Obituaries

John Henry Cooper

John Henry Cooper

April 22, 2010

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and long time companion passed away at his home on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Age 57 years. John Henry Cooper was born to Lizzie and John Cooper on December 3, 1952 in Louisville, Mississippi. He migrated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1961. John was employed by General Motors and a member of Local 659 since...

Larry D Williamson

Larry D Williamson

April 20, 2010

Mr. Larry Darnell Williamson (Donnie), our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 20, 2010. Age 49 years. He was born on November 18, 1960 to Silas and Claudine Williamson in Saginaw, Michigan. Larry leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Angela D. Williamson; two daughters and one son...

T Jones

T Jones

April 20, 2010

MT Jones passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Age 89 years. MT was born February 10, 1921 in Panola, Alabama to Hillard and Laura (Quarles) Jones. MT married Ethel Mae Lyons on October 30, 1943. She survives him. MT was a faithful and longtime member of Greater Philadelphia Baptist Church under the...

Kenneth Wright

Kenneth Wright

April 19, 2010

Mr. Kenneth James Wright passed away Monday, April 19, 2010. Age 73 years. Kenneth Wright was born July 14, 1936 in Flint, MI to Howard and Maude Wright. Kenneth was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He loved fishing, riding his bike and playing with his grandchildren. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Julie Wright and Kenneth...

Earnestine Wilburn

Earnestine Wilburn

April 18, 2010

Mrs. Earnestine Wilburn (Tina Baby) of Carrollton Township passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren by her side. Age 71 years. She was born on March 18, 1939 in Covington, TN to Lurenda Smith and David Strange. Earnestine came to Saginaw at a young age, where she met and married...

Effie Tolden

Effie Tolden

April 18, 2010

Mrs. Effie Tolden, our beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandma, sister, and friend spread her wings and went home to our heavenly father on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Tendercare of Saginaw. Age 70 years. She was born on October 23, 1939 in Camden, AR daughter of Rev. Jeff and Janie Trammell. Momma enjoyed preparing and cooking southern dishes for...

Florine T Williams

Florine T Williams

April 18, 2010

Ms. Florine Tuckenberry Williams, our beloved mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 18, 2010. Age 65 years. She was born in Vicksburg, MS, the daughter of Mance Tuckenberry Sr. and Elnora Hamlin. Florine was a devoted employee with the Saginaw School Board as a Bus Driver for 27 years before retiring in 2007....

Alice Burgess

Alice Burgess

April 11, 2010

Alice Salinas-Burgess passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 at St. Marys of Michigan. Age 54 years. Alice Salinas was born February 1, 1956 in Saginaw, MI to Louis and Estella Salinas. Alice was a 1973 graduate of Saginaw High School. She worked for 15 years at Mr. Suds Dry Cleaners and Citizens Bank. She cared for and loved to spend...

Silas Williamson

Silas Williamson

April 10, 2010

Mr. Silas Williamson of Saginaw, Michigan. Our beloved father, brother and grandfather went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at his residence. Age 80 years. Silas Williamson was born on August 6, 1929 in Denmark, TN. to Clarence and LouCinda Williamson. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, four sons, two sisters, one...

John E Johnson

John E Johnson

April 9, 2010

Mr. John E. Johnson of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at St. Marys of Michigan. Age 79 years. John Johnson was born August 12, 1930 in Helena, Arkansas to Ollie and Edgar Johnson. Mr. Johnson married Mattie Halmon on August 27, 1950. She survives him. John retired from Grey Iron Foundry in 1980 and was a member...

Ronald (Mike) M

Ronald (Mike) M

April 2, 2010

Mr. Ronald Tucker, Jr. (Mike) our beloved son, father, brother , grandson, uncle and cousin was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 2, 2010 at St. Marys of Michigan. Age 31 years. Ronald was born February 15, 1979 in Saginaw, Michigan to Geneva Moore and Ronald Tucker Sr. Ronald was a graduate of Bridgeport High School,...

James Gipson

James Gipson

April 1, 2010

Mr. James Edward Gipson departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 1, 2010. James was born in Philadelphia, MS to Lonnie and Annie Gipson on November 2, 1951. James was employed at Consumers Energy. He married Rosemary Smith on November 2, 1990. He loved playing chess, reading and watching television. He was a mean,...

Collins Davonte Jones

Collins Davonte Jones

March 31, 2010

Collins Devante Jones departed this life on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Age 17 years. Collins was born February 3, 1993 in Saginaw, Michigan to Yolanda Cope and Mac McKinley Brown Jr. Collins loved bowling, going to the movies, drawing and being on the computer. Collins leaves to cherish his memory, his parents Yolanda (Tracy) Cope and Mac McKinley Brown, Jr.;...

Ethel Anderson

Ethel Anderson

March 28, 2010

Ethel Mae Anderson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Age 51 years. She was born in Holcombe, Mississippi to William and Eutter (Parks) Kincaid on October 16, 1958. Ethel was a hard working mother, previously employed by Eaton Manufacturing. She loved traveling to visit her family and enjoyed decorating her home, always...

Carolyn Carter

Carolyn Carter

March 24, 2010

Ms. Carolyn Carter (Woodson) was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 7, 1960, the daughter of Jessie C. Dixon and James Woodson. She was a graduate of Saginaw High School class of 1979. She received her Medical Assistant certificate at Ross Medical School. Today we celebrate the life of a God-fearing, phenomenal woman who was a mother, sister, aunt and...

Madonna Morris

Madonna Morris

March 22, 2010

Ms. MaDonna Morris of Saginaw, Michigan. Our beloved mother, daughter and friend was called to her heavenly home on Monday, March 22, 2010. Age 50 years. MaDonna was born to Horace E. and Bernice Morris on September 4, 1959 in Saginaw, MI. MaDonna was a lifelong member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church where she served in multiple positions throughout the...

Diane Dorsey

Diane Dorsey

March 21, 2010

Our beloved mother, daughter and sister passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Mrs. Diane Dorsey was born September 11, 1959 in Saginaw, MI, the daughter of Minnie Mae and John E. Longuemire Sr. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church. Diane graduated from Saginaw High School Class of 1977. Diane was a mentor and mother figure too...

John Whitley

John Whitley

March 20, 2010

John F. Whitley Jr., of Saginaw, MI., went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2010. John was born August 4, 1979 to John Frank Sr. and Linda Whitley. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, John Frank Whitley Sr., two children, JNaejua, John Frank Whitley III; five sisters, Trina (Monte) Gibson, Nyambi, Tamika, Latisha, Eliza all of...

Samuel O'Neal

Samuel O'Neal

March 15, 2010

Samuel O'Neal passed way on March 15, 2010 at the age of 70. He was born in Mileville, Mississippi to Arthur and Polly Drayton O'Neal. Samuel leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife and companion of 39 years, Albeirter O'Neal. He also leaves four daughters and two sons, Sandra L. Carter, Samantha O'Neal, Sabrina O'Neal, Susan McGraw, Samuel O'Neal...

Baby Girl Carruth

Baby Girl Carruth

March 13, 2010

My heart goes out to you and the family. I am always praying and thinking about you. May God grant peace in place of pain. Your's truely, Shonda