Obituaries

Lillian E. Ockelberry (Lansing)

Lillian E. Ockelberry (Lansing)

April 26, 2017

Lillian Eva Ockelberry, our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend transitioned from her earthly home on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the blessed age of 93 years. Lillian was born December 10, 1923 in Itasca, Texas, the daughter of Elton and Eva Spears Henderson Lillian moved to Fort Worth, Texas as a small child. She was a member of Wesley Chapel...

Johnny 'Nub' Jackson

Johnny 'Nub' Jackson

April 26, 2017

Mr. Johnny "Nub" Jackson of Lansing, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his residence. Age 61 years.

Helen M. Rhinehart (Lansing)

Helen M. Rhinehart (Lansing)

April 25, 2017

Having accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, we are assured that her soul is in His care. Throughout her years in the Lansing area Helen has worshipped and served at several churches before completing her service at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church under Dr. Walter Gibson, Jr. A graduate of Lansing Community Colleges Nursing program, she...

Alma June Cooper

Alma June Cooper

April 22, 2017

Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Dr. Andre King

Roger Keith Davis

Roger Keith Davis

April 22, 2017

Mr. Roger Keith Davis passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born February 24, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Sherman Davis and Jane Foster. Roger was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, where he was born and raised. He attended Buena Vista Public Schools and graduated from Buena Vista High School in the...

Ryen Roberson

Ryen Roberson

April 19, 2017

Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 10:30 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 : Reverend Dr. Desmon Daniel Forest Lawn Cemetery

Vernon Lee Beasley

Vernon Lee Beasley

April 14, 2017

Thursday, April 20, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Thursday, April 20, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Thursday, April 20, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Pastor John...

Dougher  Jr.  Talison (Lansing)

Dougher Jr. Talison (Lansing)

April 13, 2017

Mr. Dougher Talison, Jr. passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 69 years. Dougher (affectionately called Dodie or June) was the eighth child born to the late Dougher Lee and Annie Neal Lindsey Talison in Cuba, Alabama on October 9, 1947. Dougher attended Stevenson Vocational School in Alabama, Christopher Attucks and Wendell Phillips schools...

Major Franklin Flournoy

Major Franklin Flournoy

April 12, 2017

Thursday, April 20, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Karen Barnette Williams

Karen Barnette Williams

April 11, 2017

Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Tuesday, April 18. 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Forest Lawn Cemetery

Sammy Burt

Sammy Burt

April 11, 2017

Friday, April 21, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Friday, April 21, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Friday, April 21, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

James C. White (Lansing)

James C. White (Lansing)

April 11, 2017

Mr. James C. White passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born May 31, 1944 to Willie B. Thomas and Annie Mae Mitchell in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. James was a resident of Lansing, Michigan for 48 years. He worked as a Chief Electrical Inspector for the City of Lansing and...

Bernadine Harris

Bernadine Harris

April 10, 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 12:00 p.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Abbie Dell Foster

Abbie Dell Foster

April 9, 2017

Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Bethel AME Church 535 Cathay Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)755-7011 Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Bethel AME Church 535 Cathay Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Pastor P. David Saunders Roselawn Memorial Gardens

Bruce Kevin Benson (Lansing)

Bruce Kevin Benson (Lansing)

April 9, 2017

10:00 AM, Saturday, April 22, 2017 Union Missionary Baptist Church 500 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Lansing, MI 48915

Stanley Myron Brown,  Sr.

Stanley Myron Brown, Sr.

April 7, 2017

Friday, April 14, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Friday, April 14, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Saturday, April 15, 2017 - 2:00 p.m.

Bert (Lansing) Black

Bert (Lansing) Black

April 7, 2017

Bert Black passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at McLaren-Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 86 years. He was born March 22, 1931 to Issac and Nola Black in Pinola, Mississippi, where he grew up and worked as a young man. He was the second of six children and was affectionately called June Boy. Bert was drafted into the...

Mac Mckinley Brown,  Jr.

Mac Mckinley Brown, Jr.

April 6, 2017

Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Sunday, April 16, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Pastor Dale E. Tatum, United Missionary Baptist Church Forest Lawn Cemetery

Victor (Jackson) Sutton

Victor (Jackson) Sutton

April 6, 2017

Mr. Victor Sutton of Jackson, Michigan passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Henry Ford Health System in Jackson, Michigan. Age 68 years. He was born January 14, 1949 in Foote Hospital in Jackson, Michigan to Emper and Ora Bell Sutton. Victor attended school in Jackson, Michigan and attended Second Baptist Church. He did landscaping work. Victor enjoyed watching football,...

Baby Skarlett Dreams Moore

Baby Skarlett Dreams Moore

April 6, 2017

Baby Skarlett Dreams Moore passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 4 days. She was born April 2, 2017 in Saginaw, Michigan to Carl Moore, Jr. and Skyler Johnson. My joy, I carried you for nine months with happiness in my heart. You brought many smiles to the faces of our family. When I came up...