Obituaries

Brenda Sims

Brenda Sims

August 24, 2018

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, gained her wings and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2018. Age 61 years. She was born April 3, 1957 in Phillip County, Arkansas to Odessa Young and Jesse Rutledge. Brenda moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1969 at the age of twelve years old. She attended Saginaw High...

Willie Leon Jackson

Willie Leon Jackson

August 23, 2018

Willie Leon Jackson was born August 28, 1950 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Josephine Jackson. He passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. Willie moved to Saginaw, Michigan when he was a young boy and was raised in Saginaw by his mother. He graduated from Saginaw High School and then went on to serve in the...

Frank Washington, Sr. (Lansing)

Frank Washington, Sr. (Lansing)

August 23, 2018

A TIME OF ARRIVAL On a spring day in May, the ninth day to be exact, a bouncing baby boy was born to the parents of James Leroy and Alene Washington. This great day took place in Lewisville, Arkansas and they decided together to name him Frank Boyd. A TIME OF EDUCATION In the year of 1952, James relocated his...

Lagusta  Carol Bables

Lagusta Carol Bables

August 23, 2018

Lagusta Carol Bables was born February 10, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie Lee and Rosemary Bables. She was raised and resided in Vassar, Michigan until she departed peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Lagusta, lovingly called “Aunt Gussie”, attended Vassar Public Schools before taking courses at Washtenaw Community College. She was a free-spirited woman that did...

Carmel "Peso" Sanders

Carmel "Peso" Sanders

August 21, 2018

Carmel “Peso” Sanders was called home on August 21, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born to Fred and Georgia B. Sanders on July 1, 1943 in Montgomery, West Virginia. He retired from General Motors Saginaw Malleable Iron after thrity-five years of service. Peso was a man who loved life and living it to the fullest. He loved...

Willie Preston Mckinney

Willie Preston Mckinney

August 21, 2018

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, godfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the age of 77 years after a long illness. He was born March 11, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Claude Sr. and Lillie Mae (James) McKinney. Will attended Potter Elementary School, Central Junior High...

Janelle Patrice Brown  (Lansing)

Janelle Patrice Brown (Lansing)

August 19, 2018

Ms. Janelle Patrice Brown went to sleep with Jesus suddenly on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the age of 38. She was born September 16, 1979 to Cynthia Cotton and Harry Brown in Lansing, Michigan. She was their only child together. Janelle attended East Lansing Schools. Janelle loved fashion, so after graduating from high school, she became a Spartan, attending...

Aaron Turner

Aaron Turner

August 19, 2018

Aaron Roy Turner was born September 3, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sammy Lee Morris and Rhodelia Turner. He loved to dance, DJ, and have a good time. He was definitely the life of the party. Aaron was a family man, humble and always respectful. He loved his family and his children more than anything. His presence will be missed...

Deacon Fred Thomas  (Lansing)

Deacon Fred Thomas (Lansing)

August 19, 2018

Mr. Fred Thomas passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at McLaren Lansing Campus. Age 74 years.

Della Carla De La Cruz

Della Carla De La Cruz

August 18, 2018

Della “Carla” De La Cruz was born September 11, 1961 in Edinburg, Texas to Bernardo Sr. and Virginia Ramon. On Saturday, August 18, 2018 Carla transitioned to her heavenly home after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by love and family. She moved to Saginaw, Michigan at a young age and attended St. Joseph’s Parish. She pursued her education further...

Earma Henderson (Lansing)

Earma Henderson (Lansing)

August 18, 2018

Ms. Earma Henderson passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years.

Ruby Lee Coley (Lansing)

Ruby Lee Coley (Lansing)

August 17, 2018

Ms. Ruby Lee Coley passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. She was born March 22, 1937 in Arcola, Mississippi to parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Irene Wilson. Ruby moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1969 where she gained employment with General Motor Corporation, Division of Oldsmobile. She was a General Motors...

Richard Hill

Richard Hill

August 16, 2018

Richard Lee Hill was born February 10, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to Mary Ferguson and Caesar Morris. He passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. Age 54 years. Richard graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1982.” He later went to Grand Rapids Community College for two years where he became a master machinist. In 1983, he had a daughter named...

Johnny Lee Frazier, Iii

Johnny Lee Frazier, Iii

August 16, 2018

Our beloved son, grandson, nephew and cousin, Johnny Lee Frazier, III received his wings on August 16, 2018. He was born October 29, 2014 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jenna Marie Young and Johnny Lee Frazier Jr. Baby Jay was a happy child that was full of life, love and energy. He enjoyed all the things a three-year old would like....

Baby Honesty Jackson

Baby Honesty Jackson

August 16, 2018

Baby Honesty Marie Jackson was born July 4, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tommie Jackson, III and Patricia McQueen. She passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents. During her forty-two short days here on earth, Baby Honesty touched many lives and was loved deeply by all her family. For forty-two days she laughed and smiled bringing joy and...

Shamar Green (Lansing)

Shamar Green (Lansing)

August 14, 2018

Mr. Shamar Green passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 46 years. He was born April 15, 1972 in Flint, Michigan to parents, Purell Jacob Green II and Carolyn Denise (Hicks) Green. Shamar was raised in Flint, graduating from Flint Central Community High School. He eventually moved to Lansing, Michigan. Shamar received an Associate...

Leroy Sturghill (Lansing)

Leroy Sturghill (Lansing)

August 14, 2018

Mr. Leroy Sturghill passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 55 years.

Lillie B. Washington

Lillie B. Washington

August 14, 2018

Sister Lillie B. Washington was called home to our Lord peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Covenant Hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Washington was born to the late Mary and Barney Scott on June 1, 1925 in Magnolia, Mississippi. She was united in holy matrimony to Rev. George J. Washington and spent many lovely years with him. To...

Bethann Williams

Bethann Williams

August 14, 2018

Mrs. BethAnn Williams was born June 15, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Kenneth Higgins and Eloise Greenman. She was a beautiful baby that grew up to be a beautiful woman. Her beauty radiated from the inside out and that’s why people were drawn to her, especially children. BethAnn was a high school and college graduate. She obtained her Associate’s...

Albert Weiss

Albert Weiss

August 12, 2018

Our beloved Papa, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend, Albert E. Weiss, was called home on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 2:35pm. He was born March 31, 1948 in Poughkeepsie, New York and was blessed to live seventy wonderful years. Al was a one-of-a-kind guy who made everyone laugh whenever he had a chance. He was a “Mr. Fix-It” and...