Mary Walker
May 4, 2015
On May 4, 2015, Mother Mary Alice Gipson Walker stretched up her arms to the Master and transitioned into Gods hands, registered as a child of the King! Born December 18, 1936 in Sheffield, Alabama to John Wesley Gipson, Sr. and Katie Lee Butts Gipson. Mary was a resident of Bay City, Michigan and member of Second Baptist Church since...
Matthew Jr. Riley
May 3, 2015
To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:8b Matthew Riley, Jr. of Saginaw, MI passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Covenant Health Center after a lengthy illness. He was born April 9,1940 in Sallis, Mississippi to parents, Matthew and Myrtle D. Riley. Matthew served in the US Army over 11 years...
Felecia Michele Colvin
May 2, 2015
On May 2, 2015, Ms. Felecia Michele Colvin, also known as Cookie transitioned from temporary to eternal life and received beauty for ashes. Felecia was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 19, 1965 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Delores Colvin. Felecia attended St. Marys High School where she graduated in the Class of 1983. She held a degree in...
Brenda Cannon
May 2, 2015
Ms. Brenda Cannon departed this earthly life for her place in the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Brenda blessed this earth with her presence on February 16, 1950 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Isaiah and Luella Cannon. Brenda spent most of her life in Saginaw, Michigan where she was a 1968 graduate of Saginaw High School....
Glenn Nichols Sr.
May 1, 2015
Mr. Glenn Nichols Sr. passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at his residence. Age 63 years. The family wishes to thank everyone for all acts of kindness expressed during their time of bereavement. In accordance with Mr. Nichols' wishes, cremation has taken place.
Robert George Shapley (Lansing)
April 27, 2015
Mr. Robert George Shapley, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 at the Eaton Community Palliative Care Home. Age 79 years.
Duane Richardson Sr.
April 27, 2015
On Monday, April 27, 2015 Duane Richardson Sr. peacefully made his transition into the Kingdom of Heaven at the age 61 years. He was born January 5, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Percy and Laura Richardson. Duane was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1972. He was previously employed at Webber Middle School, Saginaw News and Saginaw Steering...
Sixto Lopez-Gutierrez
April 22, 2015
Mr. Sixto Lopez-Gutierrez passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at his residence. Sixto Lopez-Gutierrez, a 93-year-old World War II veteran was born March 28, 1922 in Seguin, Texas to Rudolfo (Pedro) and Maria Gutierrez. He was the fourth eldest of 9 brothers and one sister. Sixtos paternal great-grandfather had migrated from Spain by way of Mexico where he settled in...
Mcarthur Turner
April 20, 2015
Mr. McArthur Turner, age 70, departed this life to take his place with the Lord on April 20, 2015. He was born March 8, 1945 in Mayflower, Texas to Allen and Emma Lee Turner. He eventually moved to Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 18 and began working at General Motors where he dedicated 35 years of service before retiring....
Jewel Lay
April 20, 2015
Mrs. Jewel Lay departed this earthly life for her place in the kingdom of Heaven on Monday, April 20, 2015. She was born October 16, 1927 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, the daughter of Dan and Estelle Mallett. Mrs. Lay attended Mississippi schools earning her high school diploma. She was employed as a Nursing Assistant in various nursing homes and as a...
Ernestine Brown
April 20, 2015
Mrs. Ernestine Brown went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the age of 76 years. Her illustrious life began on September 16, 1938 in Helena, Arkansas to Jessie and Louise Davis. Sister Browns journey in life continued when she confessed faith in Christ at a young age at the First Baptist Church of Barton,...
Terreal (Lansing) Whitehead
April 19, 2015
Briefly, take a trip with me on the wings of your imagination and witness how the preparation of Terreal Devon Whiteheads heart and the seasons of his life were so entwined in our heavenly Fathers Hands, when Terreal realized that to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Terreal Devon Whitehead traveled one...
Horace Devance
April 19, 2015
Horace DeVance went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Saginaw Senior Care at the age of 87 years. He was born March 17, 1928 in Rosedale, Louisiana to the late Henry DeVance, Sr. and Betsy Collins DeVance. Horace grew up in Rosedale, Louisiana, where he also attended public school. He enlisted in the United...
Dean Pruitt
April 16, 2015
Mr. Dean Frederick Pruitt peacefully made his Heavenly transition to eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the age of 55 years. He was born July 17, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to William A. Pruitt and Lois Dean Pruitt-Johnson. Dean became a resident of Pontiac, Michigan after relocating from San Diego, California to be near his family. He was...
Antoine Jackson
April 13, 2015
Antoine Jackson was chosen to sing in the heavenly choir by the Lord, on April 13, 2015 surrounded by his family whom loved him dearly. Antoine was born to Johnny and Mary Jackson on February 11, 1941 in Hammond, Louisiana. Mr. Jackson eventually moved to Saginaw, Michigan to make a life for himself. He was joined in marriage to the...
Jacquelyn Thrash 'Jackie'
April 12, 2015
On Sunday, April 12, 2015 Mrs. Jacquelyn Thrash peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at the University of Michigan Health Center. Age 67 years. She was born November 14, 1947 in McComb, Mississippi to David and Ernestine Thomas. Jacquelyn was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan for 51 years. She was a member and evangelist of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church under the...
Randy Villegas
April 12, 2015
Mr. Randy Villegas passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 39 years. He was born June 7, 1975 in Bartow, Florida to Basilio and Jesusita Villegas. Randy relocated with his family to Saginaw, Michigan where he spent most of his life. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. His nieces and nephews...
Carrie (Lansing) Smith
April 11, 2015
Ms. Carrie Smith of Lansing, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Age 61 years. She was born on August 23, 1953 in Tutwiler, Mississippi to Leona Smith and Leon McCullem. Carrie relocated to Lansing, Michigan in the 60s with her mother. She was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School and Davenport University. Carrie enjoyed traveling and hanging...
Baby Aryon Tianna Howard
April 11, 2015
On Saturday, April 11, 2015 the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry Baby Aryon Tianna Howard to her heavenly home. She was born March 16, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan to DaJa Thomas and Theotis Howard Jr. Although we were blessed to have her for only three weeks, she was a gift and blessing from GOD! Aryon has...
Dionicio (Lansing) Ortega
April 10, 2015
Dionicio (David) Ortega made his transition to Heaven on Friday, April 10, 2015. He was born September 3, 1940 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The son of Manuela and Nicholas Melendrez. David was never seen without his wife Jovita by his side. He loved to be with his children and grandchildren. He loved God and his church family. David enjoyed wrestling...
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