James E. Swilley "Tamp"
December 13, 2020
God in His infinite wisdom called the name of our dear beloved, James Edward “Tamp” Swilley, to return home with Him on Sunday, December 13, 2020. James made his grand entrance to William E. Swilley and Mary Ellen West (Mickey) on June 26, 1949 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. James, affectionately known as “Tamp” was raised by his father, and Essie Mae...
Legend Ezekiel Jones (Lansing)
December 12, 2020
Baby Legend Jones passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 3 months.
Savon Shaquille Hicks (Lansing)
December 11, 2020
Mr. Savon Shaquille Hicks went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2020. Age 26 years. He was born April 6, 1994, in Lansing, Michigan, to Dorresa Hicks and Wyken Ethridge. Savon was an artist; ran cross country and loved playing basketball. He was real and loyal and kept nothing but positive vibes. The bond he had...
Cherie Lynn Stevenson
December 10, 2020
Ms. Cherie Lynn Stevenson, “Sherie, Cherie” the spiritual artist, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 in Culver City, California. Age 62 years. Cherie was born December 16, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to Cole Y. and Betty (Evans) Stevenson. Cherie was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1976. She attended Oakland University where she studied Art, which became her...
Warren Edward Jackson, Sr.
December 10, 2020
Mr. Warren Edward Jackson, Sr. was born May 4, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Booker T. Sr. and Rosa L. Jackson. He returned to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Warren was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was employed by the General Motors Corporation and retired after thirty...
Brenda Lee Mcgee
December 9, 2020
Our beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Brenda Lee McGee was born March 25, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gordie and Bessie McGee. Brenda graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1978.” She attended Saginaw Business Institute where she mastered becoming a stenographer....
Leona Terrell
December 8, 2020
Mrs. Leona Terrell was born March 8, 1936 in Prescott, Arkansas, the daughter of James Simpson and Katie Bozman. She was called home to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 84 years. Leona, lovingly called “Kay”, attended Wilson High School in Malvern, Arkansas. After graduation, she attended nursing school in Alexandria, Arkansas...
Dionte Howard
December 8, 2020
Dionte J. Howard was born March 18, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Dion Smith and Tamekia Howard. He passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 33 years. Dionte attended Saginaw Public Schools but later received his GED at a continuing education center. He enjoyed listening to music and he loved the ladies. He will...
Martha Gatson
December 8, 2020
Ms. Martha Gatson passed away, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison Hospital. Age 90 years.
Betty Dixon-Potts (Burton, Mi)
December 7, 2020
Mrs. Betty Mae Dixon-Potts, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at Hurley Hospital in Flint, Michigan. Age 71 years., She was a resident of Burton, Michigan. Betty was born on February 3, 1949, in Shaw, Mississippi. Betty worked at the Old’s Plaza and Jack Tar Hotels in downtown Lansing, Michigan in the early ’70s. She also worked as a Caregiver...
Lillie M. Dawkins
December 6, 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away quietly on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan. Lillie Mae (Stokes) Dawkins was born May 25, 1930 in Headland, Alabama to Rance Stokes and Minnie Bell Tiller. Lillie married Clyde Dawkins and to their union, seven children were born. They had five sons and two daughters: Tommy, J.C.,...
James Adway
December 6, 2020
James Henry Adway, Sr. was born the 6th of 13 children to Earven Sr. and Willie B. Adway on August 25, 1947 In Altheimer, Arkansas. James accepted Christ at an early age at New Hope Baptist Church in Altheimer, Arkansas under the leadership of the late Reverend Alvin Terry. Upon graduating from Martin High School, James attended Arkansas AM &...
Lucia Levario Lopez
December 4, 2020
Lucia LeVario Lopez has gone to the Mexican dance with the angels. She left on December 4, in the year of our Lord 2020. Lucia was born on March 2, 1929 to Lucio and Anita Martinez. Lucia worked all of her life and raised nine children. She is survived by four sons and one daughter, Josie (Henry) Moncada, Raymond LeVario,...
John Henry Jordan
December 3, 2020
Our beloved King, John Henry Jordan, transitioned December 3, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw Michigan at the age of 67 years. He was born to Joseph Sr. and Rose Mae (Strong) Jordan on December 24, 1952 in Inverness, Mississippi. John was educated at Gentry High School in Indianole, Mississippi. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1970, where...
Lee Carey
December 1, 2020
On December 1, 2020, Mr. Lee Von Carey received his Heavenly wings. After being a prayer warrior and living a committed life to the Lord, Brother Lee answered his Father’s call for him to come to his eternal home. Brother Lee was born October 15, 1942 in Lisman, Alabama to Frankie Lee and Mattie Mo Carey. At an early age,...
Jahrue Everett (Lansing)
December 1, 2020
Mr. Jahrue Akem Everett passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Bay City, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born August 10, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of George Everett and Mae (Cooper) Everett Hamilton. Jahrue’s life and journey was hip hop. He was a producer at TaylorMade Records, based in Lansing, Michigan in the early 90s. During this...
Elmer Charles Johnson
November 28, 2020
Mr. Elmer Charles Johnson passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years.
Elgentine Sangster
November 27, 2020
Ms. Elgentine Sangster was born November 9, 1934 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of James Alphonso Shy and Flora Mae Winters. She went from labor to reward on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 86 years. Elgentine, known as “Tina”, was a high school graduate and later received her surgical technician certification. She retired from Saginaw General Hospital...
Joan Leslie Crawford
November 26, 2020
The Lord sealed the lips of His Child, Joan Leslie Crawford at the age of 77 on the evening of Thursday, November 26, 2020. Joan was born to the late Robert Crawford and Maxine Dangerfield on November 7, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was education in the Saginaw Public School system and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1961. She...
Courtney F. Simpson
November 25, 2020
Mr. Courtney F. Simpson passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper Hospital. Age 42 years.
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