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...
Wanda Pipkins-Shacks
April 29, 2020
Mrs. Wanda Pipkins-Shacks, the daughter of Geraldine Mack and Robert James Pipkins, was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 26, 1966. She was called home to be with the Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 53 years. Wanda was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1985.” She was employed with Schiavone Enterprises...
Joe Willie Jackson
April 29, 2020
Mr. Joe W. Jackson, of Defiance Ohio, beloved father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Age 67 years. He was born July 12, 1952 in Grenada, Mississippi, the son of Ella V. Wrenn and Freeman Sallay. Joe accepted Christ at an early age by...
Virginia L. Sugg
April 28, 2020
Mrs. Virginia L. Sugg was born December 24, 1918 in Grand Junction, Tennessee, the daughter of James Edward Sr. and Mary (Lambert) Winston. After living a century and one additional year, she was called home to glory on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Virginia, called “Aunt Dinna” by family and close friends, attended school in Hardeman County at The Winston School....
Johnny Horace Trice
April 28, 2020
Mr. Johnny Horace Trice was born July 1, 1952 in Laurel, Mississippi to Horace Trice and Callie Murphy Claybrone. He passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Johnny’s family moved to Chicago, Illinois when he was just a boy and they lived there for a short period of time. The family later moved to...
Leslie Banks
April 27, 2020
Mr. Leslie Lee Banks transitioned to heaven and was promoted to Angel on April 27, 2020 at 11:06 a.m. He was born March 14, 1939 in Cliftonville, Mississippi to Willie Less Jackson and Addie Terry. Leslie’s biological mother died when he was a toddler and he was adopted by his birth mother’s sister and her husband, Williease and James Banks....
Terry Priest (Lansing)
April 26, 2020
Mr. Terry Priest passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Medi Lodge of East Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.
Bernard Ray Mccall
April 26, 2020
Mr. Bernard Ray McCall was born June 14, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Zebedee Sr. and Rosey Marie McCall. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 66 years. Bernard resided in Fort Wayne, Indiana for seven months but spent most of his life in Saginaw, Michigan. He was...
Willie Mae Baker
April 26, 2020
Ms. Willie Mae Baker passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 76 years.
Alda Louise Smith
April 26, 2020
Mrs. Alda Louise Smith went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born to Allen and Rosanna Barnes in Richmond, Virginia on January 24, 1933. Alda’s mother later married Rance Crooks and he raised her. Alda had been a resident of Saginaw Michigan for over seventy years. She was a graduate of Saginaw...
Dena Elem (Lansing)
April 26, 2020
Ms. Dena Elem passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years. She was born March 5, 1965 in Lansing, Michigan; the daughter of William Ira Elem and Deanna Latham. Dena lived a faithful life; she was a believer of God and was raised in a Southern Baptist Church. Dena worked several years at...
Patricia French (Lansing)
April 25, 2020
Ms. Patricia French passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years.
Mary Banks
April 25, 2020
Ms. Mary Jean Banks was born July 15, 1939 in Gates, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frank and Nettie Mae Dozier. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Frank and Nettie moved with their six children, Frank Jr., Eddie, LZ, Amos, Jessie and Mary to Alliance, Ohio. While in...
William Elem (Lansing)
April 23, 2020
Mr. William Elem passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. He was born October 9, 1945 in Henning, Tennessee, the son of William Albert Elem and Recie Morgan. William resided in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated with an Associate Degree in Business. William served in the United States Army retiring after 20 years...
Teresa Gerrity (Grand Ledge)
April 23, 2020
Mrs. Teresa Gerrity passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her residence in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Age 57 years.
Larry Hardy
April 23, 2020
Larry Hardy was born September 6, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Juliette Jackson. He finished his course on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Larry was a hard-working man that spent many years at General Motors Corporation before retiring. He was a strong man and a man of faith that faced life’s challenges head...
Lillie Talison (Lansing)
April 23, 2020
Evangelist and Mother Lillie Mae Arties Talison passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Medilodge of Okemos in Okemos, Michigan. Age 100 years. On Wednesday, August 27, 1919 in York, Alabama, a miraculous event occurred with the birth of Lillie Mae Arties, the 11th child of Mark and Gigoria Arties. Lillie Mae received her education in York, Alabama. She accepted...
Rosie Parker
April 22, 2020
Rosie Jean Parker was born December 12, 1950 in Mississippi to Cliff and Omatine Wright. She passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 69 years. Rosie enjoyed playing cards, lottery and going to the casino. She loved being around her children and grandchildren. Her beautiful smile, sense of humor and warm spirit will...
Willie Mason "Boot"
April 22, 2020
Willie Lee Mason, treasured by many, transitioned to eternity at the age of 73 in Saginaw, Michigan on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Willie was born May 5, 1946 in Greenville, Mississippi to Willie Mason and Hattie Mae Mason-Williams, who preceded him in transition. Willie, affectionately known as "Boot", had an extreme love for family and service to the church. He...
Baby Boy Trice Monroe Jones (Lansing)
April 21, 2020
Baby Boy Trice Monroe Jones passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 13 days.

