Obituaries

Mckinley Campbell

Mckinley Campbell

May 10, 2020

Mr. McKinley Campbell passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his residence in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Ronnie Moore

Ronnie Moore

May 9, 2020

Ronnie Moore was born on April 6, 1958 in Michigan City, Indiana to Sully Moore and Elenora Taylor-Moore. He relocated to Saginaw, Michigan after the death of his beloved mother. He gained his wings on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the age of 62 years. Ronnie had the pleasure of being raised by Leroy and Ethel Burns-McCall of Saginaw, Michigan....

Niya M. Ware

Niya M. Ware

May 8, 2020

Mrs. Niya M. Ware was born July 15, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Aaron Arthur, Sr. and Ladine Grant. She completed her life’s journey on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 43 years. Niya gave her life to the Lord at an early age and attended Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. She was a student at Saginaw...

Lindsey Mitchell, Sr.

Lindsey Mitchell, Sr.

May 7, 2020

Mr. Lindsey Mitchell, Sr. was born January 1, 1953, the son of Charles Mitchell and Odie Shadwick. He ceased from his labor and found sweet rest with his Savior on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Lindsey was a graduate of Northeast High School in Lauderdale, Mississippi, “Class of 1972.” He later moved to Saginaw, Michigan...

Mattie Dean (Lansing)

Mattie Dean (Lansing)

May 6, 2020

Ms. Mattie Pearl Dean passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 73 years. She was born in Fayetteville (Kelso), Tennessee, the daughter of Wilford and Sally Bean. Mattie relocated to Albion, Michigan. There she attended school; graduating from Albion High School in 1965. Mattie worked for Albion College in Albion, Michigan and Cedar Knoll...

Vince Leon James  (Lansing)

Vince Leon James (Lansing)

May 6, 2020

Vince Leon James was born on Thursday, August 18, 1966 in Lansing, Michigan to Willie Earl James and Carrie Mae Wheeler. He was a lifelong residence of Lansing, Michigan graduating from Lansing J. W. Sexton High School. Mr. James served in the National Guard. He confessed his belief in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and united with Solid Rock...

Mariah Mckinney

Mariah Mckinney

May 6, 2020

On August 31, 1940 in the town of Troy, Alabama, William and Annie Lou McNeal gave birth to a beautiful daughter named Mariah. In high school, Mariah played basketball for Academy Street High School in Troy, Alabama. She was a roving guard. There she also met James McKinney, whom she was married to for 61 years. They moved to Saginaw,...

Willie Bracey, Jr.

Willie Bracey, Jr.

May 6, 2020

Mr. Willie Rob Bracey, Jr. finished his life’s work on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 67 years. He was born June 30, 1952 in Bishopville, South Carolina, the son of Willie Rob Sr. and Mary M. Bracey. Willie attended Arthur Hill Technical High School and graduated “Class of 1970”. After graduation, he became employed with General Motors...

Todd D. Jones

Todd D. Jones

May 6, 2020

Todd Darrell Jones Sr. age 53, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Todd was born to Edward and Vera Jones on March 3, 1967 in Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 1985” and went on to graduate from Ross Medical School. Todd was very passionate about music and even composed...

Sabrina  Brown

Sabrina Brown

May 6, 2020

Mrs. Sabrina Michelle Brown (nee Smith) was born December 21, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan and she completed her life’s journey on May 6, 2020 at the age of 60 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. Sabrina was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School (℅ ‘78) and began work at General Motors upon graduation, where she met her husband. Together they...

Eric Jones

Eric Jones

May 6, 2020

Mr. Eric Jones passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Covenant Cooper-Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 51 years.

Joseph Jackson, Jr.

Joseph Jackson, Jr.

May 5, 2020

Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather departed this life on May 5, 2020. Joseph Jackson Jr. was born June 11, 1937 in Lasalle Louisiana, the oldest son of Joseph and Laura Jackson. Joseph and his family moved to Saginaw, Michigan when he was still young. He became employed by General Motors Malleable Iron Foundry and worked for thirty years until...

Jimmie Green

Jimmie Green

May 5, 2020

On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Jimmie Lee Green, loving father, grandfather and brother, transitioned at the age of 77 years. He was born June 22, 1942 in Rayville, Louisiana to Tom and Elizabeth Green. During his adolescent years, Jimmie enjoyed playing the trombone in the marching band in high school. After graduating from high school, he received his degree in...

Bobby Oglesby

Bobby Oglesby

May 5, 2020

Bobby Ray Oglesby transitioned to Heaven above on May 5, 2020 at the age of 65 years. He was born to Renzie and Elizabeth Oglesby on September 13, 1954. Bobby graduated from Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1972”. He received a scholarship for mathematics to Alma College. However, he chose to work for Delphi Corporation for thirty-one years. On...

Ethel Norris (Lansing)

Ethel Norris (Lansing)

May 3, 2020

Life Reflections Ethel Lee Norris was born September 7, 1941, in Twist, Arkansas to Horace Louis and Theodoria Sturghill-Wilkerson. Ethel Lee was Theodoria Wilkerson and Horace Lewis’ firstborn and the oldest of fourteen children. True to the characteristics of a firstborn child, Ethel Lee was reliable, conscientious, and known for her nurturing spirit. She never shunned or wavered from her...

Brenda Joyce Lee

Brenda Joyce Lee

May 2, 2020

Brenda Joyce Lee, beloved Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, went home to be with God on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 69. Brenda was born May 9, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas to June Williams and Johnnie Bowman. Brenda accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young...

Lottie Freeman

Lottie Freeman

May 2, 2020

Lottie Mae Freeman passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the age of 87 years. She was born to Eddie and Gola Mae Nichols on December 24, 1932 in Learned, Mississippi. Lottie married Albert Freeman Sr. on August 3, 1951. To this union came four devoted children, two daughters and two sons. Lottie loved gardening, watching westerns and Jimmy Swaggart...

Oscar Washington  (Lansing)

Oscar Washington (Lansing)

May 1, 2020

Mr. Oscar Washington passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Age 86 years. He was born October 16, 1933 in Montgomery, Alabama to Tom and Gussie Washington. Big O, as he was often called accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age Jerusalem Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Mr. Washington was a...

Willie Lee Pleasant

Willie Lee Pleasant

May 1, 2020

Mrs. Willie Lee Pleasant left here peacefully surrounded by her son Howard, daughter Doris and grandson Quincy on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Covenant Hospital. Age 84 years. She was born to Alfred and Pearlie Brooks in Lombardy, Mississippi and was blessed in her lifetime to celebrate two birthdays, April 15 and April 21 (1936). Willie was raised by her...

Lord Marcel Omar Beverly El

Lord Marcel Omar Beverly El

April 30, 2020

On the afternoon of April 30, 2020, after his life work was done, death cut the cord of Lord Marcel Omar Beverly El’s human boat to earth so that he may sail on smoother seas. Lord Marcel Beverly El was born on June 19, 1972 to Richard J. Hernandez of Sacramento California and Carroll A. Beverly, Saginaw, Michigan. Lord Marcel...