Obituaries

Holly S. (York) Mckinney

Holly S. (York) Mckinney

September 21, 2016

Holly S. (York) McKinney passed away on Wednesday morning, September 21, 2016 from a very rare form of Brain Cancer called Leptomenogeo. Age 48 years. Holly Sue York was born January 18, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jim York and Tassie (Sian) York. Holly graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in 1986. She then attended Delta College for a...

Linda Boyd-Hudspeth

Linda Boyd-Hudspeth

September 20, 2016

Mrs. Linda Jean Boyd-Hudspeth passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at her residence at the age of 61 years. She was born on February 7, 1955 in Iuka, Mississippi to Emmet Jimmar and Jeanette Boyd. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who loved and adored her. Linda was employed...

Pete  V (Lansing) Mireles

Pete V (Lansing) Mireles

September 20, 2016

PETE JAMES MIRELES, V walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan. Pete Petey Pablo was born on October 30, 1983, the oldest of three children born to Pete James Mireles, IV and Gigi Lynn Mireles. Pete was a graduate of Eastern High School, class of 2002 and...

William Thomas Thorne,  Jr. 'Squeegie'

William Thomas Thorne, Jr. 'Squeegie'

September 20, 2016

Mr. William Thomas Thorne, Jr. "Squeegie" passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Covington, Georgia. In accordance with Squeegie's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Mary Louise Wildfong

Mary Louise Wildfong

September 18, 2016

Ms. Mary Louise Wildfong went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the age of 75 years. She was born on August 7, 1941 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Sandy Cooper and Elsie Thornton. Mary was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw High School, and was a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church...

Elaine Davis

Elaine Davis

September 13, 2016

Mrs. Elaine Davis passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the age of 59 years. She was born on March 3, 1957 in Mendenhall, Mississippi to Joe Willie Robinson and Willie Murl Tolden. Elaine lived in Saginaw, Michigan where she attended Saginaw Public Schools. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. Elaine was...

Willie Manuel

Willie Manuel

September 13, 2016

Mr. Willie Leon Manuel , our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at The Laurels of Canton (Guardian Angel Hospice Care) in Canton, Ohio after a long battle with cancer. Age 68 years. Willie, affectionately known as Bill, was born on July 12, 1948 in Glen...

Elder Alvin D. Austin (Lansing)

Elder Alvin D. Austin (Lansing)

September 12, 2016

Alvin D. Austin was born on February 19, 1952 in Lansing, Michigan to Alton and Lucille Austin. He was the second of their four children. He attended Lansing Public Schools. He loved to read and made strong academic impressions. He attended Lansing Community College and Rhema Bible College. Alvin accepted the Lord as his personal Savior as a young man....

Donna Kay Brodnex

Donna Kay Brodnex

September 12, 2016

Our beloved angel, Donna Kay Brodnex went home to be with our Lord and Saviour on Monday, September 12, 2016. She was born July 27, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Gertrude (Johnny) and Donald (Deloris). Donna Kay accepted Christ in her life in November of 2015. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Apollo, Martell, and Tamela II; three...

Dajuan Byrd 'Skoop'

Dajuan Byrd 'Skoop'

September 11, 2016

Mr. DaJuan Montell Byrd Skoop passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the age of 19 years. He was born on October 24, 1996 in Saginaw, Michigan to Charron Boykins and Chude Snow. DaJuan attended Bridgeport High School where he played football and was a member of the graduating Class of 2015. DaJuan was a fun-loving jokester who always...

Trisha (Lansing) Lindsey

Trisha (Lansing) Lindsey

September 11, 2016

Trisha Lavonne Lindsey passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 40 years. She was born January 20, 1976 in Lansing, Michigan to Vivian Lindsey (James Cheeks) and Frank Lindsey. Trisha was the baby girl and fourth child of her mothers children. She graduated from Everett High School in 1994. She obtained her Phlebotomist...

Gregory Garrett 'Greg'

Gregory Garrett 'Greg'

September 10, 2016

Thursday, September 15, 2016-2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 Friday, September 16, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church 3121 Sheridan Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)755-6604 Bishop Larry Camel Forest Lawn Cemetery

Keyshawn Jamar Abraham

Keyshawn Jamar Abraham

September 9, 2016

Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Barbara Craion

Barbara Craion

September 9, 2016

Barbara Jean (Hazelwood) Craion went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 9, 2016 at the age of 62 years. She was born on May 26, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Henry and Bertha Hazelwood. Barbara was a member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church. She received her associate degree from Delta College and later earning her Bachelor of...

Raymond  Jr. Lowe

Raymond Jr. Lowe

September 9, 2016

Mr. Raymond Lowe passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Medilodge of Grand Blanc at the age of 87 years. He was born on April 28, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee to Raymond and Louisa Lowe, Sr. Raymond relocated to Saginaw, Michigan to work for General Motors at the Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry. He was a member of U.A.W....

Lashawn Maurice Blackwell 'Lb'

Lashawn Maurice Blackwell 'Lb'

September 8, 2016

Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Amir (Lansing) Coats

Amir (Lansing) Coats

September 7, 2016

Amir Roosevelt Coats passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 7 months. He was born January 30, 2016 to Mercedes Gates and Martell Coats in Lansing, Michigan. Amir, affectionately known as Bear was granted his angel wings on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends who Amir...

Lessie B Givens (Lansing)

Lessie B Givens (Lansing)

September 6, 2016

Lessie B. Givens passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 83 years. She was born March 22, 1933 in Bradley, Arkansas to Sarah Harris. Lessie moved from Arkansas at the age of 18 years, and traveled the world, settling in Stockton, California. Lessie was known by her family as Aunt B. While residing in...

Phillip (Lansing) Wood

Phillip (Lansing) Wood

September 5, 2016

Phillip James Wood passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 38 years. He was born October 23, 1977 to Cheryl Wood and Gary Wing in Lansing, Michigan. Phillip was a life long resident of Lansing, Michigan where he graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1996. He studied pre-med at the University of Michigan-Flint....

Reverend Darryl Breckenridge

Reverend Darryl Breckenridge

September 3, 2016

Visitation: Monday, September 12, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bethlehem Baptist Church 3309 Bundy Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)752-5866