Obituaries

Sarah Kimbrough (Lansing)

Sarah Kimbrough (Lansing)

December 5, 2018

Ms. Sarah Kimbrough Houston passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born on July 27, 1949 to King, Sr. and Cora Robertson in Gallion Alabama. Sarah was a 1967 graduate of George P Austin High School in Linden, Alabama. She married and moved to Lansing, Michigan immediately afterward. Sarah and...

Robert Lee Thomas, Sr.

Robert Lee Thomas, Sr.

December 3, 2018

Mr. Robert Lee Thomas, Sr., departed his earthly home on Monday morning, December 3, 2018 at his residence. He died peacefully with a smile on his face and in his heart. He was born on March 13, 1950 in Smale, Arkansas to Amos Thomas, Sr. and Mae Bell Overton Thomas. Robert loved the Lord and was baptized at an early...

Stacy Lynn Rasco

Stacy Lynn Rasco

December 3, 2018

Ms. Stacy Lynn Rasco was born July 15, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie and Betty Rasco. She went home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 3, 2018. Age 47 years. Stacy was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from...

Saliyha Kay Faith Holmes  (Lansing)

Saliyha Kay Faith Holmes (Lansing)

December 2, 2018

SaLiyha Kay Faith Holmes went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at her residence. Age 2 years. She was born on March 28, 2016 to Trina McKentry and Chappie D. Holmes, Jr. SaLiyha will be missed for her big beautiful smile and bright eyes. She loved her two best friends, her sister, Aliyha and lil...

James Edward O'Daniels "Redd"

James Edward O'Daniels "Redd"

December 2, 2018

Mr. James Edward O'Daniels "Redd" passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his residence in Des Moines, Iowa. Age 63 years. Arrangements entrusted to Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home, 3500 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50313.

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...