Willie J. Strong "Coot"
Jun 27, 2021
Willie J. Strong (Coot) was born September 19, 1947 to Louise (Joe) Winston in Greenwood, Mississippi. He passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the age of 73 years. After honorable discharge from the United States Army, Willie resided in Saginaw and was employed at Grey Iron Foundry from where he later retired. In his younger days, Willie loved to...
Pearl Ellen Mcvey (Lansing)
Jun 27, 2021
Ms. Pearl Ellen McVey passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Sparrow Healthcare System in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years.
Ruby Belle Phifer (Lansing & Atlanta)
Jun 27, 2021
Ruby Belle Robinson Phifer departed this life on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Georgia at the age of 91 years. She was born on August 23, 1929, in Lovejoy, Georgia to Frank and Etta (Askew) Robinson. She devoted her life to Christ at an early age and joined Merrill Chapel United Methodist Church in Fayetteville,...
Ezekiel El-Amin (Lansing)
Jun 26, 2021
Ezekiel Lee “Zeke” El-Amin, of Lansing, Michigan, was called home to glory suddenly on June 26, 2021. Age 19 years. Born to Isaac Alton El-Amin and Shanna Monique Sligh El-Amin on November 27, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan, Ezekiel was a 2020 graduate of Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan, and a faithful member of Trinity Church and Agape Christian Church...
Donald Mestemaker (Eagle)
Jun 25, 2021
Donald P. Mestemaker of Eagle, Michigan went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 92 years. He was born July 6, 1928, in Columbia Township, Michigan, the son of Henry and Margaret Mestemaker. Donald was raised in Lyons, Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1946. He was honorably discharged in 1950....
Lashanta Maevette Ricks
Jun 25, 2021
Mrs. Lashanta Maevette Ricks passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 35 years. She was born January 17, 1986, in Saginaw, Michigan to Yolanda Gipson and Bernard Lavender. Mrs. Ricks was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was educated in the Saginaw Public School District. Lashanta enjoyed many things including playing cards, dressing up, doing her...
Jolene Adkins
Jun 23, 2021
Jolene Adkins passed away June 23, 2021 at the age of 80 years. She was born August 17, 1940 in Greenville, Mississippi to Jack and Leola Moncrief, coming to Saginaw, Michigan in the early years of her life. Jolene attended Saginaw Public Schools. She graduated from the old Saginaw High on Warren Street. Jolene married Luther Adkins, and to this...
Joe Bolton, Jr. "Dude"
Jun 23, 2021
Mr. Joe Bolton, Jr. was born April 9, 1942 in Wiggins, Mississippi to Joe Sr. and Luetta Bolton. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the age of 79 years. Joe was a graduate of Beaumont Colored High School. After graduation, Joe relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where he met and married the love...
Anthony Linebaugh
Jun 23, 2021
Mr. Anthony David Linebaugh passed away on June 23, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 22 years. He was born on November 18. 1998 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kerri Linebaugh and James Jenkins. Anthony graduated high school and received his diploma. He completed a year of college and was on the Dean’s List. Anthony’s hobbies including playing games...
Davis Lee, Sr.
Jun 22, 2021
Davis Lee was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Benjamin Sr. and Anna Lee on December 5, 1953. He transitioned from this life on June 22, 2021 at Covenant Harrison Health Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. Davis was educated in the Saginaw Public School system. Following high school, Davis entered into the United States Army. He served from November...
John Newton
Jun 21, 2021
John Edward Newton was born on June 16, 1954 in Panola, Alabama, Sumpter County to Theodis and Flowreader Newton. He confessed Christ at an early age. John moved to Saginaw in 1966 and graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1972. He proudly set the example for future generations to obtain higher education. He attended the University of Michigan and...
Louis Frank Deweaver, Jr. (Dimondale)
Jun 20, 2021
Mr. Louis “Lou” Franklin DeWeaver, Jr. passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at his residence in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 83 years. He was born on May 30, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Louis Franklin DeWeaver, Sr. and Naomi Parker. Lou was a resident of Dimondale, Michigan but spent his early years in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Northern...
Charles Richard Sutton
Jun 19, 2021
Mr. Charles “Chucky” Richard Sutton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his residence. Age 47 years. Charles was born October 3, 1973, to the late Mrs. Betty Jean Antwine in Saginaw, Michigan. Charles accepted Christ at an early age at Bethlehem Temple Church. He attended Saginaw Public Schools until they relocated to Cocoa, Florida. Most of Charles’...
Angela Webb (Lansing)
Jun 19, 2021
Ms. Angela Webb passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 56 years. She was born on September 26, 1964, the daughter of Henry Jackson, Jr. and Ora Fuller in Kennett, Missouri. Angela and her family moved to Lansing, Michigan when she was a child. She graduated from Harry Hill...
William David Maddox, Iii (Lansing)
Jun 18, 2021
William David Maddox, III answered the call when the Lord chose to call William home on Friday, June 18th, 2021, due to health issues. Age 70 years old. He was born on January 23, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The son of Magdeline Gilbert and the late William David Maddox, II. William attended the Indianapolis Public School System and graduated from...
Jimmy Lewis, Jr. (Lansing)
Jun 18, 2021
Mr. Jimmy Lewis, Jr. passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 42 years.
Baby Tarkeus Gee, Iii
Jun 18, 2021
Baby Tarkeus Cameron Gee, III, affectionately known as, “T3” was born March 27, 2021 to Tarkeus C. Gee, Jr. and Angelic M. Brooks in Saginaw, MI. God called his name on Friday, June 18, 2021. He blessed our lives with his presence for two months. T3 was a happy baby who loved being held by his mommy, daddy, and granny....
Shirley Ann Hunt
Jun 17, 2021
Ms. Shirley Ann Hunt passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born January 27, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Harvey Lawrence and Evelyn Moore. Shirley was employed at Health Source and Covenant Hospital. She enjoyed working, knitting, crocheting, fishing bingo and playing cards. She was always helping those in need. More than anything, she enjoyed spending time with...
Mary Joyce Pickett
Jun 17, 2021
Mrs. Mary Joyce Pickett was born June 20, 1951 in Lauderdale, Tennessee to Eddie Lee Donald, Sr. and Florence Morton. She was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the age of 69 years. Mary retired from General Motors Corporation after 31 years of service. She was the first Black woman to franchise a...
Aurscant "Chico" Hughey, Jr.
Jun 17, 2021
Mr. Aurscant "Chico” Hughey, Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 68 years. He was born on January 20, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan to Aurscant Hughey, Sr., and Helen R. Foster Hughey. Chico was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. His early education was obtained in the Saginaw Public School District. He accepted Jesus...
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