Mildred Stoudamire (Lansing)
January 30, 2019
Mildred Ophelia Stoudamire was born December 27, 1948 to parents Walter & Pearlie Stoudamire in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was the oldest of three children, herself, Walter, Jr. and Corlis. Mildred loved her siblings dearly. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age. Mildred was known by many titles such as “Millie”, “Miss Millie”, and “Dr. Millie”. She...
Hattie Sisson
January 30, 2019
Hi family and friends. As they say, “can’t nobody tell your story like you tell your story,” so here it goes. I was born in Blanton, Alabama on November 14, 1924 to John Ernest and Rebecca Murphy. I came to Bay City, Michigan in 1942 and married Steve Sisson in 1946. I had ten children but raised twelve. Yes, I...
Larry Coleman, Sr.
January 30, 2019
Mr. Larry James Coleman Sr. was born November 3, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Russell Sr. and Rosa Coleman. He passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the age of 58 years. Larry was born and raised in Saginaw. He was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and graduated “Class of 1978.” He loved God and was a...
Fannie Marie Diggs
January 29, 2019
Mrs. Fannie “Marie” Diggs was born March 3, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of William and Queen Mary Gibbs. She passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Fannie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Vassar High School and graduated “Class of 1964.” Two months after graduation, Fannie married the love of her...
Yolanda S. Smith (Lansing)
January 29, 2019
Yolanda Shauntele Smith passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 39 years. Yolanda was known for her giving nature and kindness. She was always willing and ready to help others. She was outgoing, generous, warm-hearted, and always made everyone feel like family. Yolanda was deeply treasured and will be greatly missed. She will be remembered as a...
Jerry Harris
January 28, 2019
Mr. Jerry Harris, son, brother, uncle, and cousin, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at his home. He was born May 24, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ed and Julia Harris. Jerry attended Buena Vista Public Schools and graduated from Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1976.” He was a jokester, the life of the party and a great dancer....
Shelly G. Warren
January 27, 2019
Ms. Shelly Gene Warren was born May 7, 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama to Mabel Ineze Warren. God called her home to be with Him on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Shelly was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1967.” She was employed by the Saginaw VA Hospital and...
Terriance Sample
January 25, 2019
Mr. Terriance Eddie Sample was born January 15, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Eddie Roberts and Brenda Sample Hood. He passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Age 47 years. Terriance was a resident of Holland, Michigan. He enjoyed lifting weights, traveling, cooking and drinking tea. He was a person that loved life, loved making people laugh and had...
Karen Hall (Lansing)
January 23, 2019
Ms. Karen Hall passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born May 11, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan to parents, the late Florence Hall and William Roper. Karen, better known as “Koosi MaMa” was a well-known person in Lansing, Michigan. If you met her, you all know when you are done,...
Judy M. House (Lansing)
January 22, 2019
Judy Mae (McCoy) House passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the age of 76 years. She was born October 28, 1942 to Buster McCoy and Emma Thompson in Gurdon, Arkansas. Judy received her formal education through the Gurdon Public School District, graduating from Henry Bell High School in 1960. In 1979, as a young...
Gwendolyn L. Collier
January 20, 2019
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.” Gwendolyn Leota Collier was born October 21, 1943 in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of Charles W. Steward, Sr. and Clementine O. Major. She received her wings Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the age of 75 years. Gwendolyn was a long-time resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended...
Keith Rhodes
January 20, 2019
Mr. Keith James Rhodes was born June 24, 1957 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Robert James and Mattie Ruth Rhodes. He passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. Keith graduated from Huron High School in Ann Arbor, “Class of 1975.” After high school, he worked full-time in retail, and in 1988 became a volunteer firefighter for Scio Township in...
James Tinsley, Sr.
January 19, 2019
Mr. James Albert Tinsley, Sr. was born July 16, 1931 in Camphill, Alabama to Walter Sr. and Ida Tinsley. James was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend. His work was done when God called him home Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his son’s residence. Age 87 years. James worked for the General Motors Corporation Grey Iron Foundry...
Daniel Dupree Gilliam (Lansing)
January 19, 2019
Mr. Daniel Dupree Gilliam passed away on Friday, January 19, 2019 in Maricopa County, Arizona, at the age of 30. He was born March 24, 1988 in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Julia Daniel and Waymond Gilliam. Daniel completed his education in Lansing, Michigan. He was a very smart and articulate person. Daniel loved to make people laugh. He loved to...
Wallace Bush (Lansing)
January 17, 2019
Mr. Wallace Bush (aka Gator) passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born January 3, 1956 to Wallace Martin and Annie Pearl Covington in Joiner, Arkansas. Wallace attended Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan. He enjoyed playing pool, cards, dice and golf. He loved to joke that he was 163 years old....
Bernie Fentress
January 17, 2019
Mrs. Bernie Fentress was born April 13, 1951 in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of Cleve and Ella Hudson. She departed this life on January 17, 2019, age 67 years. Bernie relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1968 with her husband Murray. She worked for Buena Vista School District as a bus driver until she retired. She took pride in her job...
Eloise Morris (Lansing)
January 16, 2019
It is with pain of heart and joy in the faith of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who gave His life for our salvation that we remember today and celebrate the life of our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend! Eloise Russ Morris who was called from her earthly tabernacle to her everlasting home in Heaven on January...
Geri A. Gilyard-Morris
January 15, 2019
Mrs. Geri Gilyard-Morris was born November 4, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Neely Jones and Earlene Price. She passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 53 years. Born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, Geri was a member of New Covenant Church while growing up. She later moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana. She worked...
Cathy Lynn Genia (Lansing)
January 14, 2019
Ms. Cathy Lynn Genia passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.
Eudora Blair
January 12, 2019
Eudora Blair, age 90, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother was born December 2 1928, in Sherman, Texas to the late T.J. and Christell Riley. All who loved Eudora are sad to say goodbye but feel so blessed to know she lived a full, long life. Upon...
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