Obituaries

Barton Bonstra Russ

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

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

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

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.

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...

Wilma J Lee

Wilma J Lee

March 30, 2013

Wilma J. Lee passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 63 years. The family wishes to have a moment of silence and a time of reflection to remember our beloved Wilma. Her body will not lie in state. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Life In Christ Ministries. Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel...

Lyndon Bayne Johnson

Lyndon Bayne Johnson

March 29, 2013

Lyndon Bayne Johnson Skone passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at his residence. Age 49 years. He was born February 3, 1964 in Saginaw, Michigan to Reverend Tom Sr. and Velma R. Johnson. Lyndon was a faithful member of Bibleway Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Reverend Tom Johnson Sr. He attended Carrollton Schools and was a...

Charles J Collins

Charles J Collins

March 28, 2013

Charles J. Collins Sonny Boy passed away suddenly Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his residence. Age 66 years. He was born April 4, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan to Charles and Ruby L. Collins. Charles was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1964. After high school he enlisted with the United States Air Force and served four years of...

Gregory H Nickleberry

Gregory H Nickleberry

March 28, 2013

Gregory Howard Nickleberry Sr. passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 64 years. He was born September 23, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan to Vernon and Marie Nickleberry. A lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan, Gregory was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1966. He furthered his education by receiving an associates degree from Delta College. Gregory...

Alma King

Alma King

March 27, 2013

Alma King passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Luther Manor Nursing Home. Age 102 years. She was born November 18, 1910 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Perry and Ellen Alexander. Alma married Julius King Sr. on July 21, 1936. He predeceased her. A school teacher by profession, she taught in the Louisiana school system for many years before relocating to...

Darris Turell Johnson

Darris Turell Johnson

March 27, 2013

Darris Turell Johnson "Nikz" passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Age 18 years. He was born July 24, 1994 in Saginaw, Michigan to Timiya Johnson, Lemon T. Nash and stepfather, Michael Jeffries. Darris was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He enjoyed basketball, video games, shopping, hanging with friends and attending church services. Darris was a very polite gentleman who...

Josephine Christian

Josephine Christian

March 26, 2013

Josephine Christian of Lansing, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 67 years. Josephine Christian was born May 4, 1945 to George and Lela Christian in Walls, Mississippi. She departed this life on March 17, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. She confessed Christ at an early age at New Hope Baptist Church in Blytheville, Arkansas...

Roosevelt Terry

Roosevelt Terry

March 26, 2013

Roosevelt moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1968. He was employed at Saginaw Malleable Iron Plant for 26 years and was a member of UAW Local 455 before retiring in 1994. He married Shirley Stakley on April 10, 1981 and together they enjoyed 31 years of matrimony. In 2001 they relocated to Detroit, Michigan. Roosevelt loved being around his family. After...

Harry Ellsworth Holmes

Harry Ellsworth Holmes

March 26, 2013

Mr. Harry Ellsworth Holmes passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Age 71 years. He was born September 30, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ellsworth and Susie Holmes. Harry was a graduate of Saginaw High School. He retired from Case Bakery after many years of faithful service. Harry loved reading and fishing. Gone but not forgotten, his presence will be missed...

Timmy Lard Jr.

Timmy Lard Jr.

March 25, 2013

Timmy Robert Lard Jr. passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. Age 26 years. He was born March 1, 1987 in Saginaw, Michigan to Timmy Lard Sr. and Sherri Spiller. Timmy accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in April 2012 when he joined Christ Kingdom Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Edward Jackson. He earned his GED in June of...

Richard Coleman

Richard Coleman

March 24, 2013

Our loving husband, father and grandfather, Richard Gene Coleman passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Age 59 years. He was one of seven children born on April 16, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to James and Edna Coleman. Richard was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1971. He served in the United...

Arthur Lee Hall Ii

Arthur Lee Hall Ii

March 24, 2013

Arthur was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Lee Hall I, grandfather, Clarence Hall I, uncle, Clarence Hall II, four uncles, and two aunts.Arthur is survived by his mother Bobbie Jo Hall of Lansing, Michigan; three sisters, Daisy (Hall) Fountain, Shukeiva McGrew, both of Lansing, Michigan, Kimberly Hall of Birmingham, Alabama; five nephews; four nieces; grandmother, Daisy Hall of...

James Patterson

James Patterson

March 17, 2013

James Patterson of Lansing, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Sparrow Hospital. Age 81 years. James was the fourth of seven children born to James and Queen Victoria Patterson on July 13, 1931. James was a faithful and dedicated worker for the Lord. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Church...

Delois Myles

Delois Myles

March 17, 2013

Our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Aunt, Mrs. Delois Lois Myles went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at age 79 years. She was born August 17, 1933 in Monticello, Oklahoma to Elliot D. and Alma Lee Toatley. Delois accepted Christ early in life and encouraged her children to grow stronger in Christ....

Lendell Bibbs

Lendell Bibbs

March 16, 2013

Lendell Bibbs passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the age of 50 years. He was born December 12, 1962 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Estella Bibbs. Lendell was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan where he attended Saginaw Public Schools. He enjoyed working on cars, helping people with various projects and spending time with family and friends. He will...