James Smothers
January 8, 2021
James Smothers, Jr. was born July 7, 1957 in Hollandale, Mississippi, the son of James C. Sr. and Ruth Mae Smothers. He completed his earthly journey on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the age of 63 years. James, known as “JC”, was a graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation, he worked for Crown Plaza Hotel and General Motors Corporation....
Maud Price
January 7, 2021
Ms. Maud Price passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Avista Nursing Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 95 years.
Carri Rousonelos (Lansing)
January 6, 2021
The Chain We knew little that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved your dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still...
Darrell Leon Gaines (Lansing)
January 6, 2021
Mr. Darrell Leon Gaines (Evans) better known as “Dee” passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 37 years. He was born on May 17, 1983, to Darrell Evans and Stacy Gaines in Gary, Indiana. After the death of his mother, he relocated to Lansing where he was raised and loved by two beautiful stepmothers, Patricia (Willie) Hooper...
Richard W. Sheldon, Sr. (Eaton Rapids)
January 6, 2021
Mr. Richard W. Sheldon, Sr. passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Sparrow Health System – Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. Richard was born February 8, 1947 in Torrington, Connecticut, the son of William and Alice Sheldon. He grew up in New Milford and graduated from New Milford High School, many years later he was proudly able to...
Thomas "Pops" Aikens (Lansing)
January 5, 2021
THOMAS EUGENE AIKENS passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born on July 13, 1938, to the union of Elder Robert and District Missionary Lola Mae (Kemp) Aikens in Lansing, Michigan. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan, and accepted Christ at a very young age. He graduated from J.W. Sexton High School...
Jamel Jeffrey Lynn
January 5, 2021
Jamel Jeffrey Lynn was born October 2, 1998 in Saginaw, Michigan to Keith J. Lynn and Pamela R. Porter. He transitioned on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the youthful age of 22 years. Jamel was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 2017”. Jamel committed his life to Christ at an early...
James Gissendanner
January 4, 2021
Mr. James T. Gissendanner was born October 1, 1928 in Ozark, Alabama, the son of the late Paul and LeMae Gissendanner. His name was called by God on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the well-lived age of 92 years. James was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan for over 70 years and a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. He was a...
Demiestro Watson, Sr.
January 2, 2021
Mr. Demiestro Watson, Sr., beloved son of James and Mary Watson, was born April 20, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. He completed his earthly journey on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the age of 70 years. Demiestro was a lifelong resident of Saginaw. At a young age, he received Christ into his life and soon after began to play drums during...
Milton Walker, Jr.
January 1, 2021
Mr. Milton Walker, Jr. passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Covenant Cooper Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years.
Robert Neudigate (Lansing)
January 1, 2021
Mr. Robert Neudigate passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 28 years.
Shellie Pope Smith
January 1, 2021
Mrs. Shellie Pope Smith, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, was born January 11, 1947 to Emma Louise and Harry Cook in Memphis, Tennessee. Born a fighter and always courageous, Shellie gained her eternal wings on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 73. Shellie accepted Christ at a young age and attended Cane Creek...
Alice M. Jackson (Lansing)
January 1, 2021
Mrs. Alice Marie Jackson passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 61 years. She was born May 26, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of David Weaver, Jr. and Lillian Weaver. Alice graduated from Munford High School in Munford, Tennessee. She moved to Lansing, Michigan after graduation. She was active...
John Carpenter
December 31, 2020
John Thomas Carpenter was born March 8, 1946 in Arlington, Tennessee to Robert Sr. and Eva (Scott) Carpenter. God called him to his heavenly home on December 31, 2020 at the age of 74 years. John married Fannie Mae Tinsley, who preceded him in death. He later married Earlie Mae Thomas, who also predeceased him. John was a member of...
Nancy Mcgrath
December 31, 2020
Ms. Nancy McGrath passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 70 years.
Daniel Goodwine
December 30, 2020
Daniel Goodwine was born on July 8, 1942 in Greenville, Mississippi to Mitchell and Alberta Goodwine. He was raised in the church and accepted Christ at a young age. At the age of nine, he and his family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Saginaw Public Schools. In 1960, he met the love of his life, Annie Sue Cooper,...
Veronica Gaddy Burton
December 30, 2020
Mrs. Veronica Latrice Gaddy-Burton was born on October 7, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ronald Gaddy and Stacy Rasco. She went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 29 years. Veronica was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized...
Ann Darby
December 30, 2020
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Darby was born December 5, 1935 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of Bill and Mildred Price. God called her name on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 85 years. Ann married David Darby and started a family shortly thereafter. Ann was a member of the House of Prayer Church. She loved reading her bible, working...
Reverend Columbus Clayton (Lansing)
December 29, 2020
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:5-7 Reverend Columbus Clayton ~...
Odessa Eaton
December 29, 2020
Odessa Eaton passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at New Hope Valley Assisted Living. Odessa was 99 years old, born November 25, 1921 in Greenville, Mississippi. Odessa was a member of True Vine Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was the caretaker for several family members. She loved to cook for her church and make holiday dinners for her...
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