Obituaries

Fredrick L Hilliard-King

Fredrick L Hilliard-King

August 9, 2011

Mr. Fredrick L. Hilliard- King "Ricky" passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. Age 50 years. He was born October 2, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to Fred Hilliard Sr. and Leola Hilliard-Moorer. Ricky was a member of Silver Star Baptist Church in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Saginaw High School Class of 1978....

Mother Dorothy Allen

Mother Dorothy Allen

August 9, 2011

Early Tuesday morning the Lord called my loving wife, our devoted mother and grandmother, cherished sister, and Christian friend from labor to reward. Dorothy Nell Young was born March 7, 1947 to Jack and Gladys (Parrish) Young Sr. in Saginaw, MI. Both parents are deceased. She was faithful in service as 1st Lady of Jacobs Ladder Ministries for twelve years....

Constance L Billings

Constance L Billings

August 7, 2011

Our beloved mother Mrs. Constance L. Billings received her angelic wings on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at her residence. She was 77 years of age. She was born October 25, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan to Joe and Edna Hogg. Constance married Carl Billings in 1950. She was a devoted mother and friend to all. She was an active member of...

Virgie Edwards

Virgie Edwards

August 6, 2011

Celebrating The Life and Homegoing of our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, Virgie Mae Edwards, who was born in Edwards, Mississippi on January 28, 1934 to William Jasper and Wilna Perkins. Virgie Mae Edwards age 77 years old went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2011 after a short illness. Mrs. Edwards came to...

Lillie Woods

Lillie Woods

August 5, 2011

Mrs. Lillie Mae Woods passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 at St. Marys of Michigan. Age 80 years. She was born September 7, 1930 in Louisville, Mississippi to Eunice and Artie Carter. Growing up in Louisville, MS, Lillie Mae aspired to be a nurse, realizing her call and chosen abilities to serve God and mankind. She married her childhood sweetheart...

Charles Sherman

Charles Sherman

August 4, 2011

Mr. Charles Sherman passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Ingham Regional Medical Center. Age 60 years. He was born August 4, 1951 in Natchez, Mississippi to Willie W. and Josie I. Sherman. Charles was a member of the Mt. Zion All Nation Bible Church in Lansing, Michigan. He attended Arthur Hill Tech and graduated with the Class of 1969....

John Williams

John Williams

August 3, 2011

Mr. John Albert Williams passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at his residence. Age 63 years. He was born July 8, 1948 in Montgomery, Alabama to Lillie Bell Williams. John resided in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Saginaw High School and was previously employed by the Saginaw Board of Education at Central Middle School as a custodian. He also worked...

Carl P Smith

Carl P Smith

August 3, 2011

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Carl P. Smith was born in Saginaw, MI to Carl Smith and Ella Mae Williams. Carl attended Saginaw Public Schools and spent the remainder of his life in the city of Saginaw. Carl...

Imogene Davis

Imogene Davis

July 30, 2011

Mrs. Imogene (Price) Davis went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at her residence. Age 79 years. She was born March 27, 1932 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Bill and Mildred Price. Imogene was an active member of Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. She was retired from Saginaw Board of Education. Imogene was an avid reader...

Revella Lewis

Revella Lewis

July 28, 2011

Mrs. Revella Lewis passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Tendercare Frankenmuth. Age 68 years. She was born November 28, 1942 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Gussie Cook and Beulah (Zachary) Cook. She was a member of St. Luke's Temple Church of God In Christ. She leaves to cherish her memory husband, Ozell Lewis, Pontiac, MI., four sisters, Nanetta "Nita" Hamilton,...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

July 27, 2011

Mr. Robert Miller Jr. of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 73 years. He was born May 7, 1938 in Winston County, Mississippi to John Miller and Mammie Lee Baker. He graduated from Louisville Colored High School in 1958. He attended Mississippi Industrial College in Holly Springs, MS. Mr. Miller accepted Christ at an...

Georgia Jackson

Georgia Jackson

July 25, 2011

Mrs. Georgia Lee Jackson (Doll), our beloved mother went home to be with the Lord following a short illness on Monday, July 25, 2011 at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 72 years. She was born September 11, 1938 in Metcalfe, Mississippi to Clark and Georgia Washington. She married Raymond Jackson Jr. in 1956, he preceded her in death in 1984....

Ida Ledbetter

Ida Ledbetter

July 22, 2011

Ms. Ida Frances Ledbetter our mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at Arrowhead Healthcare in Jonesboro, Georgia. Age 61 years. She was born March 7, 1950 in Argo, Illinois to Fred and Elizabeth Ledbetter. Ida was a very smart and creative person that loved to write, do puzzles, crochet and cook. She had a style of...

Valencia L Mccaw

Valencia L Mccaw

July 20, 2011

Valencia Lushun McCaw of Saginaw, Michigan , passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011. Age 53 years. She was born October 5, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama to Mary Alice Barnett and Robert McCaw Sr. She was a devoted member of Faith Harvest Church. She enjoyed reading the word of God, spending time with her grandchildren and listening to music. Valencia leaves...

Lucille Robinson

Lucille Robinson

July 19, 2011

Mrs. Lucille Robinson passed away Monday, July 18, 2011. Age 74 years. She was born January 6, 1937 in Marion, Alabama to David Sr. and Alberta Russell Foster. Lucy moved to Saginaw with her family at the age of 3 years old. She attended Saginaw Public schools and later attended American Bible College in Nashville, TN where she studied Theology....

Jimmie L Woods

Jimmie L Woods

July 19, 2011

Mr. Jimmie (James) Lewis Woods Sr. passed away Friday, July 19, 2011 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 71 years. He was born May 9, 1940 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to Estelle and Johnnie Woods. James was retired from the Department of Public Works in the state of Minnesota. He enjoyed playing the lottery and his guitar. He was married to Nancy Woods...

Jessie Lee Ross

Jessie Lee Ross

July 18, 2011

Jessie Lee Ross Jr. passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at his residence. Age 31 years. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Jessie Ross Sr. and Royblin Thompson. Jessie received his GED and was retired from the United States Navy. He enjoyed cooking and cutting hair for family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Jessie...

Ollie Barry

Ollie Barry

July 18, 2011

Mr. Ollie Lee Barry passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 90 years. He was born October 20, 1920 in Columbus, Mississippi to Elias A. and Annie L. Vernon Barry. He married Alfreda Anderson September 30, 1942. Ollie brought his family to Saginaw in 1947 and began working at General Motors Grey Iron Plant. He retired in...

James Neal

James Neal

July 16, 2011

James Neal passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011. Age 72 years. He was born December 18, 1938 in Forrest City, Arkansas to James W. Neal and Maggie Graham Higgins. James graduated from Lincoln High School in Forrest City, AR in 1958 where he was an all-around athlete competing in the schools three major sports football, basketball and baseball. He was...

Albert Orr

Albert Orr

July 15, 2011

Albert Orr of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at St.Joseph Mercy Oakland. Age 81 years. He was born October 21, 1929 in Trinity, Alabama to Willis and Carrie (Finney) Orr. Albert moved to Saginaw in 1962 from Chattanooga, TN. He retired from Grey Iron Foundry after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of he United...