Obituaries

Alice Jean “Aj” Robinson

Alice Jean “Aj” Robinson

February 16, 2019

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a valiant fight with cancer on February 16, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Alice Jean (Drain) Robinson affectionately known as “AJ” was born the seventh child of ten on August...

Raymond Lee Gloss

Raymond Lee Gloss

February 15, 2019

Mr. Raymond Lee Gloss was born October 8, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Samuel and Earline Gloss. He passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 60 years old. Raymond was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School and was an employee at Nexteer Automotive. He enjoyed taking cruises through the city...

Reginald Cherry (Lansing)

Reginald Cherry (Lansing)

February 13, 2019

Mr. Reginald Cherry passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Age 46 years.

Margaret Phillips

Margaret Phillips

February 13, 2019

Margaret Jean Phillips was born June 30, 1944 in Batesville, Mississippi to Earnest and Rosie Lee Phillips. She peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Margaret accepted Christ at an early age and she never lost her love for God. She was a dedicated member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Dennis Craten

Dennis Craten

February 13, 2019

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die. (Ecclesiastes 3:1- 2) Mr. Dennis Craten transitioned from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at age 57. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to...

Ralph Taylor (Lansing)

Ralph Taylor (Lansing)

February 12, 2019

Ralph V. Taylor (Chambliss) was born October 7, 1958 in Gates, Tennessee to Henry Wells and Warlean Taylor. He departed this Earthly life Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Youngsville, NC at the age of 60 years. Ralph moved to Lansing, Michigan at an early age. He graduated from J. W. Sexton High School in 1977. After graduating from high school,...

Joseph Demyers (Lansing)

Joseph Demyers (Lansing)

February 11, 2019

Joseph DeMyers was fondly referred to by his mother as the “Business Man”, and those who knew him understood why. Joseph was well known in the Lansing area for his stylish flair and the unique clothing and other items he acquired from Chicago and sold. Joseph was truly a ‘Jack-of-all Trades’. Aside from his career of service at General Motors,...

Weserria Shallay Brewer-Hill

Weserria Shallay Brewer-Hill

February 11, 2019

Mrs. Weserria Shallay Brewer-Hill gained her wings on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare - Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 32 years. Weserria was born April 6, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sheila Brewer and Wesley Linzsey, Sr. Weserria attended Saginaw Public Schools. She enjoyed spending time with her children and her family and friends. She was the one...

Genevieve  Wilburn

Genevieve Wilburn

February 9, 2019

Genevieve Garcia Wilburn, age 61, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2019. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 3, 1958 to Paz and Guadalupe Garcia. Genevieve was born and raised in Saginaw and lived here the entirety of her life. She was a faithful member of Old Town Christian Outreach Center. She was...

Crezencia De Los Santos

Crezencia De Los Santos

February 9, 2019

Our beloved Crezencia De Los Santos, affectionately called “Chencha”, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the blessed age of 92 years. She was born April 19, 1926 in Cuero, Texas to Julia Guerrero Flores and Nicolas Alvarez. Chencha was a resident of Great Lakes Rehab Facility in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a loyal member of the Saint Joseph Church...

Keith Bernard Hughes

Keith Bernard Hughes

February 8, 2019

Keith Bernard Hughes was born February 4, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of Donald Eugene and Leola Hughes. He departed this life on Friday, February 8, 2019. Age 61 years. Keith was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1976.” After graduation, he went to serve his country proudly by enlisting in the United States Army. After...

Qua'Mere Amir Davis

Qua'Mere Amir Davis

February 6, 2019

Qua’Mere Amir Davis was born November 5, 2007 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ieasha Elliott. He was a fifth-grade student at Kempton Elementary and was on the merit roll. A happy, go-lucky kid, he enjoyed playing video games, especially Fortnite. Qua’Mere loved God and he was a bold, young solider for Christ. He would let you know that he believed in...

Detrick D Pops (Lansing)

Detrick D Pops (Lansing)

February 6, 2019

Mr. Detrick Deon Pops passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years.

Shantanise Michelle Hamilton (Lansing)

Shantanise Michelle Hamilton (Lansing)

February 5, 2019

On this day, Wednesday, February 6, 2019, Ms. Shantanise Michelle Hamilton, our beloved daughter, sister and niece went to be with God. Age 20 years. Shantanise was born November 2, 1998 to Carole Hamilton and Daniel Brown, Jr. Shantanise attended high school in Flint, Michigan. She had many talents such as singing, dancing, cooking and doing hair. She was a...

Brenda D. Primus

Brenda D. Primus

February 3, 2019

Ms. Brenda D. Primus, age 68, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison in Saginaw, Michigan. She was born March 1, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Augusta Keys and Vernetta Mathious. Brenda was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1968.” She was a faithful member of Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. She accepted Christ early...

Darlene Lou Parks (Holt)

Darlene Lou Parks (Holt)

February 3, 2019

Darlene Lou Parks had been a resident of Lansing, Michigan for most of her life. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the age of 80 wonderful blessed years. Darlene didn’t have much of a formal education. Therefore, she faced many obstacles in life. But through fierce determination she...

Minnie Johnson (Lansing)

Minnie Johnson (Lansing)

February 3, 2019

Mrs. Minnie Johnson departed her earthly life on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 93 years. She was born August 20, 1925 to the late Odessa Bowers and Buford Spike in Munford, Tennessee. Minnie professed her hope in Christ at an early age at Union Hill Baptist Church. She was educated through...

Juanita Finch

Juanita Finch

February 1, 2019

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” On February 1, 2019, Juanita Bentley Finch returned home to her heavenly Father and found sweet rest. Juanita, known to family and friends as “Nita”, was born September 19, 1934 in Sandersville, Georgia to the late William and Mary Bentley. She accepted Christ at an early age...

Jasper Melton

Jasper Melton

February 1, 2019

Mr. Jasper Melton was born in Bishopville, South Carolina on April 19, 1950 to Willie Buster Melton and Ella Toney Melton. He departed this life on Friday, February 1, 2019. Age 68 years. Jasper graduated from Dennis High School, “Class of 1968.” After graduating, Jasper moved to Saginaw, Michigan where he met and married Kathleen (Porter) Melton, who predeceased him....

Pastor Seth R. Doyle, Jr.

Pastor Seth R. Doyle, Jr.

February 1, 2019

Pastor Seth Randolph Doyle, Jr. was a life long resident of Michigan. Born in Detroit, he was raised in Clinton Township in the community known as Quinn Road. He attended Mount Clemens High School and, in 1954, enlisted in the United States Army. He served honorably, including a tour in South Korea, and was discharged in 1957. From his childhood,...