Obituaries

Lois (Gulley) Abner

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

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

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)

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...

Patricia  Robinson  (Lansing)

Patricia Robinson (Lansing)

March 20, 2020

Minister Patricia Mae Robinson, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and above all, daughter of the one true and living God left her earthly tabernacle to eternally dwell in the presence of the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Age 60 years. She was born December 4, 1959 to Solomon and Bessie Robinson in Lansing, Michigan. As a...

Tanesha Hogan  (Lansing)

Tanesha Hogan (Lansing)

March 18, 2020

Ms. Tanesha Marie Hogan passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 29 years.

Sheneal Williamson

Sheneal Williamson

March 17, 2020

Ms. Sheneal Regina Williamson passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Samaritas Nursing Home at the age of 57 years. She was born September 4, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee to L.C. and Willie B. Williamson. Sheneal, affectionately known as “Neal”, was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1981.” She was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church...

Ursula Edwards

Ursula Edwards

March 15, 2020

Mrs. Ursula Edwards was born August 18, 1922 in Wabbaseka, Arkansas to Raymond and Sarah Palmer. She took her rest on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the beautiful age of 97 years. Ursula was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1943.” She worked for the United States Postal Service and was Vice-President of the Mail Handlers Union. Ursula...

Alvin Clark

Alvin Clark

March 14, 2020

Mr. Alvin Clark was born June 22, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Laura Clark and Alvin Faulk. He passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Francis Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years. Alvin, called “Big Al” by family and friends, was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1978”. He became employed at Saginaw...

Teresa Allen

Teresa Allen

March 14, 2020

Mrs. Teresa Denise Allen was born December 28, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Curtis and Hortense Williams. She took her final rest on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the age of 48 years. Teresa was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1990.” Post high school, she attended Michigan State University. She met her soulmate, Brian Allen,...

Hortense Williams

Hortense Williams

March 14, 2020

Mrs. Hortense Williams was born November 12, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to Herbert and Hortense Miller. She moved on to a better place on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Hortense, lovingly called “Aunt Sister”, met her husband, Curtis Williams, in Brooklyn. The two shared 55 years of happiness together and four children were born...

Julius Holt (Lansing)

Julius Holt (Lansing)

March 14, 2020

Mr. Julius Holt passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years.

Johnnie  L. Croom

Johnnie L. Croom

March 13, 2020

Mrs. Johnnie L. Croom was born December 13, 1929 in Idabel, Oklahoma, the daughter of Willie B. and Lathan Ross. God called her home to be with Him on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the well-lived age of 90 years. Johnnie came to Saginaw, Michigan at the young age of fifteen years. She worked in Saginaw Public Schools for many...

Tameka Jackson  (Lansing)

Tameka Jackson (Lansing)

March 13, 2020

Ms. Tameka Susan Jackson was called Home to her Lord on Friday, March 13, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 37 years. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 9, 1983; daughter of Yvette P. Jackson-Farrow and Lewis Avery West, Sr. Tameka was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was a high school graduate. Tameka worked...

Kentay Deshaw Washington

Kentay Deshaw Washington

March 12, 2020

Mr. Kentay Deshaw Washington was born January 17, 1990 in Saginaw, Michigan to Isaiah Smith and Barbara Doxie. God called his name to be with Him on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the age of 30 years. Kentay, lovingly called “Tay”, attended Saginaw Public Schools. He attended House of Prayer with his father and this is where Tay was baptized...

Teva Dunlap

Teva Dunlap

March 12, 2020

Mrs. Teva Dunlap, lovingly called “Granny”, was the eleventh child born to Oscar and Lottie (Sherrod) Holland on November 24, 1933 in Minter City, Mississippi. Being born during the Great Depression era would later prove to be a battle and a blessing. Teva would essentially become a part of history. As a young child working in the cotton fields, Teva...

Willie Smith, Sr.

Willie Smith, Sr.

March 12, 2020

Mr. Willie James Smith, Sr. was born July 25, 1954 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Willie and Lula (Rouster) Smith. Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Willie was baptized and gave his life to Christ at an early age. He graduated...

Baby Kirtis Timothy Judah Heard  (Lansing)

Baby Kirtis Timothy Judah Heard (Lansing)

March 12, 2020

Kirtis Timothy Judah Heard was born at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. He was the beloved son of LaVonté and Whitney Heard. Soon after his birth and surrounded by his loving family, Baby Kirtis was safely in the loving arms of Jesus, entering peacefully into eternal rest. Baby Kirtis will always remain...

Eric N. Hester (Lansing)

Eric N. Hester (Lansing)

March 10, 2020

Eric Neal Hester passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 60 years. He was born June 25, 1950 to Alvis Jr. and Ruby L. Burton-Hester in Munford, Tennessee. Eric was the second born of seven children and the oldest son. Eric, affectionately known as Bobo & Big Money Grip, was also nicknamed “Money” by...

Travis Otha Seals

Travis Otha Seals

March 10, 2020

Mr. Travis Otha Seals passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the age of 51 years. He was born June 4, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Travis Otha Prince and Sara Ann Johnson. Travis was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1986.” After graduation, he joined the United States Army and served his country proudly...