Obituaries

James Mcculloh

James Mcculloh

March 8, 2016

Our beloved James Oliver McCulloh made his transition on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Age 66 years. He was born May 20, 1949 in Bay City, Michigan to Oliver McCulloh and Mae Frances Thomas. James resided in Saginaw, Michigan. He lived in Atlanta, Georgia until 2009 and in Bay City, Michigan until 2014. He was an avid fisherman. James enjoyed working...

Marvin Hassien Williams

Marvin Hassien Williams

March 8, 2016

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

Larease Williamson 'Reese' 'The Mayor'

Larease Williamson 'Reese' 'The Mayor'

March 8, 2016

Mr. Larease Williamson, affectionately known as "Reese" and "The Mayor," passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at his residence. Age 51 years. He was born April 26, 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee to LC Williamson and Willie B. Williamson. Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue

Sharon Floyd

Sharon Floyd

March 7, 2016

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826

Brenda Prescott

Brenda Prescott

March 7, 2016

Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Friday, March 18, 2016 - 11:30 a.m. St. Luke C.M.E. Church 1121 Tuscola Street Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)755-0351 Pastor Joyce Redfearn Forest Lawn Cemetery

Samuel Sims 'Bo Rat'

Samuel Sims 'Bo Rat'

March 6, 2016

Mr. Samuel Sims Bo Rat passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Luther Manor Nursing Home. Age 72 years. He was born May 18, 1943 to Porter and Elnora (Dilworth) Sims in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Samuel began his education at George Washington Carver Elementary School in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Upon arrival in Saginaw, Michigan, his education was continued...

Ann (Lansing) Vang

Ann (Lansing) Vang

March 6, 2016

Ann Elizabeth Vang Annie returned to her Heavenly Home Sunday, March 6, 2016. Age 34 years. She was the loving daughter born November 2, 1981 in Lansing, Michigan to Bill Vang and Shoua Yong. Ann was blessed with a large and loving family. She had a big heart and loved taking care of children. Annie was shy, kind and soft-spoken,...

Willie Washington 'Bae Bee'

Willie Washington 'Bae Bee'

March 5, 2016

Mr. Willie Washington passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Marine Creek Nursing Home in Fort Worth, Texas. Age 65 years. He was born September 9, 1950 to Mary (Washington) McDaniel and Johnny Brown in Tallulah, Louisiana. Willie, lovingly known as BaeBee grew up in Tallulah, Louisiana. He relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1969. After relocating to Saginaw, Willie was...

Mary (Lansing) Randolph

Mary (Lansing) Randolph

March 4, 2016

Today we celebrate the joyous home-going of Mother Mary Inell Randolph, who went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2016, surrounded by her family. Age 96 years. Mary Vaughn was born November 7, 1919 in Peoria, Illinois to Thomas and Ollie Vaughn. She resided in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and later relocated to Lansing, Michigan. She worked as...

Doris (Lansing) Candies

Doris (Lansing) Candies

March 3, 2016

Doris J. Candies passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 61 years. Doris J. Benn was born September 28, 1954 in Joiner, Arkansas to David Brown, Jr. and Barbara J. Brown. Doris, affectionately known as Nana, lived on Blackcat Plantation until the age of seven. She then moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for almost two years until finally...

Monica (Lansing) Harris

Monica (Lansing) Harris

March 3, 2016

Mrs. Monica Harris passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 36 years.

Dorothy Wright

Dorothy Wright

March 2, 2016

Dorothy Wright, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2016 at her home. Age 72 years. She was born April 30, 1943 in Anguilla, Mississippi to Pollard and Helen Price. Dorothy attended Saginaw Public Schools and proudly completed her education by receiving her GED. She married Martin Wright who predeceased her in 2007. She...

Barbara J. Emery

Barbara J. Emery

March 1, 2016

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Officiating: Pastor John Rincher, Zion Valley Baptist Church

Roy Chester Sullivan

Roy Chester Sullivan

February 29, 2016

Mr. Roy C. Sullivan, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 29, 2016 at his residence. Age 66 years. Roy Chester Sullivan was born March 17, 1949 in Frenchman's Bayou, Arkansas to Chester and Dora Lee Sullivan. Roy attended J.M. Speck School in Frenchman's Bayou, Arkansas and in 1968 graduated from...

Robert  Jr. Barnett

Robert Jr. Barnett

February 29, 2016

Mr. Robert Lee Barnett, Jr. our beloved son, father, grandson, nephew and cousin departed this life on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the age of 44 years. He was born September 22, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert L. Barnett and Regina L. Bailey Barnett. Little Bob, as we affectionately called him, was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class...

Ellena Gaskew

Ellena Gaskew

February 27, 2016

Visitation: Monday, March 7, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. until time of service Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Family Hour: Monday, March 7, 2016 -10:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (989)754-4826 Funeral Service: Monday, March 7, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. Paradise Funeral Chapel 3100 South Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan...

Willie Murl Harden (Lansing)

Willie Murl Harden (Lansing)

February 24, 2016

Willie Murl Harden passed away, February 24, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. She was born August 27, 1938 in Monroe County, Arkansas, the fourth oldest of seven children born to Willie McCatrey and Ruby Williams. A resident of Lansing, Michigan for over 45 years, she was a lifelong homemaker who loved to fish. Willie, Murl,...

Jacqueline (Lansing) Mcintyre

Jacqueline (Lansing) Mcintyre

February 22, 2016

Ms. Jacqueline Jackie McIntyre passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 59 years. Jacqueline McIntyre was born on December 31, 1956 to Mittie Keys in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Jackie was a kind-hearted and fun-loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. Her laughter was infectious and she was the life of the party! She was a long...

Shelby (Lansing) Joy

Shelby (Lansing) Joy

February 22, 2016

Our beloved mother, Shelby McKay Joy (Dolly) passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 at Northwind Rehab and Healthcare Center. Age 60 years. Shelby McKay Joy was born November 20, 1955 in Middleton, Tennessee to Commodore and Cora Joy. Shelby enjoyed listening to music, sewing, and spending time with family. Shelby McKay Joy leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Candice...

Kelly Ann Bland-Abner

Kelly Ann Bland-Abner

February 21, 2016

Ms. Kelly Ann Bland-Abner, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 while visiting family in Indio, California. Age 64 years. She was born September 30, 1951 to Kelly Bland and Dorothy Ranes-Bland in Saginaw, Michigan. Ms. Abner was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She especially loved spending time with her children and...