Obituaries

Luetisher Wilkins

Luetisher Wilkins

October 13, 2010

Luetisher Wilkins our beloved mama, grandma, great-great and great-great-great grandma departed this earthly world and went home to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. She was born April 15, 1920 in Rome, Georgia to Zeb and Annie Jones.

J D Cheathem

J D Cheathem

October 12, 2010

Mr. JD Cheathem passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Tendercare-Saginaw. Age 77 years. He was born January 30, 1933 in Luverne, Alabama to Buster and Maybell Cheathem. JD was raised in Alabama moving to Michigan in 1968. He was employed at Greddes formerly known as Eaton Foundry in Vassar, MI. He married Marilyn Howard and together they raised eight...

Jettye Young

Jettye Young

October 10, 2010

Our Beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Jettye Marie Young passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010 at her residence. Age 71 years. She was born November 6, 1938 in Taylorsville, Mississippi to Ruby Mae Burnell and Gifford Booth. Jettye retired from the United States Postal Service January 1, 2000 after 30 years of service, where her leadership abilities...

Idella White

Idella White

October 10, 2010

Idella Dyson-White (Grandma Aunt Idella) of Bay City, MI. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend transitioned peacefully at home with family on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at the age of 80. She was born January 22, 1930, in Mason, Tennessee, daughter of Hayes B. and Martha E. Dyson. Idella retired from the Bay City Public School District...

Lamar Rutledge

Lamar Rutledge

October 9, 2010

Mr. Lamar Curtis Rutledge passed away October 9, 2010 at St. Marys of Michigan. Age 41 years. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 29, 1968 to Afrika Rutledge and Curtis Burnside. Lamar attended Saginaw High School , he accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Frank Huron at First Baptist Church. He was a huge...

Theresa Mcdaniel

Theresa Mcdaniel

October 8, 2010

Our beloved mother, Na Na, sister, aunt, Ms. Theresa Denease McDaniel departed this life October 8, 2010. Age 50. She was born September 22, 1960 in Mansfield, Ohio to Thomas and Retha McDaniel. Theresa attended Saginaw Public schools. She was employed by Kinder Kare Child Development Center. Theresa had been a long time member of New Faith Temple Church of...

Julie Marie Wright

Julie Marie Wright

October 4, 2010

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, JULIE! I miss you so much.

Tameka Green

Tameka Green

October 3, 2010

Ms Tameka Arnette Green passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 at her home. Age 34 years. She was born August 8, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan to Minnie Joe Green and Lewis Edward Ruth. Tameka was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she served on the usher board. She loved dancing, shooting pool, traveling and spending time with family and...

James Mccoy

James Mccoy

October 1, 2010

Mr. James McCoy II passed away Friday, October 1, 2010 at St. John Macomb Hospice in Warren, Michigan. Age 57 years. He was born May 4, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to James McCoy Sr. and Melvina (Boose) Evans. James McCoy II accepted Christ as his loving Lord and merciful Savior. He was employed by Curbs and Dampers, and enjoyed cooking...

Lula Riley

Lula Riley

September 30, 2010

Ms. Lula Mae Riley, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2010 St. Marys of Michigan. Age 69 years. Lula Riley was born May 19, 1941 in Marks, Mississippi to Alberta Voss. Lula came to Saginaw, MI in 1980 and was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist church. She...

Tommie Sanders

Tommie Sanders

September 23, 2010

Mr. Tommie Lee Sanders passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities. Age 75 years. He was born October 10, 1934 in Holt, Alabama to Willie and Lillie (Royster) Sanders. Tommie Lee graduated from Saginaw High School in 1953 and was employed by General Motors for 40 years before retiring and was committed to the union as...

Rickey Lee Willis

Rickey Lee Willis

September 22, 2010

Our beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend Mr. Rickey Lee Willis departed this life for his eternal rest with our heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 following a lingering illness. Age 57 years. Rickey Lee Willis was born May 6,1953 in Chicago, Illinois to James Jr. and Ruth B. Willis. He came to Saginaw, Michigan as a child...

Linda Ann Hightower

Linda Ann Hightower

September 22, 2010

Our Queen Linda, a Christian beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2010. Age 55 years. She was born May 12, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Georgia West and J. T. Ervin. Linda met and married Kenneth Hightower and to this union a son and a daughter were...

Baby Da' Collins

Baby Da' Collins

September 21, 2010

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Leon Dwayne Hall

Leon Dwayne Hall

September 19, 2010

Leon D.Hall passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Hurley Medical Center. Age 31 years. He was born May 22, 1979 in Flint, Michigan to Jack Cochran Jr. and Debora Hall. Leon graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1997 and attended Coalinga Jr. College in West Hill, CA. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Anijah Hall of...

Robert Lawrence Coleman

Robert Lawrence Coleman

September 15, 2010

Robert Lawrence Coleman, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan passed away suddenly at his residence in North Charleston, South Carolina on September 15, 2010. Age 54 years. He was the second son born May 9, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan to Rosa and Russell Coleman Sr. He graduated with the Class of 1974 from Saginaw High School and enlisted in the United States...

Wanta Lee Atkins

Wanta Lee Atkins

September 13, 2010

Wanta Lee Atkins passed away Monday, September 13, 2010 at her residence. Age 55 years. She was born September 8, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to William Lee and Bessie Mae Brewer. She was an active member of New Morning Star Church and held onto her strong belief in God and the power that He holds. Wanta leaves to cherish her...

Lynette F Donald

Lynette F Donald

September 11, 2010

Ms. Lynette F. Donald passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at her residence. Age 45 years. She was born September 4, 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mary Cleveland and William H. Donald. She was a graduate of Osborn High School in Detroit, Michigan and a former student at the University of Detroit. Lynette joined and served in the United States...

Alvin Cannon

Alvin Cannon

September 11, 2010

Mr. Alvin Cannon passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Avalon Hospice. Age 62 years. Alvin was born December 28, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to Luella and Isiah Cannon. Alvin leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Alina (Archie) Cannon, Angela Cannon; three sons, Dwarne (Felecia) McNair, Alvin Cannon Jr., Calvin Cannon; nine grandchildren, Ciara Cannon, Jason Tarver II, Jasmine...

Mother Sarah Jackson

Mother Sarah Jackson

September 9, 2010

On Thursday, September 9, 2010, Mother Sarah Jackson entered into the glorious presence of God. Age 62 years. Sarah was born January 9, 1948 in Columbus, Georgia to Mary and Joe Jones Jr. An enthusiastic child who was born with the gift of song and to serve all people. She was public school educated and excelled as a student leader...