Obituaries

Baby Sofia Aisha Jackson

Baby Sofia Aisha Jackson

August 1, 2016

Baby Sofia Aisha Jackson passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. She was born Monday, August 1, 2016 in Saginaw, Michigan to Patricia McQueen and Tommie Lee Jackson, III. In addition to her parents, Baby Sofia leaves one sister, Athenna Lugo-McQueen; one brother, Tommie Lee Jackson, IV; grandparents, Christine Olivarez, Tommie Jackson, Jr., Carol McQueen, Steve McQueen...

Wilma Rivera

Wilma Rivera

August 1, 2016

Ms. Wilma Rose Rivera passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at her residence. Age 69 years. She was born on July 29, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mary Stroik and Walter Dreffs, Sr. Wilma was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan for many years. She was of the Catholic faith. Wilma attended Saginaw Public Schools. She was employed as lunch...

Willie Traylor

Willie Traylor

August 1, 2016

Mr. Willie James Traylor, Jr. was born June 25, 1950 in Roanoke, Alabama to Willie James Traylor, Sr. and Annie Velma Traylor. He transitioned from this earth on Monday, August 1, 2016 to his heavenly home at the age of 66 years. Willie James accepted the Lord as his Savior at an early age. He attended Saginaw Public Schools, graduating...

Earl Cornelious Omar 'E-Low'

Earl Cornelious Omar 'E-Low'

July 31, 2016

Sunday, August 7, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Sunday, August 7, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2016 - 11:30 a.m. Christ Fellowship Baptist Church 818 North Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4435 Minister D. J. Price, Jr. Forest Lawn Cemetery

Willie Adkins

Willie Adkins

July 30, 2016

Mr. Willie Louis Adkins, Sr. of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the age of 52 years. He was born May 1, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Beauford and Jennie Ruth Adkins. Willie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized by the Clearstone Baptist Church of Carrollton,...

Tara Ingram

Tara Ingram

July 29, 2016

Ms. Tara Patrice Ingram passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 45 years. She was born on June 30, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lee A. Owens, Sr. and Lemartis Matthews. Tara was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class...

Eddie Lewis Patrick

Eddie Lewis Patrick

July 29, 2016

Mr. Eddie Lewis Patrick passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at the age of 70 years. He was born January 24, 1946 in Opelika, Alabama to James and Josie Will Patrick. Eddie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized by the Antioch Baptist Church of Opelika, Alabama. He attended school in...

Larry Romeo Hoskins

Larry Romeo Hoskins

July 27, 2016

Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday, August 5, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.

Rolland (Lansing) Sullivan

Rolland (Lansing) Sullivan

July 27, 2016

Mr. Rolland Sullivan passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years. There will be no services.

Farris Lamar Staffney 'Fee'

Farris Lamar Staffney 'Fee'

July 27, 2016

Monday, August 8, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Pastor John Rincher, Zion Valley Baptist Church Forest Lawn Cemetery

Joshua Phillips

Joshua Phillips

July 26, 2016

Our beloved son, brother, uncle and nephew, Joshua Phillips passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the age of 17 years. He was born on July 9, 1999 to Nukila Jones and Jamie Phillips. Josh attended Saginaw Public Schools. He could light up the room with his smile. Josh loved basketball and playing video games. He will be missed...

Mrs. Cynthia Denise Blair

Mrs. Cynthia Denise Blair

July 18, 2016

Mrs. Cynthia Denise Blair became an angel on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at the age of 57 years. Cynthia was born April 5, 1959 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Charles Flowers and Georgia Mae Gibson. Cynthia accepted Christ into her life at Truevine Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor R. B. Corley, Sr....

Johnnie Mae Tolbert (Whitehead) 'Lil' Sista'

Johnnie Mae Tolbert (Whitehead) 'Lil' Sista'

July 18, 2016

Ms. Johnnie Mae Tolbert, lovingly known as "Lil' Sista," departed this life on Monday, July 18, 2016 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 65 years. She was born on November 8, 1950 in Columbus, Georgia to John and Lovie Mae Whitehead. Johnnie Mae was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and was a graduate of Saginaw High School. She...

Sammie Tate

Sammie Tate

July 17, 2016

Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 12:00 p.m.

Curtis Anthony Williams

Curtis Anthony Williams

July 15, 2016

Mr. Curtis Anthony Williams went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2016 at McLaren Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City, Michigan. Age 51 years. He was born May 2, 1965 in Bay City, Michigan to Purnell and Florice Williams. Curtis was a resident of Bay City, Michigan where he attended Bay City Central High School....

Ruth Harris 'Dee Dee'

Ruth Harris 'Dee Dee'

July 12, 2016

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. Bethel AME Church 535 Cathay Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)755-7011 Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. Bethel AME Church 535 Cathay Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)755-7011

Audie (Lansing) Pickott

Audie (Lansing) Pickott

July 11, 2016

Mr. Audie Pickott passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years.

Hilton Yarn

Hilton Yarn

July 11, 2016

Mr. Hilton Yarn passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. Age 90 years. He was born January 16, 1926 in Colquitt, Georgia to Pete and Colinda Yarn. Mr. Yarn was a 1986 retiree of Saginaw Public Schools where he was employed in the Maintenance Department. He was a former member of Coleman Temple Church of God in...

Catherine Nelson 'Cat'

Catherine Nelson 'Cat'

July 11, 2016

Ms. Catherine Cat Nelson passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at her residence in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Age 82 years. She was born on June 25, 1934 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Laura Woods White and Leroy White. Ms. Nelson was baptized at an early age at First Baptist Church in Blytheville, Arkansas. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan at the...

Dorothy Mae Thompson

Dorothy Mae Thompson

July 9, 2016

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 12:00 p.m.