Brian Wayne Coon
July 2, 2018
Brian Wayne Coon was born August 9, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gary Coon, Sr. and Carol Ann Horning. He obtained his General Education Diploma and later became his own boss. He was a person skilled at a wide range of repairs around the home. You name it, he could fix it. You wanted it, he could build it. His...
Johnny Carter
June 30, 2018
Johnny Ray Carter was born September 25, 1962 in Louisville, Mississippi to Johnny Mac Carter and Maggie Ann Hughes. From the sweet age of two years old, he was raised by Olin Sr. and Priscilla Carter. He was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan until his passing. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Carrolton High School. After graduation,...
Cassandra Lynn Williams
June 29, 2018
A star was born November 28, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama to Herbert Reese and Annie Ruth Williams. Her name was Cassandra Lynn Williams, known to family and friends as “Sandy.” She moved to Saginaw, Michigan at a young age and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1976.” For three years, she was one of the lead vocalists in the...
Mitchell Lamount Nickleberry
June 27, 2018
“To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8b. Minister Mitchell Lamount Nickleberry of Saginaw, Michigan went to sleep in the Lord Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan. He was born September 12, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan to Henry H. Nickleberry and Armella Nickleberry. Mitchell served as a soldier in...
Debra Renee Elizabeth Cherish (Lansing)
June 27, 2018
Ms. Debra Renee Elizabeth Cherish passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born June 20, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Allie and Jackie Shearer. Debra was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan. She enjoyed shopping, singing, cleaning and spending time with her kids and grandkids. Debra also love to laugh with family...
Ambrose Mcglory
June 26, 2018
Mr. Ambrose “Bruce” McGlory passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at home, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born January 31, 1951 in Marksville, Louisiana to Archie and Lessie McGlory. Bruce was a member of the UAW Local 659 at General Motors V-8 Engine Plant in Flint, Michigan where he retired from after thirty years of service. He was known...
Eddie M. Sims, Sr.
June 25, 2018
Mr. Eddie M. Sims, Sr. was born May 19, 1949 in Greenville, Mississippi to Rafe Sims, Sr. and Alberta Booker. He attended Coleman High School in Greenville, and at the age of eighteen, he moved to Saginaw, Michigan and graduated from Saginaw High School. He went on to be employed by the General Motors Corporation Grey Iron Foundry. He was...
Robert George
June 25, 2018
Robert Eugene George was born August 6, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan to Myrtle and Essie George. He graduated from Arthur Hill Technical High School before becoming employed with the General Motors Corporation. He worked there for many years. Robert loved fishing. It was his passion. Robert also enjoyed cooking and thought himself as a Master Chef. But there was nothing...
Kathrin Wilhite (Lansing)
June 22, 2018
Mrs. Kathrin Wilhite passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born February 1, 1947 in Luxora, Arkansas to her parents, George E. C. Burks and Minnie Zell Orr. Kathrin, who was affectionately called “Kat” by family and friends, was raised in Luxora, Arkansas. She graduated from Harrison High School...
Richard Mack, Sr.
June 21, 2018
Richard Mack, Sr. was born August 18, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Noah Sr. and Lena Washington Mack. A student athlete, Richard played football throughout high school. He met the love of his life, Johnnie B. Mack, and married her in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1961. He and his wife moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1966. He began work...
Joann Jackson-Spears (Lansing)
June 20, 2018
Ms. JoAnn Jackson-Spears passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. She was born June 20, 1958 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Samuel and Rosie Lee Jackson. JoAnn moved to Lansing, Michigan from Blytheville, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Paul Garrett. JoAnn later in life...
Isaiah Coleman
June 17, 2018
Isaiah Coleman, Sr. was born by the river on February 1, 1932 on Palmyra Island, Mississippi to Oliver Sr. and Lillie Coleman. He left the south and journeyed to the north at the age of seventeen. He found work in Saginaw, Michigan with the General Motors Corporation. He worked there for fifty-six and a half years before retiring. Isaiah was...
Arlene Carter
June 17, 2018
Born the first day of the new year in 1973, Arlene Carter entered the world in Cleveland, Ohio to John Carter and Beverly Ann Austin. At age five, she moved to Saginaw, Michigan along with her parents. She was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1992.” Arlene was an outgoing person who...
Thelma Jean Cook
June 16, 2018
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Thelma Jean Cook, departed from us on June 16th, 2018. She was peacefully resting at her residence. Thelma was born in Hayti, Missouri to the late Fred Peterson and Ida Caldwell. In the early sixties, Thelma and her family migrated to Michigan where she met the love of her life, Mr. Bobby G....
Lannie James Green
June 15, 2018
“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” These words were spoken often by Lannie Green. More than speaking these words, he lived them all his life. Lannie James Green was born July 12, 1937 in Frogmore, Louisiana to Tom and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Green. He departed this life on June 15, 2018 at Covenant-Cooper Hospital. He was educated...
Howard Summerville (Lansing)
June 15, 2018
Mr. Howard Summerville peacefully passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born November 27, 1945 to William and Lilia Summerville in Piney Ridge, Arkansas. Howard attended Gurdon Public Schools, graduating from Bell’s High School in 1964. Shortly, thereafter he relocated to Lansing, Michigan. He worked very briefly for General Motors....
Miranda Alexis Allen
June 15, 2018
Ms. Miranda Alexis Allen was born October 2, 2000 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jerry W. Allen, Jr. and Bethany Noel Carlton. She attended Zilwaukee Schools for most of her education. A sneakerhead, she loved Jordans and she enjoyed listening to music. More than anything, she loved and adored her family. She was a beautiful person inside and out, always loving...
Mary Turner
June 15, 2018
Mary Stein Barnes-Turner was born July 8, 1953 in Batesville, Mississippi to George W. Barnes and Rosie Mae Griffin. A long-time resident of Saginaw, Michigan, she loved the outdoors. Fishing was her favorite thing to do. She loved the peaceful and calming atmosphere of nature while fishing. She would then take that fish and cook it for her family, whom...
Cynthia D. Jones
June 14, 2018
Cynthia Donnetta Jones, called “Cynt” by family and friends, was born February 17, 1953 to Oscar and Erma Jones in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1971.” Cynt was was such a sweet, humble person. She was lovable, outgoing, funny, thoughtful, caring and giving. She loved animals just as much as...
Baxter Gates (Lansing)
June 13, 2018
Mr. Baxter Gates passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 53 years.
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