Obituaries

Jerry Delgado

Jerry Delgado

January 12, 2018

Mr. Jerry Delgado passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 66 years. He was born on May 31, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan to Esperanza Merino. Jerry Delgado, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a graduate of Saginaw High School. He retired from AT&T. Jerry enjoyed photography, attending church, family time and summer bar-b-ques. He...

Bobbie Jean Sellers (Lansing)

Bobbie Jean Sellers (Lansing)

January 10, 2018

Ms. Bobbie Jean Sellers passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. She was born January 2, 1941 on Case Street on the Northside of Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of Ila and Hildry Williams. She was a life-long resident of Lansing except for 15 years where she lived in Los Angeles,...

Willie Edd Watkins

Willie Edd Watkins

January 9, 2018

Mr. Willie E. Watkins departed this transitory life for the one promised and prepared by Jesus Christ, the Savior on January 9, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Watkins was born on April 15, 1946 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Earmond (Alberta) Watkins in Mantee, Mississippi. Willie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Callahan Missionary...

John Wacke

John Wacke

January 9, 2018

Mr. John Wacke passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2017 at Heavenly Realm Adult Foster Care. Age 62 years.

James Cathey (Lansing)

James Cathey (Lansing)

January 6, 2018

Mr. James Cathey passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years. He was born August 23, 1972 to James Cathey, Sr. and Wilma Bean Thomas in Albion, Michigan. James was a devoted son, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was educated in the Lansing School District. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Wilma “Jeannie”...

Carl Lilley (Lansing)

Carl Lilley (Lansing)

January 6, 2018

Mr. Carl Martin Lilley went to live with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. He was born July 31, 1949 to his parents, Elbert and Margaret Lilley in Ensley, Alabama. Carl attended school in Detroit, Michigan. He joined the Navy after school where he served as a cook. He then received his...

Eddie Weston

Eddie Weston

January 6, 2018

Mr. Eddie Weston “Chinese” passed away on January 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 10, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to Doll E. and Hattie E. Weston. Eddie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He accepted Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of New Life Baptist Church Ministries under the...

Corey Lamont Broxton, Jr.

Corey Lamont Broxton, Jr.

January 5, 2018

On January 5, 2018, angels received orders from God to descend down and place heavenly wings on our son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, cousin, godson and friend, Corey Lamont Broxton, Jr. Corey was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School “Class of 2015.” He also attended Delta College and Saginaw Career Complex (SCC) where he...

Jordan Anthony Brown

Jordan Anthony Brown

January 4, 2018

Jordan Anthony Brown passed away on January 4, 2018. He was born on June 16, 2014 in Saginaw, Michigan to Katie Leuenberger and Stephenson Brown, Jr. Jordan was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his brothers and sisters. He also enjoyed coloring, watching SpongeBob and eating snacks. Jordan will be remembered for his...

Brenard Bradley (Lansing)

Brenard Bradley (Lansing)

January 4, 2018

Mr. Brenard Bradley passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years. He was born November 15, 1967 to Mary L. Bradley and Harry Johnson in Lansing, Michigan. Brother Brenard Bradley was a man of outstanding faith; a true kingdom gatekeeper who had attended numerous church services throughout the city of Lansing; and had...

Pamela Roshell Canada

Pamela Roshell Canada

January 3, 2018

Ms. Pamela Roshell Canada was born June 15, 1964 to the late Henry Canada and Fanny Canada. Beloved mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend departed this life on January 3, 2017 at the age of 53 years, at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, Pamela was a proud graduate of none other than Saginaw...

Polly A. Barkley

Polly A. Barkley

January 3, 2018

Polly Ann Barkley passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 69 years. She was born May 4, 1948 in Jasper, Florida, the daughter of Wyatt and Marie Strickland Polly resided in Saginaw, Michigan and attended Saginaw Public Schools up to the 12th grade at Saginaw High School. She then moved to Knoxville, Tennessee with her...

Shederick Johnson "Shacky"

Shederick Johnson "Shacky"

January 2, 2018

Shederick D. Johnson "Shacky" passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home. Age 46 years. He was born July 2, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Delores Johnson and James Oliver, and raised by Joseph Hamilton. Shederick was employed at Restoration Community Outreach. He was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age. To know Shacky was to love...

James Edward Johnson

James Edward Johnson

January 2, 2018

On January 2, 2018, our beloved James Edward Johnson passed away after a brief illness. Age 67 years. We know that his suffering has stilled and he is truly at peace. James entered this world with “fireworks” on July 4, 1950 in Anguilla, Mississippi, the son of Leon and Bertha Payne. Mr. Johnson was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where...

Abdur-Rahim Rashada

Abdur-Rahim Rashada

January 2, 2018

Ninety-two years ago, on December 17, 1925 in the deep south, in the State of Mississippi, five miles from a little town called Starkville . . . out on a dark, dirty and dusty road called Black Jack Road that leads to a little settlement called Black Jack, Mary Ethel (Millon) Tate gave birth to a baby boy. The baby...

Leticia Vela

Leticia Vela

January 1, 2018

Ms. Leticia Valentina Vela passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 26 years. Leticia “Letii” was born on April 24, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Arthur Vela and Rose M. Ramirez. Letii was a resident of Saginaw many years before moving to Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a member of...

Samuel Thomas Richardson (Lansing)

Samuel Thomas Richardson (Lansing)

January 1, 2018

Mr. Samuel Thomas Richardson closed his eyes, and went into the arms of his heavenly Father on Monday, January 1, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 63 years. He was born January 13, 1955 to the union of Rev. Sammie Thomas and Mrs. Lula Mae Richardson in Memphis, Tennessee. Sam, as he was affectionally known,...

Patricia A. Davis "Tina"

Patricia A. Davis "Tina"

December 31, 2017

Ms. Patricia Ann Davis “Tina” passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 53 years. She was born on December 1, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Claudia Wills and Isaac Hale. Patricia was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1982. Patricia retired from Wolverine Human Services. During her...

Velma  Irvin Templeton

Velma Irvin Templeton

December 31, 2017

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Velma Irvin Templeton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Age 79 years. She was born on February 8, 1938 in Hayti, Missouri to Willie B. and Laurence M. Irvin. Velma was a resident of Flint, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of...

Patricia Cobb (Lansing)

Patricia Cobb (Lansing)

December 31, 2017

Mrs. Patricia Cobb passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Aria Nursing Rehab in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. The Family of Mrs. Patricia Cobb will be hosting a dinner to celebrate her life on Sunday, January 14, 2018 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Trappers Cove Apartments Clubhouse 3001 Trappers Cove Road Lansing, Michigan 48910