Shon "Ma" Ezell
March 12, 2018
Loving mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, Ms. Shon Ezell, affectionately known as “Ma,”passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her residence. Age 46 years. She was born on November 14, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Dorothy McCulloh and Bobby Jones. Shon was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1989.” She enjoyed going...
Marva Ann Harris (Lansing)
March 12, 2018
On Monday, March 12, 2018, Marva Ann Harris, nickname "T" was welcomed to rest at her home in Heaven at the age of 76 where she was told "well done, my good and faithful servant". Born on October 1, 1941 in Laurel, Mississippi, Marva earned her bachelor's degree from Alcorn State University, where she joined the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,...
Alfred L. Blackwell
March 11, 2018
Mr. Alfred Lee Blackwell passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of 79 years. He was born on January 28, 1939 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Alvin and Hazel Blackwell. Alfred was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He owned Al’s Car Wash on Genesee Street where they provided the best car wash/detailing of automobiles in the surrounding...
Baby Elijah Lamont Frierson
March 11, 2018
Baby Elijah L. Frierson received his angel wings on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of two months. He was born on December 22, 2017 in Saginaw, Michigan to Octavius Frierson and Kelise Clemmons. God gave him to us for a little while, and then came to take him home. Baby Elijah was a happy baby who loved being...
Fred Ashe, Sr. (Lansing)
March 11, 2018
Mr. Fred Ashe, Sr. was called Home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years. He was born September 14, 1939 to the late Sam and Mary Lou Ashe in Newbern, Alabama. Fred resided in Alabama where he worked their family land. He accepted Christ at...
James Gordon Mclaurin
March 11, 2018
Mr. James Gordon McLaurin passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. Age 67 years. He was born on December 14, 1950 in Manhattan, New York to Fulton McLaurin, Sr. and Eva McLaurin. James, the youngest of five children, grew up in South Jamaica Queens, New York. Known as the best point guard...
John Parker, Jr. (Lansing)
March 11, 2018
Mr. John Parker, Jr. passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. age 70 years.
Calvin Tyrone Williams
March 11, 2018
Calvin Tyrone Williams, beloved father, grandfather and brother, born September 29, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Theodore and Hazel L. Williams, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2018 at the age of 62 years. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Nitashia (Terry) Simmons, Saginaw, Michigan; three sisters, Herresol Williams “Tene” Saginaw, Michigan, Theodora Williams-Carter “Mimi” McDonough, Georgia and...
William G. Adams, Jr.
March 10, 2018
Mr. William G. Adams, Jr. passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 69 years.
Leona Hicks (Lansing)
March 8, 2018
Ms. Leona Hicks passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 87 years. She was born June 22, 1930 to Willie Person and Pearl Spearman in Coffeeville, Mississippi. Leona attended school in Mississippi. She worked for Toledo Public Schools as a reading aide, nursing assistant and she retired from Area Office on Aging as...
Nakisha Franklin
March 7, 2018
Ms. Nakisha Ann Nicole Franklin passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 36 years. She was born on August 21, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lionell Terell and Scarlett (Franklin) Adams. Nakisha accepted the Lord at an early age. She previously resided in Saginaw, Michigan, but was a resident of Atlanta, Georgia at...
Mary Ann Kolbe
March 7, 2018
Mary Ann Kolbe passed away peacefully the morning of March 7, 2018 at Chesaning Nursing Center following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born April 22, 1943 in Saginaw, to the late Rudolph and Elmira Koboldt. Mary will be remembered for being such an amazing, strong, stubborn yet goofy mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her...
Detorrion Kavon Thomas Liddell
March 6, 2018
Mr. Detorrion Kavon Thomas Liddell passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the age of 20 years. He was born on July 30, 1997 in Saginaw, Michigan to Troy Boyd and LaKisha Liddell. Detorrion attended school in the Bridgeport Spaulding Community Schools District. He accepted Christ at an early age. Detorrion was a loving, caring person who loved his...
Anthony A. Cannon, Jr.
March 5, 2018
Mr. Anthony Augusta Cannon, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 5, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 34 years. He was born on March 28, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan to Anthony Pruitt and Christine Cannon. Anthony was affectionately known as ‘Lil Ant, Kunta, and The Black Man. He completed high school in New York. He was a devoted son, a...
Troy L. Presley
March 3, 2018
Mr. Troy L. Presley passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at HealthSource Saginaw after a two year battle with kidney failure. Age 77 years. He was born on December 4, 1940 in Reform, Alabama to Oscar M. and Willie Mae Presley. Mr. Presley was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He confessed Christ at an early age and was...
Junior Smith (Lansing)
March 2, 2018
Junior Smith was born October 24, 1938 in Indianola, Mississippi. He was the oldest of 12 children born to Johnnie and Annie Smith. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1956. He traveled to Kansas, Chicago and Detroit before establishing residence in Lansing, Michigan in 1968. He was known as “Lil Johnnie” and “Bone Crusher” to family and friends. Junior...
Fred Gandy "Jack"
March 1, 2018
Mr. Fred “Jack” Gandy passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin. Age 79 years. He was born on September 6, 1938 in Aliceville, Alabama to J.D. Gandy and Louise Gandy. Fred was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan prior to relocating to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Aliceville High School, Aliceville,...
Catherine I. Foster (Lansing)
March 1, 2018
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Ms. Catherine Irene Foster passed away in her home, Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Holt, Michigan. Age 69 years. Catherine was born February 28, 1949 in Lexington, Kentucky to Catherine Buffington and Oscar Brock. Although Catherine was disabled due to numerous illnesses, she enjoyed her quiet life in Holt for many years. She found...
Derrick Ty Barrett
February 28, 2018
Mr. Derrick Ty Barrett passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the age of 55. He was born December 19, 1962 in Waukegan, Illinois to Cleo Kilpatrick and Williada Jernigan. Derrick was adopted by his great-grandparents, Luther Sr. and Willa Barrett. Mrs. Barrett introduced Derrick to God and the Bible, and this is where he attained his spirituality and...
Charles Edward Reynolds (Lansing)
February 28, 2018
Charles Reynolds passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born September 6, 1936 in Keiser, Arkansas to Irene and George Reynolds. He was the oldest of three children. Charles had a warm and welcoming personality and it was easy to get a smile or laugh out of him. He had...
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