Obituaries

Joyce Marie Holliday

Joyce Marie Holliday

December 9, 2017

Ms. Joyce Marie Holliday passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 83 years young. She was born on October 23, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to Lotus Perkins, Sr. and Beatrice Leasure. Joyce was employed by the Saginaw Board of Education for over 25 years. She was well-known and loved in her community, affectionately known as “Mama...

Joel Mcmillon

Joel Mcmillon

December 8, 2017

On August 2, 1932, Joel McMillon was born to Mr. Grant & Mrs. Lillie Johnson-McMillon, in the City of Benoit, located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. On December 8, 2017, at 12:18 p.m., surrounded by family, at the age of 85 years, Mr. Joel McMillon went home to be with the Lord. At a very young age, Joel worked with his...

Lawrence Leland Askew "La"

Lawrence Leland Askew "La"

December 8, 2017

God has whispered in my ear throughout my journey here on earth; through my tears of joy and as I cried, wincing from pain, He guided me to be strong and protect others. Now, my dear father has tapped me on my shoulder and said, “Son it’s time to come home.” Lawrence Leland Askew, known to many as "LA", passed...

L. Cannie Townsend

L. Cannie Townsend

December 7, 2017

Brother L. Cannie “L.C.” Townsend, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Age 86 years. He was born March 20, 1931 in Troy, Alabama to Jeff Berry Townsend and Jessie Mae Owens-Townsend. L.C. married the love of his life, Mary Lou McNeal-Townsend on February 7, 1952 in...

Michael Lewis Redeemar

Michael Lewis Redeemar

December 6, 2017

Mr. Michael Lewis Redeemar transitioned this earthly life to life eternal on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born on March 2, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee to David and Mary Helen Redeemar, the sixth of ten children from their union. Michael graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1971. He then...

Mary A. Crosby (Lansing)

Mary A. Crosby (Lansing)

December 5, 2017

Mary Alice Crosby passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Maplewood AFC in Eaton Rapids, Michigan at age 82. She and her twin sister Martha were born December 23, 1934 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to John and Varlee (Taylor) Bryant. The two bundles of joy were a wonderful pre-Christmas gift. They shared a very close twin bond and were fortunate to...

Shermein Delmont Cooper

Shermein Delmont Cooper

December 5, 2017

Mr. Shermein Delmont Cooper passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Age 43 years. He was born on November 3, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Theresa Cooper and Sammy (Mary) Davis. Shermein was his father’s only child. He graduated from Whitmore Lake College. Shermein accepted the Lord as Savior and attended Mount Carmel Church under the leadership of Pastor Miles...

Samuel M. Webb

Samuel M. Webb

December 5, 2017

Mr. Samuel Mayon Webb passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his residence. Age 69 years. He was born March 27, 1948 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to James Webb McCray and Gusella Wooten. Samuel attended Altheimer, Arkansas schools graduating from Altheimer High School in 1965. He accepted Christ at an early age and continued in his faith as he united...

Diane  Daniels  (Lansing)

Diane Daniels (Lansing)

December 4, 2017

Mrs. Diane Daniels passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.

Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson

December 4, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson transitioned from this earthly life to life eternal on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Toni & Trish House in Auburn, Michigan. Age 81 years. She was born October 13, 1936 in McComb, Mississippi to Renis D. Davis and Lillie Dee Adams. Elizabeth was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, moving to Saginaw from Mississippi in 1965. She...

Andrew Bulger, Jr.

Andrew Bulger, Jr.

December 3, 2017

Mr. Andrew Bulger, Jr. passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center. Age 53 years.

Gemarcus Taylor

Gemarcus Taylor

December 1, 2017

Mr. Gemarcus Santize Taylor passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Midland, Michigan. Age 42 years. He was born on October 22, 1975 in Paris, Texas to Rita Taylor and Nathan Shannon Gemarcus was a resident of Midland, Michigan after leaving Saginaw, Michigan where he attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Arthur Hill High School in...

Geraldine M. Shepherd (Lansing)

Geraldine M. Shepherd (Lansing)

December 1, 2017

The Scroll of Life Her Departure Geraldine transcended to her eternal rest to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 1, 2017 in Hesperia, California at the age of 75. She fought a good fight, finished her course, and kept the faith. His Earthly Reign Geraldine, the eldest of 15 children born to the union of Moses, Sr....

Mary A. Ingram

Mary A. Ingram

December 1, 2017

Ms. Mary Ann Ingram passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 39 years. She was born July 17, 1978 in Saginaw, Michigan to Helen J. Price and Larry G. Carter. Mary Ann was a graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduating, she attended Delta College and Saginaw Valley State University. She enjoyed shopping ,dancing singing, fashion...

Linda Elizabeth  Morris (Lansing)

Linda Elizabeth Morris (Lansing)

November 30, 2017

Ms. Linda Elizabeth Morris passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 81 years. She was born March 16, 1936 to Johnathan and Lucy Brand in Danville (Hawgwash), Kentucky. Linda was a nurse. During her years of service, she as an African-American woman broke down racial barriers in the nursing profession that helped to change...

James Lloyd Jackson

James Lloyd Jackson

November 29, 2017

On Wednesday, November 29, 2017 there was a great reunion in Heaven as James Lloyd Jackson transitioned from life on earth to life eternal. He was welcomed by his wife, Sarah, daughter, Paulette, son, Jon, parents, Rosa Lena and Booker T. Jackson and a host of other family and friends. James entered into eternal rest at Cartwright Hospice Residence. Age...

Linda Mckether

Linda Mckether

November 29, 2017

“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven...” -Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time to be Born… Linda Jean (Turner) McKether entered this life on July 2, 1957 to Clifford Turner and Edna Parker in Saginaw, MI. She moved to Gadsden, Alabama at an early age where she was raised by her aunt, Bessie Myrick....

Loretta Darlene Crisp

Loretta Darlene Crisp

November 28, 2017

Ms. Loretta Darlene Crisp passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at her residence. Age 55 years. She was born December 14, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to O’Neal and Annie Will Williams. Loretta was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan where she was employed by Hope Network for 17 years. She enjoyed traveling and going to casinos. Most of all,...

Kinnie F. Falls

Kinnie F. Falls

November 28, 2017

Mr. Kinnie F. Falls “Lil Will” passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his residence. Age 53 years. He was born on July 17, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kinnie L. and Eula M. Falls. Lil Will was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and attended Saginaw Public Schools including Saginaw High School. He was self-employed and gifted to do...

Connie L. Jackson

Connie L. Jackson

November 27, 2017

Ms. Connie L. Jackson passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. Age 53 years. She was born on October 25, 1964 in Howell, Michigan to Walter Andrew Slavik and Mabel Ann Slavik. Connie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools. Connie loved to travel,...