Obituaries

Myron Brooks

Myron Brooks

September 25, 2019

Myron Brooks was born November 6, 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee and entered eternal peace on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 surrounded by family at the McLaren Bay Region Hospital. Myron Brooks, affectionately known as “My My”, was the son of Charles and Freddie Lois Brooks. Myron has been a Bay City resident since 1982. Myron accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and...

Martin E. Powell  (Lansing)

Martin E. Powell (Lansing)

September 24, 2019

Mr. Martin “Marty” Edward Powell was called home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019 after a long illness. Age 52. years. He was born May 5, 1952 in Charlotte, Michigan to Violet and William Blaine. In 1960, after his mother remarried, he was adopted by Robert Lloyd Powell. Marty was a lifelong resident of the...

Sandra Kindall-Knox (Lansing)

Sandra Kindall-Knox (Lansing)

September 23, 2019

Sandra Faye Kindall-Knox was born August 9, 1956 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The daughter of the late Phillip and Catherine (Bethany) Kindall. Sandra accepted Christ at an early age. As a child and into her young adult years she attended Union Missionary Baptist Church. She was a current member of I Believe Worship Center, where she attended faithfully. Sandra was educated...

Alda Washington

Alda Washington

September 23, 2019

Ms. Alda C. Washington was born September 6, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Rosie Lee Johnson and Hosier Ransom. She passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at her residence in Kentwood, Michigan. Age 54 years. Alda lived in Saginaw, Michigan most of her life. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1984.” While in Saginaw,...

Nichole Cook (Lansing)

Nichole Cook (Lansing)

September 21, 2019

Ms. Nichole Cook passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Dewitt Township, Michigan. Age 35 years. She was born April 9, 1984, the daughter of Michael and Lori Cook. Nichole leaves to cherish her memory her partner, Willie James; four daughters, Miranda Ramirez-Cook, Mariah Ramirez-Cook, Natasha James, Alyiah James (Lilia); two sons, Enrique Cortez and Anthony James (Jacob); granddaughter,...

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....