Obituaries

Glen Caviness

Glen Caviness

August 29, 2020

Mr. Glen Caviness passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 77 years.

Rachel Times

Rachel Times

August 28, 2020

Rachel Cornelius Times passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Detroit, Michigan on August 28, 2020. She was born on June 7, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan to Charles and Ora (Nichols) Times. Rachel was baptized at a young age and loved God. She graduated from Carrollton High School’s first graduating class in 1964. She was the first African American...

Sylvia Vann

Sylvia Vann

August 28, 2020

Ms. Sylvia “ Sip” Vann was born on November 20, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to Henry James Canada and Willie Lee Moran. She left for her final resting place on Friday, August 28, 2020 at the age of 75 years young. Sip graduated from Northern High School in Detroit, Michigan. She was a track star during her high school years...

Alexander York

Alexander York

August 27, 2020

Mr. Alexander York was born July 12, 1978 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert and Elizabeth York. He completed his earthly journey after 42 years of living. Alexander completed his education with Saginaw Public Schools. He enjoyed working and spending time with his family and friends. He made sure that everyone that came in his presence felt loved. Alex had such...

Gurvinder Pal Singh

Gurvinder Pal Singh

August 26, 2020

Gurvinder Pal Singh, lovingly called " Sonu", was born June 5, 1986 in Punjab, India to Baljit Kaur and Dalip Singh. He moved to Saginaw from New York City in 2011. He secured a job as a Manager at NY Convenient store. Sonu was a very dedicated and conscientious worker. He treated his customers with a high degree of respect...

Benito Vera

Benito Vera

August 26, 2020

Mr. Benita Vera passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 66 years.

Kenneth M. Hunter (Lansing)

Kenneth M. Hunter (Lansing)

August 24, 2020

Mr. Kenneth M. Hunter passed away in his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57

Cynthia Primes-Heard (Lansing)

Cynthia Primes-Heard (Lansing)

August 23, 2020

Mother Cynthia Evelyn Primes-Heard departed this life peacefully Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. She was born October 28, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of James and Evelyn Primes. She graduated from Buchtel High School of Akron, Ohio in 1965. She had a love for music, and it showed in her...

Christa McClure

Christa McClure

August 22, 2020

Ms. Christa Bell McClure was born January 25, 1938 in Natchez, Mississippi, the daughter of Reverend Julius Hoskins and Rosie E. Murphy. Christa was a faithful member of Bridgeport Baptist Church. She enjoyed fellowshipping with her church family and being around other believers. Christa was preceded in death by her son and parents. She is survived by her granddaughter, Clotee...

Frederick Wheeler, Sr.

Frederick Wheeler, Sr.

August 22, 2020

On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Mr. Frederick Wheeler, Sr. at the mature age of 92, fell asleep in the Lord. He was born June 7, 1928, in Bulger, Pennsylvania to Frank and Fannie Wheeler. Frederick married Montverletia Prater on February 2, 1954. In 1955 they moved to Saginaw, Michigan. From that union they raised three children: daughters, Velicia and Frankie...

James Arness Hill

James Arness Hill

August 21, 2020

James Arness Hill passed away suddenly Friday, August 21, 2020 at the age of 39 years. Lovingly known as “Roman”, he was born March 24, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan to Roman Cochrane and DeAnna Hill. James resided in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and afterwards attended Delta College for two years. Roman was a seasonal worker...

Douglas Jones

Douglas Jones

August 20, 2020

Mr. Douglas Jones passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth, Michigan. Age 52 years.

Binna  M. Gant  (Lansing)

Binna M. Gant (Lansing)

August 19, 2020

Ms. Binna Mae Gant passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Sparrow Heathcare System - Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 87 years. She born January 17, 1933 in Nokomis, Alabama, the daughter of Frank and Ethel Montgomery. Binna moved to Lansing Michigan in 1968. She worked for Michigan State University at Kellogg Center becoming a supervisor. Her work ethic...

Virgil Cline (Lansing)

Virgil Cline (Lansing)

August 19, 2020

Mr. Virgil Cline passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years.

Mother Bobbie Jean Perkins (Lansing)

Mother Bobbie Jean Perkins (Lansing)

August 17, 2020

Mother Bobbie Jean Perkins transitioned to a better life on August 17, 2020. She was born on May 18, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to Albert and Mary Lee Hudgins. Mother Bobbie Jean Perkins attended Muskegon Public Schools and later moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where she met her beloved husband Freddie Perkins. In 1968 they became a resident of...

Gloria Williams

Gloria Williams

August 16, 2020

Gloria Williams was born on October 28, 1945 in Guyana, South America to Hyacinth Trehane and raised by Edgar and Hilda Tute. Gloria passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was 74 years old when she transitioned from this earthly world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

Nelson T. King (Lansing)

Nelson T. King (Lansing)

August 15, 2020

Mr. Nelson Thomas King departed this life on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 97 years. He was the fifth of eight children born to the late Professor James and Mrs. Mary King on February 11, 1923 in Crowder, Mississippi. By nicknaming him “Little Wee”, the family could readily see that this little boy was...

Donna Watrous

Donna Watrous

August 14, 2020

Ms. Donna Watrous passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Hoyt Nursing Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 88 years.

James E. Ganter

James E. Ganter

August 13, 2020

Mr. James Edward Ganter was born March 26, 1968 in Calion, Arkansas, the son of Ernest Flowers and Bettie Earley. He completed his earthly journey on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the age of 52 years. James was a student of Buena Vista Public Schools. He attended both Buena Vista and Swan Valley High Schools. He was a student athlete...

Claudine Cooper

Claudine Cooper

August 12, 2020

Our Dear Sweet Mother, Granny, Sister, Aunt and Friend went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Born Claudine Presley on June 17, 1936 in Reform, Alabama to Oscar and Willie Mae Presley, she had a very peaceful transition from this world while resting in the arms of...