Obituaries

Mammie Ellen Jones

Mammie Ellen Jones

April 5, 2017

Ms. Mammie Ellen Jones peacefully passed on home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the home of her daughter in Conley, Georgia. Mammie was born on July 8, 1933 in Cottonport, Louisiana to Oscar and Gertrude (Dobison) Johnson. Mammie had been a resident of Saginaw, Michigan since 1953. She was a well-known beautician for over...

James Edward Samuel,  Sr.

James Edward Samuel, Sr.

April 5, 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 Saturday, April 15, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Pastor Alvin Henix, New Beginning Christian Church Great Lakes National Cemetery

Dennis Duane Poindexter

Dennis Duane Poindexter

April 2, 2017

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Baby Jayceon Montreal Ezell 'Jizz'

Baby Jayceon Montreal Ezell 'Jizz'

April 1, 2017

Baby Jayceon Montreal Ezell, lovingly known as "Jizz," passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his residence. Age 5 months. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 12, 2016 to Shene Ezell and Dominique Grice. Baby Jayceon was a beautiful baby boy with beautiful brown eyes and lots of hair. He was the prince of the family. Baby...

Minnie Franks

Minnie Franks

March 31, 2017

Saturday, April 8, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Ve'Dal Belgium Chandler

Ve'Dal Belgium Chandler

March 31, 2017

Tuesday Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 1111 North 29th Street

Donna (Lansing) Hammell

Donna (Lansing) Hammell

March 29, 2017

Family Hour Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 1:00 PM The Bread House South 5606 South Martin Luther King Blvd Lansing, Michigan 48911 Memorial Service Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 2:00 PM The Bread House South 5606 South Martin Luther King Blvd Lansing, Michigan 48911 Pastor Victor Trevino, Officiating Dinner Following Service Liederkranz Club Lansing 5828 South Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing, Michigan...

O'Neal S. Hudson

O'Neal S. Hudson

March 28, 2017

Ms. O'Neal S. Hudson passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region Medical Center. Age 84 years.

Joseph  Jr. Archibald

Joseph Jr. Archibald

March 28, 2017

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Eddie Johnson Sr. (Lansing)

Eddie Johnson Sr. (Lansing)

March 28, 2017

Mr. Eddie Johnson. Sr. passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 78 years. He was born November 5, 1938 to Johnnie and Bella Mae Johnson in Wesson, Mississippi at King Daughter Hospital. He was the second oldest of four children. Eddie lived in Mississippi until the 1950s. While there he attended Alexander High School,...

Gina Best (Lansing)

Gina Best (Lansing)

March 28, 2017

Miss Gina Best gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years. She was born December 15, 1959 to Clyde C. Jr. and Mary L. Best in Manhattan, New York. Gina loved to sing, and had won numerous talent shows in the Lansing area. She also enjoyed dancing, playing games, listening...

Jacob Muhammad (J.C. Davenport Sr.)

Jacob Muhammad (J.C. Davenport Sr.)

March 25, 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Lasheral Gilbert

Lasheral Gilbert

March 25, 2017

Friday, April 7, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Clark Demetries-Jemall Beverly 'Bone'

Clark Demetries-Jemall Beverly 'Bone'

March 22, 2017

Monday, April 3, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Andy Smith 'Charles'

Andy Smith 'Charles'

March 22, 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Saginaw, Michigan

Edna Mcclain

Edna Mcclain

March 22, 2017

Monday, April 3, 2017 - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Kijoi Reynolds

Kijoi Reynolds

March 22, 2017

Thursday, April 6, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Kenneth Darrell Jeffries

Kenneth Darrell Jeffries

March 21, 2017

Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Pastor Willie Casey, New Hope Baptist Church Forest Lawn Cemetery

Willie Jane Thomas

Willie Jane Thomas

March 19, 2017

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Clara Pittman (Lansing)

Clara Pittman (Lansing)

March 19, 2017

Clara Mae Robinson-Pittman passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Medilodge of Capital Area in Lansing, Michigan. Age 89 years. She was born June 11, 1927 in Fayetteville, Georgia to Frank and Etta Victoria Robinson. Clara relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1952. She became a member of Union Baptist Church under Reverend Joel L. King, where she attended on a...