Patricia Mays
May 29, 2013
Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Patricia Ann Belin Mays passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Genesys Health System in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Age 59 years. She was born February 12, 1954 in Warren, Arkansas to John L. and Elizabeth Ann Gulley Belin. Patricia was a consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics while living in Dallas, Texas. She relocated to...
Kiley Jones
May 29, 2013
Kiley Jones passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at his residence. Age 21 years. He was born August 5, 1993 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tasha Jones and Kiley Bland. He was the oldest of seven siblings and truly played the role. He lived his days to the fullest doing the thing that he loved to do. A friendly and fun-loving...
Reverend Robert Prichett Jr.
May 29, 2013
Robert retired from General Motors after many years of service. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Robert enjoyed baseball, fishing and bowling. His favorite pastime was singing and listening to gospel music. Gone but not forgotten, his presence will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His memory will be cherished by his wife, Ollie...
Ernestine Bonds
May 26, 2013
Ernestine Bonds passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 76 years. She was born March 12, 1937 in Hickman County, Tennessee to John and Terecia Smith. Ernestine achieved her education in Wrigley, Tennessee. She attended worship services at Spiritual of Israel Church. Ernestine enjoyed cooking, dancing, gardening, fishing and listening to music. She loved spending time with...
Tonquinisha Mckinley
May 23, 2013
Tonquinisha Jenee McKinley Ne-Ne passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 17 years. She was born October 15, 1995 in Saginaw, Michigan to Tangela Owens and Thomas McKinley. Ne-Ne loved fashion and it showed through her unique style of dress. She loved taking tons of pictures, getting her hair done and spending time with her family and...
Karla A Carmichael
May 22, 2013
Karla Antoinette Carmichael passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Age 36 years. She was born December 8, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan to Roger Sanders and Bloneva Carmichael. Karla attended Saginaw High School and later obtained her GED. She was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Lutheran Home in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Karla was a sharp dresser who loved to...
Lamarkus Boyd
May 22, 2013
Lamarkas Vandell Boyd passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 32 years. He was born December 21, 1980 in Greenville, Mississippi to Larney and Brenda Johnson. Lamarkas recently became a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Johnie Edwards. He enjoyed fishing and playing dominos. Lamarkas loved his family and always enjoyed...
Kendra Marie Reynolds
May 21, 2013
Kendra was a lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan who loved the Lord with all her heart. She always enjoyed praise and worship. Kendra had a bubbly and uplifting personality. She always kept a smile on her face no matter what the circumstance may be. Kendra always knew how to lighten a situation with a goofy joke or a funny saying...
Vera Farrow
May 19, 2013
Vera Mae Farrow passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center. Age 73 years. She was born November 24, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan to Susie Johnson and Ted Parker. Vera accepted Christ at an early age at Glory Temple Church of God in Christ. She enjoyed laughing, singing gospel songs and playing bingo. Vera loved...
Dimitri Williams
May 17, 2013
Dimitri transitioned to his heavenly home on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the age of 16 from complications of a bone marrow transplant for sickle cell disease. Dimitri was born October 7, 1996 in Jackson, Michigan. He attended Waverly High School in Lansing Michigan and would have been a 2014 graduate, ?Go Warriors!? Dimitri was involved in several athletic clubs...
Donovan Houston
May 17, 2013
Our beloved son, father, brother and friend, Donovan Ray Houston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the age of 24 years. He was born January 27, 1989 in Saginaw, Michigan. Donovan attended Buena Vista High School and was currently enrolled in the Learn 2 Earn program through the Saginaw Intermediate School District. He...
Henry Johnson
May 16, 2013
Mr. Henry James Johnson passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare Center. Age 74 years. He was born April 14, 1939 in Union Springs, Alabama to Jobie and Idella Johnson. Henry was a member of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Robert Davis Jr. He retired from General Motors Grey Iron Foundry after 47 years...
Mary Wade
May 15, 2013
Mary Julia Wade (Aunt Katie) was born September 28, 1923, to the union of the late, Jeff and Mary Wade, in Memphis, TN. She was one of five (5) children blessed to that union. She was summoned home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Mary Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Mary...
Billy Batts
May 15, 2013
Mr. Billy Wayne Batts affectionately known as Appleman passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Heartland Rehabilitation Center. Age 66 years. He was the 7th child born on January 24, 1947 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to McElroy and Mary Pollock Batts. Billy accepted Christ at early age. He was a member of St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of...
Jerry Mae Mccomas-Nichols
May 15, 2013
Jerry Mae McComas-Nichols went home to be with the Lord. She was born May 19, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan. Beloved daughter of Herbert A. and Otis Mae McComas has gone away to the kingdom of God. Jerry was a proud mother to five children, Kathryn Jean Adam, Roxane Avis Jackson, Herbert Allen Nichols, Micky Dionne Payne, Lucious Roberson III; she...
Rosie Cooper
May 14, 2013
Rosie Cooper of Lansing, Michigan passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at her residence. Age 75 years. Rosie Lee Cooper affectionately known to all as ?Madea? was born May 20, 1937 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the only child of Sarah Kline and Garfield Powell Jr. Rosie was a very loving mother and wonderful grandmother. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time...
Narciss Banks
May 13, 2013
Narciss Banks passed away Sunday, May 13, 2013 at her residence. Age 86 years. She was born May 1, 1927 in Metcalfe, Mississippi to Tim Tom and Gertrude Ellis Sr. Narciss confessed her faith in Christ at Mt. Corum Missionary Baptist Church in Metcalfe, Mississippi under the leadership of Reverend P.S. Johnson. She worked for many years as an operator...
Johnnie Mckinley Sr.
May 12, 2013
Mr. Johnnie McKinley Sr. passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 50 years. He was born August 28, 1962 in Saginaw, Michigan to Hezzie and Eddie McKinley Sr. Johnnie affectionately known as DJ Red loved music. He especially loved to deejay music. Everyone who knew him knew that he always played music or was somewhere mixing...
Annette Williams
May 12, 2013
Annette Williams passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Heartland Healthcare Center Saginaw. Age 77 years. She was born October 30, 1936 in Darlington, South Carolina to John Alton and Annie Stevenson. Annette was a retiree of the General Motors Corporation having been employed at Delphi Steering System and was a member of UAW Local 467. She was a Jehovahs...
Irene Branch
May 10, 2013
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Irene Branch went home to be with her heavenly father on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Healthsource Saginaw. Age 87 years. She was born October 25, 1925 in Utica, Mississippi the 7th child born to Paul and Otelia Cooper. Mrs. Branch was a faithful member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church for over...

