Sheldon Parker
September 21, 2018
Sheldon Maurice Parker was born November 7, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan to Vanesa L. Parker and the late Benjamin Taylor. He passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. Age 36 years. Sheldon accepted Christ into his life as a young child and was baptized at Candlelight Missionary Baptist Church by the late Pastor Jimmie Simington. He was a member of Candlelight...
Roy Foote
September 21, 2018
Mr. Roy Edward Foote was born December 31, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to Troy and Beulah May Foote. He passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. Age 65 years. Roy was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and attended Houghton Elementary, Central Junior High, and Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1971.” He was a humble, down to earth guy that...
Leroy Schaffer (Lansing)
September 20, 2018
LeRoy Edsil Schaffer passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born June 3, 1937 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The son of Byron Schaffer and Myrtle (Demond) Schaffer. LeRoy resided in Lansing, Michigan for more than 35 years. He was affiliated with the Salvation Army and Calvary Grace Assembly Church of...
Laura Lee Taylor
September 19, 2018
Ms. Laura Lee Taylor, known as “LoLo”, was born October 11, 1969 in Greenville, Mississippi to J.C. Walker and Ethel Lee Taylor. She passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Age 48 years. LoLo was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a student of Saginaw Public Schools but obtained her General Education Diploma at a separate institution. She was...
Simon Carter, Iii (Lansing)
September 17, 2018
Simon Carter III was born January 14, 1953 in Detroit, MI the second child of the union of Simon Jr. and Dolores Carter. Simon was educated in the Detroit Public School system attending Makenzie High School where he was an All City football player. Graduated from Western Michigan University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree and also from...
Deacon Sylvester Payne
September 16, 2018
Deacon Sylvester Payne was born July 4, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jimmie Payne, Jr. and Lou Kathryn (Davis) Payne. He was the third of their four children. He passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Sylvester was a successful student of Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1973”. Immediately following,...
William L. Antwine "Twine"
September 15, 2018
Mr. William L. Antwine was born September 6, 1939 in Sherrill, Arkansas, the fourth child of eight children born to Willie Antwine, Sr. and Bessie McAfee. William's nickname was "Twine" as he was affectionately known by family and friends. In 1962, William married Essie Webb and they moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1964. To this union six children were born....
Rudy Gonzales
September 13, 2018
Mr. Rudy Gonzales was born February 9, 1988 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Jesus and Sandra Gonzales. He passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Salt Lake Regional Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Age 30 years. Rudy did not like school and hated school work. Yet, he was a social butterfly and made plenty of friends. He was...
Zarica Allen (Lansing)
September 13, 2018
Ms. Zarica Allen passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years. She was born May 21, 1971 in Lansing, Michigan to her parents, James Gilmore and Lurrie Allen. Zarica was long time resident of Lansing, Michigan where she graduated from the Hill Vocational Academy. She was employed through Elite Company. Zarica attended Divine...
Paul Clayton
September 13, 2018
Mr. Paul Clayton passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 84 years.
Deviontae Banks
September 12, 2018
Mr. Deviontae Marcione-Jerome Banks was born December 27, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tara Nola Turner and Jerome Banks, Sr. He was a member of The Way, The Truth and The Life Ministries. A true sneakerhead and a collector of Jordan 1s, he loved fashion and the latest trends. He enjoyed rapping, shopping and having a good time. His energy...
Baby Antonio Jameel Banks
September 10, 2018
Baby Antonio was born & departed at Covenant Hospital at 6:10pm on September 10, 2018. He weighed three pounds, ten ounces, and was 16.5 inches long with beautiful black hair. Heaven’s gain was our loss when our Lord called our angel. Baby Antonio came into this world too soon and was taken too soon. He is survived by his parents,...
Mazerine Couthen (Lansing)
September 9, 2018
Ms. Mazerine Couthen passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 88 years. She was born April 9, 1930 in Rembert, Lee County, South Carolina to parents, Robert Grand and Lougenia Ransom. Mazerine was a faithful person who truly love her life, church, family and especially the Lord. She enjoyed many things in...
Lloyd Aaron Long-Powell
September 9, 2018
Mr. Lloyd Aaron Long-Powell was born October 8, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan to Bartholomew Powell, Jr. and Mary Nell Long. He passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Age 48 years. Lloyd was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and attended Saginaw High School, but received his General Education Diploma from another institution. He was living in Chicago,...
William Woods
September 9, 2018
Our beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Mr. William Barnett Woods, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at his home at the age of 67 years. His sister Early was by his side. William, called “Bubba” by family and friends, was born March 16, 1951 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Stephen Barnett and...
Robert Ford (Lansing)
September 9, 2018
Robert “Bob” Ford went home to his Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was born September 15, 1945 to George and Lavevia (Doane) Ford of Grand Ledge. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1965 and was active in football and wrestling. He loved bowling, most especially with his dad. He was a kind and gentle soul, always...
Velvet Lashonda Stuckey
September 7, 2018
Velvet Lashonda Stuckey made her debut on June 2, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was entrusted to Eddie and Eliza Stuckey. A beautiful baby and a sweet child, she grew up to be a beautiful woman with a sweet spirit. Velvet was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1990” and was a member of the reunion planning committee....
Vernadeen Winbush
September 6, 2018
Ms. Vernadeen Winbush passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at her residence. Age 69 years.
Deborah Mestemaker-Fraser (Lansing)
September 6, 2018
Ms. Deborah Mestemaker-Fraser passed away suddenly Thursday, September 6, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born December 23, 1953 to Donald and Marilyn Mestemaker in Lyons, Michigan. Deborah enjoyed being around people, and due to her infectious personality and smile, she was an extremely successful waitress for many years. In her pastime, she enjoyed...
James Parcham
September 5, 2018
Mr. James Parcham passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 50 years.
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