was the Pastor of New House of Prayer International Ministries. Pastor Burns loved life, his wife and family. He was an anointed Gospel Preacher, singer and...

Houston Washington

Houston Washington

May 21, 2010

Mr. Houston Washington (Billy) passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at Covenant-Healthcare-Cooper. Age 69 years. Houston was born July 24, 1940 in Stamps, Arkansas to Reuben and Locie Washington. Houston was a former member of Ninth Street Mennonite and First Christian Church, later joining Jacobs Ladder Church Ministries. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, riding and socializing with family. He leaves to...

Sharon Vann

Sharon Vann

May 12, 2010

Ms. Sharon Vann Saginaw, Michigan passed away after a sudden illness Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 44 years. She was born March 3, 1966 in Anchorage, Alaska to Barbara Van Harris. Sharon was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1985. Sharon loved helping out, doing circle word puzzles,...

Donovan Darnell Morris

Donovan Darnell Morris

May 10, 2010

Mr. Donovan Darnell Morris Saginaw, Michigan went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 10, 2010. He was born April 5, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mander P. Johnson Jr. and Sheila R. Morris. He leaves to cherish his memory his children Brandon, Crystal, Ashlyn and Kalin; parents Sheila (Anthony) Morris-Stephenson, Mander P. Johnson Jr., Donald McNair; sisters Rebecca,...

Alberta Washington

Alberta Washington

May 9, 2010

Ms. Alberta (Jackson) Washington passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010. Age 76 years. Alberta was born April 16, 1934 in Gould, Arkansas to Ollie and Beatrice (Knuckles) Jackson. Alberta confessed Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized by Reverend Vaughn in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Church of God in Christ. She leaves...

Carol Ann Williams

Carol Ann Williams

May 6, 2010

Ms. Carol Ann Williams our beloved mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 57 years. Carol was born October 24, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Mary (Turner) Alexander. Carol moved to Saginaw, Michigan in the early seventies, she was a faithful employee of General Motors and a member of UAW Local 668....

Norma Chapman

Norma Chapman

May 6, 2010

Mrs. Norma Jean Chapman passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare- Harrison. Age 73. Norma Jean Todd was born August 2, 1936 in Stephens, Arkansas to Jessie and Johnny Todd. Norma was employed at Eaton Manufacturing retiring in 1991. She was a member of Freedom Full Gospel Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory five daughters...

Emma Bates

Emma Bates

May 6, 2010

Bates, Emma of Birch Run, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2010. Age 91 years. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. Emma was preceded in death by her husband Robert Bates. At Emmas request cremation has taken place. No services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Paradise Funeral Chapel, 3100 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI.

Roosevelt Shorter Iii

Roosevelt Shorter Iii

May 5, 2010

Mr. Roosevelt Shorter III passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Age 54 years. Roosevelt was born August 12, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee to Roosevelt Jr. and Mary Alice Shorter. Roosevelt leaves to cherish his memory two daughters and two sons, Ebony Shorter, Roosevelt Shorter IV, Octavia Rosas, Elijah Shorter; four grandchildren, Ania Carter, Myani Shorter, Zion Shorter, Kimora Harvey; one...

Floria Crawford

Floria Crawford

Apr 30, 2010

Floria M.Crawford (Flo) of Saginaw, Michigan our loving mother, sister, aunt, great aunt and dear friend went home to be with her heavenly father April 30, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 49 years. She was born January 4, 1961 in Shelby County, Mississippi to Henry J. and Sammie L. Crawford. Flo enjoyed spending time with her children and other family...

Benjamin Taylor

Benjamin Taylor

Apr 29, 2010

Benjamin Taylor Jr. (Big Ben) of Saginaw, Michigan, beloved father, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2010. Age 48 years. He was born November 1, 1961 in Birmingham, Alabama to Benjamin and Elizabeth Taylor coming to Saginaw, Michigan at age 4 years old. Benjamin was a member of House of Prayer Apostolic...

Ora Dee Harrell

Ora Dee Harrell

Apr 29, 2010

On April 29, 2010, Ora Dee Harrell our loving "Mu Dear" was called home to be with our Lord and Savior. Age 89 years. Ora Dee was born to Oliver L. and Gussie Bragg on August 10, 1920, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was one of six children, three of whom preceded her in death. In 1945, Ora Bragg married Lulishious...

Samuel Wadley

Samuel Wadley

Apr 27, 2010

In your time of sorrow we hope you find comfort in knowing that you are not along, You are in our hearts and prayers.

Robert Simon

Robert Simon

Apr 24, 2010

Robert Simon Jr. (June) our beloved one passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesborough, Georgia. Age 61 years. He was born February 2, 1949 in Bishopville, South Carolina to Robert Sr. and Carrie Lee (McCain) Simon. Robert moved to Saginaw, Michigan at an early age, he graduated from Saginaw High School in 1967....

Lawrence Easter

Lawrence Easter

Apr 23, 2010

Mr. Lawrence Vern Easter, beloved father, grandfather, brother and dear friend went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 23, 2010. Age 66 years. He was born July 29, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to Arlean Hardeman and Vern Easter. Lawrence loved to laugh. He always made it a point to make you smile when you were in his presence....

John Henry Cooper

John Henry Cooper

Apr 22, 2010

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and long time companion passed away at his home on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Age 57 years. John Henry Cooper was born to Lizzie and John Cooper on December 3, 1952 in Louisville, Mississippi. He migrated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1961. John was employed by General Motors and a member of Local 659 since...

Larry D Williamson

Larry D Williamson

Apr 20, 2010

Mr. Larry Darnell Williamson (Donnie), our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 20, 2010. Age 49 years. He was born on November 18, 1960 to Silas and Claudine Williamson in Saginaw, Michigan. Larry leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Angela D. Williamson; two daughters and one son...

T Jones

T Jones

Apr 20, 2010

MT Jones passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Age 89 years. MT was born February 10, 1921 in Panola, Alabama to Hillard and Laura (Quarles) Jones. MT married Ethel Mae Lyons on October 30, 1943. She survives him. MT was a faithful and longtime member of Greater Philadelphia Baptist Church under the...

Kenneth Wright

Kenneth Wright

Apr 19, 2010

Mr. Kenneth James Wright passed away Monday, April 19, 2010. Age 73 years. Kenneth Wright was born July 14, 1936 in Flint, MI to Howard and Maude Wright. Kenneth was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He loved fishing, riding his bike and playing with his grandchildren. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Julie Wright and Kenneth...

Earnestine Wilburn

Earnestine Wilburn

Apr 18, 2010

Mrs. Earnestine Wilburn (Tina Baby) of Carrollton Township passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren by her side. Age 71 years. She was born on March 18, 1939 in Covington, TN to Lurenda Smith and David Strange. Earnestine came to Saginaw at a young age, where she met and married...

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