Obituaries

Virginia Galvin (Lansing)

Virginia Galvin (Lansing)

March 15, 2018

Mrs. Virginia Galvin passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 86 Years.

Zoredie Hicks

Zoredie Hicks

March 15, 2018

Ms. Zoredie Hicks, affectionately known as “Zoe, “ passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison at the blessed age of 95 years. She was born on August 3, 1922 in Smackover, Arkansas to William Henry Harrison Washington and Leola Evaleola Sykes-Washington. Ms. Hicks was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She spent many years working in healthcare as...

Stanley Brent

Stanley Brent

March 15, 2018

Mr. Stanley Brent passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at HealthSource Saginaw. Age 67 years. He was born on February 18, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ollie II and Mildred Brent. Stanley was a resident of Flint, Michigan prior to moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1971. He was a graduate of Flint Central High School “Class of 1969.”...

Baby Rodney Lc Sweeney

Baby Rodney Lc Sweeney

March 13, 2018

Baby Rodney LC Sweeney received his angel wings on the day of his birth, March 13, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison.

Johnny Lee Anthony, Jr. (Lansing)

Johnny Lee Anthony, Jr. (Lansing)

March 12, 2018

Johnny Lee Anthony, Jr. (affectionately known as “John John”) departed his earthly home on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the age of 38. He was born April 23, 1979 in Lansing, Michigan to Johnny Lee Anthony, Sr. and Rurshell Anthony. He attended and graduated from Lansing Public Schools. He was known for his smile, sense of humor, grilling skills, and...

Shon "Ma" Ezell

Shon "Ma" Ezell

March 12, 2018

Loving mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, Ms. Shon Ezell, affectionately known as “Ma,”passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her residence. Age 46 years. She was born on November 14, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Dorothy McCulloh and Bobby Jones. Shon was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 1989.” She enjoyed going...

Marva Ann Harris (Lansing)

Marva Ann Harris (Lansing)

March 12, 2018

On Monday, March 12, 2018, Marva Ann Harris, nickname "T" was welcomed to rest at her home in Heaven at the age of 76 where she was told "well done, my good and faithful servant". Born on October 1, 1941 in Laurel, Mississippi, Marva earned her bachelor's degree from Alcorn State University, where she joined the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,...

Alfred L. Blackwell

Alfred L. Blackwell

March 11, 2018

Mr. Alfred Lee Blackwell passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of 79 years. He was born on January 28, 1939 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Alvin and Hazel Blackwell. Alfred was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He owned Al’s Car Wash on Genesee Street where they provided the best car wash/detailing of automobiles in the surrounding...

Baby Elijah Lamont Frierson

Baby Elijah Lamont Frierson

March 11, 2018

Baby Elijah L. Frierson received his angel wings on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of two months. He was born on December 22, 2017 in Saginaw, Michigan to Octavius Frierson and Kelise Clemmons. God gave him to us for a little while, and then came to take him home. Baby Elijah was a happy baby who loved being...

Fred Ashe, Sr. (Lansing)

Fred Ashe, Sr. (Lansing)

March 11, 2018

Mr. Fred Ashe, Sr. was called Home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years. He was born September 14, 1939 to the late Sam and Mary Lou Ashe in Newbern, Alabama. Fred resided in Alabama where he worked their family land. He accepted Christ at...

James Gordon Mclaurin

James Gordon Mclaurin

March 11, 2018

Mr. James Gordon McLaurin passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. Age 67 years. He was born on December 14, 1950 in Manhattan, New York to Fulton McLaurin, Sr. and Eva McLaurin. James, the youngest of five children, grew up in South Jamaica Queens, New York. Known as the best point guard...

John Parker, Jr. (Lansing)

John Parker, Jr. (Lansing)

March 11, 2018

Mr. John Parker, Jr. passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. age 70 years.

Calvin Tyrone Williams

Calvin Tyrone Williams

March 11, 2018

Calvin Tyrone Williams, beloved father, grandfather and brother, born September 29, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Theodore and Hazel L. Williams, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2018 at the age of 62 years. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Nitashia (Terry) Simmons, Saginaw, Michigan; three sisters, Herresol Williams “Tene” Saginaw, Michigan, Theodora Williams-Carter “Mimi” McDonough, Georgia and...

William G. Adams, Jr.

William G. Adams, Jr.

March 10, 2018

Mr. William G. Adams, Jr. passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 69 years.

Leona Hicks (Lansing)

Leona Hicks (Lansing)

March 8, 2018

Ms. Leona Hicks passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 87 years. She was born June 22, 1930 to Willie Person and Pearl Spearman in Coffeeville, Mississippi. Leona attended school in Mississippi. She worked for Toledo Public Schools as a reading aide, nursing assistant and she retired from Area Office on Aging as...

Nakisha Franklin

Nakisha Franklin

March 7, 2018

Ms. Nakisha Ann Nicole Franklin passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 36 years. She was born on August 21, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lionell Terell and Scarlett (Franklin) Adams. Nakisha accepted the Lord at an early age. She previously resided in Saginaw, Michigan, but was a resident of Atlanta, Georgia at...

Mary Ann Kolbe

Mary Ann Kolbe

March 7, 2018

Mary Ann Kolbe passed away peacefully the morning of March 7, 2018 at Chesaning Nursing Center following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born April 22, 1943 in Saginaw, to the late Rudolph and Elmira Koboldt. Mary will be remembered for being such an amazing, strong, stubborn yet goofy mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her...

Detorrion Kavon Thomas Liddell

Detorrion Kavon Thomas Liddell

March 6, 2018

Mr. Detorrion Kavon Thomas Liddell passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the age of 20 years. He was born on July 30, 1997 in Saginaw, Michigan to Troy Boyd and LaKisha Liddell. Detorrion attended school in the Bridgeport Spaulding Community Schools District. He accepted Christ at an early age. Detorrion was a loving, caring person who loved his...

Anthony A. Cannon, Jr.

Anthony A. Cannon, Jr.

March 5, 2018

Mr. Anthony Augusta Cannon, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 5, 2018 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 34 years. He was born on March 28, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan to Anthony Pruitt and Christine Cannon. Anthony was affectionately known as ‘Lil Ant, Kunta, and The Black Man. He completed high school in New York. He was a devoted son, a...

Troy L. Presley

Troy L. Presley

March 3, 2018

Mr. Troy L. Presley passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at HealthSource Saginaw after a two year battle with kidney failure. Age 77 years. He was born on December 4, 1940 in Reform, Alabama to Oscar M. and Willie Mae Presley. Mr. Presley was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He confessed Christ at an early age and was...