Obituaries

Robert L. Jones

Robert L. Jones

May 9, 2015

Mr. Robert L. Jones departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the age of 93 years. He was born January 25, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert Jones and Ella Frazia. Robert resided in Saginaw, Michigan most of his life. He retired from General Motors Corporation after several years of service. Robert loved to watch TV, especially...

Christabell Woodson

Christabell Woodson

May 9, 2015

On Saturday, May 9, 2015 Mrs. Christabell Woodson peacefully made her transition into eternal rest. Age 83 years. She was born October 31, 1931 in Calhoun County, St. Matthews, South Carolina to Henry and Josephine Howell. Later in life, Christabell met and married the love of her life, Mr. James E. Woodson. He preceded her in death. She was a...

Rodney Johnson

Rodney Johnson

May 5, 2015

On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 one of the Lord's greatest blessings was called home to be with his father. Rodney Vandette Johnson of Baltimore Maryland, born in Saginaw Michigan on June 20, 1972 son of Hattie Robinson and Willie Johnson. Rodney was a member of New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore Maryland. He attended Bridgeport High school and graduated from...

J. W. Martin Sr.

J. W. Martin Sr.

May 5, 2015

On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, Mr. J.W. Martin Sr. gained his eternal wings and entered the Kingdom of Heaven at the age of 74 years. He was born January 15, 1941 in Grady, Arkansas to William M. Martin and Leola Skinner Martin. J. W. served his country with the United States Army for 6 years receiving an Honorable Discharge on...

Mary Walker

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

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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...