Obituaries

Ervin Laster, Jr.

Ervin Laster, Jr.

December 1, 2018

Mr. Ervin Laster, Jr. passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born August 3, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama to Viola and Robert Laster, Sr., who predeceased him. He moved to Michigan, married Queen Esta Burnett, and decided to make Saginaw his home. Ervin enjoyed attending church, music, laughing, joking, and...

Archie Wilson

Archie Wilson

November 30, 2018

Mr. Archie Wilson, born November 23, 1934, was the eighth of twelve children born to the union of Clendry and Freddie Lee (Foster) Wilson in Derma, Mississippi. He departed this life November 30, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Archie was joined in marriage to Mae (Gaston) on August 5, 1955. The family moved to Saginaw, Michigan November 23,...

Felicia S. Edmond (Lansing)

Felicia S. Edmond (Lansing)

November 30, 2018

Ms. Felicia Shareese Edmond transitioned to a better life on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the age of 37 years. She was born on August 2, 1981 in Jackson, Mississippi to Ms. Mary Edmond and Mr. Wilbert Travis. Felicia received her formal education through the Lansing School District where she attended Lansing Eastern High School. She continued her education at...

Annie Ree Tuckerson

Annie Ree Tuckerson

November 30, 2018

Ms. Annie Ree Tuckerson was born February 19, 1940 in Newton, Mississippi to Otis Brown and Josephine Ratcliff. She peacefully departed this life on Friday, November 30, 2018. Age 78 years. Annie was a true southern girl. She was born and raised in Mississippi. She possessed a certain charm and a warm, enchanting personality that truly made her a southern...

Latisha  Lashone Smith

Latisha Lashone Smith

November 30, 2018

Latisha LaShone Smith, known as “Ms. Gee”, entered the world on April 9, 1980 in Saginaw, Michigan. The daughter of Linda Smith, she immediately brought joy to her mother and family upon her arrival. Ms. Gee was a long-term resident of Saginaw and she always represented her city wherever she went. She was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and...

Pervis Carter, Sr.

Pervis Carter, Sr.

November 26, 2018

Mr. Pervis Carter, Sr. passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Covenant Cooper Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 90 years. Pervis was born September 18, 1928 in Louisville, Mississippi to Eunice and Artie Carter. He was a Deacon at Emmanuel Church of Deliverance and served faithfully until his health started to fail him. He worked as a foster grandparent for...

Maria Bollero (Haslett)

Maria Bollero (Haslett)

November 24, 2018

Ms. Maria Bollero passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her residence in Haslett, Michigan. Age 65 years.

Tina Marie Collier

Tina Marie Collier

November 23, 2018

We know you'd be with us today, if Heaven wasn't so far away... Ms. Tina Marie Collier was born February 27, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gwendolyn Collier and Allen Craion. She departed this life on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the age of 51 years. Tina enjoyed reading and watching television, especially the I.D. Channel. She appreciated good movies...

Marilyn  Moore

Marilyn Moore

November 22, 2018

Marilyn McClure Moore went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born February 24, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Johnny and Elizia Forte. Marilyn lived in Saginaw, Michigan most of her life until she moved to Tillar, Arkansas for seventeen years with...

Hilda Aikens (Lansing)

Hilda Aikens (Lansing)

November 21, 2018

Mrs. Hilda Irene Aikens, age 72, was born August 26, 1946 in Reed City, Michigan. She entered heaven’s gates on November 21, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Sweet Angel Hilda attended Ravenna High School, in Ravenna, Michigan where she met and fell in love with not only her high school sweetheart, but the love of her life, Roy...

Lucious Sanders

Lucious Sanders

November 20, 2018

Mr. Lucious “Skinny” Sanders went from labor to reward on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the age of 77 years. He was born August 27, 1941 in Aliceville, Alabama to Louise Gandy and Arcell Sanders. Lucious came to Saginaw, Michigan at the age of eighteen. It was here that he met and married the love of his life, Mrs. Bobbie...

Archie Floyd (Lansing)

Archie Floyd (Lansing)

November 20, 2018

Mr. Archie Lee Floyd peacefully passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. He was born May 10, 1957 to Arthur and Ruby Floyd in Muskegon Heights, Michigan. Archie attended school in the Muskegon Heights Public School District, graduating from Muskegon Heights High School. Shortly after graduating he relocated to Lansing, Michigan. Upon...

Gloria F. Smith

Gloria F. Smith

November 20, 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Gloria F. Smith, loving mother of two, grandmother of five, great grandmother of four, sister and friend to many, went home to live with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gloria was born on June 7, 1950 to Reverend Robert and Louise (Morris) Jenkins. She attended Mississippi Valley State University where she studied early elementary...

Alma Shackelford

Alma Shackelford

November 19, 2018

Mrs. Alma (Huffy) White Shackelford was born on December 28, 1924 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi to the late Dave and Bessie White. She was one of eight children from that union. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. She attended Hazlehurst early education before venturing off on her own. In...

Arrit Ruben Ball, Sr.

Arrit Ruben Ball, Sr.

November 19, 2018

Our beloved Dad, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend, Mr. Arrit Ruben Ball, Sr. was born February 21, 1955 in Louisville, Mississippi to Andrew Webb Ball and Ida Ruth Carter-Ball. He passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the age of 63 years. Arrit graduated from Louisville High School and later moved to Saginaw, Michigan. It was in Saginaw that...

Carita M. Howard

Carita M. Howard

November 19, 2018

Ms. Carita M. Howard was born June 17, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri to Geraldine Burbridge. She peacefully departed this life on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Carita was a wonderful, loving mother. She was a natural caretaker and had an innate ability to connect with children. She was full of life, caring, a helper...

Brook Jeremyah Benton (Lansing)

Brook Jeremyah Benton (Lansing)

November 17, 2018

Mr. Brook Jeremyah Benton, son of Brenda G. Benton born December 10, 1985 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brook had a light that illuminated far beyond a room, but filled your heart with appreciation, affection, and most important, love. Brook went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan. Brook was a very intelligent, beautiful young man....

Eula Smith

Eula Smith

November 17, 2018

Evangelist Eula Smith transitioned from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at age 82. She was born in Sherrill, Arkansas to the late Griffin and Carrie Webb. Eula courted Albert J. Smith and they married on August 25, 1957 at the age of twenty years old. Eula and Albert...

Baby Kairi Wiley-Lewis

Baby Kairi Wiley-Lewis

November 16, 2018

Heaven has gained another angel. Our beloved baby girl, Kairi Nicole Lewis, gained her wings to eternity on November 16, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare. Kairi was born October 27, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan to Janella Wiley and Donald Lewis, II. Kairi leaves to cherish her memory parents, Janella Wiley and Donald Lewis, II; four sisters, De’Marii Smith, Taylor Harris, Ta’Layiah...

Bobby J. Hare

Bobby J. Hare

November 16, 2018

Mr. Bobby Hare passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at his residence in San Francisco, California. He was born July 24, 1950 in Marianna, Arkansas to Floyd Hare and Ether B. Lawrence Hare. Mr. Hare was a resident of San Francisco, California. He was raised in Saginaw, Michigan from the age of five years, and he attended Saginaw Public...