Obituaries

Dorothy Wright

Dorothy Wright

March 2, 2016

Dorothy Wright, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2016 at her home. Age 72 years. She was born April 30, 1943 in Anguilla, Mississippi to Pollard and Helen Price. Dorothy attended Saginaw Public Schools and proudly completed her education by receiving her GED. She married Martin Wright who predeceased her in 2007. She...

Barbara J. Emery

Barbara J. Emery

March 1, 2016

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Officiating: Pastor John Rincher, Zion Valley Baptist Church

Roy Chester Sullivan

Roy Chester Sullivan

February 29, 2016

Mr. Roy C. Sullivan, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 29, 2016 at his residence. Age 66 years. Roy Chester Sullivan was born March 17, 1949 in Frenchman's Bayou, Arkansas to Chester and Dora Lee Sullivan. Roy attended J.M. Speck School in Frenchman's Bayou, Arkansas and in 1968 graduated from...

Robert  Jr. Barnett

Robert Jr. Barnett

February 29, 2016

Mr. Robert Lee Barnett, Jr. our beloved son, father, grandson, nephew and cousin departed this life on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the age of 44 years. He was born September 22, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert L. Barnett and Regina L. Bailey Barnett. Little Bob, as we affectionately called him, was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class...

Ellena Gaskew

Ellena Gaskew

February 27, 2016

Visitation: Monday, March 7, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Family Hour: Monday, March 7, 2016 -10:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Funeral Service: Monday, March 7, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan...

Willie Murl Harden (Lansing)

Willie Murl Harden (Lansing)

February 24, 2016

Willie Murl Harden passed away, February 24, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. She was born August 27, 1938 in Monroe County, Arkansas, the fourth oldest of seven children born to Willie McCatrey and Ruby Williams. A resident of Lansing, Michigan for over 45 years, she was a lifelong homemaker who loved to fish. Willie, Murl,...

Jacqueline (Lansing) Mcintyre

Jacqueline (Lansing) Mcintyre

February 22, 2016

Ms. Jacqueline Jackie McIntyre passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. Jacqueline McIntyre was born on December 31, 1956 to Mittie Keys in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Jackie was a kind-hearted and fun-loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. Her laughter was infectious and she was the life of the party! She was a long...

Shelby (Lansing) Joy

Shelby (Lansing) Joy

February 22, 2016

Our beloved mother, Shelby McKay Joy (Dolly) passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at Northwind Rehab and Healthcare Center. Age 60 years. Shelby McKay Joy was born November 20, 1955 in Middleton, Tennessee to Commodore and Cora Joy. Shelby enjoyed listening to music, sewing, and spending time with family. Shelby McKay Joy leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Candice...

Kelly Ann Bland-Abner

Kelly Ann Bland-Abner

February 21, 2016

Ms. Kelly Ann Bland-Abner, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 while visiting family in Indio, California. Age 64 years. She was born September 30, 1951 to Kelly Bland and Dorothy Ranes-Bland in Saginaw, Michigan. Ms. Abner was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She especially loved spending time with her children and...

Bessie Mae Brown

Bessie Mae Brown

February 21, 2016

The family expresses special thanks to A & D Hospice Home Health Care.

David (Lansing) Nang

David (Lansing) Nang

February 21, 2016

David Nang, our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend departed from this world on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 34 years. He was born June 27, 1981 to Su Nang and Deng Chanh. David was a very kind-hearted, gentle and selfless being. He loved the art of music and photography. David had a...

Bob  Jr. Barnes

Bob Jr. Barnes

February 20, 2016

Mr. Bob Barnes, Jr. passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 74 years. He was born October 5, 1941 in Panola, Alabama to Matthew and Eva Barnes. Mr. Barnes attended Saginaw Public Schools. He was employed by General Motors for 10 years and was a member of UAW Local 668. Bob was an avid fisherman, loved cooking,...

Fannie Mae Lambert-Nelson

Fannie Mae Lambert-Nelson

February 17, 2016

Ms. Fannie Mae Lambert-Nelson passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at her residence. Age 84 years. She was born April 22, 1931 to Robert and Ada Hamer in Benton County, Mississippi. Ms. Nelson was a member of the Greater Philadelphia Church of Christ for over 40 years. She attended Grace Chapel Church under the leadership of Pastor James Nelson, where...

Barbara Ann Blair

Barbara Ann Blair

February 17, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Ann Blair passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette, Michigan. Age 70 years. She was born February 4, 1946 in Marion Alabama to Geneva Comer and Talmadge Braddock. Barbara formerly lived in Flint Michigan, where she attended Job Corps. She loved shopping, keeping up with all the latest fashion and spending time with...

Curtis Townsend

Curtis Townsend

February 15, 2016

Monday, February 22, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Kenneth O. Howard

Kenneth O. Howard

February 15, 2016

Mr. Kenneth Oniel Howard passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 at Luther Manor Nursing Home. Age 56 years. He was born May 11, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Rev. Nathaniel and Wealthy E. Howard. Kenneth O. Howard was born and raised in Buena Vista Township of Saginaw. He was a 1977 graduate of Buena Vista High School. Ken was...

Coretta Davis

Coretta Davis

February 14, 2016

There will be no public viewing. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Toni Jo Henry (Lansing)

Toni Jo Henry (Lansing)

February 12, 2016

Our beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ms. Toni Jo Henry passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 69. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, the third of six children born to Wilfred and Florence Henry. Toni Jo attended Chicago Public Schools and graduated in 1964 from Thornton High School. She was an employee...

Elbert  Jr. (Lansing) Nickles

Elbert Jr. (Lansing) Nickles

February 12, 2016

Mr. Elbert Clyde Edward Nickles, Jr. passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 years. Elbert Jr. was born June 1, 1967 in Lansing, Michigan to Elbert Nickles, Sr. and Ruby Swing and was later adopted by his grandparents, Albert Jr. and Pugar Nickles. Elbert Jr., affectionately known as Clyde, was raised in Lansing, Michigan. Clyde accepted...

Lillie B. Anderson

Lillie B. Anderson

February 11, 2016

Visitation: Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826