Julian Ray Hood, Sr. (Lansing)
September 6, 2015
Mr. Julian Ray Hood Sr. departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the age of 63 years. He was born August 9, 1952 in Reed City, Michigan, the son of LaVerta F. and Elmer R. Hood Jr. Julian was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a 1970 graduate of J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing,...
Roosevelt Jr. Tolbert
September 6, 2015
Mr. Roosevelt Tolbert entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital. Age 67 years. He was born December 17, 1947 in Bullock County, Alabama to Roosevelt and Sarah Tolbert. Roosevelt was a graduate of Buena Vista High School. He served his country with the United States Marine Corp from 1968 to 1974 receiving an...
Ether Ellis
September 6, 2015
Ms. Ether Ellis passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Luther Manor. Age 91 years. Funeral Service: Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. Family Hour: 10:00 a.m. Unity of Love Church 5135 S. Halsted Street Chicago, Illinois 773-268-9712 Interment: Restvale Cemetery - Chicago, Illinois
Randy Gonzales
September 5, 2015
Mr. Randy Gonzales departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Age 41 years. He was born June 19, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Randy Jackson and Frances Allen. Randy was a wonderful father who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends and family. Gone too soon but never forgotten, his presence will...
Terry Dawkins
September 5, 2015
On Saturday, September 5, 2015 Mr. Terry Dawkins Sr. peacefully made his transition to eternal rest at the age of 62 years. He was born March 25, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Clyde and Lillie Mae Dawkins. Terry was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a 1971 graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School. Terry was a faithful...
Gladys Chandler
September 5, 2015
Our beloved mother, Gladys Wilson Chandler passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at her residence. Age 84 years. She was born August 6, 1931 in Progress, Mississippi to Edgar and Lillie Mae Wilson. Gladys was the Head Mother for many years at Mercy Temple, Zion Valley New Missionary and at her present church, Jacobs Ladder Baptist Church under the leadership...
Betty (Lansing) Patterson
September 5, 2015
Ms. Betty Patterson passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Eaton Community Palliative Care. Age 80 years. There will be no public viewing. Cremation has taken place.
Charles (Lansing) Primm
September 4, 2015
Mr. Charles Primm passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 at his residence. Age 60 years. There will be no public viewing. Cremation has taken place.
Mark Blacksher Sr.
September 2, 2015
Our beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Mr. Mark Anthony Blacksher went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center-Saginaw. Age 45 years. He was born June 14, 1970 to Williease (Brisco, Sr.) Blacksher and Lee Owens, Sr. Mark graduated from Saginaw High School in 1988 and he attended Delta College. Mark...
Bennie Haynes 'Poboy'
August 28, 2015
Mr. Bennie Haynes Poboy went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 28, 2015 at the age of 64 years. He was born May 14, 1951 in Shaw, Mississippi to Lucille (Perry) and Cornelius Haynes Sr. Bennie retired after 10 years of service from General Motors Grey Iron Foundry and was a member of...
Ardell Jr. Epperson
August 28, 2015
Our beloved brother, father, uncle, cousin, granddad and fianc, Ardell Epperson Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 47 years. He was born June 3, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ardell Sr. and Barbara Jean Epperson. Ardell was a former member of Lighthouse Memorial Ministries under...
Tommy Davis
August 27, 2015
Mr. Tommy Tom Davis went to be by his Heavenly Fathers side on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 88 years. He was born March 10, 1927 in Brunswick, Mississippi to Hamp Davis Sr. and Edna Miller Davis. Tommy was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, previously residing in Jackson, Mississippi. He was educated in...
Maggie Hughes
August 26, 2015
Ms. Maggie Ann Hughes departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the age of 70 years. She was born November 28, 1944 in Louisville, Mississippi to Maggie Crosby and Garland Hughes. Maggie was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She retired from Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, New York after several years of service as a custodian....
Annie Pearl Morganfield
August 23, 2015
Ms. Annie Morganfield peacefully made her transition to eternal rest on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the age of 93 years. She was born January 21, 1922 in Greenville, Mississippi to Albert and Mable (Gamble) Morganfield. Annie was a member of Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Murry Culberson. She had been previously employed with Treasure Island...
Baby Ju'Wel Lavon Glenn
August 23, 2015
Baby JuWel Lavon Glenn peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 6 months. He was born January 25, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ashley Wellons and Jeffery Glenn. Baby JuWel loved being held and also catered to. He showed all the love that he had through his eyes. Affectionately known as JuJu, JuWel...
Mrs. Velma Johnson
August 22, 2015
Mrs. Velma L. Johnson passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 86 years. She was born June 22, 1929 in Belton, Texas, the daughter of Frederick Lee Brown and Willie Mae Brown. Velma resided in Saginaw, Michigan and she attended St. Josephs Catholic Church. She retired from Macys after 20 years of service. She enjoyed going to...
Louis Harper Jr.
August 22, 2015
Mr. Louis Harper, Jr. passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 63 years. He was born November 3, 1951 to Arlethia and Louis Harper, Sr. Louis resided in Saginaw Michigan. He was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John Williams. He married his loving and devoted wife, Luola Harper in 2000....
Ronald (Lansing) Rankins
August 21, 2015
Mr. Ronald Rankins passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58. Memorial Service: Saturday, August 29, 2015 1:00 p.m. Macedonia International Worship Center 1936 W Jolly Rd. Lansing, MI 48910 Officiating: Bishop Michael Williams, Pasto
Jakie Thornton
August 18, 2015
Deacon Jakie Thornton gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at the age of 88 years. He was born May 17, 1927 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the youngest of nine children born to Easter and Leon Thornton. Mr. Thornton served his country with the United States Army receiving an Honorable Discharge. He was a faithful member of Christ Fellowship...
Spencer Green Jr.
August 18, 2015
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Mr. Spencer Green, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at his residence at the age of 62 years. He was born April 22, 1953 in Arlington, Tennessee to Spencer Sr. and Shirley Green. Spencer accepted Christ in 1994 and was baptized at Truevine Missionary Baptist...