Daniel "Jake" Dickinson
July 3, 2019
Mr. Daniel Mark Dickinson was born August 25, 1963 in Saginaw, Michigan to Marlene Rita (Rivette) Cook. He suddenly departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the age of 55 years. Daniel, known as “Jake”, was an avid sports fan and a ride or die Detroit Lions fan. He was extremely loyal to the Lions even when they...
Dieu Aime Ishimwe (Lansing)
July 3, 2019
Dieu Aime Ishimwe yavukiye Mu Rwanda kuri tariki ya 09-25-2008 akurira mu Rwanda yiga kuri Gihembe Primary School. Aza kuza muri USA muri 2017 yigaga Gardner International Academy. Yakundaga gukina soccer. Yakundaga abantu cyane. Nyuma yo Kwitab’ Imana kuwa 07-03-2019, assize ababyeyi biwe ndetse nabarumunabiwe (abahungu 2 na bakobwa 2) na mukuruwiwe w’umuhungu. Yakundaga gukina na benenyina. Yakundaga umuceri ni...
Terrance Gentry
July 3, 2019
A beloved brother, father and grandfather, Terrance “Terry” Gentry, peacefully made his transition on July 3, 2019 at the age of 58. He was born July 11, 1960 in Watson, Arkansas. Terry moved to Saginaw as a young child where he attended school and graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1978. After graduation, he joined the U.S Marine Corp...
Timothy Covington (Lansing)
July 2, 2019
Mr. Timothy Covington passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years.
Alvin Glendell Williams
July 2, 2019
Mr. Alvin Glendell Williams was born December 17, 1966 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the son of Ruben Williams, Sr. and Alice Steen Walker. He passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at age 52 years. Alvin was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He earned his General Education Diploma and then began work as a construction worker. God blessed his hands to...
B. Ella Jenkins
July 1, 2019
Our beloved Matriarch, Mrs. B. Ella Jenkins, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Avista Nursing Home after 89 blessed years. She was born May 20, 1930 in Shaw, Mississippi to Paul W. and Mary Williams. Mrs. Jenkins married the love of her life, Floyd Jenkins, in 1954. The couple moved to Saginaw, Michigan...
Louis Addison, Jr.
June 30, 2019
Mr. Louis Henry Addison, Jr. was given his wings on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the home of his beloved family at age fifty-one. He was born June 22, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to Louis Henry Addison Sr. and Nancy White. Louis loved reading the Bible and listening to music. He was very stylish and loved his hats, shoes and...
Desmond Garfield Francis (Lansing)
June 30, 2019
Mr. Desmond Garfield Francis passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born June 13, 1954 in Kingston, Jamaica, the son of Alexander and Cecile Francis. Desmond migrated to the United States at a young age. He lived in Lansing, Michigan with his mother and step-father, Joe Barkley, Sr. Desmond attended...
Jonathan Dillard (Lansing)
June 30, 2019
Jonathan Dillard was born January 15, 1937 in Luverne, Alabama to Julius and Laura Dillard. He was the third child born to this union. Joe, as he was affectionately known, attended Crenshaw County Schools in Luverne. Joe confessed his love for Christ at a young age and served the Lord faithfully at St. James Baptist Church. Our father, brother, uncle,...
Johnella Ramsey (Lansing)
June 29, 2019
.Mrs. Johnella Ramsey passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 91 years. She was born February 7, 1928 in Lauderdale, Tennessee to Sydney and Viola Jackson. Mrs. Johnella later relocated to Lansing, Michigan after the passing of her husband, John Ramsey. She moved to be with the family of her longtime friend, Mattie Judge....
Kahlil Jamal West (Lansing)
June 29, 2019
Master Kahlil Jamal West passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Age 6 years.
Linda Hutson
June 29, 2019
Ms. Linda Kay Hutson was born March 19, 1968 in Bartow, Florida, the daughter of Flossie Jefferson. After a valiant fight with cancer, she passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. Linda graduated from Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center in Saginaw, Michigan and later became employed with The Olive Garden, where she worked for many years. Linda was very passionate about...
Vickie Conner (Lansing)
June 28, 2019
Vickie Vinita Walker Conner on June 28, 2019 was welcomed Home by her parents Clomas and Ernestine Walker with her son, Jonathan Conner by her side. She made her transition at the McLaren Greater Lansing Campus. She was 63 years old. She was born May 13, 1956 in Mason, Tennessee. Vickie accepted Christ at an early age. She attended school...
Catherine Johnson (Lansing)
June 28, 2019
Ms. Catherine Johnson passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.
Willie C. Weems
June 26, 2019
Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the age of 73 years old. Willie C. “Ulysses” Weems was born June 5, 1946 in Union Springs, Alabama to Ocie Lee Tellis and Ethel Mae Townsend. Willie was baptized at an early age at Bruceville (Bethlehem...
Ernestine Howell
June 23, 2019
Heaven called home its child, Mrs. Ernestine Howell, on Sunday, June 23, 2019. She was born June 8, 1932 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Chine Cooper and Drucilla Evans. Mrs. Howell attended Saginaw Business Institute. After graduation, she was hired there to work as a secretary and remained employed over twenty-five years before retiring. Post-retirement, she enjoyed exercising, especially...
Irene Robinson
June 23, 2019
On June 23, 2019, the Lord called a beautiful angel home. Mrs. Irene Robinson was born May 23, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to Isiah and Bessie M. Scott. An honors graduate of Roosevelt High School, she met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Curtis Robinson. They were joined in holy matrimony on October 10th, 1966. Mr. and...
Jake Campbell, Jr.
June 23, 2019
Mr. Jake Campbell Jr. was born June 3, 1959 in Greeneville, Mississippi to Jake Sr. and Willie Mae Campbell. He passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary’s in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 60 years. Jake was raised in Leland, Mississippi until the age of twelve when his family moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1971. He graduated from Saginaw...
John Pate, Sr. (Lansing)
June 23, 2019
Mr. John Henry Pate, Sr. passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born June 30, 1961 to Leon Pate, Sr. and Daisy Pate in New Orleans, Louisiana. John and his family moved to Lansing, Michigan when he was 6 years old. He attended school in the Lansing School District at...
Caleb Taylor
June 22, 2019
Mr. Caleb Duane Taylor was born April 25, 1999 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Rachel Daphne Taylor. He heeded the call to return home to God on Saturday, June 22, 2019. He was twenty years of age. Caleb attended the Henry Doerr Headstart Program. As he continued through school, it was difficult at times because of his attention deficit...

