Charlotte R. Cage
October 7, 2018
Charlotte “Renee” Cage of Saginaw, Michigan went to be with the Lord October 7, 2018 at the age of sixty-nine years. She was born August 9, 1949 to Juliette Ernestine Jackson and Horace Felton Woods. She was lovingly raised by her mother and step-father, Leon Jackson, Sr. She was a member of Kingdom Life Ministries and everyone who knew her...
Helen Joice Johnson (Lansing)
October 7, 2018
On Sunday, October 7, 2018, Helen triumphantly shed the pain and restrictions of her earthly body and gained her glorified, heavenly body. Helen Joice (Gray) Johnson was born October 9, 1937, in Wesson, Mississippi to the union of Isiah and Ethel Gray. Later in life, Helen relocated to Lansing, Michigan. She was employed at the General Motors Oldsmobile Plant and...
Ashley Michelle Johnson (Lansing)
October 5, 2018
Ms. Ashley Michelle Johnson departed from us and went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 35 years. She was born October 14, 1982 to Louise Holbert and Michael D. Johnson Sr. in Lansing, Michigan. Ashley was extremely intelligent; she attended Lansing Eastern High School and received her General Education...
Michael Itenberg (Lansing)
October 4, 2018
Mr. Michael Itenberg passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years.
Darnell Wilson
September 29, 2018
Ms. Darnell Wilson, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Auntie and Friend went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born February 4, 1949 in Osceola, Arkansas, to the late James and Elnora Branch. Age 69 years. Darnell was employed at Hoyt Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Grace Church of...
Thomas Jones (Lansing)
September 29, 2018
Mr. Thomas Jones passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born March 7, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, Judy Kay Orta-Craven and Charles Martin Jones, Sr. Tom has been a resident of Lansing, Michigan for 32 years. He worked in construction and roofing. Tom was loved by many for his endearing...
Glorynell E. Coleman
September 26, 2018
Glorynell E. Coleman was born January 13, 1934 to Oakareada McGowan and Ipson Evans in Gettings, Texas. She transitioned on September 26, 2018 with her family by her side. Mother Coleman was educated in the Saginaw Public Schools System. She held several jobs during her career, working diligently to provide for her family. Mother Coleman was a faithful member of...
Robert H. Minard
September 26, 2018
Mr. Robert H. Minard passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Age 77 years. Robert was born July 20, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan to Harold and Bernedice Minard. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 1960”. He then attended Ferris State University and Saginaw Business Institute. He was an entrepreneur and owned his own...
Princess Irene Mannie
September 26, 2018
Mrs. Princess Irene Mannie was born June 25, 1946 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Semo and Julia Childress. Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend has gained her wings and is now resting peacefully in the arms of her Lord. Princess loved the Lord and accepted Jesus Christ into her life at a young age. She was a...
Willie Angelo Colbert "Geuse"
September 24, 2018
Willie "Geuse"Angelo Colbert was born February 18, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois to Betty Colbert- Davis and Willie Gordon. He graduated high school and attended Delta College. Geuse moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, and for the last three years he was employed at Agropur. He took pride in every job he held. Willie loved all genres of music but rap was...
Loretta Madden
September 23, 2018
Ms. Loretta Madden passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 41 years.
Sheldon Parker
September 21, 2018
Sheldon Maurice Parker was born November 7, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan to Vanesa L. Parker and the late Benjamin Taylor. He passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. Age 36 years. Sheldon accepted Christ into his life as a young child and was baptized at Candlelight Missionary Baptist Church by the late Pastor Jimmie Simington. He was a member of Candlelight...
Roy Foote
September 21, 2018
Mr. Roy Edward Foote was born December 31, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to Troy and Beulah May Foote. He passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. Age 65 years. Roy was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and attended Houghton Elementary, Central Junior High, and Buena Vista High School, “Class of 1971.” He was a humble, down to earth guy that...
Leroy Schaffer (Lansing)
September 20, 2018
LeRoy Edsil Schaffer passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born June 3, 1937 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The son of Byron Schaffer and Myrtle (Demond) Schaffer. LeRoy resided in Lansing, Michigan for more than 35 years. He was affiliated with the Salvation Army and Calvary Grace Assembly Church of...
Laura Lee Taylor
September 19, 2018
Ms. Laura Lee Taylor, known as “LoLo”, was born October 11, 1969 in Greenville, Mississippi to J.C. Walker and Ethel Lee Taylor. She passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Age 48 years. LoLo was a long-term resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a student of Saginaw Public Schools but obtained her General Education Diploma at a separate institution. She was...
Simon Carter, Iii (Lansing)
September 17, 2018
Simon Carter III was born January 14, 1953 in Detroit, MI the second child of the union of Simon Jr. and Dolores Carter. Simon was educated in the Detroit Public School system attending Makenzie High School where he was an All City football player. Graduated from Western Michigan University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree and also from...
Deacon Sylvester Payne
September 16, 2018
Deacon Sylvester Payne was born July 4, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jimmie Payne, Jr. and Lou Kathryn (Davis) Payne. He was the third of their four children. He passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Sylvester was a successful student of Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1973”. Immediately following,...
William L. Antwine "Twine"
September 15, 2018
Mr. William L. Antwine was born September 6, 1939 in Sherrill, Arkansas, the fourth child of eight children born to Willie Antwine, Sr. and Bessie McAfee. William's nickname was "Twine" as he was affectionately known by family and friends. In 1962, William married Essie Webb and they moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1964. To this union six children were born....
Rudy Gonzales
September 13, 2018
Mr. Rudy Gonzales was born February 9, 1988 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Jesus and Sandra Gonzales. He passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Salt Lake Regional Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Age 30 years. Rudy did not like school and hated school work. Yet, he was a social butterfly and made plenty of friends. He was...
Zarica Allen (Lansing)
September 13, 2018
Ms. Zarica Allen passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years. She was born May 21, 1971 in Lansing, Michigan to her parents, James Gilmore and Lurrie Allen. Zarica was long time resident of Lansing, Michigan where she graduated from the Hill Vocational Academy. She was employed through Elite Company. Zarica attended Divine...

