Obituaries

Roosevelt Hanks

Roosevelt Hanks

November 15, 2013

Roosevelt Hanks went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the age of 61. Roosevelt was born on November 20, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to JC Hanks and Marcella Faulkner. Roosevelt grew up in Lansing, Michigan, graduated from Everett High School and attended Michigan State University. He served in the US Army. Roosevelt was a...

William Collins

William Collins

November 15, 2013

William Collins Peanut passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at Luther Manor Nursing Home. Age 78 years. He was born March 30, 1935 in Lake Village, Arkansas to Stancey Collins and Rebecca Brown. William relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1945. He was a retiree of Ernie Foxx Cars, Malleable Iron Foundry and was a member of UAW Local 455. William...

Beverdale Thornton

Beverdale Thornton

November 14, 2013

Mrs. Beverdale Thornton passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 89 years. She was born August 12, 1924 in Plainsville, Arkansas the youngest of 12 children born to George and Hester Love. Beverdale was a faithful member of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Robert Davis Jr. where she was a member of the...

Damarion Scott

Damarion Scott

November 12, 2013

DaMarion Delshon Shaunta Scott gained his tiny baby wings and flew home to Jesus on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the age of 2 months. He was born August 24, 2013 in Saginaw, Michigan to DaMonica Madison. Although our time with him was short, DaMarion created bonds that will never be broken or forgotten. He had eyes that would light...

Eddie Key Sr.

Eddie Key Sr.

November 10, 2013

Eddie Louis Key Sr. Buddy passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Age 67 years. He was born March 19, 1946 in Florence, Alabama to Sampson and Annie Key. Eddie was a 1964 graduate of Saginaw High School. He served in the United States Air Force for 14 years. Eddie was employed with Saginaw Steering Gear for over...

Charlie Donald

Charlie Donald

November 7, 2013

Mr. Charlie E. Donald Tuna made the transition from his earthly home to heaven on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Age 65 years. He was born October 7, 1948 in Sallis, Mississippi to Melvin and Wardine Donald. Charlie was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan who enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the lottery and watching westerns on TV. He loved to work in...

Shirley Green

Shirley Green

November 7, 2013

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Shirley Hayes Green was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the age of 80 years. Shirley was born July 15, 1933 in Braden, Tennessee the twin daughter of Sylvester and Ella B. Hayes. Shirley Hayes grew...

Fredric Turner

Fredric Turner

November 5, 2013

Fredric Neill Turner of Lansing, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at his residence, at the age of 44. Fredric was born September 7, 1969 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Joe and Betty Turner. Fredric graduated from Lansing Community College with an Associate?s degree in Electronics and was employed by various computer companies. Fred loved music particularly the "blues"...

James O Nash Jr.

James O Nash Jr.

November 5, 2013

Mr. James O. Nash Jr. passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Christus Sister Mary Hospice Center of San Antonio, Texas after a battle with heart disease. Age 55 years. Affectionately known as Bowie, James was born March 9, 1958 in Sunflower, Mississippi to James O. and Eunice Pearl (Robinson) Nash. James was raised in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the...

Ronald Crenshaw

Ronald Crenshaw

November 4, 2013

Mr. Ronald Floyd Crenshaw passed away at his residence on Monday, November 4, 2013. Age 64 years. He was born June 27, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to Maggie and John Crenshaw. Ronald was a 1967 graduate of Saginaw High School. He was a retiree of Saginaw Steering Gear and a member of UAW Local 699. In 1983 he joined Bernice...

Mark Brandon

Mark Brandon

November 2, 2013

The family wishes to express special thanks to everyone who offered kind words, condolences and prayers. Visitation: Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Location: New St Paul C.O.G.I.C.Address: 1717 East Cavanaugh Rd.City/State: Lansing, MichiganPhone: (517) 882-1313 Service Plans: Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 3:00 p.m. Location: New St Paul C.O.G.I.C.Address: 1717 East Cavanaugh Rd.City/State: Lansing, MichiganPhone:...

Jannette Snead

Jannette Snead

November 1, 2013

Our beloved angel, Jannette Snead went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2013 at St. Mary?s of Michigan at the young age of 60 years old. Janette Peterson was born on July 1, 1953 in Montgomery, Alabama to Mary Ruth Peterson and Jet Pickett. Janette and her family moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1974. After relocating to...

Giola Williams

Giola Williams

November 1, 2013

Giola Williams passed away Friday November 1, 2013 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center at the age of 81 years. She was born May 30, 1932 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Milton Bell Sr. and Henretta Caradine. Giola was raised in Blytheville, Arkansas but later relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where she was employed at Johnnies Chicken Inn and at Holiday...

Miles Gibson

Miles Gibson

November 1, 2013

Gregory and Susie Gibson were filled with great excitement as they anticipated the birth of their new child. Their wait was over on March 7, 2001 when they welcomed their first baby boy. A blessing and miracle to his parents, they lovingly named him Miles-meaning warrior, or soldier in Latin; gentle and peaceful in the English. Miles was a peaceful...

Loyd Demery

Loyd Demery

October 30, 2013

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Loyd Demery went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 72 years. He was born August 20, 1941 in Coushatta, Louisiana to Clarence and Sue Demery. Loyd accepted Christ at an early age when he became a member of Springville Baptist Church in Coushatta, Louisiana....

Valoria Mosley

Valoria Mosley

October 29, 2013

Valoria Mosley passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. She was born September 11, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the proud parents of Mr. James and Mrs. Ruth Jefferies . Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Harry Franklin

Harry Franklin

October 28, 2013

Harry Lee Franklin (Joe) passed way October 28, 2013 at his residence In Lansing, Michigan at the age of 71. He was born November 18, 1941 to Willie Morris Franklin and Bertha Newell in Inverness, Mississippi. Joe graduated from Gentry high School in Indianola, Mississippi. He was employed for many years as a Production worker. Harry enjoyed attending church, and...

Charlotte Kendall

Charlotte Kendall

October 27, 2013

Charlotte Kendall passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at her residence. Age 44 years. She was born September 15, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert and Laura Kendall. Charlotte was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a 1989 graduate of Saginaw High School. Charlotte enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Her presence will be...

Ollie Curtis Barry

Ollie Curtis Barry

October 27, 2013

Mr. Ollie Barry passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the University of Michigan Health System. Age 67 years. He was born February 2, 1946 in Columbus, Mississippi to Alfreda and Ollie L. Barry. Ollie served with the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed as a Sanitization Engineer at General Motors and...

Johnnie Lee Ashford

Johnnie Lee Ashford

October 26, 2013

Our beloved father, son and brother, Johnnie Lee Ashford left this life on October 26, 2013. He was born May 15, 1949 in Vancleave, Mississippi to Essie Mae and Johnny B. Ashford. Johnnie enjoyed fishing and listening to music. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. His presence will be missed by all who knew and loved...