Obituaries

Joshua Nettles

Joshua Nettles

October 16, 2020

Joshua Nettles was born January 2, 1992 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Clarence Burton and Lisa Ann Nettles. He passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the age of 28years. Joshua was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a member of First Baptist Church of Bridgeport. He was a high school graduate and held several different jobs post-graduation....

Mi'Onna Rodriguez

Mi'Onna Rodriguez

October 15, 2020

Our Beautiful Baby Girl was called home by God and gained her wings in Heaven. Mi’Onna LaShelle Monae Rodriquez, age 2 months, gently transitioned on October 15, 2020. During her short time here on earth, she touched so many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a brief gift to us that never went a...

Stefanie Cooper Shehee

Stefanie Cooper Shehee

October 14, 2020

Stefanie Renee Cooper Shehee, age 49, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Minden, Louisiana. She was born September 25, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Clinter Roy and Shirley Ann Cooper. Stefanie, affectionally known as “ Nay Nay”, grew up in Saginaw, Michigan before relocating to Minden, Louisiana in 2007. She graduated from...

Theresa Ann Baker

Theresa Ann Baker

October 14, 2020

Ms. Theresa Ann Baker was born November 19, 1956 in Ozark, Alabama the daughter of Hubert and Mary Baker. She passed away October 14, 2020 at the age of 63 years. Theresa enjoyed cooking, singing and dancing. She was outgoing, adventurous, and a good debater. Her absence is felt and her presence is truly missed. Theresa was preceded in death...

Ruby Jewel Brown

Ruby Jewel Brown

October 13, 2020

Ms. Ruby Jewel (Steele) Brown was born April 9, 1945 in Stamps, Arkansas to Lewis Charles and Ruby Rose Steele. She transitioned on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the age of 75 years. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Ruby Steele; sister, Josie Mae Powell. She leaves precious memories with four children, Breverette, Barnard, Marilyn, Armie...

Skiler Sanders

Skiler Sanders

October 11, 2020

Ms. Skiler Marie Sanders blessed the world with her presence on September 4, 1992 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born to proud parents Dwayne Maurice and Diannne Campbell Sanders. She completed her journey on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 28 years. Skiler was a sweet, kind, and joyful soul who leaves behind many family members and...

Cleveland Woodson

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)

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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)

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,...