Daniel J. Wells
January 26, 2018
Mr. Daniel Wells passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018, at his residence in Dallas, Texas following a lengthy illness. He was born October 25, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to James Houston Wells and Clara Passmore Wells. Daniel attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1972”. He furthered his education attending Delta College,...
Earven Adway, Jr.
January 26, 2018
Mr. Earven Adway, Jr. passed away on Friday, January 26 2018 at his residence. Age 78 years. He was born on April 29, 1939 in Altheimer, Arkansas to Earven and Willie B. Adway. Earven was a graduate of Altheimer High School, Class of 1959. He later moved to Chicago, Illinois and from there to Saginaw, Michigan in 1963. Earven was...
Sandra Kay Fowler "Rada"
January 25, 2018
On Tuesday, January 25, 2018, angels called Sandra Kay Fowler “Rada” home to be with the Lord. Age 68 years. Sandra was born on September 3, 1949 in Jackson, Michigan to Luella (Taylor) Fowler and Alfonso Fowler. Sandra attended school and worked at Gilbert Steak House in Jackson, Michigan. After relocating to Saginaw, she worked and retired from General Motors....
Ora Lee Allen
January 25, 2018
Ms. Ora Lee Allen passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at St. Mary's of Mchigan-Saginaw. Age 80 years. She was born January 25, 1938 in Thompson, Alabama to Ora Lou Watkins Allen and Roosevelt Allen, Sr. Ora Lee attended schools in Thompson, Alabama. She graduated from Carver High School in Union Springs, Alabama, Class of 1957. She eventually moved...
Virgil Petty
January 25, 2018
On April 24, 1956 Virgil Petty was born to Bartow Marion Petty, Jr. and Marie Josephine Petty in the city of Saginaw, Michigan. Virgil spent his formative family years with his three siblings: Wayne, Rita, and Wendell. Some of his favorite childhood memories are of the times spent with his family on Sundays during services at St. Luke CME Church...
Diane Jones
January 24, 2018
Ms. Diane Jones passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Home Away From Home AFC (A&D Hospice). Age 69 years. She was born on November 24, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to Iverson Sr. and Louise Jones. Diane was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan for many years. She attended Saginaw Public Schools. Diane enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows,...
Richie Dean Cantu
January 23, 2018
Divine providence ordained by God has called a loving son, father, brother, fiancé, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Richie Dean Cantu, to depart from us suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Cass City, Michigan with his fiancé, Shelly Proctor, at his side. They had a wonderful outing the day before his transition. Richie Dean was born...
Charles Jackson (Lansing)
January 23, 2018
Charles Andrew Jackson passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born June 3, 1936 to Frank and Ruth Jackson in Tuckerman, Arkansas. He was a man of honor who served his country. In April 1954 Charles joined the United States Air Force. After four years of service, he was honorably...
Samie Jamerson "Black Red"
January 23, 2018
Samie D. Jamerson “Black Red” the son Jessie Jamerson and Gertrude Jackson departed this life on his eldest daughter’s birthday, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper, following a brief illness. Age 89 years young. He was born July 23, 1928, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Samie was raised by his grandmother, Ada Perry. He was separated from his family in...
Dorothy Turner
January 22, 2018
Ms. Dorothy Turner passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at her residence. Age 66 years.
Nancy Marie Carter
January 21, 2018
Mrs. Nancy Marie Carter passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 65 years. She was born May 30, 1952 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Jessie and Reather Mae Collier. Nancy was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a graduate of Buena Vista High School, Class of 1970. She was employed many years at Hoyt Nursing...
Norma Clark-Thomas
January 21, 2018
Our beloved mother, granny, great granny, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, Norma Thomas went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the age of 69 years. She was born on August 16, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to James Clark, Sr. and Sona Carruth. Norma was a member of the Greater Renaissance Baptist Church under...
William H. Lee (Lansing)
January 20, 2018
Mr. William Henry Lee, age 75, made his transition to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan. He was born in McCormick County in Greenwood, South Carolina on July 26th, 1942. He was the eldest child of John Lewis and Elizabeth Lee. At the age of 5, his family moved from South Carolina...
L.C. Thomas
January 20, 2018
Mr. L.C. Thomas passed away on January 20, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. Age 89 years. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on December 7, 1928. Mr. Thomas relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1960 taking employment at the Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry. He was a member of UAW Local 668. L.C. enjoyed fishing, working on houses and being an Uber driver....
Bonnie Reed (Lansing)
January 19, 2018
On January 19th, 2018 our beloved Bonnie Reed left this Earth to join our loved ones in Heaven. Bonnie was born on November 14th, 1952 in St. Johns, Michigan to parents Myron James Henderson and Nancy Lee Bullock. Bonnie was the eldest of her 8 brothers and sisters. Bonnie was a passionate woman that lived for taking care of her...
Calvin Choyce
January 17, 2018
Mr. Calvin Choyce was born March 16, 1938 in Longview, Texas to Charlie and Jeanette (Moody) Choyce. He passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his residence. Age 79 years. Mr. Choyce attended Potter Elementary School in Saginaw, Michigan until the age of 9 years. He was in the 4th grade when he acquired a debilitating illness which prevented...
June Ousley Purdy-Evans
January 17, 2018
Ms. June Ousley Purdy-Evans passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born on April 3, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Samuel Ousley and Rosa Conley. June Ousley Purdy-Evans was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a proud, devoted Christian, and was a member of New Covenant Temple Church...
Carol Ramsey-Whitmore (Lansing)
January 15, 2018
Mrs. Carol Ramsey Whitmore, age 67, of Lansing, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2018. Carol, an only child, was born, June 20 1950, the daughter of Nathaniel and Savannah Warren. Carol spent her formative years, as well as most of her adult life, in Detroit, Michigan, her birthplace. She attended Detroit public schools,...
Jannie Mcghee
January 14, 2018
Ms. Jannie Lucretia McGhee passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at her residence. Age 82 years. She was born on February 18, 1935 in Mobile, Alabama to Thomas and Annie Robinson. Ms. McGhee was a resident of Saginaw. She was employed at Vlasic Pickles. Jannie enjoyed listening to gospel music, spending time with her family, and going to church...
Willie Neal Davis
January 12, 2018
Mr. Willie Davis passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence. Age 64 years.