Obituaries

Renae Sue Curtis (Lansing)

Renae Sue Curtis (Lansing)

October 6, 2017

Ms. Renae Sue Curtis passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 61 years. A private memorial service is being planned.

Williebelle Lawson

Williebelle Lawson

October 6, 2017

Ms. Williebelle Lawson passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 83 years. A private service will take place.

Rosie Wesby-Williams "Foxy"

Rosie Wesby-Williams "Foxy"

October 5, 2017

Ms. Rosie Lena Wesby-Williams “Foxy” passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017, in Dallas, Texas. Age 60 years. She was born November 22, 1956 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Carl and Rosemary Wesby. Rosie was a resident of Dallas, Texas where she was a member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, and talking to...

Shirley Brisboe (Lansing)

Shirley Brisboe (Lansing)

October 4, 2017

Shirley Marie Brisboe passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. She was born June 22, 1955 to Stanley and Margaret Duchnowski in Lansing, Michigan. Shirley lived in Holt, Michigan with her husband of 45 years, David. For the past ten years, she worked for Quality Cleaning Services. Shirley graduated from Lansing Eastern...

Baby Dynasty Roberson

Baby Dynasty Roberson

October 4, 2017

Baby Dynasty Roberson received her angel wings on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 5 weeks. She was born August 26, 2017 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lynnguina Shorter and Marcus M. Roberson. Baby Dynasty leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted parents, Lynnguina Shorter and Marcus M. Roberson; two sisters, Kayla Cork and Z’ymarie Roberson; two...

Mildred  Roberts (Lansing)

Mildred Roberts (Lansing)

October 3, 2017

Ms. Mildred Roberts passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born November 24, 1944 to Edward Roberts and Edna Burnett in Tampa, Florida. Mildred served as a foster parent for over 20 years. She was an active member of her church, Lansing Church of God in Christ. There she loved...

David Jason Trice "Big Dave"

David Jason Trice "Big Dave"

September 30, 2017

Mr. David Jason Trice “Big Dave” passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence. Age 55 years. He was born June 4, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to Callie Clayborne and Horace Trice. David “Big Dave” grew up in Saginaw, Michigan from the age of eight years. He completed his education with the Saginaw Public School System. David accepted...

Ora Lee Nelson

Ora Lee Nelson

September 30, 2017

Ora Lee (Jones) Nelson was called home to her Heavenly Father, September 30, 2017, in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 64, after a lengthy illness. She was born to Carral and Mildred (Silvia) Jones on November 4, 1952 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Ora was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a retiree from General Motors with...

Judith Lafountain (Lansing)

Judith Lafountain (Lansing)

September 29, 2017

Ms. Judith Ann LaFountain passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. Judy as she was affectionately known was born April 10, 1961 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan to Ronald and Shirley LaFountain. She was 56 years of age. Judy was a kind and generous person. She found great pleasure in visiting with family and friends. One of her greatest...

Odie Carruth

Odie Carruth

September 28, 2017

Mr. Odie Carruth passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family and listening to his favorite music, the Blues. Age 88 years. He was born August 19, 1929 in Lexa, Phillips County, Arkansas to Mike and Ora Nelson Carruth. Odie moved to Saginaw, Michigan where he worked over 30 years and retired from General...

Mary "May" Martin Curtis

Mary "May" Martin Curtis

September 28, 2017

Ms. Mary “May” Martin Curtis began her journey of this life on August 19, 1935 in her birthplace Pickens, Arkansas. She was the 2nd child born to the late William M. Martin, and Leola Martin. May departed this life on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the age of 82 years. She was the proud mother of four beautiful children. May...

Shardae Marie Marshall

Shardae Marie Marshall

September 27, 2017

Ms. Shardae Marie Marshall passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Age 30 years. She was born September 24, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan to Vanessa L. Marshall. Shardae was a resident of Bay City, Michigan for many years of her life. She was born premature and was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. Shardae was non-verbal, only saying two words...

Geraldine Laws (Lansing)

Geraldine Laws (Lansing)

September 26, 2017

Mother Geraldine Laws was born February 2, 1930 in Durham, North Carolina to Early and Nebraska Laws. She departed this life Tuesday, September 26, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 87 years. Mother Laws became a member of the Paradise Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of the late Reverend Herman Green. She was a faithful member...

Freddie Lee Blackmon

Freddie Lee Blackmon

September 26, 2017

Mr. Freddie Lee Blackmon passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his residence Age 64 years. He was born June 8, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Oscar and Leola Blackmon. Freddie received his education from Saginaw Public Schools. He worked 30 years and retired from General Motors Grey Iron Foundry. Freddie was a member of UAW Local 668. He...

Mark Shannon (Lansing)

Mark Shannon (Lansing)

September 19, 2017

Mark Shannon passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in City, Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. He was born August 18, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee to Georgia Shannon. Mark enjoyed life to the fullest especially fishing and bike riding with his children. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Carla; daughter, Markita; son, Mark, Jr., “M.J.”; sister,...

Virginia Amelia Ramon

Virginia Amelia Ramon

September 18, 2017

Mrs. Virginia Amelia Ramon passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her residence. Age 84 years. She was born October 29, 1932 in Laredo, Texas to Francisco and Virginia O. Paez. Mrs. Ramon was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she attended St. Joseph Parish. She loved spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, gardening and shopping. Virginia was...

Cornell Howard

Cornell Howard

September 18, 2017

Mr. Cornell Howard passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 81 years. He was born December 25, 1935 in Surrency, Georgia to Nathan and Hattie Howard. Cornell relocated to Saginaw, Michigan with his parents at the age of 9 years. He became an independent man doing lawn care and handy man duties. As a...

James Earl Smothers "Prince Semaj"

James Earl Smothers "Prince Semaj"

September 17, 2017

Mr. James Earl Smothers known as “Prince Semaj” passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Michigan-Saginaw. Age 26 years. He was born July 21, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sandra Primm and James Gunn. James, also known as “Baby James”, grew up in Saginaw, Michigan and received his education in Saginaw Pubic Schools, attending Saginaw High...

Veris Antionette Thompson

Veris Antionette Thompson

September 16, 2017

Ms. Veris Antionette Thompson “Shuga” passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 27 years. She was born December 3, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Obed Aubry Thompson, Sr. and Gwendolyn Louise Wicker. Veris attended Saginaw Public Schools graduating from Saginaw ETC School. She was a member of Christ Image Community Church under the leadership of Pastor...

Don Bentley (Lansing)

Don Bentley (Lansing)

September 16, 2017

Mr. Don Allen Bentley passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at his residence in Haslett, Michigan. Age 62 years. A memorial will take place at a later date.