Obituaries

Shavonne C. Barnes

Shavonne C. Barnes

July 11, 2020

Ms. Shavonne Chanel Barnes graced the world with her presence on July 24, 2001. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Latoya Louise Barnes and Corneil Jones. She returned home to heaven on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the young age of 18 years. Shavonne, lovingly called “Von Von”, was a member of Kingdom Outreach Empowered Ministry. She was a...

Emareyon Cummings

Emareyon Cummings

July 11, 2020

Emareyon Jaquay Cummings was born May 12, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Quinnice Russell and Sanford Cummings, II. He was called back to Heaven on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Emareyon was affiliated with New Mount Calvary and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a student at Merrill Park Elementary. He loved playing with cars...

Mary Louise Mcdaniel

Mary Louise Mcdaniel

July 11, 2020

Mary Louise McDaniel was born February 1, 1930 in Florence, Alabama, the daughter of Willie and Louise Carroll. She went from labor to reward after 90 beautiful years on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Mary accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was a member of Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving and caring mother...

Fredrick Jackson  (Lansing)

Fredrick Jackson (Lansing)

July 11, 2020

Mr. Fredrick Allen departed this earthly life Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 51 years old. He was born August 2, 1968 to Alexander Jackson, Jr. and Susie Bates-Walker. Fredrick gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined New Testament Assembly Church in Lansing, Michigan. He leaves to cherish his memory his...

 Prince  Wilson Fentress

Prince Wilson Fentress

July 9, 2020

Pastor Prince Wilson Fentress peacefully departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. As a son of the King and a servant to others, he displayed his love for God and love for others in many ways. Prince Wilson Fentress was born on October 17, 1930...

Mirha Styles  (Lansing)

Mirha Styles (Lansing)

July 9, 2020

Miss Mirha Styles passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan at the tender young age of 22 years old. She was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia to Dennis and Belma Styles, and became a United States citizen at age 7. Growing up, Mirha was always an exceptional outgoing student whose artistic and ambitious nature was second...

Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate

July 6, 2020

Mr. Andrew Tate was born October 13,1949 to David and Minnie Belle Tate in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He completed his journey on Monday, July 6, 2020 at the age of 70 years. Andrew’s family moved to Saginaw, Michigan when he was two years old. He graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of 1968. That was the same year he was hired...

Gloria Kidd

Gloria Kidd

July 6, 2020

Gloria Altheia Kidd was born February 14, 1961 in Bessemer, Alabama, the daughter of Henry and Mamie Kidd. Early on, Gloria attended the Michigan School for the Deaf and later attended Arthur Hill High School where she graduated and met her lifelong partner Mr. Clifton Griffin. Gloria loved cooking, playing cards, and dominoes with her family and friends. She was...

Dennis Lee Phillips

Dennis Lee Phillips

July 5, 2020

Mr. Dennis Lee Phillips went from labor to reward on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born January 2, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Emma Phillips and Ezra Henry. Dennis resided in Saginaw, Michigan and was a member of Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Saginaw High School in 1978. He then went on to...

Aaron Smith, Jr.

Aaron Smith, Jr.

July 4, 2020

Baby Aaron D. Smith, Jr. passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born December 21, 2019 to Aaron D. Smith, Sr. and Janice Harris. Baby Aaron was a strong and put up a good fight. Awaiting his arrival in heaven were his sister, Aiyana Smith; great-grandparents, Chester Bailey, Archie (Mary Alice) Smith, L.D. (O.Z.) Willis,...

Allen Gregory Jones

Allen Gregory Jones

July 2, 2020

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, companion and friend, Mr. Allen Gregory Jones, passed away Thursday July 2, 2020 at his residence at 55 years of age. He was born August 13, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Allen Clay and Jennie Geneva Jones. Allen came to live in Saginaw, Michigan when he was two years old. He attended Saginaw...

Baby Tayviana Love Roper  (Lansing)

Baby Tayviana Love Roper (Lansing)

June 30, 2020

Princess Tayviana Love Roper passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. At the precious age of 11 months old. She was born July 31, 2019 to Eric Allen Hurd, Jr. and Shante Shinelle Roper in Lansing, Michigan. Baby Tayviana leaves to cherish her memory her parents; four sisters, LaTaya S. Williams, Eveyah & Arienna Myers, Kameliana Hurd; 5 brothers, TayShaun, Tayven...

Desmond E. Bailey, Sr.  (Lansing)

Desmond E. Bailey, Sr. (Lansing)

June 30, 2020

Mr. Desmond E. Bailey, Sr. passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 21 years. He was born February 6, 1999 in South Haven, Michigan, the son of Alfred G. Bailey, Jr. and Patricia M. Jones. Desmond lived in Lansing, Michigan and attended Solid Rock Full Gospel Church with most of his family. He received...

Demetrius Lytle

Demetrius Lytle

June 28, 2020

Mr. Demetrius DeShaun Lytle was born October 6, 1992 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Kenneth Lytle and Johnnie Mae Nowell. He passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 27 years. Demetrius was a family man. He loved his daughters with his whole heart and enjoyed spoiling them with love, affection and his attention. He was...

Christopher E. Timberlake

Christopher E. Timberlake

June 28, 2020

"Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven."- Matthew 5:16 Christopher Emanuel Timberlake passed away June 28th, at his home in Prudenville, Michigan. Chris grew up in Durham, North Carolina. There wasn't anything that he thought he couldn’t do. He played little league baseball, sang in...

Kyra F. (Poole) Miller

Kyra F. (Poole) Miller

June 28, 2020

Mrs. Kyra Poole Miller departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 66. She was born October 13, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Johnnie E. Poole and Equilar M. Young. Kyra attended grade school in Saginaw, Michigan and later relocated to Detroit, Michigan, where she went on to receive her GED and spent many years...

José Herrera  (Lansing)

José Herrera (Lansing)

June 28, 2020

Mr. José Franklin Herrera passed away prior to June 28, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 18, 1971 the son of Gloria Herrera. José was a member of the Maranatha Church. He received a high school equivalency diploma from the State of Michigan, Department of Education. José was a very friendly...

Rufus  Ferguson

Rufus Ferguson

June 28, 2020

Mr. Rufus Ferguson was born May 15, 1947 in Rome, Georgia, the son of Ernest Ferguson and Bertha Mae Hightower. He completed his earthly journey on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 73 years. Rufus was a retired employee of General Motors Corporation. He worked diligently for over forty years before retiring. He was a BIG University of...

Evelyn Haynes

Evelyn Haynes

June 27, 2020

Ms. Evelyn Haynes, beloved mother and grandmother, was born June 8, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Iva and Mary Helen Haynes. She completed her earthly journey on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 56 years. Evelyn was a lifelong resident of Saginaw. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and faithful ministry servant. She was self-employed as...

Roselee Gonzales  (Lansing)

Roselee Gonzales (Lansing)

June 27, 2020

Ms. Rosalee M. Gonzales passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years. She was the daughter of the late Frances Sanchez and Joe Gonzales, born on the 27th day of June 1944 in Ault, Colorado. Rosalee liked to take long walks, cook for family and friends, sew, knit, crochet, and complete DIY projects....