Bennie Haynes 'Poboy'
August 28, 2015
Mr. Bennie Haynes Poboy went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 28, 2015 at the age of 64 years. He was born May 14, 1951 in Shaw, Mississippi to Lucille (Perry) and Cornelius Haynes Sr. Bennie retired after 10 years of service from General Motors Grey Iron Foundry and was a member of...
Ardell Jr. Epperson
August 28, 2015
Our beloved brother, father, uncle, cousin, granddad and fianc, Ardell Epperson Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Age 47 years. He was born June 3, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ardell Sr. and Barbara Jean Epperson. Ardell was a former member of Lighthouse Memorial Ministries under...
Tommy Davis
August 27, 2015
Mr. Tommy Tom Davis went to be by his Heavenly Fathers side on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 88 years. He was born March 10, 1927 in Brunswick, Mississippi to Hamp Davis Sr. and Edna Miller Davis. Tommy was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, previously residing in Jackson, Mississippi. He was educated in...
Maggie Hughes
August 26, 2015
Ms. Maggie Ann Hughes departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the age of 70 years. She was born November 28, 1944 in Louisville, Mississippi to Maggie Crosby and Garland Hughes. Maggie was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She retired from Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, New York after several years of service as a custodian....
Annie Pearl Morganfield
August 23, 2015
Ms. Annie Morganfield peacefully made her transition to eternal rest on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the age of 93 years. She was born January 21, 1922 in Greenville, Mississippi to Albert and Mable (Gamble) Morganfield. Annie was a member of Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Murry Culberson. She had been previously employed with Treasure Island...
Baby Ju'Wel Lavon Glenn
August 23, 2015
Baby JuWel Lavon Glenn peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 6 months. He was born January 25, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ashley Wellons and Jeffery Glenn. Baby JuWel loved being held and also catered to. He showed all the love that he had through his eyes. Affectionately known as JuJu, JuWel...
Mrs. Velma Johnson
August 22, 2015
Mrs. Velma L. Johnson passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 86 years. She was born June 22, 1929 in Belton, Texas, the daughter of Frederick Lee Brown and Willie Mae Brown. Velma resided in Saginaw, Michigan and she attended St. Josephs Catholic Church. She retired from Macys after 20 years of service. She enjoyed going to...
Louis Harper Jr.
August 22, 2015
Mr. Louis Harper, Jr. passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 63 years. He was born November 3, 1951 to Arlethia and Louis Harper, Sr. Louis resided in Saginaw Michigan. He was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John Williams. He married his loving and devoted wife, Luola Harper in 2000....
Ronald (Lansing) Rankins
August 21, 2015
Mr. Ronald Rankins passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58. Memorial Service: Saturday, August 29, 2015 1:00 p.m. Macedonia International Worship Center 1936 W Jolly Rd. Lansing, MI 48910 Officiating: Bishop Michael Williams, Pasto
Jakie Thornton
August 18, 2015
Deacon Jakie Thornton gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at the age of 88 years. He was born May 17, 1927 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the youngest of nine children born to Easter and Leon Thornton. Mr. Thornton served his country with the United States Army receiving an Honorable Discharge. He was a faithful member of Christ Fellowship...
Spencer Green Jr.
August 18, 2015
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Mr. Spencer Green, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at his residence at the age of 62 years. He was born April 22, 1953 in Arlington, Tennessee to Spencer Sr. and Shirley Green. Spencer accepted Christ in 1994 and was baptized at Truevine Missionary Baptist...
Precious Heaven Barney-Bruner
August 17, 2015
Baby Precious Heaven Barney-Bruner passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 1 day. She was born August 16, 2015 to Cassandra Barney and Noah Bruner. She leaves a loving mother and father, Cassandra and Noah, loving grandparents, Joanne Ector, Clarence (Sundance) Barney, Dorothy Mae Gill and James McGee; two sisters, Desirae and Breondra Barney; three brothers, Kasuan...
Grover Freeman
August 16, 2015
Mr. Grover Leonard Freeman began his journey in life on January 22, 1938 in Owosso, Michigan, the son of George Grover and Goldia (Brown) Freeman. While surrounded by his loving family, God whispered to him, Come to me. He gained his eternal wings and entered the kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at the age of 77 years....
Ekow Hayford
August 16, 2015
Mr. Ekow Hayford passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Cartwright Hospice Center. Age 65 years.
Mrs. Bammer Kennedy-Manning
August 15, 2015
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Mrs. Bammer Ree Kennedy-Manning went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Bammer was born March 18, 1940 in Camden, Alabama, daughter of the late Henry and Carrie Kennedy. She married Sammel Lee Manning in 1969. He survives her. Bammer accepted...
Keith Harris
August 15, 2015
Mr. Keith Dion Harris passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. Age 46 years. He was born April 8, 1969 to Betty and William James Harris in Saginaw, Michigan. Keith was a resident of Buena Vista Township and was a graduate of Buena Vista High School. He also attended Saginaw Valley State Universitys...
Jimmie Holmes-Smith 'Ruthie'
August 14, 2015
Our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Mrs. Jimmie Holmes-Smith, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday August 14, 2015 following a sudden illness. Ruthie, as she was affectionately called, was born on August 1, 1952 in Louisville, Mississippi to Jimmie T. Holmes and Martha (Triplett) Holmes. Jimmie was a graduate of Saginaw...
Jerome A. Mushatt
August 14, 2015
Mr. Jerome Anthony Mushatt passed away Friday, August 14, 2015 at his residence. Age 32 years. He was born September 4, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan, the second of two sons born to Annie Marie Johnson and Jeremiah Jelks. Both sons were born on September 4. Jerome was affiliated with St. Lukes Temple Church under the leadership of Superintendent Absalom Smith....
Earvin King 'Tiny'
August 14, 2015
Mr. Earvin King "Tiny" passed away Friday, August 14, 2015 at his residence. Age 76 years. He was born January 20, 1939 in Blytheville, Arkansas Earvin moved to Michigan in 1960. He was employed at General Motors Corporation for twenty-five years. He moved to Vassar in 1982. Tiny enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, fishing, and most of all, cooking. He will...
Mr. Leroy Sonny Jones
August 12, 2015
Mr. LeRoy Sonny Jones departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the age of 70 years. He was born March 17, 1945 in Missouri to Erma and Oscar Jones. LeRoy was a very active member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church under the leadership of Pastor Judith Boli where he served on the Usher Board. He enjoyed watching...

