Obituaries

Keith Rhodes

Keith Rhodes

January 20, 2019

Mr. Keith James Rhodes was born June 24, 1957 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Robert James and Mattie Ruth Rhodes. He passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. Keith graduated from Huron High School in Ann Arbor, “Class of 1975.” After high school, he worked full-time in retail, and in 1988 became a volunteer firefighter for Scio Township in...

James Tinsley, Sr.

James Tinsley, Sr.

January 19, 2019

Mr. James Albert Tinsley, Sr. was born July 16, 1931 in Camphill, Alabama to Walter Sr. and Ida Tinsley. James was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend. His work was done when God called him home Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his son’s residence. Age 87 years. James worked for the General Motors Corporation Grey Iron Foundry...

Daniel  Dupree Gilliam (Lansing)

Daniel Dupree Gilliam (Lansing)

January 19, 2019

Mr. Daniel Dupree Gilliam passed away on Friday, January 19, 2019 in Maricopa County, Arizona, at the age of 30. He was born March 24, 1988 in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Julia Daniel and Waymond Gilliam. Daniel completed his education in Lansing, Michigan. He was a very smart and articulate person. Daniel loved to make people laugh. He loved to...

Wallace Bush (Lansing)

Wallace Bush (Lansing)

January 17, 2019

Mr. Wallace Bush (aka Gator) passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born January 3, 1956 to Wallace Martin and Annie Pearl Covington in Joiner, Arkansas. Wallace attended Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan. He enjoyed playing pool, cards, dice and golf. He loved to joke that he was 163 years old....

Bernie Fentress

Bernie Fentress

January 17, 2019

Mrs. Bernie Fentress was born April 13, 1951 in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of Cleve and Ella Hudson. She departed this life on January 17, 2019, age 67 years. Bernie relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1968 with her husband Murray. She worked for Buena Vista School District as a bus driver until she retired. She took pride in her job...

Eloise Morris (Lansing)

Eloise Morris (Lansing)

January 16, 2019

It is with pain of heart and joy in the faith of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who gave His life for our salvation that we remember today and celebrate the life of our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend! Eloise Russ Morris who was called from her earthly tabernacle to her everlasting home in Heaven on January...

Geri A. Gilyard-Morris

Geri A. Gilyard-Morris

January 15, 2019

Mrs. Geri Gilyard-Morris was born November 4, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Neely Jones and Earlene Price. She passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 53 years. Born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, Geri was a member of New Covenant Church while growing up. She later moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana. She worked...

Cathy Lynn Genia (Lansing)

Cathy Lynn Genia (Lansing)

January 14, 2019

Ms. Cathy Lynn Genia passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

Eudora Blair

Eudora Blair

January 12, 2019

Eudora Blair, age 90, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother was born December 2 1928, in Sherman, Texas to the late T.J. and Christell Riley. All who loved Eudora are sad to say goodbye but feel so blessed to know she lived a full, long life. Upon...

James Lit Shaw, Jr.

James Lit Shaw, Jr.

January 12, 2019

Mr. James Lit Shaw, Jr. was born October 29, 1962 in Riley, Tennessee, the son of James and Gloria Shaw. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Age 56 years. Although James was born in Riley, Tennessee, he spent most of his years in Chicago, Illinois. He was a godly man, a man that...

Kenneth Duane Sanders

Kenneth Duane Sanders

January 7, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Duane Sanders was born January 9, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Ruby Seay Sanders and Melvin Thomas Sanders. Our beloved Father, Son, Grandfather, Brother and Friend went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2019. Age 62 years. Kenneth was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was...

Baby Boy Amir Deshaun Wilson

Baby Boy Amir Deshaun Wilson

January 5, 2019

Baby Boy Amir Deshaun Wilson passed away on January 5, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan.

Essie Mckinney

Essie Mckinney

January 4, 2019

Mrs. Essie Mae McKinney was born January 5, 1932 in Jonestown, Mississippi to John and Dora Llord Burton. She gained her wings on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the blessed age of 86 years. Essie was a southern belle. She moved from the south to the north but never lost or forgot her southern roots. She lived in Toledo, Ohio...

Harwood "Mickey" Crawford

Harwood "Mickey" Crawford

January 4, 2019

Harwood Crawford was born March 11, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Norman Sr. and Matilda Crawford. He passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at the blessed age of 84 years. Harwood, known as “Mickey”, began boxing as an amateur at the age of 15. He won the Bay City Golden Gloves in 1949, 51, 52 and 53. He...

Joseph T. Ervin

Joseph T. Ervin

January 4, 2019

Mr. Joseph T. Ervin was born July 5, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of J.T. and Georgia (West) Ervin. He gained his wings on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the age of 59 years. Joseph, nicknamed “Bo”, grew up in Burt, Michigan. He graduated from Chesaning Union School, “Class of 1977.” He worked with his hands and retired from...

Jeanette Martin

Jeanette Martin

January 4, 2019

Ms. Jeanette Denise Martin was born August 19, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ruben and Rosie Martin. Our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Auntie and Friend gained her wings on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the age of 53 years. Jeanette was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan and lived here the entirety of her life. She was a student of...

Samuel Flournoy (Lansing)

Samuel Flournoy (Lansing)

January 3, 2019

Mr. Samuel Flournoy passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.

Percy Brown, Jr.

Percy Brown, Jr.

January 3, 2019

Mr. Percy Brown, Jr. was born September 25, 1939 in Selma, Alabama to Percy Brown, Sr. and Lela Jenkins Brown. He went from labor to reward on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the age of 79 years. Percy came to Saginaw, Michigan in 1948 at the age of nine years old. He attended Potter Elementary School, Central Middle School and...

Clyde Gill, Ii

Clyde Gill, Ii

January 1, 2019

Mr. Clyde Gill, II passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Age 23 years.

Josefa M. Mejia

Josefa M. Mejia

January 1, 2019

Ms. Josefa M. Mejia was born April 20, 1936 in Sabinal, Texas, the daughter of Pedro and Josefina Mejia. She passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Age 82 years. Josefa, lovingly called “Josie” by family was a wonderful homemaker and a great cook. She had a passion for her music and dancing. She was a songstress that always had a...