Robert L. Goodwin
August 11, 2018
Robert L. Goodwin was born June 18, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Beatrice L. Goodwin and N.L. Middleton. Robert moved to Saginaw with his family at the age of 8. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High, “Class of 1966.” In July of 1964, while still in high school, Robert enlisted in the United States Navy....
Gary Ostrander, Jr.
August 9, 2018
Gary William Ostrander, Jr. was born June 20, 1985 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gary Ostrander, Sr. and Katherine Duranso. From the time he was born, he was fun, loving and full of life. He loved making people laugh and he was always full of energy. He enjoyed landscaping and made cutting grass an artform. He was an outdoorsman who loved...
Maryah R Clayton (Lansing)
August 9, 2018
Ms. Maryah R. Clayton passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 51 years.
Pastor Kirklin Hall, Sr. (Lansing)
August 9, 2018
Pastor Kirklin Dean Hall, Sr. transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 9, 2018 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Age 69 years. He was born July 26, 1949 in Albion, Michigan to Deacon Willie and Mrs. Elinor Hall. He was the middle child of five children. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at...
Scherece Joy Roberts-Crenshaw (Lansing)
August 8, 2018
Ms. Scherece Joy Roberts-Crenshaw, beloved eldest daughter of Psalmist William & Minister Veronica Crenshaw, was born July 15, 1992 at Sparrow Hospital, in Lansing, Michigan. Scherece attended Lansing and Holt, Michigan Public Schools before continuing her education at Winans Academy and Detroit International Academy in Detroit, Michigan. Scherece was introduced to Christ at an early age and attended Tabernacle of...
Monteal Moman (Lansing)
August 7, 2018
Ms. Monteal Moman passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 99 years. Funeral Services provided by James Funeral Home in Aurora, Illinois.
Deirdre Ann Walker
August 6, 2018
Deirdre Ann Walker, affectionately known as "Dee" was born on July 28, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of the late Murlie and Ethelene Walker. Dee departed this life on Monday, August 6th at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. She was 57 years old. Dee was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 1979.” She obtained a Bachelor's...
Richard K. Saunders
August 6, 2018
Mr. Richard K. Saunders passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at his residence in Midland, Michigan. Age 66 years.
Samuel O'Dell (Haslett)
August 6, 2018
Mr. Samuel O'Dell passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born April 5, 1946 in Clinton County, Michigan; the son of Rex and Ruth O’Dell. Samuel lived in Haslett, Michigan. He leaves to cherish his memory 4 sisters, Marcia Smith, Remus, Michigan, Marilyn Smith, Mecosta, Michigan, Lynn Larkins, Lansing, Michigan...
Baby Grace Pendelton (Lansing)
August 6, 2018
Evangelist and Prophetess, Baby Grace Pendelton, age 82, transitioned into eternal life on August 6, 2018, at The Regency at Lansing West in Lansing, Michigan. She was born January 23, 1936, to Annie Cora Jones and Ernest Jones, in Wrightsville, Georgia. Baby Grace was the first of six children, and was a devoted mother and wife, who loved her family....
John Crawford
August 5, 2018
Mr. John Crawford was born May 12, 1946 in Newark, New Jersey to Earl Peacock and Goldie Crawford. He was raised in Newark by his late grandmother, Julia Glenn. He attended Oliver Street Elementary School and graduated from East Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. John, also known as “Hippie” to his friends and loved ones of Newark, moved...
Leo Bracey
August 4, 2018
Mr. Leo Bracey was born April 9, 1949 in Bishopville, South Carolina to Leola Hardin and Ben Pearson. He passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at his residence at the age of 69 years old. Leo moved to Saginaw, Michigan from South Carolina at the age of nineteen. He worked at the Grey Iron Foundry for several years. He was...
Mark Ford
August 4, 2018
Our beloved Mark Rae Ford passed away suddenly on August 4, 2018 at Taylor Beaumont Hospital in Taylor, Michigan. Mark, aka “Big Bruh”, was born October 10, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the first of eight children born to Tim and Beverly Ford Life dealt Mark a tough hand at an early age but Mark was a survivor. During...
Eula Towns (Lansing)
August 4, 2018
Ms. Eula Towns passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 98 years. She was born September 5, 1919 to Aaron and Beatrice Moorehead in Varner, Arkansas. She was the third oldest child of seven children that included one brother and five sisters. Mother Towns moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas as a child. She later...
Lynda Marie Davis (Lansing)
August 4, 2018
Ms. Lynda Marie Davis passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born January 1, 1947 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the union of the late Arthur and Evelyn Burgess, the first of five children. Upon graduating from Battle Creek Central, Lynda married the late Forrest Webster of Seattle, WA and...
Linda Kay Waldren (Lansing)
August 3, 2018
Mrs. Linda Kay Waldren passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years old. Linda was born April 27, 1947 to Melvin and Rucell Bassett in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Linda’s family moved from Grand Rapids to Holt, Michigan, where she attended school. Linda would later relocate and become a residence of Lansing, Michigan. Throughout...
Jaida Jiles
August 1, 2018
Jaida Marie Rashawn Jiles made her debut into this world July 3, 1995. Her journey ended on August 1st, 2018 and she returned to her Creator. The Lord saw fit to rescue Jaida from her suffering and decided to call her home to rest. Although she was afflicted with cancer, she never once doubted that she would be healed and...
Arnell Somlar, Jr. "Bow Legs"
July 31, 2018
Arnell Somlar, Jr., “Bow Legs”, was born March 26, 1956 in Helena, Arkansas to Arnell Sr. and Earline Somlar. After high school, he attended Phillips County Community College before enrolling at University of Arkansas, Monticello. He was an avid baseball player. He usually played at first base or short stop and had the reputation of throwing the fastest and hottest...
Michael Jamin Fomby (Lansing)
July 27, 2018
Michael Jamin Fomby was born 22, 1980 in Lansing, Michigan to Benjamin and Vanessa Fomby, and the youngest of 5 siblings. He attended and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1998. From an early age, he was reared in a home that taught him about the love of Christ., how important it was. As a member of Eliezer Temple...
Christopher Michael Jefferson
July 23, 2018
Mr. Christopher Michael Jefferson was born April 15, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Frederick Brodnex and Julia Jefferson. He was a student of Saginaw Public Schools and a member of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church. In high school, he was a student athlete and basketball was his sport. He continued to play recreationally post high school and never lost his...
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