Ronald Stapleton 'Sput'
February 20, 2015
Mr. Ronald Lee Stapleton Sput departed this earthly life for his place in the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, February 20, 2015. Age 57 years. He was born September 13, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to Verna Ellis and Herbert Stapleton. Ronald was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan who attended Saginaw Public Schools. He was a member of New Jerusalem...
Makayla Jones
February 20, 2015
Our beloved angel, Makayla Jones passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 at her residence. Age 11 years. She was born June 30, 2003 in Camden, Arkansas to Crystal Williams and Kenneth Osborne. MaKayla, affectionately known as Kayla, attended Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church until illness prevented her from doing so. Kayla was a student at the Millet Learning Center. She...
Pamela Killen
February 19, 2015
Ms. Pamela Marguerite Killen passed away suddenly Thursday, February 19, 2015. Age 61 years. She was the youngest daughter of the late Ulysses D. Killen and Claudine J. (McReynolds) Killen. Pam was born July 23, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, at home on French Road. Pam accepted Christ at an early age. Growing up, she belonged to Our Lady of Mt....
Choucia Jackson
February 18, 2015
Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Choucia Jackson accepted his heavenly wings on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the age of 91 years old. He was born on March 4, 1923 in Magnolia, Arkansas son of the late Bertha and Madie Jackson. Choucia was united in marriage to Ethel L. Parks on January 10, 1951 in...
Ms. Wilbur M. Gant
February 16, 2015
Ms. Wilbur Mae Gant peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the age of 87 years. She was born May 24, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Kilrain and Willie Bell Dennis. Wilbur was a member of Bethel AME Church under the leadership of Pastor P. David Saunders. She had previously played the organ at Mt. Olive...
Mrs. Willie Lee Turner
February 16, 2015
On Monday, February 16, 2015 the angels transcended from Heaven to carry Mrs. Willie Lee Turner home to Glory. Age 91 years. She was born July 21, 1923 in Panola, Alabama to Cleveland and Anna Bessie Hibbler Johnson. Willie Lee married Jimmie Lee Turner on May 12, 1941 in Panola, Alabama. He survives her. After relocating to Saginaw, Michigan she...
Lawrence (Lansing) Yerke
February 16, 2015
Mr. Lawrence Yerke passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Prestige Pines in Dewitt, Michigan. Age 84
Clinton Hollis 'Chop'
February 14, 2015
Deacon Clinton Hollis Jr. Chop went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the age of 70 years. He was born December 24, 1944 in Charleston, Mississippi to the late Clinton Hollis Sr. and Vera Sawyer (Goss). Clinton was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was an active member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church for...
Von Maurice Watson (Lansing)
February 14, 2015
Mr. Von Maurice Watson of Lansing, Michigan passed away, Saturday, February 14, 2015 at McLaren Greater Lansing at the age of 53 years. He was born June 24, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan to Edward W. Watson and Marie Gilbert. Mr. Watson was a lifetime resident of Lansing, Michigan and attended Harry Hill High School. He loved life, bowling, fishing, pool,...
Remeldia Sanders
February 13, 2015
On Friday, February 13, 2015 Ms. Remeldia Denise Sanders gained her heavenly wings and flew into the arms of Jesus. She was born December 17, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ruth Bullock and JD Bowie. Remeldia was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. Throughout her lifetime she also resided in Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California. Remeldia was baptized at an...
Loretta May Debrodt Getson
February 11, 2015
Loretta May DeBrodt Getson left off from sojourning in this world to be at home with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at her residence in Richmond, Virginia. She was born March 14, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert M. and Maria S. (Schneider) Foreman. Loretta was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, and aunt,...
Mrs. Yvonne Riggins-Thomas
February 9, 2015
Mrs. Yvonne Riggins Thomas departed this earthly life for her place in the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the age of 62 years. She was the 7th child of 12 born June 19, 1952 in Eldorado, Arkansas to Jordan Daniels and Margaret Riggins. Yvonne attended high school in Eldorado, Arkansas. She obtained her Bachelors degree in...
Gloria Lynn Rambow Sheard
February 8, 2015
On Sunday, February 8, 2015 Ms. Gloria Lynn Sheard gained her heavenly wings and flew into the Kingdom of Heaven. Age 62 years. She was born August 26, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to Theresa and Ralph Rambow. Gloria was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan and was a devout Catholic. She attended Delta College where she received her nursing license....
Mrs. Emma Lee
February 8, 2015
Mrs. Emma L. Lee departed this earthly life for her eternal place in Heaven on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Age 75 years. She was born December 21, 1939 in Leighton, Alabama to Rebecca Meredith and Johnnie Thompson. Emma was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Marvin T. Smith. On August...
Robert Lee Culpepper
February 7, 2015
Mr. Robert Lee Culpepper went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the age of 84 years. He was born October 30, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan to Walter and Ruby Culpepper. On February 9, 1952 Robert was united in holy matrimony to Alberta Wells at St. Joseph Church. She survives him. He was employed...
Billy Ray 'Billy Jack' Scott
February 4, 2015
Mr. Billy Ray Scott passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at his residence. Age 57 years. He was born November 13, 1957 in Independence, Louisiana to Myrtle Lee Scott. Billy was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He loved motorcycles and he enjoyed spending time with his family. Billy had a big heart and he loved to have fun. He...
Luella Watson
February 4, 2015
Ms. Luella Watson passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at her residence. Age 93 years. She was born July 26, 1921 in Greenville, Mississippi to Pearl Carr and Andrew Thomas. Luella was a very compassionate woman who loved her family. She loved taking care of people who needed a place to stay. Luella enjoyed cooking, singing gospel songs and watching...
Gwen May Wright-Thornton (Lansing)
February 2, 2015
Her Journey Blessed indeed, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them! (Rev 14:13 ) ESV To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose Ecclesiastes 3:1 Today we gather to acknowledge and celebrate the new life into which Minister Gwen May Wright-Thornton has entered. An eternal life in the...
Addie Lee Salter 'Skip'
February 2, 2015
On Monday, February 2, 2015 the angels of Heaven transcended to earth to carry Mr. Addie Lee Salter Skip home to be with the Lord. Age 63 years. He was born November 6, 1951 in Soperton, Georgia to Fannie Mae Salter. Addie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He retired after 30 years of faithful service with General Motors Corporation...
Reginald (Lansing) Boone
February 1, 2015
Mr. Reginald D. Boone Red Man Boone passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the age of 58 years. He was born September 2, 1956 in Flint, Michigan to Edith Boone. Reginald attended Flint Public Schools, graduating from Southwestern High School in 1975. He was a man with a big heart, full of compassion and strength, hard-working, and willing to...
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