Debra Pershay Finch
March 30, 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Debra Pershay Finch, departed this earthly life to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the age of 65 years. She was born December 29, 1954, the fourth child born to Johnnie and Hattie Pershay. Debra graduated from St. Joseph and Ross Medical School in Saginaw, Michigan. She was...
Pastor Rex A. Jones
March 30, 2020
Pastor Rex A. Jones departed this world in the early morning on Monday, March 30, 2020, depriving it of a beautiful soul. He was born on July 20, 1951 to Willie L. and Ora Bell Jones, the youngest of four children. Rex lived his entire life in Saginaw, Michigan (Carrollton Township). He was an exceptional athlete through his junior high...
Barbara Amos
March 30, 2020
Barbara Ann Amos was born September 18, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Ardell and Gladys Amos. She left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Monday, March 30, 2020. Barbara attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1976.” She was a faithful member of Greater Solid Rock Baptist Church under...
Shirley Broadnax (Lansing)
March 30, 2020
Mrs. Shirley Ruth Broadnax, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend entered into eternal peace on the evening of Monday, March 30, 2020. Age 80 years. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded with love and comfort by her son, Clarence Hassel, and her daughter and niece, Sonya Ford-Anthony. Several other family members were able to express...
James Lee Mcmurray (Lansing)
March 30, 2020
Mr. James Lee McMurray proud husband, dad, granddad, great granddad made his transition to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday. March 30, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. He was born to Chancy and Thelma Doll McMurray in Corsicana, Texas. James family moved to Muskegon Heights, Michigan when he was a youth. He attended school...
Willie James (Lansing)
March 28, 2020
Mr. Willie James, Sr., 91 passed away on March 28, 2020 in his hometown of Lansing, Michigan. Age 91 years. Willie was born to Charlie and Almeta James Jackson in Belzoni, Mississippi, August 25, 1928. He was one of three sons; brothers, Ollie and Otha precede Willie in death. Willie was married 70 years to the love of his life,...
Odell Abraham
March 28, 2020
Mr. Odell J. Abraham was born April 10, 1958 to Odell Sr. and Estella Mae Abraham. He passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the age of 61 years. Odell graduated from Saint Mary Cathedral High School in Saginaw, Michigan, where he was a point guard on the varsity basketball team from ninth thru twelfth grade. After high school,...
James Marable (Lansing)
March 27, 2020
Mr. James Marable passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at his residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 78 years.
Allen W. Rankins
March 27, 2020
Allen W. Rankins, husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, transitioned from his earthly life on March 27, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born October 29, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to his proud mother, Addie M. Rankins-Harper. Allen dedicated his life to the Lord at an early age, affirming his membership with Christ Community Church under the...
Dorothy Mason
March 26, 2020
Dorothy Mason was born April 20, 1943 in Metcalf, Mississippi. She resided in Saginaw, Michigan for most of her life. Dorothy was a graduate of Saginaw High School and Saginaw Business Institute. She attended Delta College for two years. She worked as a Ward Clerk for 32 years and a Surgical Tech until her retirement from St. Mary’s Hospital. Dorothy...
Esterlynn Whitfield (Lansing)
March 24, 2020
Ms. Esterlynn Delores Whitfield ended her battle with cancer by ascending into the loving arms of Jesus in the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Age 62 years. The daughter of Joe Whitfield and Violia Jones, she was born in Mount Vernon, New York. Esterlynn spent her early years in Mount Vernon, New York. She attended Macedonia Baptist...
Ray Morrow (Lansing)
March 24, 2020
Mr. Ray Allen Morrow passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born September 22, 1956 to Sam B and Maggie Mae Morrow in Chicago, Illinois; the oldest of six siblings. Ray attended John Marshall High School in Chicago, Illinois. At an early age, he confessed a hope in Christ while...
Minnie Gilbert
March 24, 2020
Mrs. Minnie Lee Gilbert, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at age 82 years on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital after a short illness. She was born November 19, 1937 in Tchula, Mississippi to Sam Jr. and Lula (Banks) Moore. Minnie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She was a faithful,...
Reginald Lampkin
March 24, 2020
Mr. Reginald Lampkin was born May 8, 1965 in Memphis, Tennessee to Walter and Tantileer (Scott) Lampkin. Our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 54 years. Reginald, called “Reggie” by family and friends, was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of...
L.C. Moore "Rubberband"
March 24, 2020
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, L.C. Moore, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 75. He was born September 1, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee to George Moore and Magnolia James. L.C., known was “Rubberband”, attended Geeter High School in Memphis. He later moved to Saginaw, Michigan and started working for...
Napoleon Draine
March 23, 2020
Mr. Napoleon Draine was born August 7, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Samuel T. and Catherine (Hopper) Draine. He passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 64 years. Napoleon, lovingly called “Po Po” by family and friends, attended Saginaw High School. He moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1984 and that was his residence until...
Lois (Gulley) Abner
March 23, 2020
At the age of 84 years, Mrs. Lois Gulley Abner passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 10, 1936 to Frank and Daisy (Clanhan) Gulley. Lois worked and retired from Saginaw General Hospital. After retirement, she participated in Saginaw Public Schools Grandparents Program. She was a church...
Johnnie Bee Mack
March 23, 2020
Mrs. Johnnie Bee Mack was born November 20, 1942 in Scott, Arkansas, the daughter of Arthur Lee and Leona Hattison. She passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at the age of 77 years. Johnnie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She married Richard Mack, Sr. in 1961 and they moved their family to Saginaw, Michigan in 1966. She became...
Shem Hardwick
March 22, 2020
Mr. Shem Hardwick passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Heartland Hampton in Bay City, Michigan. Age 60 years.
Mattie Pruitt (Lansing)
March 20, 2020
"Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn, Through the storm, through the night, lead me on through the light, take my hand, precious Lord, and lead me home" Mattie was born on October 12, 1925 to John and Mary Elizabeth Gentry in Phenix, Virginia. At an early...
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