Obituaries

Era Smoot

Era Smoot

July 17, 2013

Era Smoot passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 78 years. She was born March 16, 2013 in delta, Mississippi to Ida and James Warren. Era loved going to the casino, taking pictures, reading the bible and garage sales. She enjoyed listening to Bobby Jones and other gospel artist. Her favorite past time was spending precious time...

Mary Lou Townsend

Mary Lou Townsend

July 16, 2013

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 was the homegoing for Mary Lou Townsend. She was born April 22, 1934 in Troy, Alabama to William and Annie McNeal. Mary Lou married Mr. L.C. Townsend on February 7, 1951. Together they shared 62 years of wedded bliss. She was a faithful member of New Life Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Rufus Bradley. Mary...

Semearia Blackmon

Semearia Blackmon

July 16, 2013

Semearia Coward Blackmon began her journey in life on the 18th day of July in the year of 1927 in Union Springs, Alabama, the daughter of Wallace and Jessie Dell Coward. Semearia entered the kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Semearia married Walter Blackmon at a young age. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan after he began employment with...

Shanetta Franklin

Shanetta Franklin

July 14, 2013

Shanette Latrice Franklin Frog passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013. Age 26 years. She was born June 1, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois to Pearlnetta Franklin and Elbert Buford. Shanetta affectionately known as Frog was raised in Saginaw, Michigan. She gave her life to Christ in 2011 and became a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of...

John B Walker

John B Walker

July 13, 2013

Our beloved John B. Walker, Jr., departed this life and entered into rest on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Age 64 years. John was born March 16, 1949 in Pinola, Mississippi to John B. Sr. and Bernice Myree (Black) Walker but moved to Lansing, Michigan at an early age. John attended Lansing Public Schools graduating from J. W. Sexton High School...

Laurance Huell

Laurance Huell

July 13, 2013

Laurance K.A.J. Huell affectionately known as Loe passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. Age 35 years. He was born January 3, 1978 in Saginaw, Michigan to Joseph Sr. and Gwendolin Huell. Laurance was a 1996 graduate of Saginaw High School. He was formerly employed at SC Johnson in Bay City, Michigan. Laurance was a member of Center of Attraction Outreach...

Catherine Frazier

Catherine Frazier

July 12, 2013

Catherine Frazier passed on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 45 years. She was born June 13, 1968 in Cary, Mississippi to Lela Ann Frazier and Johnny Waiter. Catherine relocated with her family to Saginaw, Michigan in 1969. She resided the rest of her life here. Catherine was in the states care and attended the Millet Learning Center...

Marcus Jermine Akins

Marcus Jermine Akins

July 10, 2013

Marcus Jermine Akins Jr. passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Ivri Laurice Marrell

Ivri Laurice Marrell

July 9, 2013

Our beloved husband, father, and son, Ivri Laurice Marrell, departed this life on Monday, July 8, 2013. Age 43 years. Ivri was born February 22, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan to Morris Marrell and Charlene Evans. Ivri was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan graduating from J. W. Sexton High School. Affectionately known as Brother to family and I-Ball to friends,...

Joy Lewis

Joy Lewis

July 9, 2013

Joy Ann Lewis passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Lutheran Home of Frankenmuth. Age 75 years. She was born February 2, 1938 to Julius and Hazel Moore in Detroit, Michigan. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

July 9, 2013

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, Charles Roderick Williams "Rocky" went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. Age 62 years. He was born December 21, 1950 in Pensacola, Florida to Nina Ree Mixon. Charles was educated in the Pensacola, Florida school system. He joined the United States...

Jewel L Blackmon

Jewel L Blackmon

July 6, 2013

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Jewel Blackmon went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Magnumcare of Saginaw. Age 88 years. She was born May 14, 1925 in Sunflower, Mississippi to Sylvester and Florence McKinley. Jewel accepted Christ at an early age. After relocating to Saginaw, Michigan, she united with New Jerusalem Baptist...

Demona Jackson

Demona Jackson

July 4, 2013

Demona Jackson passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013 at her residence. Age 85 years. She was born February 23, 1928 in Pickaway, Ohio to Harvey and Edna Siler. Demona was a faithful member of All Nations Prayer Tower under the leadership of Pastor Louis Bishop. She loved to cook and care for her family. Her presence will be missed by...

Rosalind Campbell

Rosalind Campbell

July 3, 2013

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Charles Campbell; two daughters, Destiny Harvey and Dynasty Johnson; father, Charles (Ethel) Johnson; grandmother, Thelma Horn; sisters, Crystal Johnson, Kertrena, Miesha and Chantell Davis; brothers, Jimmy Johnson, Aloxsious Rasco Johnson, Demetrius Johnson, Robert (Dawn) Davis; two nephews, Amir Jones and Camden Johnson; mother-in-law, Daisy White; two sisters-in-law, Tonya Howard and Trina Campbell;...

Walter L Henderson

Walter L Henderson

July 3, 2013

Our beloved father, grandfather and uncle, Walter Larry Henderson Jr., departed this earthly life on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Age 56 years. He was born August 2, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Walter and Emma Henderson. Walter Pops enjoyed playing dominoes and cards. He loved all types of music and loved playing his harmonica. Pops was...

Namon Mushatt

Namon Mushatt

July 3, 2013

Mr. Namon Mushatt passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 63 years. He was born August 30, 1949 in Lowndes, Alabama to George Mushatt and Minnie D. Miles. Namon joined Rebecca Rome in holy matrimony on April 20, 2001. She survives him. He retired from Means Industries on October 30, 2010 after many years of faithful service....

Shafer Abdullah

Shafer Abdullah

July 2, 2013

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Jimmie Franks

Jimmie Franks

July 1, 2013

Brother Jimmie Franks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at Heartland Healthcare. Age 90 years. He was born January 16, 1923 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to Dee and Margaret Franks. Jimmie accepted Christ at an early age and was a dedicated member of Bethesda Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Gregory Johnson where...

Sampson Odell Key

Sampson Odell Key

June 30, 2013

Sampson Odell Key passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center at the age of 85 years. He was born February 14, 1928 in Florence, Alabama to William and Mary Haley Key. Sam was employed at Grey Iron Foundry for over 66 years and was a member of UAW Local 668. He also worked at...

Bernice Caviness

Bernice Caviness

June 30, 2013

Bernice Caviness passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Saginaw Geriatrics Home. Age 80 years. She was born January 31, 1933 in Weona, Arkansas to Fletcher and Minnie Conner. Bernice was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan where she was a member of Mt. Olive Institutional Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Marvin T. Smith. She was a faithful...