Mildred Roberts (Lansing)
October 3, 2017
Ms. Mildred Roberts passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born November 24, 1944 to Edward Roberts and Edna Burnett in Tampa, Florida. Mildred served as a foster parent for over 20 years. She was an active member of her church, Lansing Church of God in Christ. There she loved...
David Jason Trice "Big Dave"
September 30, 2017
Mr. David Jason Trice “Big Dave” passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence. Age 55 years. He was born June 4, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to Callie Clayborne and Horace Trice. David “Big Dave” grew up in Saginaw, Michigan from the age of eight years. He completed his education with the Saginaw Public School System. David accepted...
Ora Lee Nelson
September 30, 2017
Ora Lee (Jones) Nelson was called home to her Heavenly Father, September 30, 2017, in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 64, after a lengthy illness. She was born to Carral and Mildred (Silvia) Jones on November 4, 1952 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Ora was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a retiree from General Motors with...
Judith Lafountain (Lansing)
September 29, 2017
Ms. Judith Ann LaFountain passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. Judy as she was affectionately known was born April 10, 1961 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan to Ronald and Shirley LaFountain. She was 56 years of age. Judy was a kind and generous person. She found great pleasure in visiting with family and friends. One of her greatest...
Odie Carruth
September 28, 2017
Mr. Odie Carruth passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family and listening to his favorite music, the Blues. Age 88 years. He was born August 19, 1929 in Lexa, Phillips County, Arkansas to Mike and Ora Nelson Carruth. Odie moved to Saginaw, Michigan where he worked over 30 years and retired from General...
Mary "May" Martin Curtis
September 28, 2017
Ms. Mary “May” Martin Curtis began her journey of this life on August 19, 1935 in her birthplace Pickens, Arkansas. She was the 2nd child born to the late William M. Martin, and Leola Martin. May departed this life on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the age of 82 years. She was the proud mother of four beautiful children. May...
Shardae Marie Marshall
September 27, 2017
Ms. Shardae Marie Marshall passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Age 30 years. She was born September 24, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan to Vanessa L. Marshall. Shardae was a resident of Bay City, Michigan for many years of her life. She was born premature and was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. Shardae was non-verbal, only saying two words...
Geraldine Laws (Lansing)
September 26, 2017
Mother Geraldine Laws was born February 2, 1930 in Durham, North Carolina to Early and Nebraska Laws. She departed this life Tuesday, September 26, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 87 years. Mother Laws became a member of the Paradise Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of the late Reverend Herman Green. She was a faithful member...
Freddie Lee Blackmon
September 26, 2017
Mr. Freddie Lee Blackmon passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his residence Age 64 years. He was born June 8, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Oscar and Leola Blackmon. Freddie received his education from Saginaw Public Schools. He worked 30 years and retired from General Motors Grey Iron Foundry. Freddie was a member of UAW Local 668. He...
Mark Shannon (Lansing)
September 19, 2017
Mark Shannon passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in City, Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born August 18, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee to Georgia Shannon. Mark enjoyed life to the fullest especially fishing and bike riding with his children. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Carla; daughter, Markita; son, Mark, Jr., “M.J.”; sister,...
Virginia Amelia Ramon
September 18, 2017
Mrs. Virginia Amelia Ramon passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her residence. Age 84 years. She was born October 29, 1932 in Laredo, Texas to Francisco and Virginia O. Paez. Mrs. Ramon was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she attended St. Joseph Parish. She loved spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, gardening and shopping. Virginia was...
Cornell Howard
September 18, 2017
Mr. Cornell Howard passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 81 years. He was born December 25, 1935 in Surrency, Georgia to Nathan and Hattie Howard. Cornell relocated to Saginaw, Michigan with his parents at the age of 9 years. He became an independent man doing lawn care and handy man duties. As a...
James Earl Smothers "Prince Semaj"
September 17, 2017
Mr. James Earl Smothers known as “Prince Semaj” passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 26 years. He was born July 21, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sandra Primm and James Gunn. James, also known as “Baby James”, grew up in Saginaw, Michigan and received his education in Saginaw Pubic Schools, attending Saginaw High...
Veris Antionette Thompson
September 16, 2017
Ms. Veris Antionette Thompson “Shuga” passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 27 years. She was born December 3, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Obed Aubry Thompson, Sr. and Gwendolyn Louise Wicker. Veris attended Saginaw Public Schools graduating from Saginaw ETC School. She was a member of Christ Image Community Church under the leadership of Pastor...
Don Bentley (Lansing)
September 16, 2017
Mr. Don Allen Bentley passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at his residence in Haslett, Michigan. Age 62 years. A memorial will take place at a later date.
Karen Ward (Lansing)
September 15, 2017
Karen Renee Ward transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, September 15, 2017. She was the daughter of Edward E. Hardy, Sr. and Beulah Murray Hardy born on Saturday, December 2, 1961 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Karen attended Saginaw Public Schools and spent most of her life in Saginaw as a wife, mother and homemaker. She was known for her...
Jason Lewis (Lansing)
September 15, 2017
Jason Lewis was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 15, 1979 and went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2017. As an adolescent Jason was involved in sports and had a passion for music. He graduated from Lansing Public Schools and later in life decided to attend the Barber School of Cosmetology in Columbus, OH. Jason is...
Clarence W. Gilyard
September 13, 2017
Mr. Clarence W. Gilyard, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at his residence. Age 70 years. He was born on September 25, 1946 in Heath, Arkansas to James and Pashion Gilyard. Clarence moved to Saginaw, Michigan with his family in the sixties. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School. Clarence...
Rickey Mans (Lansing)
September 10, 2017
Mr. Rickey Lee Mans departed his earthly home on Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. He was 58 years of age. Rickey was born April 4, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan to Alonzo Sr. and Blanche Mans. He was the second oldest son out of five boys. Rickey attended Lansing School District, graduating from Everett High School in 1977. Shortly,...
Baby De'Asia Danielle Collins
September 10, 2017
PRIVATE SERVICE FOR FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS ONLY - We appreciate the kindness and concern everyone has shown. Baby De’Asia Danielle Collins received her angel wings on her birthday, Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Covenant Heathcare-Harrison. She is the daughter of Ambrielle Harrison and Deontae Collins. Baby De’Asia leaves to cherish her memory, loving and devoted parents, Ambrielle Harrison and...
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