Obituaries

John Webb

John Webb

January 20, 2011

Mr. John Webb Sr. passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Cartwright Hospice Residence. Age 75 years. He was born March 29, 1935 in Sherrill, Arkansas to George and Minnie Webb. John confessed Christ at an early age at Sunrise Baptist Church in Sherrill, AK. He came to Saginaw, Michigan at the age of seventeen later retiring as a truck...

Rita Ann Simmons

Rita Ann Simmons

January 17, 2011

Ms. Rita Ann Simmons, our beloved mother, grandmother and sister went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 17, 2011. Age 57 years. She was born August 23, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to Edward Welch and Dorothy Lane. Rita was known for her firm and outspoken words however, she had a loving attitude. She was well known and loved...

Callie Mims

Callie Mims

January 17, 2011

Sister Callie Mae Mims went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 17, 2011 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 65 years. She was born January 23, 1945 in Union Springs, Alabama to Rosevelr and Willie Mims Sr. Callie confessed Christ at an early age at Second Baptist Church in Thompson Community. She attended Carver High School in Union Springs, Alabama....

Artaree Braxton

Artaree Braxton

January 16, 2011

Ms. Artaree Braxton went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2011. Age 63 years. She was born July 23, 1947 in Marion, Arkansas to Bertha Mae Carter and Robert Carter. Artaree, known as Ree Baby resided in Saginaw, Michigan. She retired from Prestolite Foundry after 30 years of service. She enjoyed watching basketball, football, cooking and cherished...

Harriet Ann Solomon

Harriet Ann Solomon

January 16, 2011

Ms. Harriet Ann Soloman departed this life on Thursday, January 16, 2011 at her residence. Age 56 years. She was born January 3, 1955 in Uniontown, Alabama to John and Hattie (Taylor) Torrence. Harriet graduated from Saginaw High school in 1973. She attended Ross Medical Center, Wastenaw Community College and Mary Grove College in Detroit, MI. Harriet confessed Christ at...

Timothy L Brown

Timothy L Brown

January 15, 2011

Timothy Louis Brown departed this world Saturday, January 15, 2011 at St. Marys of Michigan; God gathered him in His arms and carried him home. Age 56 years. He was born January 7, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to the union of Rev. & Mrs. Earnest L. (Ethel) Brown. Timothy was the youngest of seven children; he received his education from...

Alto Colvin

Alto Colvin

January 15, 2011

Mr. Alto Colvin (Al) departed this life Saturday, January 15, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Age 81 years. Alto was born July 27, 1929 in Union Springs, Alabama to Allen and Gertrude (Jelks) Colvin. He married Bertha Pershay in 1973, she preceded him in death. Al retired from Chevrolet Metal Casting after many years of service and was a member...

Martha Deshazer

Martha Deshazer

January 13, 2011

Ms. Martha DeShazer passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011. Age 95 years. She was born June 27, 1915 in Yazoo County, Mississippi to Lucasin Rushing and Ora Jones. Martha was a member of Mt Calvary Church of Niles, Michigan for over 40 years. She moved to Niles, Michigan after having lived in the south for more than 40 years. She...

Vonnee F Terrell

Vonnee F Terrell

January 13, 2011

Ms. Vonnee Fontell Terrell was called home after a brief illness on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison. Age 31 years. She was born March 31, 1979 in Saginaw, Michigan to Eugene Terrell and Elizabeth Terrell Davis. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons, Davonte Alexander, Nathen Alexander, both of Saginaw, MI; father, Eugene Terrell, Saginaw, MI; grandmother,...

Ruby Lenora Alexander

Ruby Lenora Alexander

January 7, 2011

Our beloved mother, grandmother, godmother, sister and aunt, Ruby Lenora Strong-Alexander went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2011. Ruby was born on June 6, 1933 in Cotton Plant, Mississippi to Hubert and Rosa Ticer-Strong. Ruby relocated to Saginaw, Michigan with the love of her life. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking. Ruby was a...

Vergus Scott

Vergus Scott

January 4, 2011

Mr. Vergus (Virgil) Scott, our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at his residence. Age 55 years. Mr. Scott was born January 30 ,1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Paul and Gertrude Scott. Vergus was a fun and loving guy. He brought smiles and laughter to everyone around him. He leaves to cherish his memory...

Champayne Cooper

Champayne Cooper

January 4, 2011

Love you antie tookie my heart is with.

William F Harvey

William F Harvey

January 1, 2011

Mr. William F. Harvey (Butch) passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011 at his residence. Age 60 years. William was born June 23, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama to Juanita Harvey and William Nixson. William came to Saginaw in 1965. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Deborah Harvey; two daughters, Sharron...

Michael Curry

Michael Curry

December 29, 2010

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Otha Myles

Otha Myles

December 27, 2010

Mr. Otha Myles (Jim) our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 27, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare - Harrison. Age 79 years. Otha was born October 3, 1931 in Havana, Alabama to James Anderson and Bessie Myles. Otha married Delois Toatley they shared 44 years of marriage. He was employed at Grey...

Ennis S Jenkins

Ennis S Jenkins

December 27, 2010

Mr. Ennis S. Jenkins passed away December 27, 2010 in Rowlett, Texas. Age 89 years. Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, Ennis was born June 18, 1921 in Montgomery, Alabama to Thomas J. and Havana Jenkins. He was a member of Willow Grove Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Ennis served in World War II and received an honorable discharge. He later graduated...

Alonzo D Nickleberry

Alonzo D Nickleberry

December 21, 2010

II Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, made his transition from his earthly house to be present with the Lord, on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Ga., after a short illness. Alonzo Dale Nickleberry, age 49...

Sandra Mathis

Sandra Mathis

December 20, 2010

20 Dec 2011 Sandra Sandi Mathis a long time resident of Saginaw Michigan passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends. Born October 4th, 1942 in East Chicago Indiana to Richard and Ruth Minnetta Newman. Sandi lived, laughed, loved, married, divorced and left Indiana on a wing and a prayer in search of new life for herself and...

Kevin Powell Sr

Kevin Powell Sr

December 17, 2010

Mr. Kevin Powell Sr. (Big Baby) went to a new dimension on Friday, December 17, 2010. Age 46 years. He was born May 20, 1964 in Detroit Michigan to Cesar and Patsy Powell. Kevin attended Detroit Public Schools. He later went on to become a Journeyman Plumber and was certified in drywall and painting in 1993. He was previously employed...

Ashley Marie Mulligan

Ashley Marie Mulligan

December 16, 2010

Cremation has taken place. Ashley Marie Mulligan passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 . Age 13 years. Ashley Marie was born June 9,1997 in Midland, Michigan to Ricky D. Sledge and Jacki L. Mulligan.