Obituaries

Leonard Evans

Leonard Evans

January 7, 2015

Mr. Leonard Qualin Evans Jr. passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Toledo, Ohio. Age 20 years. He was born July 9, 1994 in Saginaw, Michigan to Glenda May Draine and Leonard Joe Rock Evans Sr. Leonard was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He was a fun-loving person who brought smiles to everyone he came in contact with....

Pastor Nathaniel Calhoun

Pastor Nathaniel Calhoun

January 5, 2015

Nathaniel Calhoun entered this world in humble surroundings on November 20, 1933 and transitioned into his heavenly rest on Monday, January 5, 2015. Age 81 years. He was blessed to be born into the God-fearing family of James and Effie B. Calhoun. He was the fourth of nine children. He developed love for God and Gods people at an early...

Dontaye L. Hatter

Dontaye L. Hatter

January 3, 2015

Mr. Dontaye Lavelle Hatter passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 41 years. He was born January 17, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan to Althea Hatter and Warren Austin. Dontaye was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dontaye was employed at Nexteer Automotive. He loved comedies. His favorite comedy was the...

Bobbie Bonds

Bobbie Bonds

January 1, 2015

Our beloved mother, wife, sister and dear friend, Mrs. Bobbie Jo Demers Bonds departed this life to be with the Lord on January 1, 2015 at the age of 37 years after a lengthy illness. Bobbie was born September 11, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan to Cheryl Demers and Adolphus Harris. Bobbie was employed with Rite Aid Pharmacy as a Pharmacy...

Tanika Laury

Tanika Laury

January 1, 2015

TaNika LeShawn Laury departed this earthly life on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the age of 28 years. She was born September 12, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan to LaShonta Laury. TaNika was a resident of Flint, Michigan. She attended Arthur Hill High School then later attended Mackinaw Academy where she received her GED. TaNika loved her family and she loved...

Gloria Lathon

Gloria Lathon

December 31, 2014

Mrs. Gloria Lathon departed this earthly life for her home in Heaven on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Age 76 years. She was born September 14, 1938 in Bartow, Georgia to Nathaniel Walker, Zenobia and Charles Birden. Gloria was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, currently under the leadership of Pastor Rodrick Smith. Being an active...

Cora Blagmon

Cora Blagmon

December 31, 2014

Ms. Cora Belle Manning Blagmon passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 1, 1944 in Greenville, Mississippi to Abe Manning and Sarah Taylor Dorsey Manning. Cora relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in February 1966. She was employed with General Motors for several years before retiring in 1994. Cora was a member of the Greater Freewill...

Michelle Hart

Michelle Hart

December 27, 2014

Miss Michelle Lynn Hart passed away, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Heartland Healthcare. Age 49 years. She was born August 8, 1965 in Lansing, Michigan to Lawrence Hart and Patricia Morris. Michelle resided in Saginaw, Michigan. She accepted CHrist at an early age. She was a people person and she made friends everywhere she went. Michelle was known for her...

Spence Breamsey Jr. 'Rico'

Spence Breamsey Jr. 'Rico'

December 27, 2014

Mr. Spence Breamsey Jr. (Affectionately known as Rico), passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at his residence. Age 65 years. He was born January 3, 1949 in Gould, Arkansas to Cornelius Wright and Spence Breamsey, Sr. Following the death of his parents when he was 1, Spence went to the home of his grandparents, Reverend Sylvester B. Breamsey and Susie...

James B. Smith

James B. Smith

December 24, 2014

Mr. James B. Smith passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center at the age of 84 years. He was born June 6, 1930 in Marvel, Arkansas to the late Jeff and Beulah (Bridges) Smith. James resided in Bridgeport, Michigan with his loving wife, Sue Welch-Smith. At a very early age, he gave his life...

Earlie Carpenter

Earlie Carpenter

December 24, 2014

Mrs. Earlie Mae Carpenter departed this life to be with her heavenly father on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper, with her family at her side. Age 63 years. She was born December 17, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee to Ernest and Mahalie Meeks. Earlie Mae attended school in Itta Bena, Mississippi. She was a "people person, and was...

Julian Ashton Mallett (Lansing)

Julian Ashton Mallett (Lansing)

December 22, 2014

Julian Ashton Mallett was born May 7, 1990 in Lansing Michigan, transitioned into his new life on December 22, 2014. Julian attended Cavanaugh Elementary and Dwight Rich middle schools. Julian graduated from Holt High School in 2008, and decided to pursue his lifelong dream in music media and was given that opportunity with radio station Power 96.5 after graduation. Julian...

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia

December 22, 2014

Jose Garcia passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at the age of 51 years. He was born March 14, 1963 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Carmen Lopez. Jose relocated to Saginaw, Michigan when he was 10 years old. He attended Buena Vista High School. Jose was a member of St. Joseph Parish under the leadership of Pastor Frank Voris. He had...

Jahmal Dorsett

Jahmal Dorsett

December 21, 2014

Our beloved son, brother, uncle, father and friend, Jahmal Dorsett passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 41 years. He was born March 26, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan to Leonard and Minnie Dorsett. Jahmal was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Bridgeport High School and was a member of First Baptist Church of...

Leonard (Lansing) Vick

Leonard (Lansing) Vick

December 21, 2014

Leonard Wayne Vick passed away, December 21, 2014 at the age of 63. He was born April 25, 1951, in Russellville, Kentucky, to Agnes Vick. He lived in Lansing, Michigan, where he was a faithful member of Mt. Zion All Nations Baptist Church and was a member of the S.W.A.T team. He attended Kentucky State University, and retired from Sears...

Baby Boy Jovani Messiah Gomez

Baby Boy Jovani Messiah Gomez

December 20, 2014

Baby Jovani Messiah Gomez gained his Heavenly wings and flew into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the age of 5 weeks old. He was born November 11, 2014 in Saginaw, Michigan to Jessica Gomez and Breon Andrews. Every day and every night when you feel the need to hold me tight Just blow a kiss...

Catherine Durr

Catherine Durr

December 19, 2014

Ms. Catherine Louise Durr passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 58 years. She was born February 13, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Alton Durr and Louisa Wright. Catherinewas studying with Jehovahs Witnesses. She loved talking about Jehovah to everyone. Catherine was employed with the Saginaw Housing Commission for over 10 years. She...

Ruby Mitchell Williams Caviness

Ruby Mitchell Williams Caviness

December 18, 2014

Ms. Ruby Caviness was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the age of 67 years. She was born February 10, 1947 in Sandersville, Georgia to Mildred Cage and Curtis Mitchell Sr. Ruby was a long time resident of Saginaw, Michigan who loved her children and grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory one...

Baby Choyce Jones

Baby Choyce Jones

December 17, 2014

Baby Boy Choyce Robinson Jones passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 10 Weeks. He was born October 6, 2014 in Lansing, Michigan to Latavya Choyce and Scotty Jones. Choyce loved to cuddle with his parents. He had a strong bond with his twin brother, Chynce Jones. Every day and every night when you...

Lucille Trapp

Lucille Trapp

December 17, 2014

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Ms. Lucille Humes Trapp departed this earthly life for the kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Magnum Care Saginaw. Age 90 years. One of eleven children born on September 9, 1924 in Scott, Mississippi to the union of Hattie Baldridge Humes and Jerry Humes. Lucille accepted Christ at an early age....