Obituaries

Jasper Sentell

Jasper Sentell

May 24, 2015

Mr. Jasper Sentell Jr. peacefully made his transition to eternal peace on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the age of 88 years. He was born August 20, 1926 in Jefferson, Texas to Jasper and Lilly Mae Sentell. Jasper retired from General Motors Corporation after over 30 years of faithful service. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. Jasper loved spending time with...

Darius Martell Simmons (Lansing)

Darius Martell Simmons (Lansing)

May 24, 2015

Our angel, Mr. Darius Martell Simmons, returned home to God on Sunday, May 24th, 2015 at the age of 21 years. Darius was born July 4th, 1993 in Lansing, Michigan to Charles Steven Simmons and Tamiko Lea Terry. Darius grew up in Lansing, Michigan and graduated from Everett High School in 2011. His future plans included attending Lansing Community College....

Georgina Eleanor Bennett (Lansing)

Georgina Eleanor Bennett (Lansing)

May 23, 2015

Georgina Eleanor Bennett, 73, was born on July 28, 1941, in St. Paul, MN. Her death on May 23, 2015, was the end of her long struggle with health challenges. The eldest child of George and Ruth Taylor Williams, Gina lived her early years in Minnesota and in Benton Harbor, MI. She has been a resident of Lansing, Michigan for...

Martina Yolanda Diaz

Martina Yolanda Diaz

May 23, 2015

Ms. Martina Yolanda Diaz, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Age 62 years. She was born August 10, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to Juanita Ovalle and Nicholas Diaz. Martina resided in San Antonio, Texas the last 30 years. Prior to moving to Texas, she lived in Saginaw,...

Rozzette Pennington

Rozzette Pennington

May 22, 2015

Rozzette Regina Pennington passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at Providence Park Hospital in Southfield, Michigan at the age of 46 years. She was born October 12, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Sherry Pennington and J.D. Davis. Rozzette was welcomed into Heaven by family and friends, but most importantly, her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Rozzette attended Saginaw...

Willie Mae Green

Willie Mae Green

May 21, 2015

On Thursday, May 21, 2015 the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry Willie Mae Green home to Glory. Age 55 years. She was born June 2, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willis Porter and Lula Butler. Willie Mae was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a 1977 graduate of St. Stephens High School. After graduating...

Stephanie Dorsey

Stephanie Dorsey

May 18, 2015

Ms. Stephanie Renee Dorsey passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 51 years. She was born September 9, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan to Author and Florence Stakley. Stephanie relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1984 where she resided with the Hall family. She was a devoted member of Bethesda Baptist Church under the leadership...

Shirley Michell

Shirley Michell

May 18, 2015

Ms. Shirley Michell passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at her residence. Age 54 years. Cremation has taken place.

Sammy Hines

Sammy Hines

May 17, 2015

Mr. Sammy Lee Hines, formerly Austin, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born to Calvin Hines and Mary Lee Hines on August 22, 1952. Sammy loved singing, especially oldie but goodie songs and fishing with his dad. Sammy had a wonderful sense of humor which was filled with jokes and...

Bettie (Lansing) Cooper

Bettie (Lansing) Cooper

May 17, 2015

Mrs. Bettie Cooper passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at her residence. Age 68 years. Cremation has taken place.

Roy Booker

Roy Booker

May 16, 2015

Mr. Roy Booker passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 64 years. Cremation has taken place.

Bertha Lewis

Bertha Lewis

May 15, 2015

Ms. Bertha Lewis departed this earthly life on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Heartland Healthcare Center. Age 82 years. She was born June 6, 1932 in Newbern, Alabama to Patrick Lewis Sr. and Inez Goodson-Lewis. Bertha was a faithful member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Paul E. Broaddus. She loved spending time with her family....

Angel Page

Angel Page

May 15, 2015

On Friday, May 15, 2015 the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry our beloved Angel Sheree Page home to glory. Age 32 years. She was born September 6, 1982 in Saginaw, Michigan to Brenda Page and Alvin Shannon. Angel was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated in 2007 from Ross Medical School as a Medical...

Evelyn Brown

Evelyn Brown

May 15, 2015

Ms. Evelyn Ruth Brown departed this earthly life on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Hoyt Nursing Home. Age 89 years. She was born May 8, 1926 in Cairo (Bessemer), Alabama to Emma Lawrence Miller and Dave Miller. In 1969, Evelyn relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where she worked as a cook and a housekeeper. She was a member for many years...

Lagina Mae Mcguire (Lansing)

Lagina Mae Mcguire (Lansing)

May 14, 2015

LaGina Mae McGuire of Lansing, Michigan passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the age of 48 years. She was born on February 25, 1967 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Juanita Daniel and the late B.L. Adams. She was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School and had attended Lansing Community College.Gina was a very kind and gentle soul;...

Henry Long

Henry Long

May 13, 2015

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Mr. Henry Long gained his Heavenly wings on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the age of 64 years. He was born November 5, 1950 in Robinsonville, Mississippi to Elizar and Lucious Long. Henry relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1971 where began employment at Saginaw Grey Iron Foundry. He was also a member of...

Jazzlyn Patrice Townsend

Jazzlyn Patrice Townsend

May 12, 2015

Jazzlyn Patrice Townsend passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2015 at the age of 30 years old. Jazzlyn was born March 12, 1985 in Saginaw, Michigan. Jazzlyn Patrice Townsend affectionately known as Jazz was a 2003 graduate of Carman Ainsworth High School in Flint, Michigan. She received her medical assistant certification from Genesee Area Skill Center in Flint, Michigan. Jazz...

Calvin Mims

Calvin Mims

May 12, 2015

Mr. Calvin Mims passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Union Springs, Alabama. Age 70 years. Funeral Service: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 12:00 p.m. New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 439 West Railroad Avenue Union Springs, Alabama 36089

Ronnie Jones

Ronnie Jones

May 11, 2015

Mr. Ronnie Jones passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at his residence. Age 60 years. He was born October 20, 1954 in Cottondale, Alabama to Ruth Jones and Jesse Moffet. Ronnie came to Saginaw, Michigan at a young age. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Ronnie enjoyed drawing and spending time with his grandchildren. His presence will be truly missed by...

Menort Sims

Menort Sims

May 10, 2015

Mr. Menort Troy Sims departed this earthly life for his place in the kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Age 58 years. He was born August 1, 1956 in Greenville, Mississippi to Alma and George Sims. Menort was a resident of Midland, Michigan. He retired from General Motors Corporation after twenty-six years of service. Menort loved spending time...