Obituaries

July 25, 2020

Ms. Belinder Jean Reed was born June 14, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Carrie Mae Bigby and Willie Carter. On Saturday July 25, 2020, she gained her heavenly wings and went home to be with the Lord at Covenant Medical Center. “Brenda” as she would like to be called, found Christ at an early age at Truevine Missionary Baptist Church...

July 24, 2020

Mr. Louis Hernandez passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 63 years.

July 24, 2020

Jerilyn LaVette Scott was born January 8, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to Johnnie Hicks and Viola Jones. She passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the age of 53 years. Jerilyn was a creative person. In her youth and young adult days, she enjoyed crocheting. With a heart for people and a giving spirit, she started crocheting quilts for...

July 23, 2020

McKensley, affectionately called Mont Mont, was born April 23, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Maxine Howard. McKensley attended Saginaw Public Schools and forged many lifelong relationships. Anyone who knew Mont Mont knew that he was a loyal friend, had a heart of gold and was the life of the party. McKensley was greeted in Heaven by his grandparents, Alex and...

July 23, 2020

God has gained another angel in his garden. May he rest in peace. Ike Sims was born March 1, 1920 in Pillisivey, Alabama to Allen Sr. and Martha Sims. Ike was married to Annie Will Sims, who preceded him in death. There were no children in their union. Ike entered eternal life on Thursday, July 23, 2020. He accepted Christ...

July 20, 2020

July 20, 2020

Barbara “Bob” Jean Turnley crossed over from her earthly home to her heavenly home on July 20, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in New Orleans. Louisiana on December 25, 1950 to Israel Boatner Turnley DeGree and Walter Turnley, Jr. Barbara moved with her family to Michigan at an early age and attended Lansing School District schools. She...

July 20, 2020

Elwood Henry was born October 26, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tommie Lee and Mary (Johnson) Henry. He transitioned to be with his heavenly father on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the age of 60 years. Elwood graduated from Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1977.” Upon completion of high school, he went to join the General Motors Corporation. Elwood’s...

July 20, 2020

Ms. Kimberly Ann Jones was born April 9, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ed Lee Hardy and Willie Mae Jones. She took her rest on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the age of 51 years. Kimberly was student of Buena Vista Public Schools and graduate of Buena Vista High School. She had a big heart and was constantly helping others...

July 19, 2020

Mr. Ricky Howard Morgan blessed this world with his presence on June 1, 1998 in Chicago, Illinois. Born to Patricia Morgan and Brandon Baity, this precious gift stayed with us for twenty-two years before God called him home on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Ricky started his education with Michigan Public Schools and ended it with Saginaw Public Schools, graduating from...

July 19, 2020

Our beloved Tony D. Martin passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 19. He was born August 27, 2020 to Tony Martin, Sr. and Kishon Gardenhire. Tony dedicated his life to building his own legacy. He played sports at an early age, starting with indoor hockey, basketball, soccer, and football. He played freshman football...

July 19, 2020

Mr. Charles Michael Gates affectionately known as “Squeaky” and “Uncle Deek” passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan age of 67 years old. Charles was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 21, 1952 to Leavora Quarrels and William Gates. Charles was educated in the Detroit school system and graduated from Murray Wright High School. Later...

July 18, 2020

Raymond Lamar Hicks, Sr., known as “Southside Hicks”, “Old Man” or Doc, was born on August 14, 1940 to Jimmie Lee Hicks and Rosa Mae Hayes-Williams in Birmingham, Alabama. Throughout his life he was known as a pillar of the community and jack of all trades, someone you could truly depend on. In his early years, Ray was extremely talented...

July 18, 2020

Miss LaTrease Diane Williams was sent home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18th, 2020 in Lansing Michigan, age 28 years old. She was born on October 17th, 1991 to Dwight and Mashell Williams. LaTrease Williams accepted Christ as her Lord and savior and was a member of Mask Memorial Church CME, headed by Reverend A. Swanigan. We...

July 18, 2020

Ms. Valerie Kay West passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Sparrow Health Systems – Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years. The daughter of Robert West and Susan Gill, she was born December 31, 1953 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Valerie was a life long resident of Lansing, Michigan, where she was educated in the Lansing School...

July 17, 2020

On July 17, 2020, Mr. Cornelius Jordan affectionately known as a husband, father, dad, grandad, and great-grandad went home to rest with his Father. He was born October 28, 1955 to Annie and Johnnie Jordan. Cornelius loved the Lord and had a personal relationship with Him. Cornelius absolutely loved music. However, the bass guitar was the instrument he was fond...

July 16, 2020

Mr. Antonell Bullock passed away in Saginaw, Michigan on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Age 48 years.

July 16, 2020

Herletta Tinsley was born August 25, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to Herbert and Alicia Tinsley. She fell asleep on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the age of 51 years. Herletta attended Buena Vista Public Schools and later studied business at Delta College. She and her fiancé loved watching movies and documentaries with their grandchildren. Her favorite color was money green...

July 16, 2020

Ms. Theresa Marie Winnie passed away in her sleep Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. She was born June 9, 1966 to Douglas E. (Jr.) and Maria E. Winnie in Lansing, Michigan. Theresa was a special person to all who knew her, her children and her grandchildren were the joys of her life,...

July 15, 2020

Mr. Roy Lee Carroll, Sr. received his crown and heavenly reward on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the blessed age of 85 years. He was born July 10, 1935 in Camden, Arkansas to Al and Mattie (Davis) Carroll. Roy accepted Christ at an early age and attended Shady Grove Church. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1968 and began employment...