Obituaries

Patrick Debardelaben

Patrick Debardelaben

March 9, 2019

Patrick DeBardelaben was born August 2, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Willie Sr. and Johnnie (Benson) DeBardelaben. He was the fifth of seven children. On Saturday, March 9, 2019 in West Colombia, Texas, Patrick entered into eternal rest. Patrick, “Pat”, graduated from Saginaw High School “Class of 1969”, where he played varsity basketball. He then went on to...

Sherry A. Kelley    (Holt)

Sherry A. Kelley (Holt)

March 9, 2019

Ms. Sherry A. Kelley passed on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Willie Richard Chappell, Sr.  (Lansing)

Willie Richard Chappell, Sr. (Lansing)

March 9, 2019

Willie Richard Chappell, Sr. passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born October 13, 1946 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the son of Willie Lee Chappell and Fairy Mitchell Chappell. Willie, loving known as Richard or Rick, lived his young adult years in Lansing, Michigan. He later developed a passion for working...

Lashonda Shivers

Lashonda Shivers

March 7, 2019

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, LaShonda Tadell Shivers earned her wings and entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Age 41 years. LaShonda was born on May 3, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Dorothy Shivers and Huedell McKinney. LaShonda was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a...

Gladys Moore

Gladys Moore

March 7, 2019

Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Gladys Moore, gained her heavenly wings and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the age of 91 years. She was born on June 28, 1927 to Fred and Jennie Martin in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. Gladys married Smith Milfred Moore in 1946. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1953. She...

Willie Franklin

Willie Franklin

March 6, 2019

“Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Mr. Willie C. Franklin, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was born March 13, 1962 in Camden, Alabama to John and Annie Bell Franklin. Willie, affectionately known as Doug, progressed through the public education system in...

Jailen Isaiah Richmond

Jailen Isaiah Richmond

March 5, 2019

Jailen Isaiah Richmond passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2019 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 10 years old.

Chelsea Lytle

Chelsea Lytle

March 3, 2019

Chelsea Ann Lytle passed away at her home on March 3, 2019 at the age of 31 years. She was born to Robert Lytle and Cindy Bauer on May 26, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan. Chelsea was a beautiful woman with an even more beautiful spirit. She enjoyed going to the beach and spending time with her family and friends. She...

Alonzo Ingram

Alonzo Ingram

March 3, 2019

Mr. Alonzo Ingram, “Junior”, was born August 28, 1964 in Lambert, Mississippi, the son of Lemartis Matthews Ingram and Alphonia Ingram. He departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Age 54 years. Alonzo was a two sport athlete at Saginaw High School, participating in varsity football and wrestling. He graduated “Class of 1983.” He then attended Western Michigan University....

Clyde Sims

Clyde Sims

March 3, 2019

On April 9, 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi, George and Alma Sims were blessed with their oldest son, whom they named Clyde. As a young man Clyde moved to Saginaw, Michigan and met and married the love of his life, Betty Gean Thompson. To this union three sons were born, Randy, Ryan and Roger. Everyone who knew Clyde knew he loved...

Lee Reeves

Lee Reeves

March 2, 2019

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, Ms. Lee Eunice Reeves returned home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the age of 59 years. She was born February 3, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Cleodester Jackson. Lee was a student of Flint Public Schools and later pursued a...

Reta Roby

Reta Roby

March 2, 2019

Reta Altha Roby, a friend to all that knew her… Reta Altha Roby, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Ascension Genesys Hospital. She was born in Greenville, Mississippi January 18, 1950 to Georgia Calhoun Henry and Louis Ceaser, Jr. Reta graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class Of 1968” and worked as a...

Watchlee Poole

Watchlee Poole

March 1, 2019

Mr. Watchlee Poole was born December 3, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Martha (Lindsey) Poole. He transitioned from this life to a better life on Friday, March 1, 2019. Age 65 years. Watchlee graduated from Carrolton High School, “Class of 1972.” He worked for General Motors Corporation Grey Iron Foundry for over thirty years and retired...

Amy Darlene Roe

Amy Darlene Roe

March 1, 2019

Ms. Amy Darlene Roe passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Ah'Lani Bradley (Lansing)

Ah'Lani Bradley (Lansing)

March 1, 2019

Baby girl Ah'lani Bradley passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 3 weeks. She was born February 6, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of Antonette Bradley. “Princess Ah’lani” attended Lively Faith Church with her Mommy, Granny and her big sisters. She had the BEST 3 BIG SISTERS anyone could ask for in A’Layshia,...

Edith Kinchen

Edith Kinchen

February 28, 2019

Edith Mae Kinchen was born July 27, 1935 in Denham Springs Louisiana, the daughter of Warner and Pearl Donahue. She gained her wings on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the well-lived age of 83 years. Edith married Donald Kinchen in 1955. The two moved their family to Saginaw, Michigan in 1967, where she lived for the majority of her life...

Mariah Renea Boli

Mariah Renea Boli

February 28, 2019

Our dearly beloved Mariah Renea Boli was born September 24, 1991 to Mark Boli and Tina Jones in Saginaw, Michigan. God called her home on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the sweet age of 27 years. Mariah was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 2009.” She was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where she was...

Willie B.  Batchelor (Lansing)

Willie B. Batchelor (Lansing)

February 28, 2019

Willie B. Batchelor passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Age 73 years. He was born May 12, 1945 in Brownsville, Tennessee, the son of A. B. Batchelor and Queen Ester Bonds. Willie was a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and formally of Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Stigall High School in Humboldt, Tennessee. Former employee of both General...

Terry Tyrone Staples

Terry Tyrone Staples

February 28, 2019

Mr. Terry Tyrone Staples was born October 1, 1962 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the son of Andrew Frank Thomas and Willie Sue (Baskin) Laury. He gained his wings and returned to his heavenly Father on Friday, February 28, 2019. Age 56 years. Terry was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1980.” While still in college, he began working at...

Terry Jo Sova   (Lansing)

Terry Jo Sova (Lansing)

February 28, 2019

Ms. Terry Jo Sova passed on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.