Obituaries

Michael Maletto

Michael Maletto

December 2, 2016

Mr. Michael Maletto passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 62 years. He was born in Pennsylvania on September 30, 1954. Michael was a high school graduate. He loved to fish and was a handyman. His faith was strong. He leaves to cherish loving memories his companion, Merry Lou Wood; many other relatives and friends including...

Omarr Jamil Phillips

Omarr Jamil Phillips

December 2, 2016

Omarr Jamil Phillips peacefully passed away at Comanche County Memorial Hospital on December 2, 2016 at the age of 37 years. He was born on August 22, 1979 in Saginaw, Michigan to Stanley B. Phillips and Albertina Hairston-Jones. Omarr led a fulfilled life. He attended Mackinaw High School in Saginaw, Michigan where he graduated. He later spent five years in...

Pastor Phillip Mac Wright

Pastor Phillip Mac Wright

December 1, 2016

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Drive-Thru Viewing: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989754-4826 Family Hour: Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 10:00 a.m. Emanuel Church of Deliverance 1709 Janes Avenue...

Barbara Rose Crudup 'Bay Rose'

Barbara Rose Crudup 'Bay Rose'

December 1, 2016

The Lord called an angel home to rest on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the age of 64 years. Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Barbara Rose Crudup Bay Rose, the daughter of William L. Crudup and Margene Rowe was born October 26, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan. Barbara attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of...

Tommie  Sr. Cage

Tommie Sr. Cage

November 30, 2016

Saturday, December 10, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Mamie B. West 'Gruntney'

Mamie B. West 'Gruntney'

November 29, 2016

Mamie B. Gruntney West passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 73 years. She was born on December 1, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert and Elizabeth Woods. Mamie was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Class of 1960. She worked as a teachers assistant for the Saginaw City...

Donahue M. Armstrong

Donahue M. Armstrong

November 29, 2016

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and friend, Donahue May Helen Armstrong passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center. Age 55 years. She was born on June 29, 2961 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sonja K. (Greer) Boone and Hugh Armstrong. Donahue attended Saginaw Public Schools and completed her GED. She was a member of Freedom...

Clarence J. Allgood

Clarence J. Allgood

November 21, 2016

Mr. Clarence J. Allgood passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Healthsource Saginaw. Age 72 years.

Elizabeth Rockefellow

Elizabeth Rockefellow

November 21, 2016

Ms. Elizabeth Rockefellow passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at her residence. Age 49 years.

Damani Embry  (Lansing)

Damani Embry (Lansing)

November 20, 2016

Damani Mahki Embry passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 2 months. He was born August 30, 2016 to Zaria Embry and Steven Austin, Jr. in Lansing, Michigan.

 Baby Damani loved to watch cartoons and be cuddled, hugged, and kissed.He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Zaria Embry and Steven Austin, Jr.; Special...

Lester (Lansing) Taylor

Lester (Lansing) Taylor

November 18, 2016

Lester Taylor passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Age 60 years. Lester entered this world on February 24, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Lindsey Taylor and Minnie Ethel Williams. Lester graduated from Memphis South Side High in 1974 and relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1978. He accepted the Lord at an early age. After moving...

Londyn Denise Williams

Londyn Denise Williams

November 16, 2016

Baby Londyn Denise Williams passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Visitation: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)854-4826 Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 - 12:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)854-4826 Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery - Babyland

Linda Lou Baker

Linda Lou Baker

November 16, 2016

Linda Lou Baker, affectionately known as Momma Linda, was born August 7, 1955 in Detroit Michigan. She was the daughter of Jack and Arvilla Wolfe. Linda received her first degree in early childhood education at West Shore Community College in Scottsville, Michigan. She operated in many capacities as an Early Head Start Specialist for Five Cap, Inc. Her love for...

William Dvaughn-Terrell Parham

William Dvaughn-Terrell Parham

November 15, 2016

Mr. William Dvaughn-Terrell Parham passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Age 28 years. Arrangements are incomplete.

Barbara (Lansing) Thompson

Barbara (Lansing) Thompson

November 14, 2016

Ms. Barbara Thompson passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. There will be no services at this time.

Arthur Evans

Arthur Evans

November 13, 2016

Mr. Arthur Gene Evans (Ricky) passed away on November 13, 2016 at Heartland Healthcare. Age 52 years. He was born on January 15, 1964 in Sallis, Mississippi to Velmatine Evans and Luther (Nora) Phillips. Arthur moved to Saginaw, Michigan during his youth. There he attended Saginaw Public Schools. He accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour at an early age....

Mother Mamie Lee Pickett

Mother Mamie Lee Pickett

November 13, 2016

Ms. Pickett accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour many years ago. She united with Renaissance Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Dr. Nathaniel Calhoun; current pastor, Reverend Cedric Cheatham. Mamie enjoyed listening to spiritual music and the Blues, gardening, cooking, cleaning, traveling, dancing and telling tall tales. She leaves to cherish loving memories, four daughters,...

Floyd  Jr. Barnes

Floyd Jr. Barnes

November 12, 2016

Mr. Floyd Barnes, Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his residence. Age 67 years. Monday, November 21, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Dorothy Brooks-Jones

Dorothy Brooks-Jones

November 12, 2016

Friday, November 18, 2016 - 11:30 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Friday, November 18, 2016 - 3:00 p.m.

Rachelle (Lansing) Goosby-Brooks

Rachelle (Lansing) Goosby-Brooks

November 12, 2016

Ms. Rachelle Goosby-Brooks passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan. Age 49 years. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.