Obituaries

Marcellus (Lansing) Love

Marcellus (Lansing) Love

August 4, 2016

Marcellus Marc" Love was born to the late Marsellus Love and Lorrane Magby Love in Detroit, MI on May 13th, 1948. Marc was one of seven children and lived a full life serving in the United States Marine Corp as Military Personnel during the Vietnam War from 1967-1969. Marc received the following awards and medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam...

Katherine Vail

Katherine Vail

August 3, 2016

Ms. Katherine Vail passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 67 years. A service will not be scheduled.

Deloris Walkinhood (Davis) (Lansing)

Deloris Walkinhood (Davis) (Lansing)

August 2, 2016

Deloris Walkinhood (Davis) departed this life on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 72. She was born May 3, 1944 in Picayune, Mississippi to Alonzo Lee and Elizabeth Davis.

The Davis Family relocated to Lansing, Michigan where Deloris attended Kalamazoo Street Elementary, West Junior High, and J. W. Sexton High Schools. She retired...

Ruby (Lansing) Edsall

Ruby (Lansing) Edsall

August 2, 2016

Ruby Rennee Edsall passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in DeWitt, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born December 16, 1956 to William and Melba Jones in Dallas, Texas. Ruby lived in Lansing, Michigan. She loved drawing and camping. She loved her children, grandchildren along with her constant companion, her dog, CoCo. Ruby was always the life of the party...

Kenneth (Lansing) Benn

Kenneth (Lansing) Benn

August 2, 2016

On August 2, 2016, the Lord sent his angels to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan to call our beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Kenneth Wayne Benn from labor to reward, at the age of 58 years. He was born on July 31, 1958 in Turrell, Arkansas to David Brown, Jr. and Barbara Brown. Kenneth was a resident of...

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....