Obituaries

William Wright

William Wright

March 25, 2016

The family would like to acknowledge with great appreciation Pastor Lafayette Simpson and the Bethlehem Baptist Church family, Pastor Taurus Simpson and the Daniels Den Church family, Pastor Ernest Reed and the Greater Solid Rock Church family, and the Covenant Healthcare Medical Staff.

Norma Jean Snow

Norma Jean Snow

March 24, 2016

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 24, 2016 at the age of 73 years. She was born November 1, 1942 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to James Hall and Rosie Lee Brantley. Norma resided in Saginaw, Michigan where she was a caretaker and wife for many years until the passing of...

Mother Josephine Neal

Mother Josephine Neal

March 22, 2016

Mother Josephine Neal went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the age of 88 years. She was born January 28, 1928 in Henning, Tennessee to William Lake and Betty Parker Lake. Mother Neal was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Willie...

Darryl Genwright

Darryl Genwright

March 22, 2016

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

Baby Bryant Elliott Ali (Lansing)

Baby Bryant Elliott Ali (Lansing)

March 22, 2016

Baby Bryant Elliott Ali passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Baby Bryant was born on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan to Brian and Zanyita Ali. Left to cherish his loving memory are his parents, Brian and Zanyita Ali; brother, Brian Ali, Jr., along with many other family and friends.

William P. Harris 'Bro'

William P. Harris 'Bro'

March 20, 2016

Monday, March 28, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Patricia Ann Ford

Patricia Ann Ford

March 17, 2016

Ms. Patricia Ann Ford passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born March 2, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan to Luther James Polk and Catherine Polk. Patricia Ann Polk-Ford was formerly married to Johnny Ray Ford. She was a very outgoing, fun loving person who liked to have...

John Patrick Bolton,  Sr.

John Patrick Bolton, Sr.

March 16, 2016

Mr. John Patrick Bolton, Sr., affectionately known as Patrick, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Age 48 years. John was born February 27, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to Joe and Geneva Bolton. Patrick was a 1986 graduate of Nouvel Catholic Central High...

Joyce Neuben

Joyce Neuben

March 15, 2016

On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Christ, our Lord and Saviour, took our loving mother, Joyce Mae Neuben, by the hand and walked her home to Glory. It was at that moment, her work here as one of Gods earthly Angels was done. She was born May 8, 1937 in Opelousas, Louisiana to Antoine and Albertha Brown-Revette. In her younger years,...

Michael Burrows  (Lansing)

Michael Burrows (Lansing)

March 12, 2016

Mr. Michael Burrows passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 29 years. He was born on February 24, 1987 to Michael Mason and Cheryl Burrows in Detroit, Michigan.

Michael was Cheryls tenth child and her baby boy. He attended Detroit Public Schools, Grand Ledge High School and Lansing Community College where he studied housing construction....

Michael (Lansing) Smith

Michael (Lansing) Smith

March 11, 2016

Mr. Michael Darnell Smith, age 64, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. He was the youngest of nine children who was born July 19, 1951 in Huntington, West Virginia to William P. and Lillie Mae Smith. Michael attended Barnett Elementary and Huntington High Schools. He accepted Jesus Christ as a member of First Baptist...

Mother Lillie Mae Shields

Mother Lillie Mae Shields

March 11, 2016

Saturday March 19, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service World Outreach Campus 2405 Bay Road Saginaw, Michigan 48602 (989)752-7957

Angela Galvin

Angela Galvin

March 9, 2016

Ms. Angela "Angie" Galvin passed away March 9, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. She was born March 14, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Juanita Galvin. Angela lived in Saginaw, Michigan where she attended Saginaw Public Schools. She was employed as a Home Health Aide. She loved hosting and being with family and friends where she was the life...

George  Jr. Webb

George Jr. Webb

March 9, 2016

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826...

James Mcculloh

James Mcculloh

March 8, 2016

Our beloved James Oliver McCulloh made his transition on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Age 66 years. He was born May 20, 1949 in Bay City, Michigan to Oliver McCulloh and Mae Frances Thomas. James resided in Saginaw, Michigan. He lived in Atlanta, Georgia until 2009 and in Bay City, Michigan until 2014. He was an avid fisherman. James enjoyed working...

Marvin Hassien Williams

Marvin Hassien Williams

March 8, 2016

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

Larease Williamson 'Reese' 'The Mayor'

Larease Williamson 'Reese' 'The Mayor'

March 8, 2016

Mr. Larease Williamson, affectionately known as "Reese" and "The Mayor," passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at his residence. Age 51 years. He was born April 26, 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee to LC Williamson and Willie B. Williamson. Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue

Sharon Floyd

Sharon Floyd

March 7, 2016

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Brenda Prescott

Brenda Prescott

March 7, 2016

Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Friday, March 18, 2016 - 11:30 a.m. St. Luke C.M.E. Church 1121 Tuscola Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)755-0351 Pastor Joyce Redfearn Forest Lawn Cemetery

Samuel Sims 'Bo Rat'

Samuel Sims 'Bo Rat'

March 6, 2016

Mr. Samuel Sims Bo Rat passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Luther Manor Nursing Home. Age 72 years. He was born May 18, 1943 to Porter and Elnora (Dilworth) Sims in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Samuel began his education at George Washington Carver Elementary School in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Upon arrival in Saginaw, Michigan, his education was continued...