Obituaries

Floyd Jenkins

Floyd Jenkins

March 13, 2014

Our beloved husband and father, Floyd Jenkins Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 78 years. He was born January 12, 1936 in Panther Burn, Mississippi to William and Lucy Jenkins. Floyd relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1966. He was employed at Saginaw Malleable Iron Plant...

Mary Whatley

Mary Whatley

March 11, 2014

Ms. Mary Whatley departed from this earthly life and gained her eternal wings on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the age of 74 years. She was born March 22, 1939 in Columbus, Georgia to Aaron and Mary Smith. Mary was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School. Mary loved to draw, do crossword...

Ida Mae Rivers

Ida Mae Rivers

March 7, 2014

Mrs. Ida Mae Marlow Rivers passed away Friday, March 7, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 76 years. She was born May 29, 1937 in Union Springs, Alabama to Theodore and Hattie Marlow. Ida accepted Christ at a young age. She was a member of Haynes Chapel Baptist Church in Union Springs, Alabama where she was a Sunday school teacher. After...

Mother Maxine Jackson

Mother Maxine Jackson

March 5, 2014

Mother Ora Maxine Jackson went home to be with the Lord at the blessed age of 92 years on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 surrounded by her baby daughter Dolores and granddaughter Setetra Smith. She was born June 8, 1921 in Marvell, Arkansas to Eugene Johnson and Queen Esther Johnson-Vauters. Maxine was united in Holy Matrimony with George Jackson on April...

Joyce Ann Brewer West

Joyce Ann Brewer West

March 5, 2014

Ms. Joyce Ann Brewer West departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at her residence. Age 63 years. She was born September 27, 1950 in Florence, Alabama to William and Bessie Brewer. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan who was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School, attended Delta College and received a Doctorate in...

Elijah Daron Dillard

Elijah Daron Dillard

March 1, 2014

Master Elijah Daron Dillard gained his Heavenly wings and flew into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the age of 6 years old. He was born June 20, 2007 in Belleville, Illinois to Mio Campbell and Aki Dillard. Elijah was a 1st grade student at Jessie Rouse Elementary School who had dreams of becoming a boxer....

Albert Moore

Albert Moore

February 28, 2014

Deacon Albert Moore departed this life on February 28, 2014 at the age of 57 years. He was born on October 12, 1956 in Hermondale, Missouri. Albert was the fifth of eleven children born to Carrie May and Will Ellis Moore. The family moved to Lansing, Michigan in 1970. Albert graduated from Sexton High School and received an Associates Degree...

Audrey Monroe

Audrey Monroe

February 27, 2014

Ms. Audrey J. Monroe passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 54 years. She was born June 8, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Wilbur R. and Lucy P. Sawyer. Audrey attended Buena Vista Schools and was a 1977 graduate of Buena Vista High School. She was employed at General Motors Corporation was a member of UAW Local...

Marsha Auls

Marsha Auls

February 24, 2014

Ms. Marsha Auls of Lansing, Michigan passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at Spectrum Continuing Care. Age 49 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Private service has taken place .

Lonnie Shuler Jr.

Lonnie Shuler Jr.

February 23, 2014

Mr. Lonnie Calvin Shuler Jr. passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at his residence. Age 48 years. He was born November 4, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to the blessed union of Lonnie and Shirley Shuler. Lonnie was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Nouvel Catholic High School. Lonnie was a very sharp dresser, love to eat and listen...

Jacqueline Seay

Jacqueline Seay

February 22, 2014

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Jacqueline Elaine Seay Jacki went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Saginaw, Michigan she was born to Audrey and Ruth Lee on November 2, 1947. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Terri Samuel...

Eunice Simmons

Eunice Simmons

February 21, 2014

Mrs. Eunice Simmons gained her heavenly wings and flew into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Age 64 years. She was born November 21, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ralph and Olean Bodiford. Eunice was a 1968 graduate of Saginaw High School. She had been previously employed as a...

William Junior Stovall

William Junior Stovall

February 21, 2014

Mr. William Junior Stovall passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at the age of 59 years. He was born October 12, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Rosie and Jimmie Stovall. Bill was a resident of Harrison, Michigan who loved music. Gone but never forgotten, his presence will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish...

Cherly Wills-Davis

Cherly Wills-Davis

February 20, 2014

Cherly Wills-Davis passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at her residence. Age 65 years. She was born February 18, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to Oze and L.D. Wills. Cherly was a Delta College graduate with a degree in Arts and Sciences. She was an officer of the Law and Legal Aide for the city of Saginaw for many years. She...

Johnnie Lee Harris Jr.

Johnnie Lee Harris Jr.

February 20, 2014

Our beloved father, brother, uncle and dear friend, Johnnie Lee Harris Jr. Junior passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Junior was born February 15, 1958 through the union of Johnnie Lee and Mae Harris in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a 1976 graduate of Buena Vista high school. He worked for General Motors Corporation for many...

Sharon Boose

Sharon Boose

February 18, 2014

Mrs. Sharon Boose passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 67 years. She was born March 1, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie and Ethel Patton. Sharon was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan who loved spending time at her residence in Orlando, Florida. Sharon loved her husband and family dearly. She would often purchase jewelry and...

Wilson Wells

Wilson Wells

February 16, 2014

Mr. Wilson Wells of Lansing, Michigan passed away Sunday, February 16, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 74 years. Visitation: Date/Time: Saturday, February 22, 2014 - 11:00 A.M. until time of serviceLocation: Solid Rock Full Gospel Baptist ChurchAddress: 2410 S. Pennsylvania AvenueCity/State: Lansing, MichiganPhone: (517) 367-8929 Service Plans: Date/Time: Saturday, February 22, 2014 - 12:00 P.M.Location: Solid Rock Full Gospel Baptist...

Thomas Payne

Thomas Payne

February 14, 2014

Our beloved husband, son, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Thomas Lee Payne went home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, February 14, 2014 at his residence. Age 64 years. He was born May 30, 1949 in Millington, Tennessee to Jimmie and Lue Kathern Payne. Thomas was baptized at an early age at Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership...

Willett K Johnson

Willett K Johnson

February 14, 2014

Almighty God saw fit to call Willett K. Galloway Johnson from labor to reward on Friday, February 14, 2014. Age 94 years. She was born November 23, 1919 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to William and Mozella Galloway. Willett was educated and graduated from high school at the age of 15 years. She was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Tulsa,...

Baby Dequanta Roberson

Baby Dequanta Roberson

February 13, 2014

Baby DeQuanta Demarcus Roberson Jr. passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 1 day. He was born February 12, 2014 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gwendolyn Harris and DeQuanta Roberson Sr. These are my footprints, so perfect and so small. These tiny footprints never touched the ground at all. Not one tiny footprint, for now I have wings....