Obituaries

Al Jeffery Pruitt

Al Jeffery Pruitt

December 10, 2016

Mr. Al Jeffery Pruitt "Big Daddy" passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his residence. Age 59 years. He was born on February 10, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to John and Hannah (Jackson) Pruitt.Al was raised in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge upon completion of his military service. He was...

Paul (Lansing) Gerred

Paul (Lansing) Gerred

December 10, 2016

Mr. Paul Gerred passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. There will be no services at this time.

Melissa Lynn Williams

Melissa Lynn Williams

December 9, 2016

Ms. Melissa Lynn Williams passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at her residence. Age 48 years. She was born on August 7, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan. Melissa attended Saginaw Public Schools including Jones, Central Jr. High and Saginaw High Schools, and was a graduate of Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center, Class of 1993. She was employed at D.E.B. AFC...

Robert (Lansing) Gibson

Robert (Lansing) Gibson

December 9, 2016

Mr. Robert Gibson passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. There will be no services at this time.

Ruth Gaines

Ruth Gaines

December 6, 2016

Thursday, December 15, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Andrew Cannon 'Little Green Apple'

Andrew Cannon 'Little Green Apple'

December 3, 2016

passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the age of 56 years. He was born on December 29, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan. was a compassionate man who loved to cook. He liked go-carts, old school classic cars and roller skating; he also loved music and entertainment. Andrew was a family man. He will be missed by family and friends...

Annie L. Johnson

Annie L. Johnson

December 3, 2016

Monday, December 12, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Pastor Absalom Smith, St. Luke's Temple Church of God in Christ Eastlawn Memorial Gardens

Thelma Nelson

Thelma Nelson

December 3, 2016

Thursday, January 12, 2017 - 4:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Tondalear Walker

Tondalear Walker

December 3, 2016

On December 3, 2016, a courageous battle ended for Tondalear Walker as her Heavenly Father called her home, where no more sickness ravages her body. She is now resting, safe in the arms of God. Tondalear Walker was born November 4, 1955 to Dock C. and Mary Alice Walker. A resident of Bay City, Michigan, Tonda graduated from Central High...

Michael Maletto

Michael Maletto

December 2, 2016

Mr. Michael Maletto passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 62 years. He was born in Pennsylvania on September 30, 1954. Michael was a high school graduate. He loved to fish and was a handyman. His faith was strong. He leaves to cherish loving memories his companion, Merry Lou Wood; many other relatives and friends including...

Omarr Jamil Phillips

Omarr Jamil Phillips

December 2, 2016

Omarr Jamil Phillips peacefully passed away at Comanche County Memorial Hospital on December 2, 2016 at the age of 37 years. He was born on August 22, 1979 in Saginaw, Michigan to Stanley B. Phillips and Albertina Hairston-Jones. Omarr led a fulfilled life. He attended Mackinaw High School in Saginaw, Michigan where he graduated. He later spent five years in...

Pastor Phillip Mac Wright

Pastor Phillip Mac Wright

December 1, 2016

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Drive-Thru Viewing: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989754-4826 Family Hour: Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. Emanuel Church of Deliverance 1709 Janes Avenue...

Barbara Rose Crudup 'Bay Rose'

Barbara Rose Crudup 'Bay Rose'

December 1, 2016

The Lord called an angel home to rest on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the age of 64 years. Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Barbara Rose Crudup Bay Rose, the daughter of William L. Crudup and Margene Rowe was born October 26, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan. Barbara attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of...

Tommie  Sr. Cage

Tommie Sr. Cage

November 30, 2016

Saturday, December 10, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Mamie B. West 'Gruntney'

Mamie B. West 'Gruntney'

November 29, 2016

Mamie B. Gruntney West passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 73 years. She was born on December 1, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert and Elizabeth Woods. Mamie was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Class of 1960. She worked as a teachers assistant for the Saginaw City...

Donahue M. Armstrong

Donahue M. Armstrong

November 29, 2016

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and friend, Donahue May Helen Armstrong passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center. Age 55 years. She was born on June 29, 2961 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sonja K. (Greer) Boone and Hugh Armstrong. Donahue attended Saginaw Public Schools and completed her GED. She was a member of Freedom...

Clarence J. Allgood

Clarence J. Allgood

November 21, 2016

Mr. Clarence J. Allgood passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Healthsource Saginaw. Age 72 years.

Elizabeth Rockefellow

Elizabeth Rockefellow

November 21, 2016

Ms. Elizabeth Rockefellow passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at her residence. Age 49 years.

Damani Embry  (Lansing)

Damani Embry (Lansing)

November 20, 2016

Damani Mahki Embry passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 2 months. He was born August 30, 2016 to Zaria Embry and Steven Austin, Jr. in Lansing, Michigan.

 Baby Damani loved to watch cartoons and be cuddled, hugged, and kissed.He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Zaria Embry and Steven Austin, Jr.; Special...

Lester (Lansing) Taylor

Lester (Lansing) Taylor

November 18, 2016

Lester Taylor passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Age 60 years. Lester entered this world on February 24, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Lindsey Taylor and Minnie Ethel Williams. Lester graduated from Memphis South Side High in 1974 and relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1978. He accepted the Lord at an early age. After moving...