Obituaries

Rickey O'Neal Napier

Rickey O'Neal Napier

February 9, 2020

Mr. Rickey O’Neal Napier passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 53 years. He was born December 29, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan to Albert and Gloria (Thorne) Napier. Rickey attended St. Mary’s Cathedral, Saginaw Public Schools, and graduated from Lima Senior High School in Lima, Ohio. He enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and...

Lawrence Hodge  (Lansing)

Lawrence Hodge (Lansing)

February 8, 2020

Mr. Lawrence Hodge passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was the fifth child of seven born to the late Ms. Geneva Hodge in Mason, Tennessee. Lawrence moved to Lansing as a youth with his mother and siblings. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Union Missionary Baptist Church,...

Tanisha Monique Mcgee-Frazier

Tanisha Monique Mcgee-Frazier

February 8, 2020

Ms. Tanisha Monique McGee- Frazier passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Avista Nursing and Rehab in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 43 years. As an expression of sympathy, please consider a donation in Tanisha's name at Paradise Funeral Chapel. View Funeral Webcast

Doris Washington

Doris Washington

February 7, 2020

Ms. Doris Washington passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at Schiavone AFC in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 74 years. She was born April 22, 1945 to Locie (Buffington) and Ruben Washington in Saginaw, Michigan. Doris was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at the Prince of Peace Baptist Church where...

Joyce Youngblood-Jackson

Joyce Youngblood-Jackson

February 7, 2020

On Friday, February 7, 2020, an angel got her wings. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend made her transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home at the age of sixty years. Joyce Elaine Youngblood was born January 11, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur Lee Sr. and Sarah Lee (Brooks) Youngblood. She was...

Ketrick Turner

Ketrick Turner

February 6, 2020

Mr. Ketrick Kluvanne Turner was born February 17, 1975 in Bolivar County, Shaw, Mississippi to Curtis Richard and Dorothy Jean Johnson Turner. He departed this life on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at age 44 years. Ketrick’s family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan while he was young, making Saginaw his home of remembrance and where he resided until his untimely passing. He...

Elicia Mathews  (Lansing)

Elicia Mathews (Lansing)

February 5, 2020

Ms. Elicia Rena Mathews passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 53 years. She was born April 17, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan. The daughter of Cecil and Louzola (Jackson) Mathews. Elicia Mathews was raised in the Detroit, Michigan and attended the Detroit Public Schools. She and her children moved to Lansing, Michigan. She loved...

Marie Huntley

Marie Huntley

February 3, 2020

Ms. Marie E. Huntley was born March 29, 1959 in West Helena, Arkansas to Louise Huntley and Frank Barrett. While surrounded by her loving family, she was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the age of 60 years. Marie attended Bridgeport Adult Education before working at Vlasic Pickle Factory. She was a member...

Keyon Johnson

Keyon Johnson

February 2, 2020

Baby Keyon Darnell Johnson was born May 20, 2019 in Saginaw, Michigan to Marcella Johnson and Jeffrey Green. After eight short months, God called his name to be home with Him on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Keyon was a loving child. He greeted everyone with the brightest smile. He loved to stare at his mom and watch her every move....

Bonita Harris  (Lansing)

Bonita Harris (Lansing)

February 2, 2020

Ms. Bonita Harris passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 33 years. She was born on February 21, 1986, in Lansing, Michigan to Treva Hutchinson and Branford Harris who preceded her in death. She attended Detroit Public Schools and later received her General Education Diploma. At an early age Bonita professed her faith in...

Kay S. Farrell (Lansing)

Kay S. Farrell (Lansing)

February 2, 2020

Kay was born to the late John and Bertha Hall on February 11, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, where she spent the earlier years of her life. She grew up as the youngest of six children and attended the Dunbar Vocational High School, also known as the Dunbar Vocational Career Academy. Kay's high school was named in honor of the African...

Willie George Brown

Willie George Brown

February 2, 2020

Mr. Willie George Brown passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Delta Region Medical Center in Greenville, Mississippi. Age 64 years.

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

January 31, 2020

Mr. Eric Johnson passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare ER in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 49 years.

Delivrance Joseph  (Lansing)

Delivrance Joseph (Lansing)

January 29, 2020

Ms. Delivrance Joseph passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Mother Teresa House in Lansing, Michigan. Age 87 years. She was born April 4, 1932 in Caphaitien, Haiti, the daughter of Prevalus Joseph and Lucienne Vilcin. Ms. Delivrance moved to the United States many years ago. She made trips home to Haiti whenever she could. Ms. Delivrance enjoyed going to...

Jesse Foster

Jesse Foster

January 27, 2020

Mr. Jesse Foster passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 69 years.

Corine Wheeler  (Lansing)

Corine Wheeler (Lansing)

January 26, 2020

Mrs. Corine Wheeler passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at McLaren-Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born April 13, 1954 in Caruthersville, Missouri, the daughter of Herman and Corine Brown. Corine Wheeler was a long-time resident of Lansing, Michigan. She was a faithful member of Vessel of Life Church and Solid Rock Baptist Church. She was...

Alfred Tate  (Lansing)

Alfred Tate (Lansing)

January 25, 2020

Alfred Otis James Tate passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born July 1, 1963 in Lansing, Michigan to Alfred Otis James and Mae Francis Tate. Alfred was a high graduate; after high school he enlisted in the Army National Guards and completed his 4-year contract. Upon his completion of service, he moved...

Sandy Rozier

Sandy Rozier

January 24, 2020

Mr. Sandy Matthew Rozier was born September 29, 1936 in Columbus, Georgia, the son of Charlie and Julia Davis Rozier. He went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the blessed age of 83 years. Sandy moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1953 at the age of 17 years. He became employed with the General Motors...

Daurcs "Deedee" Mcqueen

Daurcs "Deedee" Mcqueen

January 23, 2020

Our beloved daughter, mother, sister and niece went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2020 at the age of 39. The firstborn of three, DeeDee arrived on April 7, 1980 in Saginaw, Michigan to Joseph Jones, Sr. and Vanessa Delourse McQueen. DeeDee was a passionate mother to all her children, including her beloved godchildren. She was a...

Louis Anthony Dallas "Dewey"

Louis Anthony Dallas "Dewey"

January 23, 2020

Louis Dallas fought his last courageous battle on January 23, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Dewey was a fun loving, hard working, great father, that enjoyed his family, friends, the Dallas Cowboys and the University of Michigan program. Dewey was well known for being the life of the party. He graduated in 1988 from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw,...