Obituaries

Richard William Fowler Jr.

Richard William Fowler Jr.

November 13, 2014

Mr. Richard William Fowler Jr. Dennis/BigBo passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the age of 24 years. He was born February 10, 1990 in Saginaw, Michigan to Josephine Young and Richard William Fowler Sr. Richard graduated from Michigan Youth Challenged Academy of Battle Creek, Michigan in January 2007. He enjoyed rapping, making music and performing in front of audiences....

James Gregory Curry Sfc (Retired)

James Gregory Curry Sfc (Retired)

November 12, 2014

James Gregory Curry passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. He was born May 14, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama to Walter Lee Curry and Alyne M. Flowers Curry. James was affiliated with Mount Hope Church and was a member of the Potters House/Pentecostal. He retired from the United States Army in 1992. James received a...

Kevin Bowers Tappan

Kevin Bowers Tappan

November 12, 2014

Mr. Kevin Bowers Tappan passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at his residence. Age 54 years. He was born March 10, 1960 in Livonia, Michigan to JoAnn Shirley Tappan and Gerald Bowers Tappan. Kevin resided in Saginaw, Michigan. He was employed by United Auto Workers Local 85, and was a retired pipefitter. He loved motorcycles (Harley Davidson) and was a...

Robert Richardson

Robert Richardson

November 10, 2014

A devoted father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Robert Jay Richardson was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2014. He was born November 20, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Richard and Wilna Richardson. Robert attended Saginaw Public Schools. He was a United States Army Veteran. Robert drove trucks and was a very skilled carpenter. He was...

Jamel Deron Corley Sr. (Cujo)

Jamel Deron Corley Sr. (Cujo)

November 10, 2014

Mr. Jamel Deron Corley Sr. (Cujo) our beloved son, father, grandfather and brother went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2014 with family and friends by his side. Jamel was born December 1, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan to Yvonne Corley and Harold Lee. Jamel attended Saginaw High and Buena Vista schools. He was baptized at Truevine...

Leslie Weaver

Leslie Weaver

November 9, 2014

Ms. Leslie Weaver gained her Heavenly wings and flew into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the age of 61 years. She was born July 7, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to William and Alice (Hall) Jones. Leslie was a 1971 graduate of Saginaw High School. She received a Bachelors Degree in Business from Central Michigan University....

Damus Gardner

Damus Gardner

November 6, 2014

Mr. Damus Lee Gardner passed away on November 6, 2014 from a lengthy illness. Damus was born November 8, 1959 in Prattville, Alabama to David and Ernestine Smith-Gardner. Damus relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1979 where he resided until the Lord called him to rest. He was gainfully employed at Lutheran Social Services until becoming disabled. Damus was a devoted...

Marvin Craion

Marvin Craion

November 5, 2014

Mr. Marvin L. Craion departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the age of 66 years. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 3, 1948 to Albert and Katherine Taylor. Marvin retired from General Motors after 33 years of service and was a member of the Mount Olive Institutional Missionary Baptist Church. He loved children and...

Rosa Leija

Rosa Leija

November 4, 2014

Ms. Rosa Leija passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 56 years. She was born September 14, 1958 in Acuna, Mexico to Juan and Esther Reyes. Rosa leaves to cherish her memory her spouse, Ignacio Leija; three daughters, Rosalva, Ester and Sonnie; three sons, David, Juan and Pedro; grandchildren, Michael Jr., Nathan, Martin III, Liam, Anastoncia, Erica,...

Patrick Mcintosh

Patrick Mcintosh

November 1, 2014

Mr. Patrick McIntosh Gurve", "The Great One, beloved brother, uncle, nephew cousin and friend went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Carle Hospital in Champaign, Illinois at the age of 49 years. He was born to Jerome and Jessie Mae McIntosh on March 17, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois. Patrick resided in Saginaw, Michigan where...

Linda Huett

Linda Huett

October 31, 2014

Ms. Linda Huett of Lansing, Michigan passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 69 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Constance Brown

Constance Brown

October 31, 2014

On Friday, October 31, 2014 Ms. Constance LaFaye Brown went home to sing with the Lords Heavenly choir. Age 55 years. She was born March 29, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mary L. Jackson and Ovoy Brown Sr. Constance was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor...

Cora Mae Cox

Cora Mae Cox

October 31, 2014

Cora Mae Cox passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. She brought joy into the lives of her parents, the late Mary and James (Jim) Davis on March 20, 1950 in Greenville Mississippi. She was the seventh of nine children. Cora Mae was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools system and attended Job Corps where she developed...

Kattie Carter

Kattie Carter

October 30, 2014

Mrs. Kattie Lee Burnside-Carter was escorted by Heavens angels to her place in the Kingdom on Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was born December 27, 1930 in Louisville, Mississippi to Calvin and Millie Carter. Kattie accepted Christ at an early age when she became a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville, Mississippi. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan...

Tommy Beavers Jr.

Tommy Beavers Jr.

October 28, 2014

Tommy Beavers Jr. was born on April 24, 1945 in Columbia, Louisiana to Tom and Martha Beavers. When Tommy left his hometown, he met and married his soul mate, Shirley Dickens. He and Shirley established their life and raised their children in Saginaw, Michigan. Tommy had many interests including his love of traveling, hunting and fishing, preparing cookouts for family...

Alan Bates

Alan Bates

October 27, 2014

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Mr. Alan C. Bates passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at his residence with his family by his side. Age 71 years. He was born January 6, 1943 in Fairfield, Alabama to Coleman Sr. and Gwendolyn Bates. Alan relocated with his parents to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the age of one year old....

Sally Scott

Sally Scott

October 27, 2014

Ms. Sally Scott of Lansing, Michigan passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at McClaren Greenlawn Campus. Age 66 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Charles Morris

Charles Morris

October 24, 2014

Mr. Charles Edward Morris answered the Lords call on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the age of 80 years. He was born November 9, 1933 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Charles Hicks and Georgia Ruth (Drumgould) Morris. Charles was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan for over 50 years. He was a member of Bethel AME Church under the leadership of...

Samara Burrell

Samara Burrell

October 24, 2014

On Friday, October 24, 2014 Samara Jhamaine Burrell departed this earthly life at the age of 24 years. She was born June 24, 1990 in Saginaw, Michigan to Monique Burrell and Varney Burrell Jr. Samara was a 2008 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She attended Delta College while working as a facilitator with the Saginaw Public Schools until her...

Rachel Watson

Rachel Watson

October 22, 2014

The sun rose on March 19, 1984 with the birth of their daughter, Rachel Suzanne Watson to Pastor Theodore Watson and the late Marie Williams in Saginaw, Michigan. Rachel attended Saginaw Public Schools, Bridgeport-Spaulding Schools and graduated with honors from Roberta Clemente High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She furthered her education at Professional Skills Institute in Glendale, Ohio graduating with...