Arelia Pruitt-Taylor
March 7, 2020
Mrs. Arelia Pruitt Taylor went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the blessed age of 87 years. She was born to Odie Pruitt, Sr. and Lillie Williams Pruitt on March 31, 1932 in Panola, Alabama. Mrs. Taylor was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan over 66 years. She was educated in Alabama Public Schools. Arelia...
Ricardo Dabney, Sr. (Lansing)
March 7, 2020
Ricardo “Rick” Andre Dabney, Sr. passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born August 15, 1956 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Rick was the first and only child of Lola Mae Dabney. Rick was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. He attended J. W. Sexton High School. Rick loved...
Willen Mcclindon
March 6, 2020
Mr. Willen McCLindon was born November 30, 1940 in Ruleville, Mississippi to James McClindon and Earthalean Birden. He passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. Age 79 years. Willen’s family moved from Mississippi to Chicago, Illinois when he was a young boy. As a child, he accepted Christ and joined Union Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor L....
Dasjha Griffor
March 5, 2020
Miss Dasjha La’Nay Griffor was born March 3, 2009 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tiffany Griffor and Bill Little. Jesus welcomed her into his kingdom on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the precious age of 11 years. Dasjha, lovingly called “Piggie” by family, was a fifth grader at Francis Reh Academy. She was a beautiful, smart, funny and loveable little girl....
Lilli Abby
March 4, 2020
Ms. Lilli Ann Abby was born February 6, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Willie and Florean (Jackson) Abby. She went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Lilli, lovingly called “Ninnie” by her family, was grouped with two other siblings of hers. The three youngest children (Lilli,...
Carolyn Trice-Roberson
February 28, 2020
Mrs. Carolyn Trice-Roberson was born March 22, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to Horace and Callie Trice. After a tough fight with cancer, she passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, February 28, 2020. We take great comfort in knowing that she is healed and safe in the Master’s arms. Carolyn accepted Christ at an early age at Williams Temple...
Mrs. Diana Bryant-Mitchell
February 27, 2020
Mrs. Diana Bryant-Mitchell was born February 26, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Rufus and Fannie Bryant. She went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the age of 66 years. Diana grew up at St. Luke CME Church, where she was also baptized into the body of believers. As an adult, she never...
Jacqueline Taylor-Scott
February 27, 2020
Mrs. Jacqueline Taylor-Scott passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, South Carolina. Age 66 years.
Joseph Oliver Frye (Lansing)
February 27, 2020
Joseph Oliver Frye passed away on February 27, 2020 surrounded by family at Sparrow Hospice in Lansing, Michigan. Age 88 years. He was born on February 22, 1932 in Rural Range Township, Ohio, to Ottaway and Ruth (Tyree) Frye. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and worked at General Motors for over 20 years as a member of...
Levi Harrison, Sr.
February 25, 2020
Mr. Levi Harrison Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born May 15, 1921 in Wisner, Arkansas to James Henry Harrison and Bobbi Enoch. Mr. Harrison was a Sunday school teacher at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church for over forty years. He then moved his membership to New Life...
Elze D. Harris (Lansing)
February 25, 2020
Elze D. Harris was born April 30, 1933 in Luverne, Alabama to Rubin and Curtis Harris. The family would later relocate to Montgomery, Alabama. Elze was called home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the blessed age of 86 years in Lansing, Michigan. Elze was a generous and quiet man who loved to sit in...
Sally M. Askew
February 25, 2020
Our beloved Sally M. Askew was born March 13, 1944 in Opelika, Alabama to Lorenzo and Evelyn Collins. She passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the age of 75 years. Sally was a graduate of Bay City Central. She married Thomas L. Askew and four children were born of this union. Sally was a faithful member of New Jerusalem...
Gwendolyn Thomas
February 24, 2020
Our beloved mother and friend received her heavenly wings on Monday, February 24, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of seventy years. Gwendolyn L. Henry was born December 7, 1949 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Dorothy Henry and raised alongside stepfather, Peter Sampson. Gwendolyn graduated from Saginaw High School “Class of 1968.” She obtained her A.S. in...
Glenda Murphy
February 22, 2020
Sister Glenda Lorraine (Elam) Murphy was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 2, 1969 to District Elder Willie George, Sr. and Lady Ida Christine Elam. She departed this life early on the morning of Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Pontiac, Michigan. Sister Glenda grew up in a loving home, filled with the memories of her hard-working parents and sixteen siblings....
Larry Carethers
February 22, 2020
Mr. Larry Darnell Carethers was born January 28, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Buster and Annie (Pulliam) Carethers. He peacefully transitioned from this life on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Larry attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, where he played varsity basketball. He worked at Sullivans for many years and was also employed at General Motors. Larry...
Da'Kharyn Da'Vione Taylor-Johnson (Lansing)
February 21, 2020
Da'Kharyn Da'vione Taylor-Johnson passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 1 day.
De'Tavion Favorite
February 21, 2020
De’Tavion Favorite was born October 27, 2003 in Saginaw, Michigan to David Favorite and Banesha Hamilton. He departed this life on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the tender age of sixteen years. De’Tavion received Christ at an early age and was baptized at Greater Freewill Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor James E. Speed. Before his death, he was...
Cassandra Wilson
February 21, 2020
Ms. Cassandra Joyce Wilson, “Sandra”, was born January 2, 1954 in Columbus, Georgia, the daughter of Dorothy and Sonnie Wilson. On February 21, 2020, God called His angel home. Sandra, at the age of twelve, along with her family, moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1966. She attended Saginaw High School and graduated with the “Class of 1972.” Sandra went to...
Moses Harris, Jr. (Lansing)
February 20, 2020
Deacon Moses Harris, Jr. made his transition to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 77. He was born July 29, 1942 to Moses, Sr. and Nathaniel Harris in New Madrid, Missouri. He was the eldest of 3 children born to this union. Moses family relocated from...
Evander Scott, Sr.
February 20, 2020
Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Uncle, Evander Burk Scott, Sr., departed this earthly life on February 20, 2020 with his loving, faithful, and devoted wife Betty Scott at his side. Evander was born June 30th, 1943 to Mamie Garrett and Ben Scott in Montgomery, Alabama. Evander received his education through Alabama public schools. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan in...
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