Obituaries

Lorenzo D'Wayne Jiles

Lorenzo D'Wayne Jiles

December 22, 2017

Lorenzo D’Wayne Jiles, known as Ren to most and Hot Boy to some, made his debut on January 14, 1996. He was a Tony Morgan and Alisha Jiles production; the first of two to this union. Ren attended Saginaw Township Schools where he was very popular and had many friends. He was grateful for the support and encouragement of the...

Glenda Scott (Lansing)

Glenda Scott (Lansing)

December 22, 2017

Mrs. Glenda Scott passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.

John Knuckles, Jr.

John Knuckles, Jr.

December 22, 2017

Mr. John Knuckles, Jr. passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at his residence in Bay City, Michigan. He was born on February 18, 1931 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John and Ruth Knuckles. John was a resident of Bay City, Michigan. He completed junior high school in Arkansas, coming to Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 19 years, and...

Samella (Teen) Ruth

Samella (Teen) Ruth

December 20, 2017

SCROLL OF LIFE At the age of 80, Samella (Teen) Ruth passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Teen was born June 2, 1937 in Corner Stone, Arkansas to Samuel and Sarilla Ruth. Teen was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a member of the Usher Board for over 30...

Adriann Colenburg (Lansing)

Adriann Colenburg (Lansing)

December 19, 2017

Ms. Adriann Colenburg passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.

Christopher Armstrong (Lansing)

Christopher Armstrong (Lansing)

December 18, 2017

Christopher Armstrong was born January 10, 1964 in Greenville, Tennessee to Charles McMullen and Susan Richardson. Although Christopher was born in Tennessee, he resided in Lansing, Michigan for most of his life. Christopher was a very giving and kind-hearted man. He was protective of his family, whom he loved dearly, and would do anything for. He enjoyed the outdoors, and...

Joe  N. Williams, Jr.

Joe N. Williams, Jr.

December 18, 2017

Joe N. Williams, Jr. of Bay City, Michigan, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, December 18, 2017. He was 54 years old. Our irrepressible son, brother, uncle and friend was born on January 2, 1963 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Joe N. Sr. and Gloria D. (Muex) Williams. The Williams Family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1965 and then...

C. L. (Curtis Lee) Richardson "Dusty"

C. L. (Curtis Lee) Richardson "Dusty"

December 17, 2017

Mr. C.L. (Curtis Lee) Richardson, affectionately known by many as “Dusty”, departed this earthly life very calmly, peacefully, & spiritually prepared, on his eldest daughter’s (RaJeana) birthday, Sunday, December 17, 2017, at his residence, at the age of 65 years. He was born on May 26, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, the eldest son of the late Helena Johnson Richardson &...

Antwain Jonquil Terry

Antwain Jonquil Terry

December 17, 2017

Mr. Antwain Jonquil Terry earned his wings on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Age 25 years. He was born on May 31, 1992 in Saginaw, Michigan to Corethian Barnes-King and Maurice Terry, Sr. Antwain attended SVRC in Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed playing basketball, video games, watching wrestling and spending time with family, especially his son, Jayceon Terry. Antwain leaves to cherish...

Howard Demarcus Walker, Jr.

Howard Demarcus Walker, Jr.

December 17, 2017

Mr. Howard Demarcus Walker, Jr. earned his wings on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 22 years. Howard was born on May 7, 1995 in Saginaw, Michigan to Corethian Barnes-King and Howard Walker, Sr. Howard attended Saginaw Public Schools, including Saginaw High School. He enjoyed playing basketball, video games, cracking jokes and spending time with his...

Roberta Busch (Lansing)

Roberta Busch (Lansing)

December 16, 2017

Roberta Busch, 6th of eight children, was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Gussie Lee Johnson and the Late BF Johnson, on January 6th, 1952. She attended Armorel School in Arkansas, but later went on to finish her general education where she received her certificate of diplomacy through the Penn Foster High School. Roberta worked in several jobs in...

Baby Velencia Arielle Gomez

Baby Velencia Arielle Gomez

December 15, 2017

Baby Velencia Arielle Gomez gained her Heavenly wings and flew into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 15, 2017. She is the daughter of Jessica Gomez and Velencio Trejo. Every day and every night when you feel the need to hold me tight Just blow a kiss in the sky, for I will be close by In the Heavens...

Catherine Stewart Wilson (Lansing)

Catherine Stewart Wilson (Lansing)

December 12, 2017

A kindhearted woman gains respect. Proverbs 11:16 Catherine Stewart-Wilson went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. She was born May 29, 1943 in Kilmichael, Mississippi, to a loving mother Mary Ann Ware and father Eugene Allen, both of Winona, Mississippi. Through her beautiful smile, sincere eyes, compassion for others, and...

Joan Ann Russell-Page

Joan Ann Russell-Page

December 12, 2017

Ms. Joan Ann Russell-Page passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Great Lakes Rehab Center. Age 67 years. She was born on February 27, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Herman Russell and Freddie B. (Washington) Russell. Joan was raised in Tutwiler, Mississippi from the age of five months by Jessie and Susie Bush, along with loving aunt Susie Mae...

Israel Vinson (Lansing)

Israel Vinson (Lansing)

December 12, 2017

Israel Vinson, 40, of Lansing, Michigan died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Mother Theresa House in Lansing, Michigan. He was born October 21, 1977, in Cleveland, Ohio to James and Barbara Ann Vinson (nee Crittenden). Israel attended and graduated from Max Hayes Vocational High School where he graduated in 1996. He obtained many awards and certificates as well as letters...

Rico Malique Arocha

Rico Malique Arocha

December 11, 2017

Mr. Rico Malique Arocha passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 in Brevard County, Florida. Age 23 years. He was born April 12, 1994 in Saginaw, Michigan to Anthony Arrell Sullivan and Susana Arocha. Rico was a bright star to his family and friends. He never met a stranger. Rico loved to sit and talk on any subject, and boy, could...

Samantha Ann Johnson

Samantha Ann Johnson

December 11, 2017

Samantha Ann Johnson, the daughter of Sylvia (Pastor Johnie, Sr.) Edwards and the late Earl M. Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the age of 52 years. She was born on November 4, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan. Samantha, affectionately known as “Sam”, was a faithful and dedicated servant of God, and to...

Richard  Allen Crosby

Richard Allen Crosby

December 10, 2017

The world was gifted with the birth of Richard Allen Crosby on October 9, 1942 born to Lula M. Young-Crosby and Frank Crosby in Pensacola, FL. On December 10, 2017, after 75 years of a beautifully fulfilled life, Richard was called home, with his family by his side. Richard graduated from Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Pensacola, FL....

Agapito Garza

Agapito Garza

December 10, 2017

Mr. Agapito Garza passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at his residence in San Antonio, Texas. Age 74 years.

Joyce Marie Holliday

Joyce Marie Holliday

December 9, 2017

Ms. Joyce Marie Holliday passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 83 years young. She was born on October 23, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to Lotus Perkins, Sr. and Beatrice Leasure. Joyce was employed by the Saginaw Board of Education for over 25 years. She was well-known and loved in her community, affectionately known as “Mama...