Obituaries

Sharon (Lansing) Brown

Sharon (Lansing) Brown

April 17, 2016

Mrs. Sharon Marie Brown passed away at home Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the age of 57. Sharon was born January 4, 1959 in St. Johns, Michigan to Lyle Pagel and Louise Pagel. They preceded her in death. Sharon worked for the Lansing School District and retired after 33 years of service. Surviving Sharon is her husband, Johnny Brown; son,...

Roosevelt  Jr. 'Tom' Washington

Roosevelt Jr. 'Tom' Washington

April 17, 2016

Mr. Roosevelt Washington, Jr., affectionately known as Tom passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at the age of 72 years. He was born April 21, 1943 in Panola, Alabama to Roosevelt and Leodis Washington. Roosevelt attended North Sumter High School in Panola, Alabama. He married Clara on July 6, 1963. Together, they shared fifty-two years of marriage....

Margerett Canty

Margerett Canty

April 16, 2016

Monday, April 25, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Bethel AME Church 535 Cathay Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)755-7011 Monday, April 25, 2016 - 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 - 12:30 p.m. Pastor P. David Saunders, Bethel AME Church Forest Lawn Cemetery

Janice Sheppard

Janice Sheppard

April 15, 2016

Janice Valerie Sheppard was born January 22, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, the only child of the late Thurman Stallings and Dorothy Spearman. Jan received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and became an active member of Lane Metropolitan CME Church. Jan received her Bachelor of Art degree in Education from Wayne State University where she...

Devion Wade Jr. (Lansing)

Devion Wade Jr. (Lansing)

April 15, 2016

Baby Devion Marquece Wade, Jr. passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan.

Ernestine Ruffin

Ernestine Ruffin

April 14, 2016

Mrs. Ernestine Ruffin went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at her residence at the age of 70 years. She was born October 25, 1945 in Liberty, Mississippi to Ernest and Robbie Welch. Ernestine gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where she...

Michael Wayne Jones,  Jr. (Lansing)

Michael Wayne Jones, Jr. (Lansing)

April 14, 2016

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Eloise Howard

Eloise Howard

April 13, 2016

On April 13, 2016, our lives were forever altered. Eloise transitioned from this life on earth to eternity in Heaven surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. Eloise was born March 19, 1950, in Panola, Alabama to the late Alex, Jr. and Eula (Jones) Howard. She entered the gates of Heaven at the young age of 66 years after...

Davion Malik Gaines 'Dee' (Lansing)

Davion Malik Gaines 'Dee' (Lansing)

April 13, 2016

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Eliezer Temple Church 3637 West Jolly Rd. Lansing, Michigan 48911

Zebedee Love Iii

Zebedee Love Iii

April 11, 2016

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Galilee Baptist Church 1722 Sanford Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)753-8786 Pastor Luciose Lewis, Galilee Baptist Church Forest Lawn Cemetery

John Fredrick Waack,  Sr.

John Fredrick Waack, Sr.

April 11, 2016

Mr. John Fredrick Waack, Sr. passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 72 years. There will be no public viewing. In accordance with Mr. Waack's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Laurinda (Lansing) Bandt

Laurinda (Lansing) Bandt

April 10, 2016

Laurinda Bandt passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 58. Laurinda was born on September 19, 1957 to Robert and Evelyn Edly in Lansing, Michigan. Laurinda was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan where she graduated from Waverly High School. She was a stay at home Mom who was happiest spending time with her family especially her...

Willie D. Brown,  Jr.

Willie D. Brown, Jr.

April 9, 2016

Mr. Willie Brown, Jr., our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital-Saginaw at the age of 82 years. He was born January 10, 1934 in Pittsview, Alabama to Raymond Lee Brown and Ella Mae Gaines. Willie attended Pittsview High School and in his early twenties...

James Johnson 'Jack'

James Johnson 'Jack'

April 8, 2016

Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Catherine Riley

Catherine Riley

April 8, 2016

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)854-4826 Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Forest Lawn Cemetery

Phillip Hudson

Phillip Hudson

April 8, 2016

Mr. Phillip Hudson passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at Doctors Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Age 68 years. Phillip Hudson was born February 14, 1948, in Bishopville, South Carolina to James Hudson and Pauline Hudson. Phillip accepted Christ at an early age. He was educated in the Bishopville School District and New York School District. He later moved from New...

A'Jaylen Wilkins

A'Jaylen Wilkins

April 8, 2016

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Gail Caffey

Gail Caffey

April 6, 2016

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 -2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989) 754-4826

Malvin Simon Jr. (Lansing)

Malvin Simon Jr. (Lansing)

April 6, 2016

Malvin V. Junior Simon, Jr. passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66. He was born January 20, 1950 to Malvin V. and Alphia Hicks-Simon in Lansing, Michigan. Malvin attended the Lansing School District, graduating from J. W. Sexton High School, Class of 1968. After graduation, Malvin was employed by Lansing Fisher Body for...

Roscoe Long

Roscoe Long

April 4, 2016

Mr. Roscoe Long, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the age of 69 years. He was born July 29, 1946 to Arlie and Jerry Long, Jr. in Geneva, Alabama. Mr. Long was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Vassar and Alabama Public Schools....