Obituaries

Howard Summerville (Lansing)

Howard Summerville (Lansing)

June 15, 2018

Mr. Howard Summerville peacefully passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born November 27, 1945 to William and Lilia Summerville in Piney Ridge, Arkansas. Howard attended Gurdon Public Schools, graduating from Bell’s High School in 1964. Shortly, thereafter he relocated to Lansing, Michigan. He worked very briefly for General Motors....

Miranda Alexis Allen

Miranda Alexis Allen

June 15, 2018

Ms. Miranda Alexis Allen was born October 2, 2000 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jerry W. Allen, Jr. and Bethany Noel Carlton. She attended Zilwaukee Schools for most of her education. A sneakerhead, she loved Jordans and she enjoyed listening to music. More than anything, she loved and adored her family. She was a beautiful person inside and out, always loving...

Mary Turner

Mary Turner

June 15, 2018

Mary Stein Barnes-Turner was born July 8, 1953 in Batesville, Mississippi to George W. Barnes and Rosie Mae Griffin. A long-time resident of Saginaw, Michigan, she loved the outdoors. Fishing was her favorite thing to do. She loved the peaceful and calming atmosphere of nature while fishing. She would then take that fish and cook it for her family, whom...

Cynthia D. Jones

Cynthia D. Jones

June 14, 2018

Cynthia Donnetta Jones, called “Cynt” by family and friends, was born February 17, 1953 to Oscar and Erma Jones in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1971.” Cynt was was such a sweet, humble person. She was lovable, outgoing, funny, thoughtful, caring and giving. She loved animals just as much as...

Baxter Gates (Lansing)

Baxter Gates (Lansing)

June 13, 2018

Mr. Baxter Gates passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 53 years.

Lucille Hicks

Lucille Hicks

June 13, 2018

Lucille “Lucy” Hicks was born June 4, 1942 in Hennings, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Lauderdale High School prior to beginning her career in healthcare. Lucy was no stranger to hard work and she retired from Osteopathic Hospital and Saginaw Public Schools Transportation. While in Saginaw, she was a faithful member of Prince of Peace Baptist Church. Lucy loved...

Dorothy Jean Heart

Dorothy Jean Heart

June 11, 2018

Dorothy Jean Heart was born April 14, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Nathan and Jimmie Lee Laury. She attended Saginaw Public Schools before moving to Flint, Michigan, where she resided until her passing. In her youth, she played softball and never lost her passion for the game. Her hobbies were cooking and fashion. Dorothy was a woman who...

Deborah Houston

Deborah Houston

June 10, 2018

Deborah Houston, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the age of 75 years. She was born February 20, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Marshall Sr. and Carrie Houston. Deborah leaves to cherish her memory one son, Terran Houston, Orlando, Florida; nine grandchildren, Latrea Riley,...

Oscar Blackmon

Oscar Blackmon

June 10, 2018

Oscar Blackmon was born June 5, 1929 in Union Springs, Alabama to Goins and Nettie Mae Blackmon. A young man seeking adventure and opportunity, he journeyed to Saginaw, Michigan at the age of eighteen. He found work with General Motors Corporation and worked diligently for twenty-five years before retiring. Oscar was a family man and a ladies’ man. He married...

Estelle Warren   (Lansing)

Estelle Warren (Lansing)

June 8, 2018

Mrs. Estelle Warren went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2018, at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years. Estelle was born to John and Bessie Oliver in Hernando, Mississippi on July 5, 1941, the second oldest of twelve girls. A child of God with dignity, elegance, courage, strength, and grace. Theodore Warren and Estelle Oliver...

Roberta Harrison

Roberta Harrison

June 8, 2018

Hello there, On June 8, 2018, I danced my way into heaven as my family surrounded me with love. On May 14, 1960, I was born to my father, Joe Gordon and my mother, Dorothy Moore. They named me Roberta but I loved to be called “Berta.” In my growing years, I attended Longstreet Elementary and Central Junior High School....

Elijah Brown (Lansing)

Elijah Brown (Lansing)

June 7, 2018

Elijah Brown passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 4 years. He was born August 13, 2013, the son of Donald Brown, Sr. and the late Tarsheikia Beasley in Lansing, Michigan. Elijah was a sweet, loving child. Everyone knew him as a "mommas' boy". Most of the time you saw him he was with...

Curtis Lee Mccatrey (Lansing)

Curtis Lee Mccatrey (Lansing)

June 7, 2018

Mr. Curtis Lee McCatrey passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was born on June 14th of 1947 in Osceola, Arkansas. The son of Willie McCatrey and Ruby Lee Williams. Curtis worked in the fields as a child. In 1968, he moved to Lansing, Michigan where he worked at Motor Wheel...

Tarsheikia Beasley (Lansing)

Tarsheikia Beasley (Lansing)

June 7, 2018

Ms. Tarsheikia “Monique” Beasley passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years. She was born June 7, 1975 in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Winford and Dorothy Akins. Monique, as we called her, was a caring and loving person. She loved her family, children and grandchildren unconditionally. No matter how old her children grew,...

Maria Teresa Williams

Maria Teresa Williams

June 6, 2018

Absent from us but present with the Lord, our beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Friend, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Maria Teresa Williams was born March 6, 1970 in Macon County, Alabama to Mattie Louise “Sutton” Williams. She accepted Christ at an early age...

Deacon Leeward Madlock

Deacon Leeward Madlock

June 6, 2018

Deacon Leeward “Lee” Madlock, our beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, was born April 13, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Brenda Haynes and the late Pastor James E. Speed. Lee loved God as a child and at an early age he accepted Christ into his life. He was baptized at Greater Freewill Baptist Church by the late Dr. James...

Marcie Mariea York

Marcie Mariea York

June 5, 2018

Marcie Mariea York was born August 23, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert and Elizabeth York. The second oldest of eight brothers and sisters, she had a tight bond with all of her siblings. Marcie journeyed through Saginaw Public Schools, attending Webber Elementary, Webber Middle School and Saginaw High School. She loved listening to music, watching television and eating fish,...

Tiffany Ann Glasscoe  (Lansing)

Tiffany Ann Glasscoe (Lansing)

June 3, 2018

Tiffany Glasscoe passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 36 years. She was born February 18, 1982 in Lansing, Michigan to parents, Suzette McElrath and Marion Glasscoe. Tiffany resided in Lansing all of her life. At age 16, she was diagnosed with cancer. Tiffany never gave up her goals especially graduating with her...

Matthews Oliver

Matthews Oliver

June 2, 2018

Matthews Oliver was born July 15, 1993 in Saginaw, Michigan to Claude Moore and the late Hattie Oliver. For many years, he and his mother were members at New Beginnings Life Changing Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Otis Dickens. He attended Buena Vista Public Schools before beginning his career repairing cars. Matthews was an amazing mechanic. He studied cars...

Bennie Bee Little

Bennie Bee Little

June 2, 2018

Mrs. Bennie Bee Little was born May 12, 1921 in Galveston, Texas to Samuel Rogers and Mary Edwards Rogers. Born during the peak of World War I, Bennie was no stranger to struggle and turmoil. Despite hardships, she was an overcomer. She overcame everything life threw at her to make a better life for her children. The best job she...