Obituaries

Shawn Cook  (Lansing)

Shawn Cook (Lansing)

September 20, 2019

Mr. Shawn DeAngelo Cook departed this life on Friday, September 20, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born September 10, 1967 in Lansing, Michigan to Eldridge and Shirley Cook. Shawn was raised in the Lansing Church of God in Christ. He attended Wainwright Elementary School, Dwight Rich Junior High and J.W. Sexton High School....

Lisa Rucker Seals

Lisa Rucker Seals

September 18, 2019

Mrs. Lisa Rucker Seals went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 2, 1967 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Robert Rucker Sr. and Irma Lee Brantley. Lisa lived most of her life in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and a graduate of Saginaw...

Zella Mae Bates  (Lansing)

Zella Mae Bates (Lansing)

September 18, 2019

Mrs. Zella Mae Young passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence in Cleveland, Ohio. Age 67 years.

Eric Smith, Sr.  (Lansing)

Eric Smith, Sr. (Lansing)

September 17, 2019

Mr. Eric Smith, Sr. passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Cynthia Maria Taylor

Cynthia Maria Taylor

September 15, 2019

Mrs. Cynthia Maria Taylor was born December 26, 1958 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Henry G. Strong and Zola Mae Crawford. The Lord called her home on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Cynthia was a retired deputy clerk of Saginaw County and business owner of Taylor Towers Trucking, Inc. She was a dedicated member of New Covenant Christian Center...

Tondalaya Henry (Lansing)

Tondalaya Henry (Lansing)

September 14, 2019

Ms. Tondalaya “Nicki” Henry passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 31 years. She was born November 25, 1987 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Leah Henry and the late Yahya Mateen. Tondalaya was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She went to J. W. Sexton High School and attended Mount Hope Church. Nicki,...

Michael Mason

Michael Mason

September 12, 2019

Mr. Michael Joe Mason was born February 22, 1941 in Carrier Mills, Illinois, the son of Frank Mason, Jr. and Beulah Ann Earl Keene. He passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 78 years. Michael graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1959.” After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and...

Raul Hernandez  (Lansing)

Raul Hernandez (Lansing)

September 11, 2019

Mr. Raul Hernandez passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years. He was born July 31, 1974 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Raul and Raquel Hernandez. Raul was a lifelong residence of Lansing, Michigan and was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He graduated from Lansing Everett High School. Raul worked for Meijer as...

Eva Barker

Eva Barker

September 11, 2019

Eva Beatrice Wray Barker, a long-time resident of the Saginaw area, made her transition Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Wellspring Memory Support, at the age of 87. She was born to Bedford and Eva Wray, February 5, 1932 in Possum Bayou, Mississippi, one of 13 children. She graduated from Central High School and dared to challenge the status quo when...

Emerson Lee Owens

Emerson Lee Owens

September 11, 2019

Mr. Emerson Lee “Train” Owens was born April 25, 1955 in Henry, Tennessee to William and Mary Odessa Owens. He took his final flight on September 11, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Emerson came to Saginaw in 1960 at the age of five years. He attended Saginaw Public Schools, then later joined the United States Army...

Texanna Watson (Lansing)

Texanna Watson (Lansing)

September 8, 2019

Ms. Texanna Watson was born on July 22, 1929, the tenth of 10 children, to the late Joe and Roxanna Watson in Camden, Alabama. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Regency Lansing West. Texanna confessed Christ and was baptized at an early age, and joined St. Emanuel Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend...

Delia "Sylvia" Jones

Delia "Sylvia" Jones

September 8, 2019

Delia Sylvia Jones was born August 28, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to John Casey and Mary Ressie Jones. She finished her race on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Sylvia was a lifetime resident of Carrollton Township, where she received her early education. She is a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1961.” Upon graduation,...

Billie Gene Henry

Billie Gene Henry

September 7, 2019

Minister Billie Gene Henry was born November 24, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Booker T. Mays and Mary Johnson-Henry. He transitioned to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 64 years. Billie graduated from Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1972.” Upon completion of high school, he joined the United States Army, where...

Bernice "Bea" Blount (Lansing)

Bernice "Bea" Blount (Lansing)

September 6, 2019

Mrs. Bernice “Bea” Blount made her transition to her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2019, with her loving daughter by her side at Hospice of Lansing - Stoneleigh Residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. Our beloved mother, grandmother wife, sister, aunt and friend, Bernice was born on April 30, 1942 in Demopolis, Alabama to her parents the late...

Jonathan Martin

Jonathan Martin

September 5, 2019

A man of humor, love, wit and friendship, Jonathan Martin, Sr. departed this earth surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital. He was loved as much as he gave love. Jonathan, affectionately known as "Joe", was born on December 25, 1946 (a Christmas gift) at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan to Moses Sr....

Anna Scott (Lansing)

Anna Scott (Lansing)

September 5, 2019

Ms. Anna Scott passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years.

Frankie Neal

Frankie Neal

September 3, 2019

Mr. Frankie L. Neal was born December 16, 1940, the son of James W. Neal, Sr. and Maggie Graham Higgins. He quietly departed this life on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Saginaw, Michigan. Frankie was born and raised in Forrest City, Arkansas. At an early age he received Christ as his Savior and was baptized at Salem Baptist Church in...

Rivia Harris  (Lansing)

Rivia Harris (Lansing)

August 31, 2019

Ms. Rivia Harris passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.

Robert York, Jr.

Robert York, Jr.

August 30, 2019

Mr. Robert York, Jr. was born August 16, 1952 in Benart, Mississippi to Robert York, Sr. and Precious Lee Williams. He completed his life’s journey on Friday, August 30, 2019. Age 67 years. Robert was the second oldest of ten brothers and nine sisters. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was later employed by the General Motors Corporation. Robert had...

Wallace Anderson

Wallace Anderson

August 29, 2019

Mr. Wallace Anderson departed this earthly life at home, very peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the blessed age of 82 years. He was born July 25, 1937 in Panola, Alabama, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Anderson. Wallace accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of House of Prayer Baptist Church. He was employed...