Obituaries

Deacon John Oliver (Lansing)

Deacon John Oliver (Lansing)

December 18, 2016

Deacon John L. Oliver went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Mother Theresa House in Lansing Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born December 11, 1935, to Johnny and Christine Oliver in Howell, Georgia.

John married his high school sweetheart Theresa Marshall Oliver on Christmas Day in Brooks County, Georgia in 1957. They would have...

Michael (Lansing) Wright

Michael (Lansing) Wright

December 16, 2016

Mr. Michael Wright passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.

Booker T. Jackson,  Jr. 'Sonny'

Booker T. Jackson, Jr. 'Sonny'

December 13, 2016

Monday, December 19, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Pastor Taurus Simpson, Daniel's Den Ministries Forest Lawn Cemetery

Laura Ezell

Laura Ezell

December 12, 2016

Monday, December 19, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3404 Sheridan Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)752-6942 Pastor Eddie Jackson Forest Lawn Cemetery

Grace 'Gale' Marie Gordon-Johnson

Grace 'Gale' Marie Gordon-Johnson

December 12, 2016

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Bethlehem Temple Church 3521 Webber Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)755-8381

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...