Daisy Mae Williams (Lansing)
February 14, 2018
Ms. Daisy Mae Williams made her transition to be with The Lord on February 14, 2018. Age 75 years. She was born on December 14,1942 to John and Annie Jones in Wrightsville, Georgia. After living on the farm, her family relocated to Florida where she discovered a love for fresh mangoes, which helped to inspire her passion for cooking. Over...
Ivory Duane Hall
February 11, 2018
Ivory Duane Hall passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born on February 22, 1958 to Ivory Bland and Savannah Hall. Ivory was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1976.” He completed many enrichment courses and worked several years at General Motors Saginaw Malleable Iron Foundry. He...
Deacon Wade Calhoun, Jr.
February 11, 2018
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Deacon Wade Calhoun, Jr., departed this life on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 17, 1945 to Wade Calhoun, Sr. and Mattie T. Smart Calhoun. Wade attended Saginaw Public Schools during his formative years. He graduated from Kashmere High School in Houston, Texas. Wade...
Andrew Joe, Jr.
February 10, 2018
Mr. Andrew Joe, Jr. our beloved and caring husband, father, friend, brother, uncle, nephew and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his residence. Age 60 years. He was born on January 16, 1958 in Blytheville, Arkansas to David and Janie Mae Smith. Andrew resided in Saginaw, Michigan with his loving wife, Patricia. He enjoyed a simple life...
Jennie Gaines
February 10, 2018
Our Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother, Jennie B. Gaines, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Our mother began her earthly journey on January 7, 1929 in Pittsview, Alabama. Jennie was the third of nine children born to the late Madison and Leora (Davison) Wright. Having...
Tanjanika N. Taylor
February 9, 2018
“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” Audre Lorde Tajanika Nicole Taylor, affectionately known as Tangie, was the embodiment of Audre Lorde’s sentiment about power, strength, vision and fearlessness when she transitioned from this life Friday, February 9, 2018 at...
Larry Goodman, Sr.
February 9, 2018
"The only good man in Saginaw!" Mr. Larry McKinnley Goodman, Sr. departed his earthly life on Friday, February 9, 2018 at his residence at the age of 56 years. He was born on April 26, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to the great Wardell and Zemira Goodman. Larry graduated from Buena Vista High School “Class of 1979” and shortly after, joined...
Warren Anthony Wright, Sr. "Peanut"
February 8, 2018
Mr. Warren Anthony Wright, Sr., affectionately known as “Peanut,” passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison at the age of 58 years. He was born on August 3, 1959 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Warren Stephens and Shirley Wright. Mr. Wright was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and retired from Olive Garden...
Joe Wiley
February 8, 2018
Mr. Joe Frank Wiley passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his residence. Age 77 years. He was born on October 20, 1940 in Fort Deposit, Alabama to Dan and Willie Mae Wiley. Joe moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1965 and was employed by General Motors (Saginaw Malleable Iron Foundry). He retired in 1997 after 36.3 years of service....
Wavonne Marie Halbert "Wavy Baby"
February 7, 2018
Ms. Wavonne Marie Halbert “Wavy Baby” passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital. Age 64 years. She was born on June 8, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Oscar Blackmon and Leola Katherine Johnson. Ms. Halbert was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1971. Her employment included Ern’s Seafood,...
Janet Tresenwriter (Lansing)
February 7, 2018
Ms. Janet Tresenwriter passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.
Mother Lillian Holmes
February 6, 2018
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 Mother Lillian Holmes passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family at age 88 years. Lillian was born in Helena, Arkansas January 9, 1930 to her wonderful parents the late Joe and Beatrice Thomas. After leaving Arkansas Lillian...
Michael Robertson (Holt)
February 5, 2018
Mr. Michael D. Robertson passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at his residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born October 29, 1952 to parents Dudley Glen and Valgene Smith Robertson in Lansing, Michigan. Michael was a life long resident in the mid-Michigan area. He worked and retired from General Motors. He was a member of Capital City...
Carlos A. Cosey, Jr. (Lansing)
February 5, 2018
Carlos Andrea Cosey Jr., to those that knew him, “Punch” was born January 15, 1988 in Lansing, Michigan to Carlos Andrea Cosey Sr. and Alexa Marie Alston. Carlos confessed hope in Christ at the age of five. He completed High School, attended Lansing Community College, and Valencia College in Orlando, Florida. Carlos loved sports as a child. At age 10,...
Marvin Bothuel
February 5, 2018
Mr. Marvin Bothuel of Silver Springs, Maryland passed away on February 5, 2018. He was born to Ernest and the late Flora Thomas-Bothuel at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Marvin was a graduate of Saginaw HIgh School, "Class of 1956." He joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) the same year. After completing seventeen years with the USMC, he moved...
George Drake (Lansing)
February 3, 2018
George L. Drake departed this life on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70. He was born January 14, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of L. V. Drake and Roselee Lewis Drake. He was one of five children. The Drake Family relocated to Lansing, Michigan where George attended and graduated from J. W. Sexton...
Willis Barney Davis
February 1, 2018
Mr. Willis Barney Davis passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 73 years.
Sharon Brown (Lansing)
January 31, 2018
Sharon Denise (Trainor) Brown departed this life on January 31, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 52 years old. She was born on January 11, 1966 in Lansing, Michigan. She was next to the youngest of seven children of Fletcher Trainor and the late Will Ella Trainor. Sharon graduated from Lansing Sexton High School. She loved spending time...
Ben Love, Jr. (Lansing)
January 28, 2018
Deacon Ben Thomas Love, Jr. departed to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. That was the same day he celebrated 30 years of marriage to his loving and devoted wife, LaShon. He was born October 23, 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The son of Ben Thomas, Sr. and Rachel Pearl Love. Deacon...
Antonio Parham "Tone"
January 27, 2018
Mr. Antonio Parham “Tone” passed away on January 27, 2018. Age 26 years. He was born April 8, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Demaret C. Bailey, Sr. and Kenyatta T. Parham. Antonio was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. He accepted Christ at an early age. Antonio attended Bridgeport schools and later attended Arthur Hill High School where he was...
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