Pastor Johnnie Barefield
January 10, 2015
Pastor Johnnie Barefield passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2015 surrounded by his family at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born on July 24, 1922 in Victoria, Texas to John Barefield and Ollie Gaye fields Barefield, the third of ten children. Johnnie was married to Annie Lee Cunningham for 20 years from which two children from that...
James Walker (Lansing)
January 9, 2015
Our beloved James Isaac Walker MOTT departed this life on Friday January 9, 2015. Mott was the 2nd child born to John B. Walker and Bernice Myree Walker in Pinola Mississippi on September 1, 1951. Mott attended Lansing Public Schools and was a graduate of J. W. Sexton High School. He worked for Trumark Inc. for many years. He was...
Stanford Laird
January 9, 2015
Our beloved son, brother and uncle, Mr. Stanford Riley Laird Jr. departed this earthly life on Friday, January 9, 2015 at the age of 31 years. He was born May 25, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan to Stanford Laird Sr. and Emma Riley Laird. Stanford was a resident of Bridgeport, Michigan. He was a 2002 graduate of Bridgeport High School. He...
Baby Khali Smith
January 8, 2015
Baby Khali Toschia Smith gained her Heavenly wings and flew into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Age 4 months. She was born August 14, 2014 in Saginaw, Michigan to Katora Cierra Brooks and Artneil LaShawn Smith. Khali was a precious baby girl who was loved dearly by her family. She had a beautiful smile and bright...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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...
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