Obituaries

George Young Stevenson

George Young Stevenson

December 23, 2016

Mr. George Young Stevenson King George passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 in Inglewood, California. Age 66 years. George was born July 16, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Cole Young and Betty (Evans) Stevenson. George graduated from Saginaw High School, he also studied at Delta College. George was loved and will be missed by MANY. He loved people and never...

Willie Earl Reeves,  Sr.

Willie Earl Reeves, Sr.

December 23, 2016

Mr. Willie Earl Reeves, Sr. passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Healthsource Saginaw. Age 68 years. He was born on March 26, 1948 in Headland, Alabama to Otis and Margie Reeves. Mr. Reeves, a former sharecropper, relocated from Alabama to Saginaw, Michigan in 1966. He united with the Spiritual Israel Church that same year. Mr. Reeves served as...

Wilson K. Brown (Lansing)

Wilson K. Brown (Lansing)

December 20, 2016

Wilson Keith Brown passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 56 years. He was born March 8, 1960 in West Helena, Arkansas. Wilson is the son of Will Brown and Lizzie Harris-Brown.

Dan  Jr. Richardson

Dan Jr. Richardson

December 20, 2016

Visitation: Friday, December 30, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 120 North 15th Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)752-5023 Family Hour: Friday, December 30, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 120 North 15th Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)752-5023 Funeral Service: Friday, December 30, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. St. Paul Missionary Baptist...

Samuel T. Jackson

Samuel T. Jackson

December 19, 2016

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Cager  Jr. Pruitt

Cager Jr. Pruitt

December 18, 2016

Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Deacon John Oliver (Lansing)

Deacon John Oliver (Lansing)

December 18, 2016

Deacon John L. Oliver went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Mother Theresa House in Lansing Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born December 11, 1935, to Johnny and Christine Oliver in Howell, Georgia.

John married his high school sweetheart Theresa Marshall Oliver on Christmas Day in Brooks County, Georgia in 1957. They would have...

Michael (Lansing) Wright

Michael (Lansing) Wright

December 16, 2016

Mr. Michael Wright passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.

Booker T. Jackson,  Jr. 'Sonny'

Booker T. Jackson, Jr. 'Sonny'

December 13, 2016

Monday, December 19, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Pastor Taurus Simpson, Daniel's Den Ministries Forest Lawn Cemetery

Laura Ezell

Laura Ezell

December 12, 2016

Monday, December 19, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3404 Sheridan Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)752-6942 Pastor Eddie Jackson Forest Lawn Cemetery

Grace 'Gale' Marie Gordon-Johnson

Grace 'Gale' Marie Gordon-Johnson

December 12, 2016

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Bethlehem Temple Church 3521 Webber Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)755-8381

Al Jeffery Pruitt

Al Jeffery Pruitt

December 10, 2016

Mr. Al Jeffery Pruitt "Big Daddy" passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his residence. Age 59 years. He was born on February 10, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to John and Hannah (Jackson) Pruitt.Al was raised in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge upon completion of his military service. He was...

Paul (Lansing) Gerred

Paul (Lansing) Gerred

December 10, 2016

Mr. Paul Gerred passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years. There will be no services at this time.

Melissa Lynn Williams

Melissa Lynn Williams

December 9, 2016

Ms. Melissa Lynn Williams passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at her residence. Age 48 years. She was born on August 7, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan. Melissa attended Saginaw Public Schools including Jones, Central Jr. High and Saginaw High Schools, and was a graduate of Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center, Class of 1993. She was employed at D.E.B. AFC...

Robert (Lansing) Gibson

Robert (Lansing) Gibson

December 9, 2016

Mr. Robert Gibson passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. There will be no services at this time.

Ruth Gaines

Ruth Gaines

December 6, 2016

Thursday, December 15, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Andrew Cannon 'Little Green Apple'

Andrew Cannon 'Little Green Apple'

December 3, 2016

passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the age of 56 years. He was born on December 29, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan. was a compassionate man who loved to cook. He liked go-carts, old school classic cars and roller skating; he also loved music and entertainment. Andrew was a family man. He will be missed by family and friends...

Annie L. Johnson

Annie L. Johnson

December 3, 2016

Monday, December 12, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Pastor Absalom Smith, St. Luke's Temple Church of God in Christ Eastlawn Memorial Gardens

Thelma Nelson

Thelma Nelson

December 3, 2016

Thursday, January 12, 2017 - 4:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Tondalear Walker

Tondalear Walker

December 3, 2016

On December 3, 2016, a courageous battle ended for Tondalear Walker as her Heavenly Father called her home, where no more sickness ravages her body. She is now resting, safe in the arms of God. Tondalear Walker was born November 4, 1955 to Dock C. and Mary Alice Walker. A resident of Bay City, Michigan, Tonda graduated from Central High...