Obituaries

October 20, 2018

Born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, Howard gave his life to the Lord at an early age. As a young man, he attended Houghton Elementary, then proudly played football for Central Junior High and Saginaw High Schools before continuing his education at Ferris State University and Saginaw Valley State University. Howard worked briefly for General Motors at Grey Iron Foundry....

October 18, 2018

October 17, 2018

Sister Georgia L. Crowder Mack was born November 30, 1940, to the late Walter and Hattie Crowder in Grenada Mississippi. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at her home in Belleville, Michigan. She committed her life to Christ and was baptized in 1950 at Bell Flower Baptist Church in Grenada, Mississippi. Sister Mack was a faithful member...

October 16, 2018

Deacon Ray Allen Bickham was born July 18, 1942 in Hammond, Louisiana to Henry and Priscilla Bickham. He went home to rest safely in the Master’s arms on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Age 76 years. Deacon Bickahm was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a dedicated member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church where he was ordained a...

October 16, 2018

Ms. Thelma Freeman passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2016 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 96 years.

October 16, 2018

Mr. Lawrence Kenneth “Butch” Page, Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Medilodge of Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on September 17, 1954 to parents, Lawrence, Sr. and Alberstine Page. Lawrence, Jr. was the oldest of seven children. Lawrence was raised in Hot Springs where he graduated from Hot...

October 15, 2018

Mr. Hildra Johnson, Jr. returned home to be with his Lord on Monday, October 15, 2018. Age 59 years. He was born December 24, 1958 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Julie Ann and the late Elder Hildra Johnson, Sr. After graduating from high school, Hildra joined the U.S. Army in 1977 and served his country for four years. He married...

October 14, 2018

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Mrs. Davida M. (Dembry) Lee, age 73, was born January 17, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late William Dembry and Alice Stanley. Mrs. Lee married the love of her life, L.H. Lee on May 15, 1976. Prior to moving to...

October 12, 2018

Ms. Doris Donna Coleman passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years. She was born August 22, 1967 to Charles and Edyth Coleman in Albion, Michigan. Doris lived most of her life in Albion, Michigan; later moving to Lansing, Michigan. She was a high school graduate of Albion High School. Doris was married...

October 11, 2018

Ms. Lynn A. Carroll went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan to parents, Sylvester Carroll and Betty J. (Sanders) Scott on December 12, 1958. Lynn moved to Lansing, Michigan where she graduated from Waverly High School in 1976. She was...

October 9, 2018

Ms. Nancy Ruth Hill passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 49 years. She was born February 27, 1969 to Paul Stafford and Patricia Proctor in St. Johns, Michigan. Nancy was a proud mother of two children, and two grandchildren. She enjoyed DIY (Do It Yourself) home improvement projects and spending time with her...

October 9, 2018

Juanita Elizabeth Morris was born June 19, 1932 in Wellington, Kansas, the daughter of John Wesley and Jessie Morris. She was an eight-year resident of Phoenix, Arizona after moving from Las Vegas, Nevada, where she resided from 1996 to 2010. Prior to living in Las Vegas, she was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan for over 50 years. Juanita was a...

October 9, 2018

Mrs. Maybelle Gray was born August 2, 1956 in Fayette, Mississippi to Caroline Anderson and Sylvester Wallace. She departed this life on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Age 62 years. Maybelle was a woman who loved her family and loved people. She was a nurturer, provider and caretaker. As a registered nurse, she fulfilled her passion and purpose by helping those...

October 8, 2018

Mr. Artie Price, son of the late Pollard Price and Helen Williams Price was born November 12, 1945 in Anguilla, Mississippi. He attended Saginaw Public Schools, was a graduate of Saginaw High School, and served during the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corps. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church...

October 7, 2018

Charlotte “Renee” Cage of Saginaw, Michigan went to be with the Lord October 7, 2018 at the age of sixty-nine years. She was born August 9, 1949 to Juliette Ernestine Jackson and Horace Felton Woods. She was lovingly raised by her mother and step-father, Leon Jackson, Sr. She was a member of Kingdom Life Ministries and everyone who knew her...

October 7, 2018

On Sunday, October 7, 2018, Helen triumphantly shed the pain and restrictions of her earthly body and gained her glorified, heavenly body. Helen Joice (Gray) Johnson was born October 9, 1937, in Wesson, Mississippi to the union of Isiah and Ethel Gray. Later in life, Helen relocated to Lansing, Michigan. She was employed at the General Motors Oldsmobile Plant and...

October 5, 2018

Ms. Ashley Michelle Johnson departed from us and went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years. She was born October 14, 1982 to Louise Holbert and Michael D. Johnson Sr. in Lansing, Michigan. Ashley was extremely intelligent; she attended Lansing Eastern High School and received her General Education...

October 4, 2018

Mr. Michael Itenberg passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.

September 29, 2018

Ms. Darnell Wilson, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Auntie and Friend went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born February 4, 1949 in Osceola, Arkansas, to the late James and Elnora Branch. Age 69 years. Darnell was employed at Hoyt Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Grace Church of...

September 29, 2018

Mr. Thomas Jones passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born March 7, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, Judy Kay Orta-Craven and Charles Martin Jones, Sr. Tom has been a resident of Lansing, Michigan for 32 years. He worked in construction and roofing. Tom was loved by many for his endearing...