Obituaries

Dorothy Mae Braxton

Dorothy Mae Braxton

January 25, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Braxton passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper ICU after putting up a good fight against a lengthy illness. Age 78 years. She was born March 25, 1937 in Arcadia, Louisiana to Dozie Hines and May Lou Raddford. Dorothy was a retired dietician from the Veterans Administration Hospital with over 30 years of...

Bennie Robinson

Bennie Robinson

January 24, 2016

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Lexington Miles

Lexington Miles

January 23, 2016

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

Adlene Houston

Adlene Houston

January 23, 2016

Friday, January 29, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Friday, January 29, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. First Church of God 1834 North Charles Street Saginaw, Michigan (989)752-5681 Officiating: Pastor David VanNorman Interment: Roselawn Memorial Gardens

Theodore Daggs

Theodore Daggs

January 23, 2016

Friday, January 29, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Glenn (Lansing) Lawson

Glenn (Lansing) Lawson

January 21, 2016

Our beloved brother, uncle and friend Glenn E. Lawson passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1961 in Warren, Ohio. The son of William E. and Buelah Lawson. He was 54 years old. Glenn resided in the City of Lansing for many years and since he was legally disabled, he was...

Paulette Marie Jackson

Paulette Marie Jackson

January 20, 2016

Ms. Paulette Jackson our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend made her heavenly transition home on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her home. Age 46 years. She was born January 10, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan to James L. Jackson and Sarah E. Jackson. Paulette was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Buena Vista High School, "Class...

Honesty (Lansing) Thomas

Honesty (Lansing) Thomas

January 20, 2016

Baby Honesty Bre'ann Thomas passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 6 weeks. Memorial Service Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 1:00 P.M Paradise Funeral Chapel & Arrangement Services 1107 East Miller Road Lansing, Michigan 48911 517-272-1035

Deszar Calhoun 'Disco'

Deszar Calhoun 'Disco'

January 20, 2016

Deszar Kareem DISCO Calhoun was born October 8, 1972 in Detroit Michigan to Talu Calhoun and Ronald Howard. Moving to Saginaw Michigan in 1979, Deszar attended Saginaw Public Schools. He graduated from Saginaw Beauty Academy and later Henry Ford College in Business Management. Deszar was very outgoing. He enjoyed mingling with the crowd, meeting people, traveling, and most of all,...

Dolores Frierson

Dolores Frierson

January 17, 2016

Mrs. Dolores Patricia Ann Frierson our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend made her heavenly transition home on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 69 years. She was born January 26, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee to Otis D. Conwell and Rosie Lee Daily. Dolores was employed by Saginaw Public School District as a teacher. She taught Sewing...

Freddie  Jr. (Lansing) Burtley

Freddie Jr. (Lansing) Burtley

January 17, 2016

Freddie Burtley Jr., 66, went to be with his Lord on January 17, 2016. Freddie retired from GMSPO. A hero to many, he loved to learn all that he could about his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Freddie loved his family and fishing. He was a current worker and leader at his church, Rivers of Life in Holt. Freddie was...

Baby Queeyn Monae Tares Lockett

Baby Queeyn Monae Tares Lockett

January 13, 2016

Baby Queeyn Monae Tares Lockett was born October 7, 2015 to her mother, Quinyun Lockett and father, Jay-Quarirus Haley. God called his angel home January 13, 2016 at Mott's Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 3 months. Queeyn was a beautiful baby girl who loved to cuddle and "coo" talk. She had a smile so big and bright that...

Pearlie Daniel

Pearlie Daniel

January 13, 2016

Mr. Pearlie Daniel passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 69 years. He was born January 8, 1947 in Panola, Alabama to Pearlie Daniel, Sr. and Annie Anderson. Pearlie was a resident of Saginaw and a graduate of Ruben Daniels. He was employed by General Motors and retired after 35 years of dedicated service. He loved fishing,...

Donald 'Bumpy' Johnson-Murray (Flint)

Donald 'Bumpy' Johnson-Murray (Flint)

January 12, 2016

Friday, January 22, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Minister Myking Smith-Murray

Norma Jean Pearson

Norma Jean Pearson

January 12, 2016

Norma Jean Pearson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and good friend passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her son Dennis and her godchildren Angela and Marcus Johnson. Norma was born in Austin, Texas on November 17, 1942 to the late Johnnie Barefield and Annie Lee...

Melvin  Jr. 'Ookie' Calhoun

Melvin Jr. 'Ookie' Calhoun

January 10, 2016

Mr. Melvin Calhoun, Jr. Ookie passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 42 years. He was born September 19, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sue Macon and Minister Melvin Calhoun, Sr. Ookie was known for his sense of humor, always laughing at something, reading his Bible and playing his games. He also enjoyed talking on the phone...

Tina Marie Mayberry

Tina Marie Mayberry

January 9, 2016

Ms. Tina Marie Mayberry passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at her residence. Age 51 years. She was born March 2, 1964 in Bay City, Michigan to Norbert Mayberry and Flora Lago. Tina was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved watching TV, playing cards, going out to eat and spending time with family and friends. Tina...

Roosevelt  Jr. (Lansing) Artis

Roosevelt Jr. (Lansing) Artis

January 9, 2016

Roosevelt Artis Jr. passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. Age 67 years. He was born August 11, 1948 in Cuba, Alabama, the son of Roosevelt and Martha (Roshelle ) Artis. Roosevelt resided in Lansing, Michigan for 40 plus years. He was known to family and friends as Roosie. He was a veteran of the United States Army in the Special...

Serita Laster

Serita Laster

January 9, 2016

Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Officiating: Pastor Ernest Reed, Great Solid Rock Ministries

Willie James Mills,  Sr.

Willie James Mills, Sr.

January 8, 2016

Mr. Willie James Mills Sr. began his earthly journey in life on September 5, 1944 in Panola, Alabama, the son of Curtis and Lucy Mills. While surrounded by his loving family God whispered to him, Come to me. He gained his eternal wings and entered the kingdom of Heaven on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the age of 71 years....