Leticia Vela
January 1, 2018
Ms. Leticia Valentina Vela passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 26 years. Leticia “Letii” was born on April 24, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Arthur Vela and Rose M. Ramirez. Letii was a resident of Saginaw many years before moving to Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a member of...
Samuel Thomas Richardson (Lansing)
January 1, 2018
Mr. Samuel Thomas Richardson closed his eyes, and went into the arms of his heavenly Father on Monday, January 1, 2018 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 63 years. He was born January 13, 1955 to the union of Rev. Sammie Thomas and Mrs. Lula Mae Richardson in Memphis, Tennessee. Sam, as he was affectionally known,...
Patricia A. Davis "Tina"
December 31, 2017
Ms. Patricia Ann Davis “Tina” passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 53 years. She was born on December 1, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Claudia Wills and Isaac Hale. Patricia was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1982. Patricia retired from Wolverine Human Services. During her...
Velma Irvin Templeton
December 31, 2017
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Velma Irvin Templeton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Age 79 years. She was born on February 8, 1938 in Hayti, Missouri to Willie B. and Laurence M. Irvin. Velma was a resident of Flint, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of...
Patricia Cobb (Lansing)
December 31, 2017
Mrs. Patricia Cobb passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Aria Nursing Rehab in Lansing, Michigan. Age 83 years. The Family of Mrs. Patricia Cobb will be hosting a dinner to celebrate her life on Sunday, January 14, 2018 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Trappers Cove Apartments Clubhouse 3001 Trappers Cove Road Lansing, Michigan 48910
Melva Guerra
December 31, 2017
The Lord called Melva Guerra home on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Melva was the daughter of the late Victor Guerra and Irene (Esparza) Guerra from Saginaw, Michigan. Melva is survived by her loving children, Sabrina Cantu Guerra Burda, Benito Ignacio Guerra Cantu, Saleem Mansour Zerka, and Nazeer Toufic Zerka, Son-in-law, James Burda, and daughter-in-law, Patricia Anna Gutierrez Cantu. Melva has...
Richard "Thomas" Goolsby
December 27, 2017
Mr. Richard Goolsby passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Brian's House in Essexville, Michigan. Age 48 years.
Marvin Gene Wilkins, Sr.
December 27, 2017
Mr. Marvin Gene Wilkins, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at his residence in Pontiac, Michigan. Age 67 years. He was born on December 12, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee to Joseph Wilkins and Mary H. Wilkins Turner. Marvin graduated from Baker College June 8, 2013 at the age of 62 ½ with a degree for Clerical Bookkeeping. He...
Mary Anita Guerra Eguia
December 26, 2017
Mrs. Mary Anita Guerra Eguia passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Age 60 years. She was born on June 28, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to Salvador, Sr. and Juanita Guerra. Mary attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1975. She was employed as...
Bobby Lavell Norman
December 25, 2017
Mr. Bobby L. Norman passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 74 years. He was born on August 12, 1943 in Greenwood, South Carolina, to Talbert Clark and Gladys (Norman) Moss. Bobby resided in Saginaw, Michigan and was a member of Messiah Missionary Church. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing chess, cards and reading. He...
Kevin Dean Butler
December 23, 2017
Mr. Kevin Dean Butler passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the age of 32 years. He was born on March 2, 1985 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kevin Haynes and Sharron Butler. Mr. Butler was a member of Jacob’s Ladder Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor K. T. Draine. He attended Nashville Auto Diesel in Nashville, Tennessee to...
Darlene Williams (Lansing)
December 23, 2017
Ms. Darlene Betty Howlett-Williams passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born July 30, 1960 in Lansing, Michigan to Thomas N. Watkins, Sr. and Betty J. (Davenport) Howlett-Watkins. Darlene, the youngest girl of nine children, loved the attention and being spoiled. Darlene...
Lorenzo D'Wayne Jiles
December 22, 2017
Lorenzo D’Wayne Jiles, known as Ren to most and Hot Boy to some, made his debut on January 14, 1996. He was a Tony Morgan and Alisha Jiles production; the first of two to this union. Ren attended Saginaw Township Schools where he was very popular and had many friends. He was grateful for the support and encouragement of the...
Glenda Scott (Lansing)
December 22, 2017
Mrs. Glenda Scott passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years.
John Knuckles, Jr.
December 22, 2017
Mr. John Knuckles, Jr. passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at his residence in Bay City, Michigan. He was born on February 18, 1931 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John and Ruth Knuckles. John was a resident of Bay City, Michigan. He completed junior high school in Arkansas, coming to Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 19 years, and...
Samella (Teen) Ruth
December 20, 2017
SCROLL OF LIFE At the age of 80, Samella (Teen) Ruth passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Teen was born June 2, 1937 in Corner Stone, Arkansas to Samuel and Sarilla Ruth. Teen was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a member of the Usher Board for over 30...
Adriann Colenburg (Lansing)
December 19, 2017
Ms. Adriann Colenburg passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 39 years.
Christopher Armstrong (Lansing)
December 18, 2017
Christopher Armstrong was born January 10, 1964 in Greenville, Tennessee to Charles McMullen and Susan Richardson. Although Christopher was born in Tennessee, he resided in Lansing, Michigan for most of his life. Christopher was a very giving and kind-hearted man. He was protective of his family, whom he loved dearly, and would do anything for. He enjoyed the outdoors, and...
Joe N. Williams, Jr.
December 18, 2017
Joe N. Williams, Jr. of Bay City, Michigan, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, December 18, 2017. He was 54 years old. Our irrepressible son, brother, uncle and friend was born on January 2, 1963 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Joe N. Sr. and Gloria D. (Muex) Williams. The Williams Family relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1965 and then...
C. L. (Curtis Lee) Richardson "Dusty"
December 17, 2017
Mr. C.L. (Curtis Lee) Richardson, affectionately known by many as “Dusty”, departed this earthly life very calmly, peacefully, & spiritually prepared, on his eldest daughter’s (RaJeana) birthday, Sunday, December 17, 2017, at his residence, at the age of 65 years. He was born on May 26, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, the eldest son of the late Helena Johnson Richardson &...
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