Obituaries

Stacy Evans 'Stizz'

Stacy Evans 'Stizz'

April 9, 2015

Mr. Stacy D. Evans "Stizz" departed this earthly life for his Heavenly home on Thursday, April 9, 2015 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 30 years old. He was born July 9, 1984 in Saginaw, Michigan to Velma Evans and Stacy Welch. Stacy enjoyed playing basketball, football and video games with his children. He was a loving, caring...

Mother Dorothy Moore (Lansing)

Mother Dorothy Moore (Lansing)

April 8, 2015

THE EARTH JOURNEY OF EVANGELIST DOROTHY M. MOORE Mother Dorothy M. Moore went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. Dorothy M. Autman was born as a twin on September 5, 1929, in Holly Ridge, LA to Ado Sr. and Rosie Mae Autman. During her childhood,...

Theodies (Lansing) Robertson

Theodies (Lansing) Robertson

April 6, 2015

Mr. Theodies Robertson passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at his residence. Age 64 years. He was born January 31, 1950 in Gallion, Alabama to Kelly and Minnie Baldwin. He was adopted and raised by his aunt and uncle, Jacob Robertson and Ella D. Franklin-Robertson. Theodies attended school in Alabama. After graduating from Lynden Academy High School, Theodies decided to...

Roosevelt (Lansing) Pearson

Roosevelt (Lansing) Pearson

April 5, 2015

Mr. Roosevelt Pearson made his Heavenly transition on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the age of 78 years. He was born July 14, 1936 to Anna Marcus Pearson and Eddie Pearson in Tuskegee, Alabama. Roosevelt was educated in Macon County Public Schools and attended Alabama State University. He relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1967 and married his beloved Gladys Lee...

Deltrich Calhoun

Deltrich Calhoun

April 3, 2015

Ms. Deltrich Ophelia Calhoun departed this earthly life for her place in the kingdom of Heaven on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the age of 57 years. She was born April 9, 1957 in Union Springs, Alabama to Louise Marie Lee and Coleman Lee Weems Sr. Deltrich was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Prayer Room...

Bernice Williams

Bernice Williams

April 3, 2015

Ms. Bernice Williams went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 3, 2015. Age 82 years. Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt was born March 1, 1933 in Hope Hull, Alabama to Jake and Beatrice (Maddlock) Williams. Bernice married William Lawrence and relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1951. She became a member of Christ Community Church...

Lance Lenell Landrum

Lance Lenell Landrum

April 2, 2015

Mr. Lance Lennell Landrum transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the age of 63 years. He was born May 12, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ernest V. Landrum Jr. and Roberta Williams Landrum. Lance was a 1969 graduate of Buena Vista High School. During high school he joined the marching band where he played all...

April Rucker 'Bubbles'

April Rucker 'Bubbles'

March 31, 2015

On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Ms. April Rucker gained her heavenly wings and flew into the arms of Jesus. Age 29 years. She was born June 8, 1985 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lisa Ann Rucker and Allen Jones. April graduated from Mackinaw Academy on June 1, 2005. She received her Certified Nursing Assistant license from Latoyas Health Education in 2011....

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

March 30, 2015

Mr. Jerry Earl Smith departed this earthly life on Monday, March 30, 2015 in Houston, Texas at the age of 27 years old. He was born May 29, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan to Michelle Smith and Jerry Earl Bass. Jerry was a resident of Houston, Texas. He attended Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Maurice Johnson....

Mary Elizabeth Henson (Lansing)

Mary Elizabeth Henson (Lansing)

March 30, 2015

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Henson of Lansing, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 48 years. There will be no public viewing. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service: Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Sycamore Creek Methodist Church 1919 S. Pennsylvania Lansing, MI 48911 Tom Arthur, Pasto

Bryon Johnson (Lansing)

Bryon Johnson (Lansing)

March 29, 2015

Mr. Byron Johnson of Lansing, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. Age 51 years.

Georgia Bender

Georgia Bender

March 27, 2015

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Georgia W. Bender peacefully made her transition to heavenly glory on Friday, March 27, 2015. Age 78 years. She was born February 26, 1937 in Wilcox County, Alabama to Minnie Jones and Allen Crumpton. Georgia was a graduate of the historical Snow Hill Institute in Snow Hill, Alabama before relocating to Saginaw, Michigan...

Robert Kendall 'Mickey'

Robert Kendall 'Mickey'

March 24, 2015

Mr. Robert Lee Kendall, our loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center at the age of 72 years. He was born June 16, 1942 in Paducah, Kentucky to Corine and Willie Toney. Robert graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in 1960. He served in the United States Army...

Ethel Beverly

Ethel Beverly

March 24, 2015

Ms. Ethel Beverly was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the age of 95 years. She was born October 2, 1919 in Century, Florida to the late Rufus and Essie Mae Moore. Ms. Beverly was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where she served on the Mother Board under the leadership of...

Annie Gardner

Annie Gardner

March 22, 2015

Mrs. Annie Lavonne Works-Gardner Bunny peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the age of 53 years. She was born May 6, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jimmie and Mattie Allen Works. Annie was employed with the Salvation Army before becoming owner of her own thrift shop in the late 80s. She was a member of...

Willie Johnson

Willie Johnson

March 21, 2015

Willie Mike Johnson has been allowed to return to our Lord. Willie was a wonderful, beloved brother, father and humble servant. He was born January 4, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Willie and Bernice (Harris) Johnson. Willie departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the age of 47 years. Willie attended Saginaw High school...

Mattie Lee Sanders

Mattie Lee Sanders

March 18, 2015

On Wednesday, March 18, 2015, the angels descended upon the earth to carry Ms. Mattie Lee Sanders to her eternal place in Heaven. Age 79 years. She was born March 4, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jimmie D. and Jessie Lee Johnson-Sanders. In her childhood years, she relocated with her family to Flint, Michigan and later to Saginaw, Michigan....

Larry Isom

Larry Isom

March 17, 2015

Mr. Larry Isom went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 58 years. He was born March 18, 1956 to L.C. Isom and Carol Ann Mitchell. Larry was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a Saginaw High School graduate, Class of 1974. Larry joined the United...

Peggy Jackson

Peggy Jackson

March 16, 2015

Ms. Peggy Jackson peacefully made her transition to eternal rest on Monday, March 16, 2015 at the age of 58 years. She was born September 18, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee to Mozell Addison and Rufus Carter. Peggy received her high school diploma through Adult Education High School. She went on to further her education by attending Delta College. Peggy was...

Linda K. Watson

Linda K. Watson

March 15, 2015

Ms. Linda K. Watson passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at her residence. Age 58 years. She was born March 4, 1957 in Watson, Arkansas to Walter and Emma Jean Watson. Linda attended Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School and later went on to further her education. She was previously employed by Montgomery Ward in Flint, Michigan before retiring in...