Obituaries

Kinmost Shacks

Kinmost Shacks

October 5, 2013

Our beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, Mr. Kinmost Shacks passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 66 years. He was born July 21, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Lee Sr. and Lillian Shacks. Kinmost accepted Christ at an early age and loved serving the Lord. He was a firm believer that if you...

Daks Patterson

Daks Patterson

September 29, 2013

Our beloved Daks LaPorte-Maximillian Patterson gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the age of 43 years. He was born August 28, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan to Thomas McKay and Shelia Ann Patterson. Daks was currently a resident of Bay City, Michigan. He was a graduate of Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center. Daks was employed as a...

Bobby Thompson

Bobby Thompson

September 26, 2013

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper (Psalm 1:3). Bobby Thompson passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at the age of 78 in the comfort of his home. He was born March 7, 1935...

Donyea A Johnson

Donyea A Johnson

September 25, 2013

Mr. Donyea Antoine Johnson Sr. Yea passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Age 35 years. He was born March 25, 1978 in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of Frank S. Johnson III and Hildra M. Hale Johnson. He was affectionately named by his brother, Daymond. Donyea received Christ at an early age. He was baptized at Bethel A.M.E....

William Wilbert

William Wilbert

September 25, 2013

William (Paul) Wilbert passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Age 55 years. William was born on December 17, 1957 to Robert and MaeBell Wilbert in Saginaw, Michigan. Paul worked for many years at the old Shorthorn Meat Market and briefly for General Motors. Paul was very skilled at home repairs and renovations. Paul will be greatly missed and...

Joseph Ball Sr.

Joseph Ball Sr.

September 25, 2013

Our beloved son, grandson, brother, father, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend, Joseph Der-ric Travon Ball Sr. Joe Ball passed away suddenly on the morning of September 25, 2013. Age 26 years. He was born March 3, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan to Theresa Ball and Gregory Agee. Joseph enjoyed riding and taking bikes apart. His favorite sport was basketball in which...

Albert Jennings Jr.

Albert Jennings Jr.

September 25, 2013

Albert Jennings Jr. Cudamonk passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at his residence. Age 80 years. He was born October 9, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Albert Jennings Sr. and Merdis Wells. Albert joined Charles Ada Skipworth in holy matrimony in 1959. She survives him. He retired from General Motors in 1982 due to illness after many years of...

Maurice Barnes

Maurice Barnes

September 23, 2013

Mr. Maurice R. Barnes passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Heartland Healthcare Center. Age 78 years. He was born January 12, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Addie Barnes. Maurice attended Wendell Phillips High School in Chicago, Illinois. He was a soldier in the Korean War in the 1950s. Maurice was a member of Carter Temple Church. He...

Alexius Hicks

Alexius Hicks

September 23, 2013

Alexius Nicole Hicks passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 18 years. She was born May 5, 1995 in Saginaw, Michigan to Demetrius Riley and Anthony Hicks. Alexius was a member of Faith Harvest Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Ronald Chipp. She attended Arthur Hill High School and joined Job Corp in Detroit, Michigan. Alexius had...

Page Trapp

Page Trapp

September 22, 2013

Mr. Page Trapp, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather and great great-grandfather, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 after at Magnumcare Saginaw after a lengthy illness. Age 90 years. He was born September 26, 1922 in St. Joseph, Louisiana to Eli and Elizabeth (Brown) Trapp. Page enlisted in the United States Army on December 9, 1945. Page received an Honorable...

Larry Abernathy

Larry Abernathy

September 18, 2013

Larry Abernathy passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at his residence in Defiance, Ohio. Age 65 years. He was born November 1, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan to Robert H. Abernathy, Sr. and Jessierene Cross-Abernathy Sears. He was employed at General Motors for 37 years until his retirement in May 2006. His passion was detailing cars, which he did until his...

Kevin Clement

Kevin Clement

September 18, 2013

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called Kevin B. Clement home on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Age 46 years. He was born August 3, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan to Frank Clement, Sr. and Elaine Meredith Clement. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

September 18, 2013

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, Shannon Marie Anderson departed this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the age of 45 years. Shannon was born December 22, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Reverend Henry C. Sweeney Sr. and the late Evangelist Scottie V. Wolfe. Shannon was a member of New Life Full Gospel Church under the...

Clois Bell

Clois Bell

September 16, 2013

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Clois D. Bell Charles passed away suddenly on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 55 years. He was born July 24, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Calvin and Velma S. Bell. Clois was a member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Paul E. Broaddus. Clois joined Kristina Kleppert...

Eva Watkins Jr.

Eva Watkins Jr.

September 11, 2013

Eva Watkins made his transition on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. Age 80 years. He was born May 26, 1933 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Ida Pearl Rollins. Eva relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952 and began employment with General Motors. He faithfully attended Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church. Eva loved fishing, gardening, auto mechanics, carpentry and...

James Lawrence

James Lawrence

September 9, 2013

Mr. James Joon Lawrence Jr. departed his earthly home on Monday Sept. 9, 2013 in Roslindale, Massachusetts with Leslie his wife of 21 years, at his side. He was 60-years-old.Joon was born February 5, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late James Lawrence and Dollie Surles Lawrence. At an early age he was baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church in...

Isaiah Deequan Clark

Isaiah Deequan Clark

September 7, 2013

Isaiah Deequan Clark Jr. passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. He was born September 7, 2013 to Martha Woodford and Isasiah Clark, grandparents, Felicia Woodford, the late Ricky Riche and Naja Stubbs. Precious Little One I`m just a precious little one who didn`t make it there. I went straight to be with Jesus, but I`m waiting for...

Wilford Lynn

Wilford Lynn

September 4, 2013

Wilford Lynn, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, with his wife and family by his side on Thursday, September 4, 2013 at Covenant Select Specialty Hospital. He was born April 21, 1933 in Hickory, Kentucky to Emma Lynn. Wilford was an only child and was raised by his loving grandmother....

Charles Edwards

Charles Edwards

September 3, 2013

Mr. Charles Edwards C-Bay passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at his residence. Age 64 years. He was born July 29, 1949 in Itta Bena, Mississippi to Herman and Salena Edwards. Charles relocated to Saginaw, Michigan at an early age. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Charles worked at various restaurants during his life. He enjoyed helping others, cooking and cleaning....

Calvin K Adams

Calvin K Adams

September 2, 2013

Mr. Calvin Kent Adams passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at his residence. Age 59 years. He was born September 23, 1953 in McComb, Mississippi to Barnard and Lillie Adams. Calvin relocated to Saginaw, Michigan at an early age. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a graduate of Saginaw High School. Calvin later attended the University of Spring Arbor...