Obituaries

Michael Wayne Jones,  Jr. (Lansing)

Michael Wayne Jones, Jr. (Lansing)

April 14, 2016

You are welcome to celebrate his life and legacy with his family on:

Eloise Howard

Eloise Howard

April 13, 2016

On April 13, 2016, our lives were forever altered. Eloise transitioned from this life on earth to eternity in Heaven surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. Eloise was born March 19, 1950, in Panola, Alabama to the late Alex, Jr. and Eula (Jones) Howard. She entered the gates of Heaven at the young age of 66 years after...

Davion Malik Gaines 'Dee' (Lansing)

Davion Malik Gaines 'Dee' (Lansing)

April 13, 2016

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Eliezer Temple Church 3637 West Jolly Rd. Lansing, Michigan 48911

Zebedee Love Iii

Zebedee Love Iii

April 11, 2016

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Galilee Baptist Church 1722 Sanford Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)753-8786 Pastor Luciose Lewis, Galilee Baptist Church Forest Lawn Cemetery

John Fredrick Waack,  Sr.

John Fredrick Waack, Sr.

April 11, 2016

Mr. John Fredrick Waack, Sr. passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 72 years. There will be no public viewing. In accordance with Mr. Waack's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Laurinda (Lansing) Bandt

Laurinda (Lansing) Bandt

April 10, 2016

Laurinda Bandt passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 58. Laurinda was born on September 19, 1957 to Robert and Evelyn Edly in Lansing, Michigan. Laurinda was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan where she graduated from Waverly High School. She was a stay at home Mom who was happiest spending time with her family especially her...

Willie D. Brown,  Jr.

Willie D. Brown, Jr.

April 9, 2016

Mr. Willie Brown, Jr., our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital-Saginaw at the age of 82 years. He was born January 10, 1934 in Pittsview, Alabama to Raymond Lee Brown and Ella Mae Gaines. Willie attended Pittsview High School and in his early twenties...

James Johnson 'Jack'

James Johnson 'Jack'

April 8, 2016

Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Catherine Riley

Catherine Riley

April 8, 2016

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)854-4826 Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Forest Lawn Cemetery

Phillip Hudson

Phillip Hudson

April 8, 2016

Mr. Phillip Hudson passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at Doctors Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Age 68 years. Phillip Hudson was born February 14, 1948, in Bishopville, South Carolina to James Hudson and Pauline Hudson. Phillip accepted Christ at an early age. He was educated in the Bishopville School District and New York School District. He later moved from New...

A'Jaylen Wilkins

A'Jaylen Wilkins

April 8, 2016

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Gail Caffey

Gail Caffey

April 6, 2016

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 -2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 754-4826

Malvin Simon Jr. (Lansing)

Malvin Simon Jr. (Lansing)

April 6, 2016

Malvin V. Junior Simon, Jr. passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66. He was born January 20, 1950 to Malvin V. and Alphia Hicks-Simon in Lansing, Michigan. Malvin attended the Lansing School District, graduating from J. W. Sexton High School, Class of 1968. After graduation, Malvin was employed by Lansing Fisher Body for...

Roscoe Long

Roscoe Long

April 4, 2016

Mr. Roscoe Long, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the age of 69 years. He was born July 29, 1946 to Arlie and Jerry Long, Jr. in Geneva, Alabama. Mr. Long was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Vassar and Alabama Public Schools....

Oscar Sylvester Brooks 'Fredo'

Oscar Sylvester Brooks 'Fredo'

April 1, 2016

Mr. Oscar Sylvester Brooks Fredo passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at his residence. Age 19 years. He was born August 9, 1996 in Saginaw, Michigan to Andrea McGahee and Richard Brooks. Oscar attended Saginaw Public Schools. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed eating, especially steak, shopping and playing video games. Oscar was a very talented basketball...

Brenda Joyce Jones

Brenda Joyce Jones

March 31, 2016

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Vergo Knox

Vergo Knox

March 31, 2016

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. Prince of Peace Baptist Church 725 North 25th Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-2841

Leonarr T. Moore

Leonarr T. Moore

March 30, 2016

Mr. Leonarr Tiondre Moore "Narkie" passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Adrian, Michigan. Age 32 years. He was born July 15, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan to Cassandra Moore-Anderson and Leonard Mathews. Leonarr attended Saginaw Public Schools. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Narkie had a passion for old cars and enjoyed working on them. He enjoyed reading and...

Isabella Elena Reign

Isabella Elena Reign

March 29, 2016

Ms. Isabella Elena Reign passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the age of 50 years. There will be no public viewing.

Jolanda (Lansing) Burke

Jolanda (Lansing) Burke

March 28, 2016

5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Paradise Funeral Chapel & Arrangement Services 1107 East Miller Road Lansing, Michigan 48911 9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Church of the Resurrection 1521 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48906 10:00 A.M - 11:00 A.M, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Church of the Resurrection 1521 East Michigan Avenue Lansing,...