Obituaries

Antwain Jonquil Terry

Antwain Jonquil Terry

December 17, 2017

Mr. Antwain Jonquil Terry earned his wings on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Age 25 years. He was born on May 31, 1992 in Saginaw, Michigan to Corethian Barnes-King and Maurice Terry, Sr. Antwain attended SVRC in Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed playing basketball, video games, watching wrestling and spending time with family, especially his son, Jayceon Terry. Antwain leaves to cherish...

Howard Demarcus Walker, Jr.

Howard Demarcus Walker, Jr.

December 17, 2017

Mr. Howard Demarcus Walker, Jr. earned his wings on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 22 years. Howard was born on May 7, 1995 in Saginaw, Michigan to Corethian Barnes-King and Howard Walker, Sr. Howard attended Saginaw Public Schools, including Saginaw High School. He enjoyed playing basketball, video games, cracking jokes and spending time with his...

Roberta Busch (Lansing)

Roberta Busch (Lansing)

December 16, 2017

Roberta Busch, 6th of eight children, was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Gussie Lee Johnson and the Late BF Johnson, on January 6th, 1952. She attended Armorel School in Arkansas, but later went on to finish her general education where she received her certificate of diplomacy through the Penn Foster High School. Roberta worked in several jobs in...

Baby Velencia Arielle Gomez

Baby Velencia Arielle Gomez

December 15, 2017

Baby Velencia Arielle Gomez gained her Heavenly wings and flew into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 15, 2017. She is the daughter of Jessica Gomez and Velencio Trejo. Every day and every night when you feel the need to hold me tight Just blow a kiss in the sky, for I will be close by In the Heavens...

Catherine Stewart Wilson (Lansing)

Catherine Stewart Wilson (Lansing)

December 12, 2017

A kindhearted woman gains respect. Proverbs 11:16 Catherine Stewart-Wilson went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. She was born May 29, 1943 in Kilmichael, Mississippi, to a loving mother Mary Ann Ware and father Eugene Allen, both of Winona, Mississippi. Through her beautiful smile, sincere eyes, compassion for others, and...

Joan Ann Russell-Page

Joan Ann Russell-Page

December 12, 2017

Ms. Joan Ann Russell-Page passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Great Lakes Rehab Center. Age 67 years. She was born on February 27, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Herman Russell and Freddie B. (Washington) Russell. Joan was raised in Tutwiler, Mississippi from the age of five months by Jessie and Susie Bush, along with loving aunt Susie Mae...

Israel Vinson (Lansing)

Israel Vinson (Lansing)

December 12, 2017

Israel Vinson, 40, of Lansing, Michigan died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Mother Theresa House in Lansing, Michigan. He was born October 21, 1977, in Cleveland, Ohio to James and Barbara Ann Vinson (nee Crittenden). Israel attended and graduated from Max Hayes Vocational High School where he graduated in 1996. He obtained many awards and certificates as well as letters...

Rico Malique Arocha

Rico Malique Arocha

December 11, 2017

Mr. Rico Malique Arocha passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 in Brevard County, Florida. Age 23 years. He was born April 12, 1994 in Saginaw, Michigan to Anthony Arrell Sullivan and Susana Arocha. Rico was a bright star to his family and friends. He never met a stranger. Rico loved to sit and talk on any subject, and boy, could...

Samantha Ann Johnson

Samantha Ann Johnson

December 11, 2017

Samantha Ann Johnson, the daughter of Sylvia (Pastor Johnie, Sr.) Edwards and the late Earl M. Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the age of 52 years. She was born on November 4, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan. Samantha, affectionately known as “Sam”, was a faithful and dedicated servant of God, and to...

Richard  Allen Crosby

Richard Allen Crosby

December 10, 2017

The world was gifted with the birth of Richard Allen Crosby on October 9, 1942 born to Lula M. Young-Crosby and Frank Crosby in Pensacola, FL. On December 10, 2017, after 75 years of a beautifully fulfilled life, Richard was called home, with his family by his side. Richard graduated from Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Pensacola, FL....

Agapito Garza

Agapito Garza

December 10, 2017

Mr. Agapito Garza passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at his residence in San Antonio, Texas. Age 74 years.

Joyce Marie Holliday

Joyce Marie Holliday

December 9, 2017

Ms. Joyce Marie Holliday passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 83 years young. She was born on October 23, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to Lotus Perkins, Sr. and Beatrice Leasure. Joyce was employed by the Saginaw Board of Education for over 25 years. She was well-known and loved in her community, affectionately known as “Mama...

Joel Mcmillon

Joel Mcmillon

December 8, 2017

On August 2, 1932, Joel McMillon was born to Mr. Grant & Mrs. Lillie Johnson-McMillon, in the City of Benoit, located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. On December 8, 2017, at 12:18 p.m., surrounded by family, at the age of 85 years, Mr. Joel McMillon went home to be with the Lord. At a very young age, Joel worked with his...

Lawrence Leland Askew "La"

Lawrence Leland Askew "La"

December 8, 2017

God has whispered in my ear throughout my journey here on earth; through my tears of joy and as I cried, wincing from pain, He guided me to be strong and protect others. Now, my dear father has tapped me on my shoulder and said, “Son it’s time to come home.” Lawrence Leland Askew, known to many as "LA", passed...

L. Cannie Townsend

L. Cannie Townsend

December 7, 2017

Brother L. Cannie “L.C.” Townsend, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Age 86 years. He was born March 20, 1931 in Troy, Alabama to Jeff Berry Townsend and Jessie Mae Owens-Townsend. L.C. married the love of his life, Mary Lou McNeal-Townsend on February 7, 1952 in...

Michael Lewis Redeemar

Michael Lewis Redeemar

December 6, 2017

Mr. Michael Lewis Redeemar transitioned this earthly life to life eternal on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. He was born on March 2, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee to David and Mary Helen Redeemar, the sixth of ten children from their union. Michael graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1971. He then...

Mary A. Crosby (Lansing)

Mary A. Crosby (Lansing)

December 5, 2017

Mary Alice Crosby passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Maplewood AFC in Eaton Rapids, Michigan at age 82. She and her twin sister Martha were born December 23, 1934 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to John and Varlee (Taylor) Bryant. The two bundles of joy were a wonderful pre-Christmas gift. They shared a very close twin bond and were fortunate to...

Shermein Delmont Cooper

Shermein Delmont Cooper

December 5, 2017

Mr. Shermein Delmont Cooper passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Age 43 years. He was born on November 3, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Theresa Cooper and Sammy (Mary) Davis. Shermein was his father’s only child. He graduated from Whitmore Lake College. Shermein accepted the Lord as Savior and attended Mount Carmel Church under the leadership of Pastor Miles...

Samuel M. Webb

Samuel M. Webb

December 5, 2017

Mr. Samuel Mayon Webb passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his residence. Age 69 years. He was born March 27, 1948 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to James Webb McCray and Gusella Wooten. Samuel attended Altheimer, Arkansas schools graduating from Altheimer High School in 1965. He accepted Christ at an early age and continued in his faith as he united...

Diane  Daniels  (Lansing)

Diane Daniels (Lansing)

December 4, 2017

Mrs. Diane Daniels passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 71 years.