Obituaries

Karla Hall Taylor (Lansing)

Karla Hall Taylor (Lansing)

March 20, 2019

Ms. Karla Hall-Taylor, an Angel of God was called home, in the company of many family members whom she loved deeply on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years. She was born on November 30, 1967, the daughter of Viola Harden and Curtis Glast. Karla Hall-Taylor grew up in Lansing, Michigan, where she graduated...

Pastor E.W. Bothuel

Pastor E.W. Bothuel

March 18, 2019

A Time to Be Born Ernest W. Bothuel was born April 7, 1918 in Smithville, Georgia, the son of Charles and Lulu (Steward) Bothuel. He was the sixth of eleven children. A Time to Love He married Flora M. Thomas on December 25, 1937. To that union was born a son, Marvin Bothuel, and a daughter, Ernestine B. Walker; five...

Randolph Danner

Randolph Danner

March 17, 2019

Randolph "Randy" Danner, 72, of Bridgeport, Michigan passed away at 11:50 PM on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Covenant Cooper Hospital. He was born March 15, 1947 in Milan, Tennessee to Ernest and Geneva Danner. Randy graduated from high school at Polk Clark Schools, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bethel College, and a Master of Arts and Science from...

Earnest Aldridge (Lansing)

Earnest Aldridge (Lansing)

March 17, 2019

Mr. Earnest Aldridge passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 88 years.

Naddie Pete (Lansing)

Naddie Pete (Lansing)

March 11, 2019

Naddie C. Pete was surrounded by her loved ones when she went to her heavenly home on March 11, 2019 at the age of 90. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her during her illness and ultimately gave her peace. Mother Pete was born on September 27, 1928 in Mamou, Louisiana the daughter of Watkin...

Helen E. Hodge

Helen E. Hodge

March 9, 2019

Ms. Helen E. (Redeemer) Hodge was born February 2, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Owen and Jeraldine Redeemer. She passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. Age 69 years. Helen was a student of Buena Vista High School and graduated with numerous awards for academic excellence. She then attended Delta College and later Michigan State University. She became a...

Patrick Debardelaben

Patrick Debardelaben

March 9, 2019

Patrick DeBardelaben was born August 2, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Willie Sr. and Johnnie (Benson) DeBardelaben. He was the fifth of seven children. On Saturday, March 9, 2019 in West Colombia, Texas, Patrick entered into eternal rest. Patrick, “Pat”, graduated from Saginaw High School “Class of 1969”, where he played varsity basketball. He then went on to...

Sherry A. Kelley    (Holt)

Sherry A. Kelley (Holt)

March 9, 2019

Ms. Sherry A. Kelley passed on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Willie Richard Chappell, Sr.  (Lansing)

Willie Richard Chappell, Sr. (Lansing)

March 9, 2019

Willie Richard Chappell, Sr. passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born October 13, 1946 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the son of Willie Lee Chappell and Fairy Mitchell Chappell. Willie, loving known as Richard or Rick, lived his young adult years in Lansing, Michigan. He later developed a passion for working...

Lashonda Shivers

Lashonda Shivers

March 7, 2019

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, LaShonda Tadell Shivers earned her wings and entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Age 41 years. LaShonda was born on May 3, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Dorothy Shivers and Huedell McKinney. LaShonda was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a...

Gladys Moore

Gladys Moore

March 7, 2019

Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Gladys Moore, gained her heavenly wings and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the age of 91 years. She was born on June 28, 1927 to Fred and Jennie Martin in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. Gladys married Smith Milfred Moore in 1946. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1953. She...

Willie Franklin

Willie Franklin

March 6, 2019

“Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Mr. Willie C. Franklin, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was born March 13, 1962 in Camden, Alabama to John and Annie Bell Franklin. Willie, affectionately known as Doug, progressed through the public education system in...

Jailen Isaiah Richmond

Jailen Isaiah Richmond

March 5, 2019

Jailen Isaiah Richmond passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2019 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 10 years old.

Chelsea Lytle

Chelsea Lytle

March 3, 2019

Chelsea Ann Lytle passed away at her home on March 3, 2019 at the age of 31 years. She was born to Robert Lytle and Cindy Bauer on May 26, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan. Chelsea was a beautiful woman with an even more beautiful spirit. She enjoyed going to the beach and spending time with her family and friends. She...

Alonzo Ingram

Alonzo Ingram

March 3, 2019

Mr. Alonzo Ingram, “Junior”, was born August 28, 1964 in Lambert, Mississippi, the son of Lemartis Matthews Ingram and Alphonia Ingram. He departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Age 54 years. Alonzo was a two sport athlete at Saginaw High School, participating in varsity football and wrestling. He graduated “Class of 1983.” He then attended Western Michigan University....

Clyde Sims

Clyde Sims

March 3, 2019

On April 9, 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi, George and Alma Sims were blessed with their oldest son, whom they named Clyde. As a young man Clyde moved to Saginaw, Michigan and met and married the love of his life, Betty Gean Thompson. To this union three sons were born, Randy, Ryan and Roger. Everyone who knew Clyde knew he loved...

Lee Reeves

Lee Reeves

March 2, 2019

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, Ms. Lee Eunice Reeves returned home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the age of 59 years. She was born February 3, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Cleodester Jackson. Lee was a student of Flint Public Schools and later pursued a...

Reta Roby

Reta Roby

March 2, 2019

Reta Altha Roby, a friend to all that knew her… Reta Altha Roby, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Ascension Genesys Hospital. She was born in Greenville, Mississippi January 18, 1950 to Georgia Calhoun Henry and Louis Ceaser, Jr. Reta graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class Of 1968” and worked as a...

Watchlee Poole

Watchlee Poole

March 1, 2019

Mr. Watchlee Poole was born December 3, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Martha (Lindsey) Poole. He transitioned from this life to a better life on Friday, March 1, 2019. Age 65 years. Watchlee graduated from Carrolton High School, “Class of 1972.” He worked for General Motors Corporation Grey Iron Foundry for over thirty years and retired...

Amy Darlene Roe

Amy Darlene Roe

March 1, 2019

Ms. Amy Darlene Roe passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 59 years.