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Ronnie Lee Jones

Ronnie Lee Jones

Apr 15, 2021

Mr. Ronnie Lee Jones passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was born on August 25, 1950 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Ester Jones, II, and Lula Mae Walker. Ronnie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a member of Refreshing Life Ministries, and a graduate of Martin Luther King...

Eddie  Shepherd

Eddie Shepherd

Apr 15, 2021

Mr. Eddie Shepherd passed away on Thursday, April15, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 71 years. He was born on June 13,1950 in Cary, Mississippi to Lucille Carter Shepherd and Willis Williams. Mr. Shepherd was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin. Eddie accepted Christ at an early age at Holly Grove...

Kyrah Finley

Kyrah Finley

Apr 13, 2021

Ms. Kyrah Dyane Finley "aka Joseph Dwayne Finley" passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born on July 5, 1978 in Saginaw, Michigan to Carolyn Brown and Ramzey Nathaniel Tinnon. Kyrah was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Saginaw High School. She studied Music Education/Music Performance at Eastern Michigan...

Carmenlita Goldman (Lansing)

Carmenlita Goldman (Lansing)

Apr 13, 2021

Ms. Carmenlita Goldman passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems. Age 65 years.

Marlaine  Williams

Marlaine Williams

Apr 10, 2021

Marlaine J. Williams passed away on Saturday April 10, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. She was born on August 16, 1955 to Marvin and Elaine Porter. Marlaine was a resident of Akron Michigan and, a graduate of Frankenmuth High School. She retired from having worked in healthcare for many years. Marlaine’s hobbies included playing dice, shooting pool,...

Shontaye Caulk (Lansing)

Shontaye Caulk (Lansing)

Apr 10, 2021

Ms. Shontaye Caulk passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years. She was born February 10, 1986, in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Lyonel Brown and Zarica Allen. She was later adopted by Emmanuel and Jacqueline Caulk. Shontaye was a member of the Divine Destiny Outreach Ministries Church. She attended Everett High School and...

Nina Mae Gaines

Nina Mae Gaines

Apr 10, 2021

Just another day that the Lord has kept me- The angels in Heaven were rejoicing on April 10, 2021 as God peacefully called our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, Mother Nina Mae “Madea” Gaines home to be with him. Mother Nina Mae Gaines was born August 1, 1925 to Joe and Mary T. Jones in Thomaston, Georgia, and...

Willie Mae Hinton  (Lansing)

Willie Mae Hinton (Lansing)

Apr 9, 2021

Ms. Willie Mae Hinton was called home Friday, April 9, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Age 67 years. She was fondly known as “Willa Mae” by her family and friends. Willa Mae was the seventh child and the fourth daughter born to Ulee and Georgia Taylor on November 19,...

Carl Franklin

Carl Franklin

Apr 9, 2021

Carl Anthony Franklin was born November 26, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Reginal and Thelma Franklin. He accepted Christ at an early age at Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Buena Vista and Saginaw Public Schools. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 1990”, where he was an outstanding basketball player. Carl joined the United States...

Lc Dixon  (Lansing)

Lc Dixon (Lansing)

Apr 8, 2021

Mr. LC Dixon passed Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. View Funeral Webcast

Andrea Lynnette  Oliver  (Lansing)

Andrea Lynnette Oliver (Lansing)

Apr 8, 2021

Ms. Andrea Lynette Oliver passed away on April 8, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born August 22, 1963, in Valdosta, Georgia, to parents, Late Cleveland and Gladys Golden. Sister Andrea attended Harry Hill Highschool, Davenport Community College, and Lansing Community College. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children. She was...

Isis Lee Marie Golden  (Lansing)

Isis Lee Marie Golden (Lansing)

Apr 7, 2021

Ms. Isis Lee Marie Golden passed Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 41 years.

Mrs. Mattie Mae Johnson

Mrs. Mattie Mae Johnson

Apr 6, 2021

Mrs. Mattie Mae Johnson passed away on April 6, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 90 years. She was born on August 16, 1930 in Helena, Arkansas to Lawrence and Mildred Halmon. Mrs. Johnson was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a long-time member of Tabernacle Baptist Church under leadership of the late Reverend R....

Mrs. Freddie Rose Bryant

Mrs. Freddie Rose Bryant

Apr 6, 2021

Mrs. Freddie Rose Bryant was born March 4, 1928 in Lakevillage, Arkansas, the daughter of Huey and Beatrice Johnson. God blessed her to see 93 years before calling her home on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Mrs. Bryant enjoyed watching wrestling. Her favorite tv shows were The Steve Harvey Show, Let’s Make a Deal and The Price is Right. Mrs. Bryant...

Velma R. Henix

Velma R. Henix

Apr 6, 2021

Mrs. Velma Rene Henix was born May 22, 1954 in Bay Spring, Mississippi to Jessie Mae Duckworth. God called her name to be with Him on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 66 years. Velma was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1972.” She worked at JCPenny as a cashier for nineteen years, from 1977-1996. She...

Ora Calhoun (Lansing)

Ora Calhoun (Lansing)

Apr 4, 2021

Ms. Ora D. Calhoun transitioned to her eternal resting place on April 4, 2021. Age 76 years. She was born November 10, 1944, in Lilta, Alabama to parents, Mose and Daisy Manuel. Ora graduated from Sexton Highschool and attended Lansing Community College, before starting at General Motors. She met and united with Virgil Calhoun, in holy matrimony, on August 25,...

Charles Andrews, Sr. (Lansing)

Charles Andrews, Sr. (Lansing)

Apr 2, 2021

Mr. Charles Earl Andrews, Sr. passed away April 2, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. He was born on May 5, 1960, in Enterprise, Alabama to parents Ernestine and John Williams. Charles was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Eastern High School in 1978, started working at General Motors, and became a member...

Jovan Maurice Evans

Jovan Maurice Evans

Apr 2, 2021

Mr. Jovan Maurice Evans passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on April 2, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan to Velma Samuel and Stacy Welch, Sr. Jovan was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was member of New Gaillee Full Gospel Baptist Church as a child. Jovan loved to cook, play basketball, and spend...

Hester Fry (Lansing)

Hester Fry (Lansing)

Apr 2, 2021

Ms. Hester Fry passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born April 3, 1961, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to her parents Simon Fry, Sr. and Hester Joyce. Hester moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1980, with her daughter from Clarksdale, Mississippi. She worked as a switchboard operator at Ingham Regional Hospital and...

Sheila Adams

Sheila Adams

Apr 2, 2021

Ms. Sheila Adams passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 74 years.

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