Obituaries

Dennie Whitley

Dennie Whitley

November 19, 2009

Mr. Dennis Whitley, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Age 42 years. He was born on February 21, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie Lee Whitley and Bertha Mae Whitley. Mr. Whitley accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. He loved playing basketball, cooking, and...

Stephon Brandon

Stephon Brandon

November 15, 2009

On Sunday, November 15, 2009, Stephon D. Brandon Gooba, of Saginaw, MI mounted up with wings as an angel and flew away and is at rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Age 27 years. Stephon was born on April 17, 1982. Stephon loved taking pictures and he loved driving, he would drive anything. He always had his hands...

Grover Phillips

Grover Phillips

November 15, 2009

Mr. Grover Dezi Phillips, of Saginaw, Michigan, was born on September 28, 1963 in Beulah, MS to Obediah Green and Annie Phillips. Grover departed this life on November 15, 2009. Age 46 years. Grover confessed Christ at an early age. He was a 1981 graduate of Saginaw High School and was a member of the Saginaw High School Soul Choir....

Gene Epps

Gene Epps

November 15, 2009

Mr. Gene Artery Epps Plumber, of Saginaw, MI passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2009. Age 70 years. He was born on September 6, 1939 in Cullen, LA to Sarah George and Hollis Epps. Mr. Epps was a member of Truevine Baptist Church and was self employed as a carpenter and builder. He enjoyed playing dominoes with the 11th Street...

Leon Beemon Sr.

Leon Beemon Sr.

November 14, 2009

Mr. Leon Willis Beemon Chicken, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009, age 70 years. He was born on July 24, 1939 in Saginaw, MI to Cullie and Gladys Beemon. Leon retired from Vescios Supermarket after thirty years as a Produce Supervisor. He graduated from Saginaw High School and attended various Churches throughout the city. Leon enjoyed...

Irene Mannie

Irene Mannie

November 11, 2009

Irene Mannie, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister transitioned this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Irene was born June 8, 1946 in Taylorsville, Mississippi to Cleveland and Ruby (Cooper) Burnell. As a teen, Irene had a passion for basketball and led her team to many victories. As a mother, Irene loved her children very much....

Julian Lawrence Bean'

Julian Lawrence Bean'

November 11, 2009

Julian K. Lawrence Butter Bean, was born on June 25, 1958 in Saginaw, MI to the late Harvey and Annie Mae Lawrence. Julian enjoyed sports and was a huge baseball fan. He enjoyed being around family and friends, playing dominos and just having a good time making people laugh. However on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Heartland Healthcare Center of...

Deborah Brewer

Deborah Brewer

November 4, 2009

Our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt has gone home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2009 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 56 years. She was born on December 15, 1952 in Saginaw, MI to James and Azelee Brewer. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Derrick Brewer of Grand Rapids, MI and Lance Brewer of...

Vernetta Mathious

Vernetta Mathious

November 1, 2009

On Sunday, November 1, 2009, at age 77, Vernetta D. Mathious was surrounded by family when the Lord sent His angels to escort her soul unto Himself. A beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mrs. Vernetta Drusilla McNichols was born March 12, 1932 in Paducah, Kentucky to Savernie and Mildred (Porter) McNichols. She moved to Saginaw in 1943 and was...

Ricky A Key

Ricky A Key

October 26, 2009

Mr. Ricky Anthony Key Sneeze passed away Monday, October 26, 2009 at Hurley Medical Center. Age 47 years. He was born February 27, 1962 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas the son of Richard Sonny Key and Bobbie Jean Campbell. He leaves to cherish his memory five children, Elder Ricky A. Banister, Brooke, Sherrell, Trey and Taylor Key; five grandchildren; four brothers,...

Kay F Hardy

Kay F Hardy

October 23, 2009

Ms. Kay Frances Hardy was born on January 17, 1958 in Saginaw, MI to Mr. &. Mrs. Eddie and Lula Mae Hardy. She was the seventh of eleven children and shared a special bond with all of her brothers and sisters. Besides being a loving daughter, sister, and aunt, she was a loving mother to Antwaine Pippins, Eugenia Hardy and...

Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams

October 22, 2009

Ms. Patricia Ann Williams, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all, transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2009. She was born February 7, 1952 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Joseph and Doris Williams. Patricia accepted Christ at an early age and has been an active member of Victorious Believers Ministries Church of...

Luola Harper

Luola Harper

October 19, 2009

Mrs. Luola (Smith) Harper Mrs. Lee, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 19, 2009 following a brief illness. Age 61 years. Mrs. Luola (Smith) Harper Mrs. Lee was loved by everyone that knew her. She was born on February 9, 1948 in Autauga County, AL...

Thomas Hays Doss

Thomas Hays Doss

October 18, 2009

Mr. Thomas Hays Doss, passed away on October 18, 2009. Age 55 years. Thomas was born on May 9, 1954 in Paris, France to Amos and Virginia Doss. He attended Arthur Hill Tech and enjoyed listening to jazz, playing cards, bar-be-queing in the back yard, being around his family and watching television. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife,...

Donald Wilburn

Donald Wilburn

October 18, 2009

Mr. Donald Aaron Wilburn , of Saginaw, Michigan, beloved father, brother, uncle and grandfather passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Age 62 years. Donald was born April 2, 1947 in Saginaw, MI to the late Amos and Marion Wilburn. After graduating from Carrollton High School, he worked for Pioneer Sugar. He retired from General Motors after 33 years of...

Derek D Foster

Derek D Foster

October 16, 2009

Derek Deshone Foster Sr., beloved father, son, brother and grandfather passed away on October 16, 2009 at St. Marys of Saginaw. Age 48 years. Derek was employed at Long John Silvers for nine years. He enjoyed music, fishing, being with his family and cooking. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Judy (Williams) Foster; daughter, NaKayla Foster; son, Derek...

Lunda Whitley

Lunda Whitley

October 16, 2009

Mrs. Lunda Whitley, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2009. Lunda Sue Degrate was born to the late James and Rosezena (Evans) Degrate on December 17, 1954 in Waco, Texas. Linda made her debut to Saginaw in 1971. She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1974. She then attended Saginaw...

Richard Baker

Richard Baker

October 15, 2009

Richard Baker of Saginaw, MI was born on November 15, 1922 in Union Springs, Al to Bessie (Stoeball) Lampley and William Baker. He passed away on October 15, 2009 at Tendercare Saginaw. Age 86 years. Richard came to Saginaw, MI in the mid 50s. He was employed with General Motors retiring after 27 years of service. He liked playing cards,...

Larry Truss

Larry Truss

October 15, 2009

Larry Derell Truss Candy, Saginaw, Michigan, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009, age 50. He was born February 7, 1959 in Saginaw, MI, son of the late Hilda Truss. Candy was employed by TDS Trucking of Detroit, MI. He attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a faithful member of Sin City Deciples Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed cooking, playing dominos, riding...

Hosea Donald

Hosea Donald

October 15, 2009

Hosea L. Donald, passed away on October 15, 2009 at Pine River Nursing Home. He was born August 1, 1945 in Tuscaloosa, AL to Sam Jefferson and Leola Donald. Hosea was a graduate of Saginaw High School. He was employed by Eaton Corporation for many years until his illness. He will forever be remembered by his warm smile, love and...