Obituaries

Lillie M Taylor

Lillie M Taylor

July 29, 2014

Mrs. Lillie M. Taylor was called to eternal rest Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Magnumcare Saginaw. Age 90 years. Lillie was born May 10, 1924 in Lewisville, Arkansas to Frank and Lillie Johnson. She joined St. James Baptist Church at an early age and attended Foster High School in Lewisville, Arkansas. Mrs. Taylor married Mack Taylor in November 1944, to...

Jeannette Liles

Jeannette Liles

July 25, 2014

Ms. Jeannette Liles passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 62 years. Jeannette was born March 14, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to Edgar Liles and Annette Williams. Jeannette attended Saginaw Public School and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was employed by the Hausbeck Pickle Company. Her hobbies were reading, watching television, playing cards...

Jasmine Evans

Jasmine Evans

July 24, 2014

Jasmine was a fun, and loving person who was always the life of the party. She loved children and spoke of wanting a family of her own someday. Jasmine loved fashion, music, her family and doing hair. She was Catholic and loved going to church with her friends. She felt happy getting a positive Word from the Lord. Jasmine was...

Willie Frank Smith

Willie Frank Smith

July 22, 2014

Now in the presence of the Lord, Willie Frank Smith left his earthly tabernacle and went home on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was born on December 8, 1936 in Bullock County, Union Springs, Alabama to L.C. and Australia Smith. Willie accepted Christ at an early age. Upon moving to Bay City, Michigan, he completed his high school education from...

Fred E Thomas

Fred E Thomas

July 21, 2014

Mr. Fred E. Thomas passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 63 years. He was born September 22, 1950 to Josh and Hattie Thomas in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a man who was well respected and loved. As a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, Mr. Thomas was, as he would say, a jack of all...

Baby Bryant Luttrell Manning

Baby Bryant Luttrell Manning

July 21, 2014

Baby Bryant Luttrell Manning, III passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison. He was born Monday, July 21, 2014 to Latoriona Winston and Bryant Manning, II. Baby Bryant was loved before birth and will be cherished forever. Precious Little OneI`m just a precious little one who didn`t make it there. I went straight to be with Jesus,...

Linda Gail Little

Linda Gail Little

July 21, 2014

The gift of life is the greatest blessing that one will possess, because it comes from God who is the very essence of life. However, theres a beginning and ending to everything. Mrs. Linda Gail (Lowe) Little began her journey March 7, 1951 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and silently closed the doors on this walk of life on Monday, July 21,...

Arthur Webb

Arthur Webb

July 20, 2014

Mr. Arthur Webb passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at the age of 72 years old. Arthur was born June 23, 1942 in Sherrill, Arkansas to George and Minnie Webb. Arthur confessed Christ at an early age at Sunrise Baptist Church in Sherrill, Arkansas. Arthur came to Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 19, joined General Motors...

Terrance R Johnson

Terrance R Johnson

July 20, 2014

Mr. Terrance ReMonn Johnson began his earthly journey in life on September 2, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Mander and Ann Johnson. He gained his heavenly wings and made his transition on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Terrance was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Public Schools, M.J. Murphy Beauty College and was currently a student...

Everette Ledbetter

Everette Ledbetter

July 18, 2014

Mr. Everette LaShawn Ledbetter made his transition on Friday, July 18, 2014 at his residence. Age 46 years. He was born November 18, 1967 in Berwin, Illinois to Ida Ledbetter. Everette was employed by McDonalds Corporation for over ten years. His wonderful presence will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory three...

Sostenez Perez

Sostenez Perez

July 16, 2014

Sostenez Perez Junior passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. He was born to Sostenez Recio Perez, Senior and Catalina Recio in Lockhart, Texas on May 9, 1930. Sostenez married Eva Howard on May 8, 1954. She survives him. He was a longtime resident of Richville, Michigan. Sostenez Junior is survived by five sons...

Yvonne Mallett

Yvonne Mallett

July 14, 2014

Yvonne Mallett passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at her residence. Age 54 years. She was born November 7, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Cornelius and Mary Ella Mallett. Yvonne attended Chicago Public Schools before relocating to Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Zion Valley Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John Rincher. She was employed at Cracker...

Charley Jones

Charley Jones

July 14, 2014

Mr. Charley Jones passed away Monday July 14, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare- Cooper. Age 87 years. He was born November 21, 1926 in Arlington, Tennessee to Charley and Savannah Jones. Charley was a faithful member of Candlelight Baptist church under the leadership of Pastor Jimmie Simmington. He loved his church and his church family. He enjoyed playing dominoes and bowling....

Napoleon Buford

Napoleon Buford

July 14, 2014

Napoleon Buford, Jr. passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at his residence. Age 58 years. He was born September 24, 1955 in Tunica, Mississippi to Eulla Lee Buford and Napoleon Buford Sr. Napoleon confessed Christ an early age. He was a beautiful, loving and caring person who always stayed to himself. He had many friends who loved and cared for...

James Lynn

James Lynn

July 13, 2014

James leaves to cherish his memory, six sisters, Mary (Vincent) Pate of Jacksonville, Florida, Shirley McBride and Della (Vince) Dawson of Hannibal, Missouri, Deanna Dean of Kansas City, Missouri, Donna Dean of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Doretta Dean of North Carolina; seven brothers, David (Norma) Williams and Richard Williams, Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan, Charles (Yvonne) Dean, Jr., David Dean, Dennis Dean...

Gisela J Clay

Gisela J Clay

July 11, 2014

Gisela Anneliese Johanne Clay made her peaceful transition to receive her eternal reward on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 57 years. She was born on July 13, 1956 in Bremerhaven, Germany, the only child born to Christel Sudau and Jack Young. Her time here on earth was so precious. She was deeply rooted in her motherhood. Gisela...

Mashondra Mannie

Mashondra Mannie

July 8, 2014

Mashondra Deontanette Mannie Punkin of Westland, Michigan gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Oakwood Annapolis Hospital. Age 42 years. She was born August 15, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Melvin Lewis Moore and Shirley Leada Jones. Mashondra attended Ferris State University and went on to be employed at Heartland Healthcare Facilities for 15 years. Punkin enjoyed...

Elsie Bartels

Elsie Bartels

July 8, 2014

Ms. Elsie June Bartels passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at her residence. Age 86 years. She was born March 8, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mary and Morris Egeler. Elsie was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She received her GED from Ruben Daniel Lifelong Learning Center. Elsie was an employee of Vlassic Foods in the 1980s. She enjoyed...

Damon Rattcliff

Damon Rattcliff

July 5, 2014

Damon Rattcliff departed this life on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 34 years. Damon was born on March 23, 1980 to the late Drenia Faye Ratcliff and Cornelius Richardson in McComb, Mississippi. He was a member of the North Pike High School Class of 2000 in Summit, Mississippi. Also in 2000, Damon...

Cornell J Mcbride

Cornell J Mcbride

July 5, 2014

Our beloved brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and friend went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2014. Cornell James McBride Jr. Butch was born on May 30, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan to Eugenia Collier-Coulbourne and Cornell James McBride Sr. Cornell leaves to cherish his precious memory many family and friends. Cornell was preceded in death by his...