Ozell Lewis
December 18, 2020
Mr. Ozell Lewis passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years.
Willie Abernathy
December 17, 2020
Mr. Willie Cleve Abernathy was born February 25, 1944 in Columbus, Georgia, the son of Robert H. Sr. and Jessie Cross Abernathy. God in His infinite wisdom called him home to glory on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the age of 76 years. Willie was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He committed his life to Christ and was a...
Ethel Jackson
December 17, 2020
Ms. Ethel Jackson passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. Age 56 years.
Hazel Perry Burden
December 17, 2020
Mrs. Hazel P. Burden was born December 9, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Lucy Perry. She graduated from Saginaw High School and Saginaw Business Institute. She was a member of Bethel AME Church and enjoyed fellowship with her church family. Hazel married Robert Burden and that union produced one child, Lucy. Robert preceded Hazel in death in 1991....
Richard J. Lee, Sr. (Lansing)
December 17, 2020
Richard James Lee, Sr. aka “Ricky” was called to rest on Thursday, Decmber17, 2020. Age 71 years. Ricky was born September 28, 1949, in Union Town Pennsylvania. He was the son of William and Dorthy Lee. He served in the armed forces and was formally employed with General Motors. He enjoyed playing pool and was an avid chess player. Ricky...
Willie Boatman, Jr.
December 15, 2020
Our beloved brother, uncle and friend, Willie Edward Boatman Jr. was born January 8, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Willie Edward Boatman, Sr. and Tempie Mae Stafford. God called his name on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 61 years. Willie attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a student athlete. He was an all-around athlete but...
Ruth Ann Geralds
December 15, 2020
Ms. Ruth Ann Geralds, our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt was called home to rest December 15, 2020. She was born October 3, 1957 in Buchanan, Michigan, the daughter of James Thompson, Sr. and Mary Ann Geralds. Ruth was reared in Saginaw, Michigan, attending Saginaw Public Schools. She was a volunteer at the Saginaw Youth Protection Council (InnerLink) for...
Theresa Pete Lauderdale (Lansing)
December 15, 2020
Ms. Theresa Ann (Pete) Lauderdale went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 2, 1960, to Dudley Pete, Sr., and Naddie (Coward) Pete. She moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1975. She attended J.W. Sexton High School. She was a devoted Christian,...
Larry Wilder (Lansing)
December 14, 2020
Mr. Larry Wilder passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years. He was born February 25, 1969, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the union of Mary Wilder and Ernest Posum. Larry attended Colonel White High School in Dayton, Ohio, and Austin High School in Chicago, Illinois. He joined the United States Army...
Ruby Jones
December 14, 2020
Ruby Jones was born September 15, 1952 to Joseph and Mamie (Wright) Gass. She passed away on December 14, 2020 at the age of 68 years. Ruby is survived by children Anthony, Roger (Stephanie), Latoya, Andre and Suzie Jones; sister, Rochelle Gass; brothers, Nathaniel Gass, Al Smith; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved very much.
Johnnie "Uncle Bobby" Jordan (Lansing)
December 13, 2020
Mr. Johnnie Lee Jordan, AKA “Uncle Bobby” passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was one of 11 children born to his loving parents, Willie Ed and Lucille Duncan Jordan. Johnnie was born in Macon, Georgia on June 30, 1950. He graduated from Willingham High School in 1969. Although he lived...
Maria "Lady Grace" Gonzales (Lansing)
December 13, 2020
Ms. Maria “Lady Grace” Graciela Gonzales passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Heartland Hospice in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. Maria, or as she was loving known as “Gracie” was born on March 22, 1951, the daughter of Ramon and Augustina Gonzales in San Juan, Texas. She lived in Grand Prairie, Texas for a short while, but lived most...
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...

