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.
Lula Jones
September 5, 2018
Mrs. Lula Bell Jones “Auntie”, was born April 16, 1924 in Marianna, Arkansas to Pumpy Fisher and Callie McCutchen. On Wednesday, September 5 ,2018, after ninety-four blessed years, God called Lula home and said “Well done thy good faithful servant…enter into the joy of thy Lord.” Lula accepted Christ in her life as a young girl and she never lost...
Glendora "Glen" Chambers-Johnson, D.O. (East Lansing)
September 1, 2018
Dr. Glendora "Glen" Chambers-Johnson passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 74 years. Glen, never Glendora, was born September 13, 1943 in Mobile, Alabama to Vernice and Leonard Chambers, the second of their five children. When she was two years old, the family took a long train ride north to Chester,...
Jeanette Rich (Lansing)
August 30, 2018
Miss Jeanette Denese Rich was granted her angel wings on Thursday, August 30, 2018. She is the much treasured and prayed for child of Jonathan and Denese Rich of Lansing MI. Jeanette was a 10th grade student at Holt High School, where she especially enjoyed courses in Ceramics and Home Economics, having aspired to become a chef. Although Jeanette’s time...
Marcus Gonzalez (Lansing)
August 29, 2018
Mr. Marcus Reynaldo Gonzalez passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 84 years. He was born June 6, 1934 to Marcus and Daminga Gonzalez in Laredo, Texas. Marcus attended school in Laredo, Texas, where he met and married the love of his life, Olivia Chavez. Together they relocated to Minnesota and started their family....
Oral Brandon (Lansing)
August 28, 2018
Mr. Oral Brandon passed away August 28, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. He was born June 4, 1941 to Willis Brandon and Lola Rankin in Carrollton, Mississippi. Oral attended McCarley High School in Carrollton, Mississippi. His family were farmers, so at an early age he had to work on the farm. Oral loved outdoor activities;...
Sheley Porter-Palmore
August 26, 2018
Sheley “Shirley” Porter-Palmore, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Friend, gained her wings and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa. Age 65 years. She was born July 5, 1953 in Wolfisland, Missouri to Ernestine and Homer Porter, Jr. Sheley moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1957 at the age of...
Derwin Ray Andrews
August 26, 2018
Derwin Ray Andrews was born September 7, 1973 in Independence, Louisiana to Archie and Deidra Andrews. He passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Age 44 years. Derwin was a simple man. He didn’t need much in life to make him happy. He was a hard worker and a family man. He was a provider and protector. He loved all his...
Zachary Evan Bolinger
August 26, 2018
Zachary Evan Bolinger entered the world on the day of love, February 14, 1992. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Kenneth Bolinger. He passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Age 26 years. A beautiful, sweet baby boy grew up to be a loving and caring man. Zachary loved fishing, skateboarding and drawing. He was an excellent artist...
Ray Potter, Jr. (Dimondale)
August 26, 2018
Deacon Ray Potter, Jr. transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his residence in Dimondale, Michigan. He was blessed with 85 years of life. He was born October 6, 1932 to Ray H. Sr. and Bernice Potter in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Deacon Potter attended primary school in Muskogee, Oklahoma until his family...
Brenda Sims
August 24, 2018
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, gained her wings and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2018. Age 61 years. She was born April 3, 1957 in Phillip County, Arkansas to Odessa Young and Jesse Rutledge. Brenda moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1969 at the age of twelve years old. She attended Saginaw High...
Willie Leon Jackson
August 23, 2018
Willie Leon Jackson was born August 28, 1950 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Josephine Jackson. He passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. Willie moved to Saginaw, Michigan when he was a young boy and was raised in Saginaw by his mother. He graduated from Saginaw High School and then went on to serve in the...
Frank Washington, Sr. (Lansing)
August 23, 2018
A TIME OF ARRIVAL On a spring day in May, the ninth day to be exact, a bouncing baby boy was born to the parents of James Leroy and Alene Washington. This great day took place in Lewisville, Arkansas and they decided together to name him Frank Boyd. A TIME OF EDUCATION In the year of 1952, James relocated his...
Lagusta Carol Bables
August 23, 2018
Lagusta Carol Bables was born February 10, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie Lee and Rosemary Bables. She was raised and resided in Vassar, Michigan until she departed peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Lagusta, lovingly called “Aunt Gussie”, attended Vassar Public Schools before taking courses at Washtenaw Community College. She was a free-spirited woman that did...
Carmel "Peso" Sanders
August 21, 2018
Carmel “Peso” Sanders was called home on August 21, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born to Fred and Georgia B. Sanders on July 1, 1943 in Montgomery, West Virginia. He retired from General Motors Saginaw Malleable Iron after thrity-five years of service. Peso was a man who loved life and living it to the fullest. He loved...
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