Obituaries

Bertha Walker

Bertha Walker

November 5, 2020

Bertha Walker passed away Thursday November 5, 2020. Age 69 years.

Donald Perry, Jr.

Donald Perry, Jr.

November 4, 2020

Donald Denell Perry Jr., also known as Nelly, was born February 17, 2003 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the youngest child born to Donald Sr. and Latosha Perry. Donald attended Saginaw High School and was set to graduate with the “Class of 2021”. He accepted Christ at a very young age and served him faithfully throughout his life. He was...

Oscar Marshall

Oscar Marshall

November 3, 2020

Mr. Oscar L. Marshall made his transition and peace to go be with the Lord on November 3, 2020. He passed away among family and friends at his Michigan home at the age of 59 years. Oscar accepted Christ at an early age and joined Jerusalem Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Buena Vista High School “Class of...

Baby Aaliyah Anna Marie Brown

Baby Aaliyah Anna Marie Brown

November 3, 2020

Baby Aaliyah Anna Marie Brown was born November 3, 2020 in Saginaw, Michigan to Alysa Melissa Denise Brown. She was loved at conception and throughout her short time with us. Aaliyah was preceded in death by Louis Ann Brodnex, Elijah Brodnex, Sarah Fredricks, Jeff Fredricks, Homer Fredricks, Ardell Brown and Hayes Brown. She leaves to always remember her a loving...

Dorothy Morgan

Dorothy Morgan

November 3, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy A. Morgan was born June 15, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of David and Marcal Coleman. God called her name on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the promised age of 70 years. Dorothy was a graduate of Bay City Central High School “Class of 1968”. She was a member of Historic Second Baptist Church in Bay City,...

Rubin  S. Crump  (Lansing)

Rubin S. Crump (Lansing)

November 2, 2020

Mr. Rubin Sidney Crump passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 80 years. He was born to Bennie and Mamie Crump in Dublin, Mississippi. He was the seventh child out of ten. Rubin accepted Christ as his personal savior, as a young child at Elms Grove Baptist Church in Mississippi. Rubin was a devoted...

David Vaughn, Jr.

David Vaughn, Jr.

November 1, 2020

David J. Vaughn, Jr. was born October 15, 1951 in Lima, Ohio, the son of David Sr. and Cora Vaughn. He made his heavenly transition on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 69 years. David, along with his family, relocated to Saginaw, Michigan Lima, Ohio. He received his education through Buena Vista Public Schools and graduated high school...

Sheena Leigh Erin  Coleman

Sheena Leigh Erin Coleman

November 1, 2020

Sheena Leigh-Erin Coleman was born on September 18, 1986 to Melvin and Kimberly Coleman in Saginaw, Michigan. Sheena graduated from East Lansing High School, Class of 2004. Her motivation to influence others for greatness led her to complete her undergraduate degree in Communication and Advertising at Central Michigan University in 2009. In 2010, Sheena ventured to augment her skill sets...

Annie Drew (Clement) Smith

Annie Drew (Clement) Smith

October 31, 2020

Annie Drew (Clement) Smith went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 69 years. She was born February 26, 1951 in Caruthersville, Missouri to Frank Clement, Sr. and Mother Lilliam Holmes. Annie attended Saginaw Public Schools. She committed her life to Christ at an early age. She was a...

Nikki Squires  (Lansing)

Nikki Squires (Lansing)

October 31, 2020

Ms. Nikki Squires passed away on October 31, 2020. Age 46 years. Born to Dennis and Linda Squires. Nikki was many things to many people. She was a daughter, sister, niece, aunt, mother, grandmother, and friend. Nikki was a devoted mother to her four children, Dymond, Natasha, Alan, and Brandon. She was involved in all aspects of their lives. You...

Laura L. Hanserd

Laura L. Hanserd

October 31, 2020

Laura Lee Hanserd was born March 25, 1958 in Altheimer, Arkansas, the daughter of James Sr. and Lara B. Boykins. God called her name to be home with Him on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 62 years. Laura graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1975”. She had numerous jobs but most of her employment was spent...

Deon Glass  (Lansing)

Deon Glass (Lansing)

October 30, 2020

Mr. Deon Renell Glass passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 31 years. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to father, Maxie C. Jackson and mother, Sharron Glass. Deon was a graduate of J. W. Sexton High School and attended All Nations Christian Church. He was a man of many talents, loved music, sports, and playing video...

Delores Holmes

Delores Holmes

October 30, 2020

Mrs. Delores Holmes was born February 12, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Lucious Boyd and Mary Lou Jefferson. She completed her earthly journey on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the age of 68 years. Delores was a graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Illinois. She was a faithful member of Harris Temple C.O.G.I.C., serving...

Magnolia Buford

Magnolia Buford

October 29, 2020

Ms. Magnolia Buford, “Nola”, was born December 22, 1952 in Tunica, Mississippi to Napoleon Sr. and Eulla L. Buford. Her name was called to glory on Thursday, October 29, 2020 after 67 years of living. Nola attended the public schools of Tunica, Mississippi. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was a member at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church....

Bessie Shivers  (Grand Ledge)

Bessie Shivers (Grand Ledge)

October 29, 2020

Bessie Shivers left this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 81 at Dimondale Nursing Care Facility, Dimondale, Michigan. Bessie was one of nine children born on May 1, 1939 in Clear Lake, Arkansas to Rould and Elizabeth Westbrook. Bessie was a resident of Flint, Michigan where she worked for AC Spark...

John Louis Gauldin  (Lansing)

John Louis Gauldin (Lansing)

October 28, 2020

Mr. John Louis Gauldin passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Sparrow Health Systems - Lansing Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years. He was born September 18, 1944, in Dyersburg, Tennessee; the third child of Theodore and Hattie Gauldin. He graduated from Bruce High School in 1963. After graduating, he attended Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee graduating in 1968...

Donta Farris

Donta Farris

October 28, 2020

Deacon Don’ta Lamar Farris was born April 15,1988 in Miami, Florida, the son of Annie Louise Farris and Donovan L. Woods. Don’ta passed away at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan on October 28, 2020 at the age of 32 years. Don’ta gave his life to Christ at a young age. While a member at Faith Charity Pentecostal Gospel Church, he...

Q. T. "Lewis" Rogers (Lansing)

Q. T. "Lewis" Rogers (Lansing)

October 26, 2020

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. ”2 Timothy 4:7-8" Mr. Q. T....

Ruby Jackson

Ruby Jackson

October 26, 2020

Missionary Ruby Jewell Jackson was born August 17, 1942 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the daughter of Clembo and Laura Black. While she will forever be in our hearts, Ruby peacefully passed away at home on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 78 years of age. Missionary Ruby served the Lord for forty years. She began her ministry at New Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C....

Virginia  "Ginny" Branklyn  (Lansing)

Virginia "Ginny" Branklyn (Lansing)

October 25, 2020

Ms. Virginia McCullum Branklyn, affectionately called “Ginny” passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 75 years. She was born August 11, 1945, in Ferriday, Louisiana to Picola Wesley & Wash Early. Virginia accepted Christ at a very young age and was baptized by Reverend James Jordan at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Ferriday,...