Ricky Parks
July 10, 2009
Mr. Ricky Parks was born in Osceola, Arkansas to the late James and Ruthie Parks. He accepted Christ at Zion Valley Baptist Church under Rev. John Rincher. He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Walter, Helen and Juana Parks all of Osceola, AR; siblings: Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Deaner of Phoenix, AZ, Jessie Parks of Saginaw, MI, CW Parks...
Charles Gilbert
July 7, 2009
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Margaree Lewis
July 7, 2009
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Glenda Draine
July 6, 2009
Our beloved Angel was called home to be with our Savior on July 5, 2009. Age 48. She was a member of Life Changing Ministries Church. Glenda was loved and cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She spent her time enjoying her family and watching movies. She especially loved and watched over the younger generation of...
Torri Wright
July 5, 2009
Beloved father, son and brother passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009, age 39. The son of James and Pearl Wright was born August 23, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan. Torri was a lifelong resident of Saginaw. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church, serving with the Laymens Department and Male Chorus....
Delores Harris
July 2, 2009
Our beloved mother, aunt and great aunt went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at the age of 86. Delores was born in Georgetown, MS, daughter of the late Henry and Luvenia Smith. She was married to O.C. Harris. He predeceased her in 1993. She was a member of Burning Bush C.O.G.I.C. and was on...
Nathaniel Reed
June 30, 2009
Our beloved brother, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 30, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Nathaniel was born June 2, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan to William Skillen and Eva Delores Reed. He had been an active member of the Nation of Islam and played a key role in community outreach through the O.I.C. Program...
Lillie Williams
June 26, 2009
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 76 years. The daughter of the late Jim and Evelyn (White) Williams was born on July 21, 1932 in Montgomery, Alabama. She found great pleasure as a Grandparent tutor at Jessie Loomis Elementary for ten years. She loved her kids/grandkids, especially...
Bobby Joe Brown
June 24, 2009
Beloved brother and uncle passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 66 years. The son of the late Bert and Lucy (Gandy) Brown was born May 14, 1943 in Tibbeak CO., Mississippi. Bobbie Joe was the ninth of thirteen children. He leaves to cherish his fond memory two children, his sisters, Amy (William), Annie...
Walker Durham
June 22, 2009
DURHAM, Mr. Walker, of Saginaw, Michigan. Beloved father, grandfather, brother passed away Monday, June 22, 2009 at Luther Manor, Saginaw, MI, age 87. The son of the late Isiah and Fannie Durham was born September 9, 1921 in Itta Bena, MS. Retired from General Motors (Grey Iron) after 27 years of service, he served in the U.S. Army during WWII...
Clifton Ryan
June 14, 2009
Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2009. Age 77. Clifton was born in Akron, Alabama to the late Clifton Ryan, Sr. and Virginia Rollins. He retired from General Motors after 32 years. He was the owner of Ryans Trucking until his health failed him. His...
Dorian Dawkins
June 13, 2009
On January 31, 1995, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Lou and Latricia Dawkins were blessed (two months early) with a son whom they lovingly named Dorian Styles Dawkins. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church. At a young age, Dorian discovered his first love, sports. He had a supernatural gift at mastering whatever...
Alfonzie Smith
June 6, 2009
Mr. Alfonzie (Al) Smith Celebrating the home going of Alfonzie (Al) Smith, who went home to be with Allah on June 6, 2009. Al was born on February 24, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan to Fannie Canada and Albert Smith. Al was a Saginaw High School Alumni and a proud veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his...
Jerry Mccrae
June 6, 2009
Mr. Jerry McCrae of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009. Age 64. The beloved son of Jim and Gradie (Robinson) McCray was born January 13, 1945 in Headland, Alabama. Mr. McCraes work history included the Nodular Plant, the Chesapeake Railroad as well as being self-employed with a dry steam carpet cleaning business. He enjoyed reading cooking, playing chess...
Clinter Cooper
June 5, 2009
Our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away following a lengthy illness, on Friday, June 5, 2009, at the age of 66, at Cape Fear Hospital in Fayetteville, NC. Roy Cooper was born on February 7, 1943, to Nathan and Annie Cooper in Greenville, MS. He was a veteran having served in the Vietnam War for two years. He...
Robert Lee Smothers
June 5, 2009
Our beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2009 at Covenant-Cooper. Robert Lee Smothers was born September 6, 1960 to the late Ruth and James Smothers in Hollandale, Mississippi. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Ruthtonya Tiann Smothers, four brothers, J. C., Melvin (Tanja), Tommie and David Smothers, six sisters,...
Paul Bedenbaugh
June 5, 2009
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2009 with his wife Rose Ann (Preston) Bedenbaugh and granddaughter Margie Schnell at his side. Paul was born on September 16, 1927 to John and Louvenia (Fiske) Beden baugh in Sugartown, SC. He came to Saginaw in 1947 where he met and...
Johnny Orr
June 3, 2009
Mr. Johnny L. Orr passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Age 62 years. He is survived by his wife Alzey Orr.
Jay'Lyn Ferguson
June 2, 2009
The sun rose on Jaylyn Raheem Ferguson on September 13, 1998, and set on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Such a bundle of joy, Jaylyn was an intelligent young man and a peacemaker, who loved to tell jokes (not all were funny, but we laughed anyway) and run in the park with his mom and aunt, while the other children played....
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