Obituaries

Linda Elizabeth  Morris (Lansing)

Linda Elizabeth Morris (Lansing)

November 30, 2017

Ms. Linda Elizabeth Morris passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. She was born March 16, 1936 to Johnathan and Lucy Brand in Danville (Hawgwash), Kentucky. Linda was a nurse. During her years of service, she as an African-American woman broke down racial barriers in the nursing profession that helped to change...

James Lloyd Jackson

James Lloyd Jackson

November 29, 2017

On Wednesday, November 29, 2017 there was a great reunion in Heaven as James Lloyd Jackson transitioned from life on earth to life eternal. He was welcomed by his wife, Sarah, daughter, Paulette, son, Jon, parents, Rosa Lena and Booker T. Jackson and a host of other family and friends. James entered into eternal rest at Cartwright Hospice Residence. Age...

Linda Mckether

Linda Mckether

November 29, 2017

“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven...” -Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to be Born… Linda Jean (Turner) McKether entered this life on July 2, 1957 to Clifford Turner and Edna Parker in Saginaw, MI. She moved to Gadsden, Alabama at an early age where she was raised by her aunt, Bessie Myrick....

Loretta Darlene Crisp

Loretta Darlene Crisp

November 28, 2017

Ms. Loretta Darlene Crisp passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at her residence. Age 55 years. She was born December 14, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to O’Neal and Annie Will Williams. Loretta was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan where she was employed by Hope Network for 17 years. She enjoyed traveling and going to casinos. Most of all,...

Kinnie F. Falls

Kinnie F. Falls

November 28, 2017

Mr. Kinnie F. Falls “Lil Will” passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his residence. Age 53 years. He was born on July 17, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kinnie L. and Eula M. Falls. Lil Will was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and attended Saginaw Public Schools including Saginaw High School. He was self-employed and gifted to do...

Connie L. Jackson

Connie L. Jackson

November 27, 2017

Ms. Connie L. Jackson passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. Age 53 years. She was born on October 25, 1964 in Howell, Michigan to Walter Andrew Slavik and Mabel Ann Slavik. Connie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools. Connie loved to travel,...

Andre' French Ii (Lansing)

Andre' French Ii (Lansing)

November 25, 2017

Mr. André D. French, II passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Age 26 years. He was born December 12, 1990 to André D. French and Angelenna L. Peters in Muskegon, Michigan. André was a resident of Lansing, Michigan. He loved music, cars, poetry, bowling, fishing and most of all his family. He was eagerly anticipating the birth...

Michelle Parker (Lansing)

Michelle Parker (Lansing)

November 24, 2017

Michelle E. Parker passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 53 years. She was born August 9, 1964 to Thomas Parker and Anna Haines in Gary, Indiana. Michelle received her formal education in the Gary Indiana School District. She relocated to Lansing, Michigan in the 90s, where she became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)....

Bobby Wayne Crockett

Bobby Wayne Crockett

November 18, 2017

Mr. Bobby Wayne Crockett passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Great Lakes Rehab. Age 63 years. He was born on November 16, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to T.C. and Bertha Crockett. Mr. Crockett was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where he had been affiliated with Victorious Believers Ministries. He attended Saginaw Public Schools, leaving to work at General...

Margie R. Willis (Lansing)

Margie R. Willis (Lansing)

November 18, 2017

On November 18, 2017, Ms. Margie Reen. Willis went to be with her Lord. A native of Clarkdale, Mississippi, Margie was the only child of Jerome Willis and Mary Butler. Margie was 81 years of age. Margie moved to Michigan in the early 1960”s. Margie’s career included employment at Motor Wheel, General Motors, and ending as a Foster Grandmother for...

Devin  Jones (Lansing)

Devin Jones (Lansing)

November 18, 2017

Devin JeVon Jones passed away Saturday, November 18. 2017. Age 19 years. He was born April 1, 1998, to the union of Don E. Jones Sr. and Jennifer Y. Jones. Devin was very charismatic and had an outgoing spirit and a great love for his family. Whenever he walked into a room he was sure to greet you with a...

Lowell Wade, Sr. (Lansing)

Lowell Wade, Sr. (Lansing)

November 16, 2017

Mr. Lowell Adolphus Wade, Sr. was born August 6, 1952, the second son of proud parents, William Sr. and Brunetta Wade in Tyler, Texas. He made his transition from this life at his residence, November 16, 2017. Age 65 years. Lowell matriculated through the public schools of Lansing from elementary to high school. During his high school tenure, he set...

Bernardo Garza Ramon, Sr.

Bernardo Garza Ramon, Sr.

November 16, 2017

Mr. Bernardo Garza Ramon, Sr. passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was born on June 3, 1936 in Bishop, Texas to Jose and Maria Ramon. Mr. Ramon was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where he attended St. Joseph Parish. He loved spending time with his wife and other family members. He was employed by Houlihan Construction for many...

Isabel Martinez

Isabel Martinez

November 15, 2017

Mrs. Isabel Martinez passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her residence. Age 59 years. She was born on May 18, 1958 in Santiago de Cuba to Miguel Beltran Caminero and Celeste Carajal Bell. Mrs. Martinez was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was employed by Nexteer Automotive and was a member of UAW Local 699. Isabel received an...

Jeraldine D. Redeemer "G.G."

Jeraldine D. Redeemer "G.G."

November 14, 2017

A precious loved one of ours has gone home to be with the Lord. On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, G.G. ascended to her eternal home; her earthly mission was complete at the age of 89 years. She was born on August 31, 1928, in Memphis, Tennessee to George and Sallie Duckett. Jeraldine accepted Christ at an early age. Jeraldine was...

Joseph Seay (Lansing)

Joseph Seay (Lansing)

November 13, 2017

“A Great Soul Serves Everyone All the Time. A Great Soul Never Dies. It Brings Us Together Again and Again.” - Maya Angelou Joseph Lee Seay, the seventh of twelve children of Sam Seay and Carrie Pearl Seay was born July 31, 1954 in Pine Hill, Alabama. On November 13, 2017, our Father picked a bright smile from our midst...

Dorothy May Swan (Lansing)

Dorothy May Swan (Lansing)

November 13, 2017

Our loving wife and mother, Mrs. Dorothy May (Fears) Swan passed away on November 13, 2017 at Eaton County Health and Rehab Services at 91 years young. Dorothy was born May 9, 1926 in Charlotte, Michigan to Jesse Chapman Mason and Orrin Mason. She resided in Dimondale, Michigan, where she was a member of Brookfield Methodist Church. Dorothy was an...

Willie J. Johnson (Lansing)

Willie J. Johnson (Lansing)

November 12, 2017

Mr. Willie J. Johnson passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years. He was born on October 17, 1946 to BF and Gussie Lee Johnson in Blytheville, Arkansas the fifth of eight siblings. Willie attended Armorel School in Arkansas. He moved to Lansing, Michigan where he worked for the Douglas Steel plant. Willie...

Twyman Mark Burnell

Twyman Mark Burnell

November 12, 2017

Mr. Twyman Mark Burnell passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Traverse City, Michigan. Age 51 years. He was born on January 28, 1966 in San Bernardino, California to John Burnell and Hazel Cary Burnell. Mark came to Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 6 years with his family as they pursued careers in the automotive...

Wynonah Butler

Wynonah Butler

November 12, 2017

Wynonah L. (Ponder) Butler passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at her residence. She entered this life on Tuesday, March 21, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan to Hazel and Theodore (Ted) Ponder, one of 11 siblings. Wynonah, fondly called (Nonie), given to her by her brother, Ivan, because he couldn't pronounce her name, attended Saginaw Public Schools. Her graduating class...