Cleveland Woodson
October 11, 2020
Cleveland Woodson went into the light on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 77 years. He was born to James Woodson and Mamie Tillmon Meeks on May 3, 1943 in Osceola, Arkansas. Cleveland, known as “Cleve”, retired from General Motors Chevrolet Grey Iron after 35 years. He loved cars and motorcycles. Cleve was a member of the Soul...
Michael Pittman (Lansing)
October 10, 2020
Mr. Michael Anthony Pittman departed this life on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the age of 60. He was born January 2, 1960, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Willie Pittman, Sr. and Mary Lou Pittman. Michael accepted Christ early in his life. When he moved to Pontiac, Michigan, Michael attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Woodside Bible Church. He...
Timothy Jerome Mcmillon, Jr.
October 9, 2020
Timothy Jerome McMillon, Jr. was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 26, 1993 to proud parents Timothy Jerome McMillon, Sr. and Jennifer May Davis. Timothy passed suddenly on Friday, October 9, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the young age of 27 years. Timothy was the fourth of five children born to his mother. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord...
Patricia Gary
October 9, 2020
Ms. Patricia Ann Gary was born October 5, 1954 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Sammie Lee Gary and Esther Ruth Sanders. She was called home by God on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the age of 66 years. Patricia was a nurturer, so it was no surprise to her family that she pursued a career in nursing. She was...
Gloria Wilson (Lansing)
October 7, 2020
Ms. Gloria Wilson passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.
Ernestine Jones
October 5, 2020
Ernestine Jones was born August 5, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Oscar and Erma Jones. She transitioned from this life on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 76 years. Ernestine, lovingly called “Tina”, was a long-time resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She had a passion for cooking and was always loving and caring. Her favorite tv...
Loretta Buell
October 5, 2020
Mrs. Loretta Katrice Buell transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home Monday, October 5, 2020. She was born November 6, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Willie James and Sandra McDaniel. Loretta was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1988 and went on to obtain her CNA certification from Delta College. She...
Spencer Gardner
October 3, 2020
Mr. Spencer Gardner passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 3, 2020, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 60 years.
Clara F. Wells
October 1, 2020
Mrs. Clara F. Wells passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 83 years. She was born July 10, 1937 in Burt, Michigan to Luke and Iva Passmore. Clara moved to Saginaw where she met James Houston Wells. The two married and two sons were born to that union, Marc...
Thurman Vanzant, Jr.
October 1, 2020
Mr. Thurman Vanzant, Jr. was born November 19, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Thurman Vanzant, Sr. and Nancy Ann Livingston. He passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the age of 59 years. Thurman lived in Saginaw for the last two years but spent most of his life in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Normandy High School...
Herman Grayson (Lansing)
October 1, 2020
Mr. Herman Grayson passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years.
Marie Dunnaway
September 30, 2020
Marie Dunnaway was born October 7, 1928 in Grenada, Mississippi to Brady and Martha (Johnson) Dunnaway. She went from labor to reward on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the well-lived age of 91 years. Marie was a proud member of Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church and served faithfully in various ministries for many years. She possessed knowledge and wisdom...
Rosie J. Linzy
September 30, 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Rosie J. Linzy, was born July 27, 1949 in Itta Bena, Mississippi to John D. Elem and Lula B. Johnson. She transitioned from this life on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the age of 71 years. Rosie attended Amanda Elzy High School and graduated with the Class of 1967. She was a...
Emma Jean Mason (Lansing)
September 29, 2020
Emma Jean Mason made her transition from life on earth to her everlasting home with her Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by her only child, sisters, and other family members at the age of 61 years. She was born August 28, 1959 in Portageville, Missouri to Roosevelt and Genetter Woods. Emma’s family relocated to Lansing,...
Andrew Roach
September 29, 2020
Mr. Andrew Roach passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Age 66 years.
Dorothy Ford
September 27, 2020
Dorothy W. Ford was born November 2, 1930 in Newbern, Tennessee to Jessie and Gracie (Davis) Wyatt. She received her heavenly reward on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the age of 89 years. In her death she was surrounded by love. Dorothy gave her life to Christ at an early age. She attended Newbern Monroe Elementary and graduated from Bruce...
Daniel Rodriguez
September 27, 2020
On Sunday September 27, 2020, Daniel Rodriguez Jr., son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, was called to his heavenly home at the age of 35 years. Daniel was born March 31, 1985 in Saginaw, Michigan to Daniel Rodriguez, Sr. and Angie Martinez. Daniel graduated with the Class of 2004 from Vassar High School, serving on the Student Council as Vice...
Hazel H. Hopkins (Lansing)
September 27, 2020
Miss Hazel Hyacinth Hopkins, age 91, passed into the arms of her loving Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at 6:14 pm at Burcham Hills Center for Health & Rehab after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and a 10 day battle with Covid-19. Hazel was born the 3rd of 14 children to Donald and Alice Hopkins at Sparrow Hospital...
John Longuemire, Jr.
September 27, 2020
Mr. John E. Longuemire Jr. was born May 27, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of John Sr. and Minnie Longuemire. He departed this life on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the age of 68 years. Johnny was a longtime resident of Saginaw. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and worked in Holland, Michigan. He was a firm believer in God...
Maggie Smith (Lansing)
September 23, 2020
Mrs. Maggie Smith passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 93 years. She was born May 29, 1927, in Charleston, Mississippi, to Jack and Mariah Glover, second of nine children. Maggie was very mature for her age, and was called “an old soul,” as she loved to be around the older and wiser...