Obituaries

Christine Springer

Christine Springer

December 17, 2014

Mrs. Christine Springer went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 53 years. She was born May 9, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to Charles Pratt and Gloria (Pastor) Lathon. Christine was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour in 1989, and was a member of...

Poince Hicks

Poince Hicks

December 16, 2014

Ms. Poince Demetrice Dee Dee Hicks passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at her residence in Highland Park, Michigan. Age 64 years. She was born January 26, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Austin D. Hicks and Carrie Lee Burns Hicks. Poince was a member of the South 17th Street Church of Christ in Saginaw, Michigan and was baptized by Minister...

Charles (Lansing) Clement

Charles (Lansing) Clement

December 15, 2014

Charles Edward Chuck Clement, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the age of 72. He was born November 9, 1942 in Arkansas to the union of Herman L. and Beatrice Clement. He was a lifelong resident of the Lansing area and graduated from J.W. Sexton High School. Charles served in the United States Army and the Navy. Charles...

Pamela Joan Randall (Lansing)

Pamela Joan Randall (Lansing)

December 15, 2014

Pamela Randall of Lansing, Michigan passed away Monday, December 15, 2014. Age 62 years. Cremation has taken place.

Father William W. Boli (Father Bill)

Father William W. Boli (Father Bill)

December 14, 2014

The Reverend William Wilkins Boli Father Bill passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Born March 13, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Jane Angeline Taggart Boli and Robert F. Boli, he was the Very Reverend Judith D. Bolis beloved husband of 48 years and dearest companion of 50 years. Rest in peace my love! You...

Jimmy Beavers

Jimmy Beavers

December 12, 2014

Mr. Jimmy D. Beavers passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at his residence. Age 58 years. He was born August 23, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Frankie Mae Robinson and Jimmie Lee Beavers. Jimmy attended St. Stephens High School and was a graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation he attended Tennessee State University. Jimmy was a huge part of...

Gene E. Henry Sr. 'Big Dogg'

Gene E. Henry Sr. 'Big Dogg'

December 12, 2014

Mr. Gene E. Henry Sr., Big Dogg, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at his residence. Age 66 years. He was born December 30, 1947 to Emma Lou Foster Henry and Amos Henry. Our Heavenly Father said it was time for one of his angels to come home. Gene was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Gene...

Jesse J. Rowe

Jesse J. Rowe

December 11, 2014

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Mr. Jesse James Rowe passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Healthsource Saginaw. Age 85 years. He was born March 5, 1929 in New Brockton, Alabama to James and Erie Rowe. Jesse attended Elba High School in Alabama. He served with the United States Marine Corps, receiving an honorable discharge. Jesse was employed...

Richard Franklin

Richard Franklin

December 11, 2014

Mr. Richard Lee Franklin passed away suddenly on December 11, 2014 at the age of 68 years. He was born June 25, 1946 in Scotts, Mississippi on Delta Pine Plantation to John Sr. and Ammie Franklin. Richard was a caring and compassionate father, son, brother, uncle and grandfather who spent his entire life being a kind and loving gentleman. With...

Magnolia Taylor

Magnolia Taylor

December 11, 2014

Mother Magnolia Taylor departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the age of 99 years. She was born September 20, 1915 in Charleston, Mississippi to Clarence and Veolia Taylor. Mother Maggie accepted the Lord as her Savior at an early age. She attended school in Mississippi and Arkansas. Mother Maggie was a...

Ernest Wafer

Ernest Wafer

December 9, 2014

Mr. Ernest Wafer passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 70 years. He was born December 21, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to Purnell Morris and Helen Akins. Ernest was a graduate of Saginaw Public Schools. He was employed at Saginaw Grey Iron Foundry and retired after several years of faithful service. He was also a member of...

Brady Bland

Brady Bland

December 9, 2014

Mr. Brady Bland departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the age of 68 years. He was born April 2, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan to Clemmie and Hazel Jernigan. Brady accepted Christ at an early age at Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor E.W. Bothuel. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. After...

James Sims Jr

James Sims Jr

December 8, 2014

Mr. James Sims Jr. was born November 21, 1930 to James Sims Sr. and Blondell Searcy in Marvell, Arkansas. He passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at his residence in Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. Sims lived in Saginaw, Michigan many years. He was retired from General Motors Corporation. After retirement, Mr. Sims relocated first to Seattle Washington and then to Madison,...

Elizabeth Richmond

Elizabeth Richmond

December 8, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Everett-Richmond was granted her angel wings on December 8, 2014. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some small way throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Elizabeths life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds...

Ramon Perez

Ramon Perez

December 7, 2014

The Lord called our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and uncle, Ramon Perez Jr., home on December 7, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare - Harrison. Age 90 years. Ramon was born June 16, 1924 to the late Ramon Perez and Modesta (Martinez) Perez. He was married to Beatrice G. Garcia who predeceased him on July 2, 1998. Ramon enjoyed dancing, gardening...

Russell Brown

Russell Brown

December 3, 2014

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me...

Olaska Williams

Olaska Williams

November 29, 2014

On Saturday, November 29, 2014, the angels of Heaven descended upon the earth to carry Mr. Olaska Williams home to glory. He was born June 5, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. Myles Williams. Olaska attended schools in Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan. He relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in the early 1950s. He served with the United States...

Dontae Henton

Dontae Henton

November 28, 2014

Dontae Henton Tae Money passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at the age of 25years. He was born April 28, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Aliceson Carter and Larnell Henton. Dontae loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his children. He enjoyed playing video games and basketball. He will be truly missed by all who loved him. His...

In His Infinite Wisdom And Mercy,  Welcomed Earl Into Eternal Rest On Friday, November 28, 2014 In Saginaw, Michigan At The Age Of 84 Years. Earl Henry Hill God

In His Infinite Wisdom And Mercy, Welcomed Earl Into Eternal Rest On Friday, November 28, 2014 In Saginaw, Michigan At The Age Of 84 Years. Earl Henry Hill God

November 28, 2014

GOD, in his infinite wisdom and mercy, welcomed Earl into eternal rest on Friday, November 28, 2014 in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 84 years. Earl Henry Hill was born June 4, 1930 in Magnolia, Arkansas to the late Elige and Roberdia Pascal Hill, the third of ten children. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized...

James Gascoyne Sr.

James Gascoyne Sr.

November 27, 2014

Mr. James M. Gascoyne Sr. passed away November 27, 2014. Age 43 years. He was born January 23, 1971 in Saginaw Michigan to Judith Ann Gascoyne. James resided in Saginaw, Michigan all of his life. He also worked in the food services industry and was with the Saginaw Police Reserves for several years after graduating from high school. James loved...