Obituaries

Donald Anthony Taylor Jr.

Donald Anthony Taylor Jr.

March 7, 2013

Donald Anthony Taylor Jr. of Lansing, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013. Age 24 years. He was born December 5, 1988 in Lansing, MIchigan to Donald Taylor Sr. and Roxana Trice. Donald graduated from Harry Hill High School in 2009, where he studied Culinary Arts. He also attended Lansing Community College. Donald was currently employed by Elwood Staffing Services....

Leigh Andrea King

Leigh Andrea King

March 6, 2013

Leigh Andrea King Annie passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at her residence. Age 42 years. She was born March 4, 1971 in Saginaw, Michigan to Pearl Brown King and Lee M. King Jr. Leigh Andrea graduated from Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center in 1997. She was baptized at Zion Missionary Baptist Church by Pastor Roosevelt Austin. Leigh Andrea was...

Jonathan Simmons

Jonathan Simmons

March 6, 2013

On March 6, 2013 our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend slipped away from us at his residence at the age of 45 years. Jonathan Patrick Simmons was born February 3, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan to Christene Cross and Johnnie Simmons Jr. II. Jonathan was a 1986 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He was a faithful employee...

Anthony Coleman

Anthony Coleman

March 6, 2013

Anthony Lavern Coleman passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Age 53 years. He was born September 21, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan to Hazel Price and Robert Coleman. Anthony served in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Sandra Denise Glenn in 1999. He loved her unconditionally. Together they shared five children. He accepted Christ and was...

Sharleea King

Sharleea King

March 6, 2013

Sharleea Anessa King Budda passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at her residence. Age 11 years. She was born April 25, 2001 in Saginaw, Michigan to Leigh Andrea King and Charles J. Copeland Culpepper. Sharleea was a 6th grade student at Francis Reh Academy. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church where she was received her baptism...

Ryan Sims

Ryan Sims

March 6, 2013

Ryan Schaffer Sims passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Ryan was the second of three sons born to Clyde and Betty Sims on March 2, 1967. Ryan is lovingly remembered by several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He loved his music and was a computer genius. He graduated from Buena Vista High and studied electronics...

Frederick Sherman

Frederick Sherman

March 5, 2013

Harmonica player and gospel evangelist, Frederick Sherman of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Bronson Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan with his wife by his side. Age 74 years. He was born November 23, 1938 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Dock Sherman Sr. and Elvia Nicholas Sherman, Frederick accepted Christ at an early age. He was...

Rick Ayers

Rick Ayers

March 5, 2013

Ricky Samuel Robinson Ayers passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at St. Marys Medical Center. Age 62 years. He was born December 11, 1950 in Tacoma, Washington to Erma Coman and James Ayers. Ricky relocated to Detroit, Michigan where he grew up and attended Sacred Heart and Madonna Schools. He continued his education at Wayne State University. In 1969 he...

Tara Robinson

Tara Robinson

March 5, 2013

Tara Ladawn Robinson passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 36 years. She was born September 7, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan to Gwendolyn Robinson and Roosevelt Haynes. Tara was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended ETC where she received her GED. Tara was formerly employed with Visiting Angels Homecare as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She...

Jovan Kimball

Jovan Kimball

March 4, 2013

Jovan Kimball passed away Monday, March 4, 2013. Age 27 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Ruby Ann Jackson

Ruby Ann Jackson

March 2, 2013

Ruby Ann Jackson passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 26, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Booker T. Sr. and Rosa L. Jackson. Ruby had been employed at Healthsource Saginaw for over 18 years until her illness prevented her from working. She was a very out-going person who loved being on the go. Ruby...

Drucilla Parks

Drucilla Parks

March 1, 2013

Drucilla Parks passed away Friday, March 1, 2012 at University of Michigan Health System. Age 48 years. She was born March 22, 1964 in Jackson, Tennessee the baby girl of 17 children born to Freddie and Jewel Parks. Drucilla was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan but often traveled to Benton Harbor, Michigan to visit her family and friends. She was...

David Buell

David Buell

March 1, 2013

Mr. David D. Buell, affectionately known as "Wayne" passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 at his residence. Age 46 years. He was born August 1, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan to Dorothy M. Mathis and Johnie King. He is survived by his loving wife, Loretta Buell; two daughters, Ashley (Aubrey III) Allen and Ashari Buell, both of Saginaw, Michigan; one grandson,...

Precious Sibley

Precious Sibley

February 28, 2013

Precious Sibley passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 85 years. She was born April 13, 1927 in Kilgore, Texas to Phil and Nancy Sibley. Precious has resided in Saginaw, Michigan since 1970. She helped raise all of her nieces and nephews. Having not any children of her own, she took special care of her several nieces...

Denise Young Chappell

Denise Young Chappell

February 28, 2013

Denise Young Chappell of Whites Creek, Tennessee formerly of Lansing, Michigan passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at her residence. Age 60 years. Denise (Young) Chappell, a.k.a. "Niecey" was born July 18, 1952 in Decatur, Illinois, and departed this life on February 28, 2013. She was the ninth child (baby girl) born into a family of twelve, 8 boys and...

Bobby Hayden

Bobby Hayden

February 27, 2013

Bobby Hayden passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Heartland Healthcare Center. Age 63 years. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries

Odie L Banks

Odie L Banks

February 26, 2013

Odie Lee Banks Odice passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 80 years. He was born September 13, 1932 in Truman, Arkansas to Dolphus and Ella McDonald Banks. He married Sarahree Gaines in 1960. Together they enjoyed 52 years of wedded bliss. Odie was a truck driver and was employed by Shivley Brothers and Mullihan Tool and...

Marie Weathers

Marie Weathers

February 25, 2013

Our devoted and loving mother, grandmother and sister, Marie Weathers went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her family. Age 88 years. She was born August 24, 1924 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Julia Fountain. Marie was a faithful member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor...

David Jones

David Jones

February 24, 2013

David Orr Jones passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at University of Michigan Health System. Age 63 years. He was born December 24, 1949 in Paducah, Kentucky to James and Mary Jones. David was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill Tech High School on June 10, 1968. David Married Roberta Smith on August 2, 1969...

Robert Goodman

Robert Goodman

February 24, 2013

Our beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend passed away at the Aleda E. Lutz V.A. Medical Center on February 24 2013. Age 56 years. Mr. Goodman was born August 19, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mr. and Mrs. Wardell and Zemira Goodman. Robert was a veteran of the Vietnam Era and Peacetime serving in the United States Army from...