Obituaries

Natasha Ann Frazier

Natasha Ann Frazier

May 8, 2018

Ms. Natasha Ann Frazier passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 46 years. She was born April 1, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of Joe and Barbara Donald. Natasha attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, “Class of 1990.” She accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at the...

Mya Campbell (Lansing)

Mya Campbell (Lansing)

May 7, 2018

Mya Neyome Campbell died on Monday, May 7, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. She was born June 13, 2011 to Marcus Campbell in Lansing, Michigan. Mya was a lifelong resident of Lansing. She has several hobbies including styling and designing on her tablet, designing dolls with cloths and make-up, arts, crafts, signing and dancing. Mya had an infectious...

Jermaine Lee Boose

Jermaine Lee Boose

May 5, 2018

Jermaine Lee Boose was born May 18, 1994 in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of Jerry Lee Boose and Denise Marie (Baniel) Boose. He passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. Age 23 years. Jermaine loved music and being an awesome dad. He loved his family, friends, cracking jokes, giving big hugs, and just being plain old goofy. Jermaine resided at 2381...

Karmen Sharall Montgomery

Karmen Sharall Montgomery

May 4, 2018

On Friday, May 4, 2018, our beloved Angel, Karmen Montgomery, was presented with her heavenly wings and ascended into Heaven. Her parents were anxiously awaiting her arrival. Karmen was born November 29, 1980, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Lee Montgomery and Peggy Young. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1999.” She was a member...

Michael Warren (Bath)

Michael Warren (Bath)

May 4, 2018

Mr. Michael Robert Warren passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at his residence in Bath, Michigan. Age 33 years.

Tanisha Sharesses Conley

Tanisha Sharesses Conley

May 4, 2018

Tanisha Sharesses Conley, lovingly called “Reesie” by her family, friends, and classmates, was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, May 4, 2018. Age 36 years. She was born on September 5, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jackie Rembert and Rosetta Smith. Ms. Conley was raised in Saginaw, Michigan and attended Saginaw Public Schools. She was a Central...

Anthony Stitt (Lansing)

Anthony Stitt (Lansing)

May 3, 2018

Mr. Anthony Cleavon Stitt passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. He was 44 years old. He was born August 13, 1973 to Mr. Tonie Lewis Stitt and Mrs. Rosie Mary Stitt in Little Rock, Arkansas. Anthony had been a resident of Lansing for over 40 years. During his stay in Lansing, Anthony attended Robinson...

Mamie West

Mamie West

May 2, 2018

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mamie West, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 2, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 89 years. She was born on January 7, 1929 in Depew, Oklahoma to Erick and Zana Goode. Mamie was a lifelong member of St. Luke C.M.E. Church where she was under leadership of several...

Denise Michelle Cannon

Denise Michelle Cannon

May 1, 2018

Ms. Denise Michelle Cannon passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at her residence. Age 55 years. Ms. Cannon was born June 12, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan to Augusta and Luella Watson. Denise graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1980.” She worked and lived in Saginaw, Michigan her entire life. Ms. Cannon worked as a CNA for 17 years...

Johnetta Wilson "Johnny Red"

Johnetta Wilson "Johnny Red"

April 29, 2018

Mrs. Johnetta Wilson was born March 1, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lucious and Jessie Mae Hawkins. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Wilson, lovingly known to family and close friends as “Johnny Red”, attended Saginaw High School and graduated from Ruben Daniels. She retired from Healthsource Saginaw after...

Ronale Bond (Lansing)

Ronale Bond (Lansing)

April 27, 2018

Mr. Ronale Antonio Bond passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 27 years. He was born October 10, 1990 to parents, Tia Franklin and Maurice Bond in Detroit, Michigan. Ronale attended schools in the Lansing School District. He was an All-American athlete, who especially loved football. Ronale conquered all competitive challenges that were given...

Curtis Michael Taylor

Curtis Michael Taylor

April 27, 2018

Mr. Curtis M. Taylor passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 65 years. He was born August 17, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida to Curtis W. Taylor Sr. and Minnie R. Forshee. Curtis graduated from New Stanton Senior High School in Jacksonville, Florida, “Class of 1970.” He retired after completing 17.4 years of faithful and honorable service to...

Jennie J. Brickles (Lansing)

Jennie J. Brickles (Lansing)

April 26, 2018

Ms. Jennie J. Brickles passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born July 30, 1958 to parents, Virgil Brickles and Elisa Lewis Brickles in Olive Hill, Kentucky. Jennie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved cars, going to casinos, cooking, spending time with her grandchildren, being...

Lynnette Mcafee (Lansing)

Lynnette Mcafee (Lansing)

April 26, 2018

Ms. Lynnette Marie McAfee passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 43 years. She was born December 13, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to her parents, Titonia McAfee and Earl Richards. Lynnette attended Saginaw Schools including Saginaw High School. She later relocated to Lansing, Michigan making it her home for the last 20 years. Her...

Lester Harren  (Dimondale)

Lester Harren (Dimondale)

April 26, 2018

Mr. Lester Harren passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 93 years. He was born on September 15, 1924 to Matthew Harren (1900-1978) and Bettie Mae Turner (1899-1970) near Laurel, Mississippi. Lester played professional baseball as a catcher in the Negro Baseball League for the Jacksonville Florida Eagles in 1946 just after being discharged from the Navy....

Hugh Williams

Hugh Williams

April 26, 2018

Mr. Hugh Edward Williams, husband, father, brother and friend, passed away on Thursday April 26, 2018 at his residence. Age 77 years. He was born on January 31, 1941 in Alligator, Mississippi to Percy L. Williams and Sarah Lee James. Mr. Williams matriculated through Mississippi Public Schools and graduated from Rosa Fort High School in Tunica, Mississippi. He attended Mount...

Loudis Canada

Loudis Canada

April 26, 2018

Mr. Loudis Canada, known to his family and friends as “Cannon Ball”, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by the comfort of his family. Age 90 years. He was born on August 10, 1927 to Leathan and Lula Pearl Canada in Camphill, Alabama. Mr. Canada married Mary Alice Canada on February 9, 1949....

Nestor Menchaca, Jr.

Nestor Menchaca, Jr.

April 25, 2018

Nestor “LoLo” Menchaca Jr., was born February 25, 1970 in Fresno, California, to Nestor and Teodora Menchaca, Sr. Mr. Menchaca passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 48 years. Nester “LoLo”, was born in Fresno, California but was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a jack-of-all-trades but his passion was...

Shenice Lashon Jackson

Shenice Lashon Jackson

April 24, 2018

Ms. Shenice Lashon Jackson passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 40 years. She was born on August 21, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ruby Ann Jackson and Gregory Akins, Sr. Shenice was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Buena Vista High School “Class of 1995.” She had been employed...

Carelyn Wesley

Carelyn Wesley

April 20, 2018

Ms. Carelyn Wesley passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw at the age of 67 years. She was born on February 6, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gene and Fredella Henderson. Carelyn was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping, watching her soaps and cooking. She was employed at...