Obituaries

Qua'Mere Amir Davis

Qua'Mere Amir Davis

February 6, 2019

Qua’Mere Amir Davis was born November 5, 2007 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ieasha Elliott. He was a fifth-grade student at Kempton Elementary and was on the merit roll. A happy, go-lucky kid, he enjoyed playing video games, especially Fortnite. Qua’Mere loved God and he was a bold, young solider for Christ. He would let you know that he believed in...

Detrick D Pops (Lansing)

Detrick D Pops (Lansing)

February 6, 2019

Mr. Detrick Deon Pops passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years.

Shantanise Michelle Hamilton (Lansing)

Shantanise Michelle Hamilton (Lansing)

February 5, 2019

On this day, Wednesday, February 6, 2019, Ms. Shantanise Michelle Hamilton, our beloved daughter, sister and niece went to be with God. Age 20 years. Shantanise was born November 2, 1998 to Carole Hamilton and Daniel Brown, Jr. Shantanise attended high school in Flint, Michigan. She had many talents such as singing, dancing, cooking and doing hair. She was a...

Brenda D. Primus

Brenda D. Primus

February 3, 2019

Ms. Brenda D. Primus, age 68, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born March 1, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Augusta Keys and Vernetta Mathious. Brenda was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1968.” She was a faithful member of Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. She accepted Christ early...

Darlene Lou Parks (Holt)

Darlene Lou Parks (Holt)

February 3, 2019

Darlene Lou Parks had been a resident of Lansing, Michigan for most of her life. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the age of 80 wonderful blessed years. Darlene didn’t have much of a formal education. Therefore, she faced many obstacles in life. But through fierce determination she...

Minnie Johnson (Lansing)

Minnie Johnson (Lansing)

February 3, 2019

Mrs. Minnie Johnson departed her earthly life on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 93 years. She was born August 20, 1925 to the late Odessa Bowers and Buford Spike in Munford, Tennessee. Minnie professed her hope in Christ at an early age at Union Hill Baptist Church. She was educated through...

Juanita Finch

Juanita Finch

February 1, 2019

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” On February 1, 2019, Juanita Bentley Finch returned home to her heavenly Father and found sweet rest. Juanita, known to family and friends as “Nita”, was born September 19, 1934 in Sandersville, Georgia to the late William and Mary Bentley. She accepted Christ at an early age...

Jasper Melton

Jasper Melton

February 1, 2019

Mr. Jasper Melton was born in Bishopville, South Carolina on April 19, 1950 to Willie Buster Melton and Ella Toney Melton. He departed this life on Friday, February 1, 2019. Age 68 years. Jasper graduated from Dennis High School, “Class of 1968.” After graduating, Jasper moved to Saginaw, Michigan where he met and married Kathleen (Porter) Melton, who predeceased him....

Pastor Seth R. Doyle, Jr.

Pastor Seth R. Doyle, Jr.

February 1, 2019

Pastor Seth Randolph Doyle, Jr. was a life long resident of Michigan. Born in Detroit, he was raised in Clinton Township in the community known as Quinn Road. He attended Mount Clemens High School and, in 1954, enlisted in the United States Army. He served honorably, including a tour in South Korea, and was discharged in 1957. From his childhood,...

Mildred Stoudamire (Lansing)

Mildred Stoudamire (Lansing)

January 30, 2019

Mildred Ophelia Stoudamire was born December 27, 1948 to parents Walter & Pearlie Stoudamire in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was the oldest of three children, herself, Walter, Jr. and Corlis. Mildred loved her siblings dearly. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age. Mildred was known by many titles such as “Millie”, “Miss Millie”, and “Dr. Millie”. She...

Hattie Sisson

Hattie Sisson

January 30, 2019

Hi family and friends. As they say, “can’t nobody tell your story like you tell your story,” so here it goes. I was born in Blanton, Alabama on November 14, 1924 to John Ernest and Rebecca Murphy. I came to Bay City, Michigan in 1942 and married Steve Sisson in 1946. I had ten children but raised twelve. Yes, I...

Larry Coleman, Sr.

Larry Coleman, Sr.

January 30, 2019

Mr. Larry James Coleman Sr. was born November 3, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Russell Sr. and Rosa Coleman. He passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the age of 58 years. Larry was born and raised in Saginaw. He was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and graduated “Class of 1978.” He loved God and was a...

Fannie Marie Diggs

Fannie Marie Diggs

January 29, 2019

Mrs. Fannie “Marie” Diggs was born March 3, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of William and Queen Mary Gibbs. She passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Fannie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Vassar High School and graduated “Class of 1964.” Two months after graduation, Fannie married the love of her...

Yolanda S. Smith (Lansing)

Yolanda S. Smith (Lansing)

January 29, 2019

Yolanda Shauntele Smith passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 39 years. Yolanda was known for her giving nature and kindness. She was always willing and ready to help others. She was outgoing, generous, warm-hearted, and always made everyone feel like family. Yolanda was deeply treasured and will be greatly missed. She will be remembered as a...

Jerry Harris

Jerry Harris

January 28, 2019

Mr. Jerry Harris, son, brother, uncle, and cousin, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at his home. He was born May 24, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ed and Julia Harris. Jerry attended Buena Vista Public Schools and graduated from Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1976.” He was a jokester, the life of the party and a great dancer....

Shelly G. Warren

Shelly G. Warren

January 27, 2019

Ms. Shelly Gene Warren was born May 7, 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama to Mabel Ineze Warren. God called her home to be with Him on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Shelly was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1967.” She was employed by the Saginaw VA Hospital and...

Terriance Sample

Terriance Sample

January 25, 2019

Mr. Terriance Eddie Sample was born January 15, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Eddie Roberts and Brenda Sample Hood. He passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Age 47 years. Terriance was a resident of Holland, Michigan. He enjoyed lifting weights, traveling, cooking and drinking tea. He was a person that loved life, loved making people laugh and had...

Karen Hall (Lansing)

Karen Hall (Lansing)

January 23, 2019

Ms. Karen Hall passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born May 11, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan to parents, the late Florence Hall and William Roper. Karen, better known as “Koosi MaMa” was a well-known person in Lansing, Michigan. If you met her, you all know when you are done,...

Judy M. House (Lansing)

Judy M. House (Lansing)

January 22, 2019

Judy Mae (McCoy) House passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the age of 76 years. She was born October 28, 1942 to Buster McCoy and Emma Thompson in Gurdon, Arkansas. Judy received her formal education through the Gurdon Public School District, graduating from Henry Bell High School in 1960. In 1979, as a young...

Gwendolyn L. Collier

Gwendolyn L. Collier

January 20, 2019

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.” Gwendolyn Leota Collier was born October 21, 1943 in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of Charles W. Steward, Sr. and Clementine O. Major. She received her wings Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the age of 75 years. Gwendolyn was a long-time resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended...