Obituaries

Ruby Vann Betancourt

Ruby Vann Betancourt

November 11, 2017

Ms. Ruby Vann Betancourt passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at her residence. Age 52 Years. She was born June 30, 1965 to Raul and Amelia Betancourt, Sr. in Saginaw, Michigan. Ruby attended Saginaw and Bridgeport Public Schools graduating from Bridgeport High School in 1983. She later attended Delta College and was employed as a teacher’s assistant for CAC,...

Richard Creagh (Lansing)

Richard Creagh (Lansing)

November 9, 2017

Our beloved Richard Ray Creagh, also known as “Ray Ray” went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the young age of 78. Richard was born on May 1, 1939 in Camden, Alabama to Mary Elizabeth Creagh and William Creagh. Richard is a twin to Ruth Hester, and the youngest of 6 children. Richard married...

Ella Mary West

Ella Mary West

November 9, 2017

Ms. Ella Mary West went home to be with Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2017 following a short illness. Age 77 years. She was born April 18, 1940 in Preston, Georgia to Daisy Shepherd Fuller. Mary came to Saginaw, Michigan with her family as a result of the construction industry which caused her family to travel to many cities. She...

Edward Holbert (Lansing)

Edward Holbert (Lansing)

November 9, 2017

Edward Charles Holbert of Lansing, Michigan, was born October 1, 1957 in Hermondale, Missouri. He was the sixth of eight children born to Charlie Robinson and Dorothy J. Holbert He attended St. Paul Elementary School in Hermondale, Missouri. In 1968 the family moved to Lansing, Michigan, where Edward attended Gardner Middle School and Eastern High School. In 1970, Edward gave...

Edward Richardson "Hawk Man"

Edward Richardson "Hawk Man"

November 9, 2017

Mr. Edward Timothy Richardson, Jr. “Hawk Man” went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab Center. Age 69 years. He was born November 14, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Edward Timothy Richardson and Marjorie Richardson. Edward was a member of True Believers Outreach Ministry. He retired from General Motors...

Albert Earl Baldwin, Sr.

Albert Earl Baldwin, Sr.

November 8, 2017

1st Day On May 25, 1944 in a small farming community near Altheimer Arkansas, Ivra and Beatrice Baldwin were blessed with their firstborn, Albert Earl Baldwin, Sr. He would be the first of seven sons and seven daughters. Albert confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized at the age of 12 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Altheimer....

Jerome Deshaun Ezell  (Lansing)

Jerome Deshaun Ezell (Lansing)

November 7, 2017

Jerome Deshaun Ezell went home to be with the Lord, November 7, 2017 at the age of 27. He was born April 22, 1990 in Lansing, Michigan to Jeffrey and Rosa Ezell. Jerome grew up in Lansing, Michigan and played football for the Lansing Warriors. He attended Everett High School and later continued his education at Lansing Community College. Jerome...

Katrina Cottom (Lansing)

Katrina Cottom (Lansing)

November 6, 2017

Katrina Teaira Cottom passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 27 years. She was born September 29, 1990 to Shawnta Taylor and Bradley Cottom, Sr. in Lansing, Michigan. Katrina was a miracle baby. Doctors did not expect her to live through the day. However, for the first time of many, Katrina left the doctors...

Willie D. Hughes

Willie D. Hughes

November 5, 2017

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Mr. Willie Hughes, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 72 years. He was born January 6, 1945 in Stamps, Arkansas to Sybil Washington and Willie D. Hughes, Sr. Willie had a love for music, talent for singing, especially with his sons, and loved action movies. He also enjoyed...

Stariona Parham

Stariona Parham

November 5, 2017

Ms. Stariona Parham passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at her residence. Age 25 years. She was born April 18, 1992 in Saginaw, Michigan to Anthony Selvey and Yzennia Turner. Stariona attended Buena Vista Schools. She enjoyed reading, telling jokes, and traveling everywhere with her adoptive mother, Mary Parham. She worked at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth. Stariona’s eternal...

Phyllis Ann Smith

Phyllis Ann Smith

November 5, 2017

Mrs. Phyllis A. Smith went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 66 years. She was born to Edward Taylor, Sr., and Vera Lee Thomas on November 28, 1950 in Sicily Island, Louisiana. Mrs. Smith, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, was a resident of...

Rickie Kintigh (Dimondale)

Rickie Kintigh (Dimondale)

November 4, 2017

Mr. Rickie Kintigh passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his residence in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 64 years. He was born June 5, 1953 to Ervin and Genevieve Kintigh in Lansing, Michigan. Rickie graduated from Holt High School in 1972. He worked at Parker Hannifin as a machinist. Rickie enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities with his family and lifelong friends....

Alvis Hester, Jr. (Lansing)

Alvis Hester, Jr. (Lansing)

November 3, 2017

Mr. Alvis “Al” Hester, Jr.- Age 78, made his transition to be with the Lord on Friday, November 3, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Al was born on September 16, 1939 to Alvis and Gertrude Hester in Atoka, Tennessee. Al was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Al moved from Millington, Tennessee to Lansing, Michigan in...

Johnnie Miller

Johnnie Miller

October 29, 2017

Mr. Johnnie Miller passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 84 years. He was born on May 18, 1933 in Jackson, Mississippi to Willie Earl Craft and Mary Craft. Johnnie became a resident of Saginaw, Michigan in the early 1950s. He worked for General Motors Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry retiring in 1994 after 31 years. Johnnie...

Jeremiah "Jerry" Ervin

Jeremiah "Jerry" Ervin

October 29, 2017

Mr. Jeremiah "Jerry" Ervin entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by loved ones. Age 94 years. He was born on January 19, 1923 in Rust County, Texas to Sellow and Ora Lee Ervin. Mr. Ervin was a longtime resident of Saginaw. He was a supporter of the Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership...

Kathryn Sue Bryan (Grand Ledge)

Kathryn Sue Bryan (Grand Ledge)

October 26, 2017

To know Kathy was to love her. She spent her entire 58 short years on this Earth providing strength and guidance to us all, even as her health declined over the last several years as she battled Multiple Myeloma. She fought with dignity and grace until October 26, 2017, at which time her soul was released from her body and...

Shlindrill Bonita Lewis

Shlindrill Bonita Lewis

October 26, 2017

Mrs. Shlindrill Bonita Lewis entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Age 54 years. She was born September 20, 1963 in Mobile, Alabama to Charles and Emma Walton. Shlindrill attended Saginaw Public Schools graduating from Arthur Hill High School in 1981. She was a member of New Generation Apostolic Church under the leadership of Pastor Mary Allen. Shlindrill...

Tommy V. Green, Jr.

Tommy V. Green, Jr.

October 25, 2017

Mr. Tommy V. Green, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 86 years. He was born on July 7, 1931 in Rayville, Louisiana to Tommy, Sr. and Lizzie Green. Tommy moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1950 seeking employment with General Motors. He worked for Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry and was a member of UAW Local...

Maria Carmen Carranza

Maria Carmen Carranza

October 24, 2017

Mrs. Maria Carmen Carranza passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper. Age 88 years. She was born February 16, 1929 in Guerrero, Mexico to Prudencio Carranza and Santos Segura. Maria Carmen Carranza enjoyed cross-stitching, cooking, gardening, crossword puzzles, fishing and spending time with family. She will be sorely missed by family and friends who loved her dearly....

James Malone (Lansing)

James Malone (Lansing)

October 24, 2017

James Jerry Malone passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Aria Nursing & Rehab in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born April 6, 1945 to James and Jessie Malone in Greenfield, Tennessee. Jerry was a resident of Lansing, Michigan. He was an Army Veteran. He loved to joke and have fun. His family will miss him very much....