Obituaries

Charles Campbell

Charles Campbell

June 4, 2019

Mr. Charles Edward Campbell was born November 17, 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jimmie Lee Essex and Daisy Campbell White. He passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the age of 47 years. Charles was a fun-loving, family-oriented person. He loved reading and learning new things. He enjoyed taking selfies and listening to music. He had a genuine love and...

Gracie Alexander

Gracie Alexander

June 4, 2019

Mrs. Gracie Mae (Pegues) Alexander was born August 24, 1948 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Wesley Earl and Rosie Lee (Hull) Pegues. She returned home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Gracie married Frederick Alexander on March 31, 1972 and to this union two children were born. She worked for TV5...

Ottis Stanton

Ottis Stanton

June 3, 2019

Mr. Ottis Stanton was born October 21, 1936 in Panola, Alabama to Ruby and Gus Stanton. He passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his residence at the blessed age of 82 years. On November 26, 1958, Ottis married his sweetheart and best friend, Josephine Little. In 1963 they moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where Ottis was hired at the General...

Jimmy Jones, Jr.

Jimmy Jones, Jr.

June 2, 2019

Mr. Jimmy D. Jones, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born in Coffeeville, Mississippi in Yalobusha County on October 19, 1939 to Jimmy D. Sr. and Mary Jane Jones. Jimmy, known as “Zeke”, attended school in Mississippi and later relocated to Saginaw,...

Lawrence Leathers (Lansing)

Lawrence Leathers (Lansing)

June 2, 2019

Mr. Lawrence Benjamin “LB” ”Lo” Leathers passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 in the Bronx, New York. Age 37 years. Lawrence was born in Lansing, Michigan to Moses and Carolyn Leathers on November 23, 1981. He was the first of two sons born to this union. LB / Lo, even at an early age was extremely energetic, always “n” motion....

Shannon Barnett

Shannon Barnett

May 31, 2019

Mr. Shannon Barnett was born March 14, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Eleanor Barnett-Dillard and Leon Welch. He passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Spectrum Health Rehab in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 54 years. Shannon, known as “Big Boe”, worked many jobs, from detailing cars to carpentry to house renovating. He studied for two years at Grand Rapids Community...

Earnest Wright

Earnest Wright

May 30, 2019

Mr. Earnest Wright was born March 2, 1937 in Marion Alabama, the son of Lily Bell Wright. He found sweet rest on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the well-lived age of 82 years. Earnest was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was employed with the General Motors Corporation for twenty-five years before retiring. When he wasn’t working, he loved...

Kevin D. Mcclenon

Kevin D. Mcclenon

May 29, 2019

Kevin Dwayne McClenon was the last child born to Willie and Wanda McClenon on July 21, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan. He not only was the last child born but the only survivor of twin boys. He passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the age of 56 years. Kevin grew up in Saginaw learning to love fishing and hunting. He...

Vergil Grant Nellis  (Lansing)

Vergil Grant Nellis (Lansing)

May 29, 2019

Mr. Vergil Grant Nellis passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

Gloria Wicker St. Pierre

Gloria Wicker St. Pierre

May 28, 2019

Mrs. Gloria Wicker St. Pierre was born June 8, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Lawrence and Willie Mae Wicker. She went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the blessed age of 81 years. Gloria proudly graduated from Saginaw High School’s first class on Webber Street in 1955. She completed courses in...

Mckinley Sweeney

Mckinley Sweeney

May 27, 2019

Mr. McKinley Sweeney, Jr. was born December 23, 1950 in Montgomery, Alabama to Deacon McKinley Sr. and Sarah Sweeney. The Lord called him home Monday, May 27, 2019. Age 68 years. McKinley confessed Christ at an early age and later in life became a member of Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church. He was a faithful member who was active...

Shanell Haynes

Shanell Haynes

May 26, 2019

On Sunday, May 26, 2019, our heavenly father called home our beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend to be with Him. Shanell Taondra Haynes was born December 25, 1992 in Saginaw, Michigan to Luanda K. Seevers and Torvell Haynes, Sr. She was 26 years of age. Shanell accepted Christ at an early age and maintained her membership...

Judge Edmond  (Lansing)

Judge Edmond (Lansing)

May 26, 2019

Mr. Judge Edmond passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years.

Bertha Wade Smith

Bertha Wade Smith

May 24, 2019

God has put his loving arms around a dedicated Mother, Proud Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Sister, who was devoted to him and his works. He took her home Friday, May 24, 2019 at the beautiful age of 87 years old. Bertha (Wade) Smith was born January 6, 1932 in Rose Bud Island, Arkansas to Willie B. Williams and Lula B. McClendon....

Eugene Bass, Jr.  (Pontiac)

Eugene Bass, Jr. (Pontiac)

May 23, 2019

Mr. Eugene Bass, Jr. passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Pontiac, Michigan. Age 42 years.

Eastlyn V. Walker

Eastlyn V. Walker

May 20, 2019

Ms. Eastlyn V. Walker was born November 21, 1944 to Egbert and Florence Remy in New Grant Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies. She fell into eternal sleep on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Eastlyn had been residing in the United States for the past 40+ years. She was a retired certified nurses’ assistant. She enjoyed...

Felix Wilkins

Felix Wilkins

May 19, 2019

Mr. Felix Leon Wilkins was born April 7, 1947 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Joseph E. and Mary L. Wilkins. He passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the age of 72 years old. Felix attended Flint Public Schools and was a graduate of Flint Northern High School. For a while, he was employed by Flint Public Schools as...

Dennis C. Westbrook

Dennis C. Westbrook

May 19, 2019

Mr. Dennis Charles Westbrook was born August 31, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jimmie Lee and Mary Lee Westbrook. He passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the age of 62 years old. Dennis was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a graduate of Saginaw High School. He enjoyed playing cards, dominoes and chess. He was also a music...

Jerry L. Raymond, Jr.  (Lansing)

Jerry L. Raymond, Jr. (Lansing)

May 18, 2019

Mr. Jerry Lee Raymond, Jr. passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years. He was born January 3, 1967 to Jerry L. and Lois Raymond in Lansing, Michigan. Jerry was a long-time resident of Lansing, Michigan. He retired from Art Craft Display after 20 years. He actually went back to work in October...

Deon-Te Deshawn Dexter

Deon-Te Deshawn Dexter

May 18, 2019

Our beloved son, father and brother, gained his wings like a dove and went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2019. He was born August 10, 1985 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sheria Foster and James Otis Washington. Deon-Te, known as “Dex”, was baptized at the young age of seven at Emmanuel St. Mark Church. He attended Saginaw...