Obituaries

Denese Terry (Lansing)

Denese Terry (Lansing)

March 18, 2017

Ms. Denese Terry passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born March 1, 1958 to Claudia Terry in Chicago, Illinois. Denese was raised by Luke and Lillie Christian. She lived in Lansing, Michigan where she worked for Ryans/Fire Mountain Company for over 25 years serving many beloved people. Her greatest...

Neftara Clark (Lansing)

Neftara Clark (Lansing)

March 17, 2017

Our angel Neftara O. Clark gained her wings on March 17th, 2017 after complications from Lupus at the age of 38. Born September 16, 1978 in Battle Creek, Michigan, Neftara later moved to Lansing where she graduated from J.W Sexton High School in 1996. Despite being diagnosed at the age of 18, she continued to excel academically while fighting through...

Michael D. Kolbe

Michael D. Kolbe

March 16, 2017

Mr. Michael D. Kolbe passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the University Hospital of Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio. Age 51 years. He was born on July 2, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Mary Kolbe. Mike was known as a loving, charming, strong-willed man who loved sports. As many know, he was an avid U of M and...

Clarence D. Donaldson,  Sr.

Clarence D. Donaldson, Sr.

March 15, 2017

Friday, March 24, 2017 - 10:30 a.m. until time of service New Covenant Christian Center Church 2395 South Outer Drive Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)752-8485

Our Beloved Sunshine

Our Beloved Sunshine

March 15, 2017

Our beloved Sunshine got his wings on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Eligh Arnold was born on March 20, 1930 to Andrew Arnold Sr. and Lucy Daniel Arnold in Paulding County, Georgia. Eligh met the Lord early in life and loved down-home preaching and singing. He was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Eligh was employed at Saginaw Grey...

Stephenson D. Brown,  Jr. 'Lil Steve'

Stephenson D. Brown, Jr. 'Lil Steve'

March 15, 2017

Thursday, March 30, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Thursday, March 30, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Thursday, March 30, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Officiating: Pastor...

Kirkland Washington 'Smooth'

Kirkland Washington 'Smooth'

March 14, 2017

Mr. Kirkland Washington "Smooth" passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at McLaren Bay Special Care in Bay City, Michigan. Age 59 years. He was born on September 24, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to George and Artie Washington. Kirkland was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1976. He also attended New Highlands...

Missionary Betty Gene Harris

Missionary Betty Gene Harris

March 13, 2017

Friday, March 24, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Lizzie Smith (Lansing)

Lizzie Smith (Lansing)

March 10, 2017

Mrs. Lizzie Ann Whitley Smith passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born November 15, 1951 to Mrs. Fannie Bailey Whitley Brookins in Indianola, Mississippi, the 3rd of 11 children. Lizzie, fondly known as Liz, attended the public schools of Indianola, Mississippi, graduating from Gentry High School in 1970. Her...

Mary Pratt-Land

Mary Pratt-Land

March 9, 2017

Visitation: Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Family Hour: Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Funeral Service: Friday, March 17, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. Wolverine Baptist State Headquarters 615 South...

Linda Sue Mccarrick (Lansing)

Linda Sue Mccarrick (Lansing)

March 9, 2017

Ms. Linda Sue McCarrick passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at her residence. Age 62 years. She was born August 8, 1954 to Simon and Rosa Calderon in Lansing, Michigan. Linda was a lifelong resident of Lansing. She attended Capital City Baptist Church located in Holt, Michigan. Linda worked for the Michigan School for the Blind and Deaf. She was...

Randy Lee Michaud (Lansing)

Randy Lee Michaud (Lansing)

March 9, 2017

Randy Lee Michaud passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his residence in Charlotte, Michigan. Age 53 years. He was born November 29, 1963 in Lansing, Michigan. Randy was loved and raised by Phyllis K. and Rodger Michaud, his birth father was Randy Lee Loveland, Sr. Randy was fun to be around. He enjoyed bowling, darts, working on cars, and...

Helen Nicole-Rae Boose (Lansing)

Helen Nicole-Rae Boose (Lansing)

March 7, 2017

Helen Nicole-Rae Boose passed away, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 12 days. She was born February 23, 2017 to Alonzo and Nicole Boose in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sweet Baby Helen was a resident of Lansing, Michigan. She fought long and hard to overcome CPAM. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Jeffrey Ryan Baldwin

Jeffrey Ryan Baldwin

March 7, 2017

Jeffrey Ryan Baldwin passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the age of 30 years. He was born on December 14, 1986 in Miami, Florida to Paul and Arenda Baldwin. Jeffrey recently relocated to Saginaw, Michigan after having resided in Lake Placid, Florida. He loved to fish and spend time with his family and dogs. Jeffrey had just started...

James Willie Byrd

James Willie Byrd

March 2, 2017

Monday, March 13, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Pastor Cedric Townsel, South 17th Street Church of Christ

Apostle Relinda Kay Mushatt

Apostle Relinda Kay Mushatt

February 28, 2017

Apostle Relinda Kay Mushatt went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison at the age of 66 years. She was born on September 23, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ledell and Minnie Mosley. Apostle Relinda Mushatt was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw...

Roberto De Leon Rodas

Roberto De Leon Rodas

February 28, 2017

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Ruth T. Jones

Ruth T. Jones

February 25, 2017

Monday, March 6, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Monday, March 6, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. Greater Love Church of God in Christ 3829 Lamson Street Saginaw,...

John W. Little

John W. Little

February 25, 2017

Friday, March 3, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Friday, March 3, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Saturday, March 4, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826...

Steven (Lansing) Skalski

Steven (Lansing) Skalski

February 25, 2017

Mr. Steven Skalski passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Howell, Michigan. Age 35 years. There will be no services at this time.