Obituaries

Jewel Holmes

Jewel Holmes

July 13, 2012

Jewel Elizabeth Holmes passed away Friday, July 13, 2012. Age 82 years. She was born May 27, 1930 in Ruston, Louisiana to Charlie T. and Johnnie T. Key. She was a graduate of the Louisiana School District. Jewel relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where she met and married Robert T. Holmes. Jewel leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Robert T....

Patricia Norwood

Patricia Norwood

July 11, 2012

First Lady Patricia Norwood transitioned to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. She was born on February 13, 1950, in Crawfordsville, Arkansas. She was raised in a single-parent home by her mother, Carrie Curtis. Patricia assisted in the domestic responsibilities of the home. Being the eldest child, she helped in establishing a good foundation of family values...

Voncile Pierce

Voncile Pierce

July 10, 2012

Voncile Pierce passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 60 years. She was born February 3, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to Walter Pierce and Christine Johnson. Voncile received her license in Cosmetology from Mojo Concept Beauty Academy. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Howells Group Adult Foster Care Home. Voncile enjoyed dancing...

Voncile Pierce

Voncile Pierce

July 10, 2012

Voncile Pierce passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 60 years. She was born February 3, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to Walter Pierce and Christine Johnson. Voncile received her license in Cosmetology from Mojo Concept Beauty Academy. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Howells Group Adult Foster Care Home. Voncile enjoyed dancing...

Earnestine Jackson

Earnestine Jackson

July 10, 2012

Earnestine Jackson passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Age 85 years. She was born June 20, 1927 in Learned, Mississippi to Joe and Mamie Cooper. Earnestine Cooper married Herman Jackson on March 1, 1947 in Lernard, Mississippi. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952. Earnestine found Christ at an early age and was a...

Earnestine Jackson

Earnestine Jackson

July 10, 2012

Earnestine Jackson passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Age 85 years. She was born June 20, 1927 in Learned, Mississippi to Joe and Mamie Cooper. Earnestine Cooper married Herman Jackson on March 1, 1947 in Lernard, Mississippi. She relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952. Earnestine found Christ at an early age and was a...

David Vega

David Vega

July 9, 2012

David Vega passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Manhattan, New, York. Age 59 years. He was born June 8, 1953 in Bronx, New York to David Vega and Julia Vega. David was a very devoted person, this was apparent in the way he cared for his mother. He later relocated to San Antonio, Texas. He...

David Vega

David Vega

July 9, 2012

David Vega passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Manhattan, New, York. Age 59 years. He was born June 8, 1953 in Bronx, New York to David Vega and Julia Vega. David was a very devoted person, this was apparent in the way he cared for his mother. He later relocated to San Antonio, Texas. He...

Melvin Johnson

Melvin Johnson

July 6, 2012

Melvin Johnson Dell passed away July 6, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Age 62 years. He was born September 15, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to Reverend Tom Sr. and Velma R. Johnson. Melvin enjoyed fishing, dancing and playing dominos with friends. He had a beloved cat that he took everywhere with him. Melvin loved his family and especially enjoyed spending...

Beatrice Williams

Beatrice Williams

July 6, 2012

Beatrice Williams passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at her residence. Age 89 years. She was born May 23, 1923 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Amos and Pearline Vanzant. Beatrice was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor E.W. Bothuel. She was a member of the usher board...

Beatrice Williams

Beatrice Williams

July 6, 2012

Beatrice Williams passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at her residence. Age 89 years. She was born May 23, 1923 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Amos and Pearline Vanzant. Beatrice was a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor E.W. Bothuel. She was a member of the usher board...

Arlee Williams

Arlee Williams

July 5, 2012

Our beloved Arlee Williams, affectionately known as DeDe and Bozo went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Age 53 years. He was born on November 6, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan to Cornelius and Mary Haynes. Arlee graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School. After graduation, he became a Jack of all trades...

Victor Brown

Victor Brown

July 5, 2012

Victor Rashad Brown was born May 10, 1988 to Sabrina Smith Brown and Marvin Victor Brown in Saginaw Michigan. Victor received his formal education through the Saginaw Public School District and graduated from Saginaw High School in 2006. He continued his education at ITT Technical Institute, in Swartz Creek Michigan where he studied Computer Drafting and Design he graduated in...

Tyjuan Braddock Jr.

Tyjuan Braddock Jr.

July 5, 2012

Baby TyJuan Sincere Braddock passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his residence. Age 7 weeks. He was born May 17, 2012 in Saginaw, Michigan to Shanell House and TyJuan Braddock. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Shanell House and TyJuan Braddock; grandparents, Shelley Shell, Constance Braddock, James Wilson, Steven Shelton; great-grandmother, Sandra Fowler; four sisters, Derrisha and...

Victor Rashad Brown

Victor Rashad Brown

July 5, 2012

Victor Rashad Brown was born May 10, 1988 to Sabrina Smith Brown and Marvin Victor Brown in Saginaw Michigan. Victor received his formal education through the Saginaw Public School District and graduated from Saginaw High School in 2006. He continued his education at ITT Technical Institute, in Swartz Creek Michigan where he studied Computer Drafting and Design he graduated in...

Arlee Williams

Arlee Williams

July 5, 2012

Our beloved Arlee Williams, affectionately known as DeDe and Bozo went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Age 53 years. He was born on November 6, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan to Cornelius and Mary Haynes. Arlee graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School. After graduation, he became a Jack of all trades...

Tyjuan Braddock

Tyjuan Braddock

July 5, 2012

Baby TyJuan Sincere Braddock passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his residence. Age 7 weeks. He was born May 17, 2012 in Saginaw, Michigan to Shanell House and TyJuan Braddock. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Shanell House and TyJuan Braddock; grandparents, Shelley Shell, Constance Braddock, James Wilson, Steven Shelton; great-grandmother, Sandra Fowler; four sisters, Derrisha and...

Sandra Marie Gonzales

Sandra Marie Gonzales

July 3, 2012

Sandra Marie Gonzales passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Covenant Healthcare- Cooper. Age 55 years. She was born September 9, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Socorro and Lydia Jimenez. Leaving to cherish her memory, three children, Rick and Antony Jimenez, Rudy Gonzales; step-daughter, Frances Cuellar; two grandchildren, Antony Jimenez Jr., Sarah Jimenez; step-mother, Sarah Rodriguez; one sister, Diane Rodriguez;...

Sandra Marie Gonzales

Sandra Marie Gonzales

July 3, 2012

Sandra Marie Gonzales passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Covenant Healthcare- Cooper. Age 55 years. She was born September 9, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Socorro and Lydia Jimenez. Leaving to cherish her memory, three children, Rick and Antony Jimenez, Rudy Gonzales; step-daughter, Frances Cuellar; two grandchildren, Antony Jimenez Jr., Sarah Jimenez; step-mother, Sarah Rodriguez; one sister, Diane Rodriguez;...

Thurlan W Smithers

Thurlan W Smithers

July 1, 2012

Thurlan W. Smithers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 1, 2012 from St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. He was born August 20, 1938 in Brooklyn, West Virginia to Charles P. and Ruth E. Smithers. Thurlan W. Smithers (T.W.) was educated in West Virginia and relocated to Saginaw in...