Obituaries

Kirkland Washington 'Smooth'

Kirkland Washington 'Smooth'

March 14, 2017

Mr. Kirkland Washington "Smooth" passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at McLaren Bay Special Care in Bay City, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born on September 24, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to George and Artie Washington. Kirkland was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1976. He also attended New Highlands...

Missionary Betty Gene Harris

Missionary Betty Gene Harris

March 13, 2017

Friday, March 24, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Lizzie Smith (Lansing)

Lizzie Smith (Lansing)

March 10, 2017

Mrs. Lizzie Ann Whitley Smith passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born November 15, 1951 to Mrs. Fannie Bailey Whitley Brookins in Indianola, Mississippi, the 3rd of 11 children. Lizzie, fondly known as Liz, attended the public schools of Indianola, Mississippi, graduating from Gentry High School in 1970. Her...

Mary Pratt-Land

Mary Pratt-Land

March 9, 2017

Visitation: Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Family Hour: Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Funeral Service: Friday, March 17, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. Wolverine Baptist State Headquarters 615 South...

Linda Sue Mccarrick (Lansing)

Linda Sue Mccarrick (Lansing)

March 9, 2017

Ms. Linda Sue McCarrick passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at her residence. Age 62 years. She was born August 8, 1954 to Simon and Rosa Calderon in Lansing, Michigan. Linda was a lifelong resident of Lansing. She attended Capital City Baptist Church located in Holt, Michigan. Linda worked for the Michigan School for the Blind and Deaf. She was...

Randy Lee Michaud (Lansing)

Randy Lee Michaud (Lansing)

March 9, 2017

Randy Lee Michaud passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his residence in Charlotte, Michigan. Age 53 years. He was born November 29, 1963 in Lansing, Michigan. Randy was loved and raised by Phyllis K. and Rodger Michaud, his birth father was Randy Lee Loveland, Sr. Randy was fun to be around. He enjoyed bowling, darts, working on cars, and...

Helen Nicole-Rae Boose (Lansing)

Helen Nicole-Rae Boose (Lansing)

March 7, 2017

Helen Nicole-Rae Boose passed away, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 12 days. She was born February 23, 2017 to Alonzo and Nicole Boose in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sweet Baby Helen was a resident of Lansing, Michigan. She fought long and hard to overcome CPAM. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Jeffrey Ryan Baldwin

Jeffrey Ryan Baldwin

March 7, 2017

Jeffrey Ryan Baldwin passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the age of 30 years. He was born on December 14, 1986 in Miami, Florida to Paul and Arenda Baldwin. Jeffrey recently relocated to Saginaw, Michigan after having resided in Lake Placid, Florida. He loved to fish and spend time with his family and dogs. Jeffrey had just started...

James Willie Byrd

James Willie Byrd

March 2, 2017

Monday, March 13, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Pastor Cedric Townsel, South 17th Street Church of Christ

Apostle Relinda Kay Mushatt

Apostle Relinda Kay Mushatt

February 28, 2017

Apostle Relinda Kay Mushatt went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison at the age of 66 years. She was born on September 23, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ledell and Minnie Mosley. Apostle Relinda Mushatt was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw...

Roberto De Leon Rodas

Roberto De Leon Rodas

February 28, 2017

Sulmi De Len Ilsian De Len Ester De Len Elaine De Len Zaveon De Len

Ruth T. Jones

Ruth T. Jones

February 25, 2017

Monday, March 6, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Monday, March 6, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Greater Love Church of God in Christ 3829 Lamson Street Saginaw,...

John W. Little

John W. Little

February 25, 2017

Friday, March 3, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Friday, March 3, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Saturday, March 4, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826...

Steven (Lansing) Skalski

Steven (Lansing) Skalski

February 25, 2017

Mr. Steven Skalski passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Howell, Michigan. Age 35 years. There will be no services at this time.

Blanche R. Davidson (Lansing)

Blanche R. Davidson (Lansing)

February 24, 2017

Mrs. Blanche Rebecca Davidson was born December 19, 1920 in McKinney, Texas to James W. Wilson, Sr. and Mary Tucker Wilson. She was loved by all who knew her. She was a strong woman and she will be greatly missed. Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Daniel Davidson; her daughters, Pamela Davidson and Vickie Davidson; her grandsons,...

Lonnie Lambert

Lonnie Lambert

February 22, 2017

Friday, March 3, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service New Life Ministries 1401 Janes Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)755-1151

Mary 'Liz' Hill (Lansing)

Mary 'Liz' Hill (Lansing)

February 22, 2017

Ms. Mary "Liz" Hill passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. She was born May 24, 1954 to Roosevelt and Cora Hill in Lansing, Michigan. Liz attended J. W. Sexton High School. She was a very caring person who was loved by many. Liz especially cared for her family and friends. She...

Loris Askew (Lansing)

Loris Askew (Lansing)

February 20, 2017

2:00 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2017 Rivers of Life Church 2495 Cedar Street Holt, Michigan 48842

Bessie K. King

Bessie K. King

February 20, 2017

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Reverend Dr. Seth R. Doyle, Historic Second Baptist Church, Bay City, Michigan Reverend John Williams, Sr. Floral Gardens, 2215 Cass Avenue - Bay City, Michigan 48708

Essie Merrill

Essie Merrill

February 20, 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Pastor Rodrick A. Smith, Zion Missionary Baptist Church Forest Lawn Cemetery