Ciara Estrella Medina
December 11, 2015
Our beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece and sister Ciara Estrella Medina Barrera went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2015. Age 10 years. She was born September 4, 2005 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sarina Barrera and Jonathan Medina. Ciara was a 5th grade student at Saginaw Preparatory Academy who loved to dance. She also enjoyed watching her...
Jerome George
December 10, 2015
Our beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Mr. Jerome Roni George made his transition from earth to be with the Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center after losing his battle with cancer at the age of 55 years. He was born June 17, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late...
Mother Ernestine S. Sweeney
December 9, 2015
Mother Ernestine Scott Sweeney, beloved mother of Reverend Tyrone Sweeney, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt transitioned from life on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Age 89 years. Mother Sweeney was born November 10, 1926 to the late John Walter and Charlesetta Scott in Alden Bridge, Louisiana. Mother Sweeney was married to the love of her life, Reverend Leroy Sweeney, Sr. for...
Janet Gaines
December 9, 2015
Mrs. Janet Gaines departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 71 years. She was born May 31, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Cleo Sullivan and Olivia McDaniel. Janet was a homemaker who enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, fishing, cooking and shopping for herself and family. She never thought...
Maquetta Shatoya Jones
December 8, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service 10:00 a.m. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 3610 Russell Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 Officiating: Rev. A. J. Harris, Jr., Host Pastor Eulogist: Reverend Dr. Ron Frierson, New Covenant Christian...
Kirby Smith
December 5, 2015
Mr. Kirby Smith passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center. Age 47 years.
Norman (Williamston) Parisian
December 4, 2015
Norman D. Parisian of Williamston, Michigan passed away on Friday December 4, 2015 at The Willows in East Lansing, Michigan. Age 85 years. He was born on November 6, 1930 to Roy V. and Frieda Parisian. Norm met his first love while attending school in Mason, Michigan. He and Mary Ellen Cowan married and to their union, four children were...
Charles Shannahan
December 4, 2015
Mr. Charles Patrick Shannahan passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 85 years. There will be no public viewing. In accordance with Mr. Shannahan's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Mother Mattie Lee Davis
December 3, 2015
On Thursday, December 3, 2015 the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry Mother Mattie Lee Davis home to Glory. Age 86 years. She was born July 5, 1929 in Sunflower, Mississippi to Mary and George Mitchell. Mattie was a prayer warrior who faithfully served on the Mothers' Board and sang in the choir at New Christ Community...
Roger Howard
December 3, 2015
Mr. Roger L. Howard transitioned into his Heavenly home on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 68 years. He was born January 3, 1947 in Surrency, Georgia to Reverend Nathaniel and Catherine Howard. Roger was the first born in a family of ten, eight boys and two girls. Harris Temple COGIC, Williams Temple COGIC and Coleman Temple COGIC...
Beverly Hodges
December 3, 2015
Ms. Beverly Denise Hodges departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 55 years. She was born March 26, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to Margaret Ann Henderson and Booker T. Goldwire. Beverly was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a 1978 graduate of Saginaw High School. Beverly was an exceptional woman who loved...
Alexander Sr. Jones
December 2, 2015
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Mr. Alexander Jennifer Jones Sr. went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. Age 59 years. He was born October 16, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland. Alexander relocated to Michigan at the age of 17 years where he met the love of...
Armani (Lansing) Golden
December 2, 2015
Mr. Armani Marquis Oscar Golden passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 19 years. He was born October 17, 1996 in Lansing, Michigan to Ebony Golden and Fred Strickland. Armani was an avid lover of music. He wrote his own rap songs and his own beats. He loved his family and Bob Marley. If you spoke to...
Charles Leroy Ashford, Sr.
December 2, 2015
Charles Leroy Ashford, Sr., age 65, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born May 15, 1950 to Johnnie B. and Essie Mae Ashford in Vancleave, Mississippi. Charles loved fishing, repairing cars, collecting photos, telling jokes, and spending time with his family. He will truly be missed...
Robert Smith Jr.
December 1, 2015
Mr. Robert Lorenzo Smith Jr. peacefully made his transition to eternal life on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the age of 62 years. He was born June 18, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert Lorenzo Smith Sr. and Ellen Arthur Jones. Robert served his country with the United States Army where he received an honorable discharge. He was an avid...
David (Lansing) Purnell
December 1, 2015
completed his work on the earth and transitioned to his new home in Heaven on Monday, December 1, 2015 at 10:35 a.m. at his residence. Age 86 years. He was born on September 28, 1929 to the late Clyde and Winnie (Herron) Purnell in Winona, Mississippi. David was educated in the Vaiden Public School System. He confessed his life to...
Montravius Lamont Haynes 'Monty'
November 29, 2015
Mr. Montravius Lamont Haynes Monty passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his residence. Age 40 years. He was born October 29, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Bennie and Janice (Lee) Haynes. Monty was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1994. He received an Associate Degree in Business Studies and in Liberal Arts from Delta College, and a...
Erma (Lansing) Green
November 29, 2015
Ms. Erma Green passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 79 years. She was born October 19, 1936 in Jackson, Michigan to the late M.C. and Verlene McKinney. Erma accepted Christ at an early age in Jackson, Michigan. She was a member of Community A.M.E. Church under Pastor Chestine and Pastor Weathers. Erma worked...
Ellis Eugene Wiggins, Sr.
November 27, 2015
Visitation: Friday, December 4, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Family Hour: 10:30 a.m. Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church 810 Cathay Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 753-5282 Funeral Service: Friday, December 4, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church 810 Cathay Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 753-5282 Officiating: Reverend McArthur Whitfield Interment: Eastlawn Memorial Gardens
Gloria Ann Green
November 25, 2015
Visitation: Friday, December 4, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Family Hour: 10:30 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 754-4826 Funeral Service: Friday, December 4, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 754-4826 Officiating: Bishop Maurice Hopgood
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