Deleon Buchanan
April 19, 2013
Deleon J. Buchanan passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 at Heartland Healthcare. Age 47 years. He was born October 15, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Michael and Polly Buchanan. Deleon was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Saginaw High School. Deleon was a faithful member for many years at Christ Deliverance Center under the leadership of the late...
Joe Lee Phillips
April 19, 2013
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Mr. Joe Lee Phillips departed this life on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Hoyt Nursing Home. Age 71 years. He was born June 17, 1941 in Clarksdale, Arkansas to Hattie Mae Johnson and Aaron Phillips. Joe accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Arkansas. He married...
Benny Mauws
April 18, 2013
Benny was a life-long resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bike riding and gardening. Benny loved spending time with his beloved dog Seven. His presence will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory four stepchildren, Kitty Dowdell, Gene Herrera, Darrell McLamare and Joyce Deveaux; several grandchildren; his mother, Pentra Trevino;...
Willie Ed Jones
April 17, 2013
Willie Ed Jones passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte, Michigan. He was born March 28, 1930 to Edmond Jones and Lillie Thomas in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Willie traveled all over the United States, but was currently a resident of Lansing, Michigan. He was a high school graduate with college law credits. He accepted Christ...
John Basil Flowers
April 17, 2013
John Basil Flowers "Johnny" of Lansing, Michigan passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. Age 60 years. John was born to Eugene and Martha Flowers, February 15, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan. Johnny was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School, and a member of Trinity A.M.E. Church. He was formerly employed by the Board of Water and Light, but will best...
Darlene Blacknall
April 15, 2013
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Darlene Joyce Blacknall went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 15, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper at the age of 67 years. She was born April 14, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to William and Jamie Thompson. Darlene was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a homemaker who enjoyed dancing,...
Angelica Olivarez
April 15, 2013
Angelica Cherie Olivarez passed away Monday, April 15, 2013. Age 23 years. She was born December 14, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan to Theresa Medel and Henry Olivarez III. Angelica was a 2008 graduate of Bridgeport High School. She went on to further her education at Dorsey Medical School, receiving a certificate of completion on February 17, 2012. Angelica was currently...
Jacqueline Williams
April 12, 2013
Our dearly beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grand-daughter and niece, Jacqueline Williams passed away on April 12, 2013 after a lengthy illness at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 4, 1981 to Wanda Williams and Jackie Rembert. Jacqueline was a resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was a fighter and knew...
Frankie Evelyn Casel
April 12, 2013
Frankie Evelyn Casel, the daughter of Jessie and Annie Lundy was born October 25, 1925 in Hancock County, Georgia. She went on to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 87 years. Frankie accepted Christ at an early age when she joined Sycamore Baptist Church. At the time of sunset, she was a member...
Dorothy Whitley
April 10, 2013
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, God called one of his angels home from labor to reward, Mrs. Dorothy Whitley. She was born September 28, 1954 to Laura Harris and Milton Johnson. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools, graduating from Saginaw High School class of 1972. At a young age she met the love...
Thomas Lee Jr.
April 10, 2013
Thomas Lee Jr. passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Age 24 years. He was born October 18, 1988 to Ruby (James) Jones and Thomas Lee Sr. Thomas was born in Greenville, Mississippi and moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1989. He attended Ruben Daniel Lifelong Learning Center. Thomas was employed at Stone Elementary School. He was a faithful member of Next...
Kinyetta Foster
April 9, 2013
Kinyetta Tichell Foster gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. She was born November 19, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Delbra Foster and Larry Hill. Kinyetta was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a 1992 graduate of Saginaw High School. She was a member of Daniels Den Ministries under the leadership...
Ora Johnson
April 9, 2013
Ora Johnson passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at her residence. Age 92 years. She was born April 11, 1920 in Stephens, Arkansas to Wade and Dora Walker. Ora was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Vincent McMillon. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing, reading her bible and mystery books. Ora...
Bettie Rush
April 7, 2013
Bettie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Rosehill Baptist Church in Yazoo City, Mississippi. She was a 1968 graduate of ND Taylor High School in Yazoo City, Mississippi. After relocating to Saginaw, Michigan, she began employment with Community Hospital Services retiring after over 20 years of faithful service. Bettie was also a member and union steward...
Porter Lee Ford
April 4, 2013
Mr. Porter Lee Ford passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Houston, Texas surrounded by his family. Age 81 years. He was born November 16, 1931 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana to Walter and Moattie Ford. Porter was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan Porter was a retiree of General Motors and was a UAW Local 668 member before going to Houston,...
Barton Bonstra Russ
April 4, 2013
He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Yvette (Mark) Chandler of Lansing, Michigan; three sisters, Tommie Jean (James) Coleman of Dayton, Ohio, Eloise Morris of Lansing, Michigan, Pansy Elizabeth Patrick of Chicago, Illinois; one brother, Gerald H. Russ of Lansing, Michigan, other children, and many other relatives and friends. Barton was preceded in death by his parents, Royal and...
Keisha Diane Green
April 2, 2013
Keisha Diane Green Lady Blue passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. She was born September 17, 1979 in Saginaw, Michigan to Sharon K. Price and John H. Green. Keisha was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw Public Schools. Keisha was a member of Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church under the...
Shelley O'Neal
April 1, 2013
Shelley Denise ONeal passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 at St. Marys Of Michigan Medical Center. Age 51 years. She was born May 30, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan to Bernice ONeal. Shelley was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1979. After graduation she went on to further her education by...
Baby Mi'Kyla Vaughn
March 31, 2013
Baby Mi'Kyla Lauren Vaughn passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. She was born March 31, 2013 in Saginaw, Michigan to Amanda Clark and Sidney Vaughn. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Amanda and Sidney; grandparents, Dennis and Laura Melancon, Terrie Robinson and Richard Vaughn; three sisters, Analiyah, Shaleise, Amiya; two brothers, Isaiah and Marcello; many...
James Alexander Jr.
March 31, 2013
James Alexander Jr., of Vassar, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. Age 57 years. James was born November 26, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee to James and Lucy (Hall) Alexander. James graduated from Vassar High School in 1974 and eagerly entered the workforce for a few months. In 1975 he joined the military...
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