Obituaries

Shane Anthony Peoples-Welch

Shane Anthony Peoples-Welch

October 4, 2011

Shane Anthony Peoples-Welch, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Holland Hospital in Holland, Michigan. Age 21 years. He was born June 17, 1990 in Saginaw, Michigan to RuShawnda Peoples and Garland Welch. Shane was truly a leader. He was a young man who loved God whole heartedly, and...

James E Essex

James E Essex

October 2, 2011

Mr. James E. Essex passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 72 years. He was born October 17,1938 in Brandon, Mississippi to Jimmy and Lucille Essex. Mr. Essex served in the US Army from 1955 to 1958. He retired from Grey Iron Foundry after 46 years of service. He worshipped God and was a member...

Edd Roberson

Edd Roberson

October 2, 2011

Edd Roberson Jr. passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at his residence. Age 59 years. He was born December 24,1951 in Prattsville, Alabama to Zeola Roberson-Tyson and Edd Roberson Sr. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School class of 1970, where he was an exceptional basketball player. He also attended Northwood University. Edd retired from the...

Edward Thomas Jr.

Edward Thomas Jr.

October 1, 2011

Our beloved father, brother, uncle and cousin Edward Thomas Jr. passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011. Age 55 years. He was born September 16, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward Sr. and Vida Mae Thomas. Edward was known as the life of the party. A person that loved his family and could always count on him. He enjoyed cooking. Mr....

Willie Granger

Willie Granger

September 27, 2011

Mr. Willie Granger passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. Age 55 years. He was born April 14, 1956 in Dalton, Alabama to James and May Alice Granger. Willie spent 4 years in the United States Army as a Chef, he also worked in construction for many years. He enjoyed playing chess, watching sports,...

Cindy Jackson

Cindy Jackson

September 27, 2011

Ms. Cindy Jackson passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at St. Mary's of Michigan. She was born in Sylvester, Georgia to John and Annie Mae Jackson. Cindy was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1977. She worked in retail for many years. "Pants too long, sleeves too tight, leave it with Cindy...

Reatha M Hawkins

Reatha M Hawkins

September 27, 2011

Mrs. Reatha Mae Hawkins passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Age 81 years. She was born December 2, 1929 in Bessemer, Alabama to Bertha Wright Bryant and Robert Bryant. She was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and a member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church. She was retired from Robinson Cleaners. She enjoyed cooking, singing and Old Turner Network Programming. She...

Ella Mae Craft

Ella Mae Craft

September 26, 2011

Ms. Ella Mae (Williams) Parker-Craft our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away September 26, 2011 at her residence. Age 81 years. She was born July 31, 1930 in Kensett, Arkansas to George and Addie Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Ollie J. Goodman, Princella Linzy both of Saginaw, MI; four sons, Tommy L. Couch, Detroit,...

Milton W Nickerson

Milton W Nickerson

September 26, 2011

Mr. Milton W. Nickerson passed away Monday, September 26, 2011 at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born May 18, 1930 in Ozark, Alabama to Homer and Miley Nickerson. Milton resided in Saginaw, MI and was a member of St. Luke C.M.E Church. He was previously was employed by General Motors. His hobbies included cutting hair and...

Anthony T Phillips

Anthony T Phillips

September 26, 2011

Anthony T. Phillips passed away Monday, September 26,2011at his residence. Age 35 years. He was born March 25,1976 in Greenville, South Carolina to James M. Phillips and Erma Lou Williams.

John M Adams

John M Adams

September 21, 2011

Elder John Morris Adams, age 64, died at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan Wednesday, September 21, 2011. John was born December 14, 1946, in LaGrange, Georgia, the son of John W. and Christine M. Adams. He graduated from Flint Northwestern High School, Class of 1966. Elder John Adams gave his life to the Lord at Emanuel Temple C.O.G.I.C. He...

Diane M Hewitt

Diane M Hewitt

September 21, 2011

Mrs. Diane M. Hewitt-Nellum was called home Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Covenant Healthcare- Harrison. Age 58 years. She was born March 5, 1953 in Picayune, Mississippi to Johnnie Mae Essex and Clifford Gordin. Diane was raised in Tyler Town, MS by her loving adopted parents, Lucy and Albert Brock. She began her education at J.J. Gulledge Elementary School before...

Regina Gail Day

Regina Gail Day

September 20, 2011

Mrs. Regina Gail Day G.G. passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at her residence at the age of 51 years. Regina G. Fentress was born June 9, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to Pressie and Annie Fentress. She was the youngest of two sisters and one brother. On May 1, 1982 she was united in marriage on 21st street with Jerome...

Kevin B Rincher

Kevin B Rincher

September 18, 2011

Mr. Kevin B. Rincher (Kev), beloved son, brother, uncle, loved one and friend passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at his residence. Age 35 years. Kevin was born June 10, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mary Rincher and Leroy Knuckles. He attended Saginaw Public Schools as well as being a proud alumni of Arthur Hill High School Class of 1995....

Terrance L Jones

Terrance L Jones

September 18, 2011

Mr. Terrance L. (Bub) Jones passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 36 years. Terrance Lamont Jones was born April 25, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Arlene Jones and Ronnie Jones. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Aviance Jones-McCall, Kenterra Jones, Talia Jones and Terrance Jones Jr.; parents, Arlene Jones and Ronnie Jones;...

Cherry R Johnson

Cherry R Johnson

September 17, 2011

Cherry R. Johnson passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Covenant Healthcare- Harrison. Age 50 years.

Betty B Davis

Betty B Davis

September 14, 2011

Betty B. Davis passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 66 years. Betty was born August 14,1945 in San Diego, California to William D. Davis and Ruby Cook.

Deborah Galloway Jones

Deborah Galloway Jones

September 13, 2011

I accepted Him into my life and now I am home with Him. On Tuesday, September 13, 2011, Deborah Galloway-Jones answered the Lords call to rest. Age 64 years. She was born November 3, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio born the first daughter of Ardrie Sr. and Jetta Galloway. Deborah was raised in Toledo, OH until she moved to Saginaw, MI...

Michael Coleman

Michael Coleman

September 13, 2011

Michael Lee Coleman passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at St. Marys of Michigan. Age 37 years. He was born May 1, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan to Barbara Coleman and Rufus Jackson. He was raised by his parents, Barbara and David Joseph Nelson. Michael enjoyed playing video games, spending time with family and friends, watching movies and sports and loved...

Dennis Raye Smith

Dennis Raye Smith

September 10, 2011

Dennis Ray Smith passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan. Age 51 years. He was born September 23, 1959 in Houston, Texas to Willie Lou Smith and Annie Mae Montgomery.