Obituaries

Rose M Little

Rose M Little

June 18, 2010

I miss you a lot aunt Rose. I sit and think of you often. I will always remember your laugh and how much you loved to sit and watch cartoons alone. Ps. I have one of your plants, its still growing everyday. I call it Rose,when I look at it I think of you. RIP my sweet auntie.

Elmore Hooker

Elmore Hooker

June 18, 2010

Mr. Elmore Hooker passed away Friday, June 18, 2010 at Healthsource Saginaw. Age 84 years. He was born March 28, 1926 in Sanford, North Carolina to Sawyer and Bessie Hooker. He was a member of Greater Williams Temple COGIC. Elmore served as a military police in World War II. He was employed at Malleable Iron for 32 years where he...

Gloria Brooks

Gloria Brooks

June 17, 2010

Ms. Gloria Brooks formerly of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Peachtree Christian Hospice. She was born on September 13, 1951 in Crenshaw, Mississippi to Ruben and Estell Brooks. In 2009, she became a resident of Duluth, Georgia and spent time fishing, cooking, spending time with friends and family especially her two grandchildren. She also enjoyed...

Jimmie Jackson

Jimmie Jackson

June 15, 2010

Mr. Jimmie Lee Jackson (Po-Jack) passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at St. Marys of Michigan after a lengthy illness. Age 63 years. He was born June 10, 1947 in Union Springs, Alabama to Lewis and Margaret Jackson. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was blessed to find gainful employment with General Motors...

Bennetta Johnson

Bennetta Johnson

June 15, 2010

Ms. Bennetta Johnson passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 88 years. She was born January 7, 1922 in Little Rock, Arkansas to William and Alice Murphy. She worked as a home healthcare aide. She was a member of Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church and a past member of the Elks and Eastern Stars. She loved being with...

Walter Askew

Walter Askew

June 9, 2010

God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb, He gently closed those loving eyes and whispered, Peace be thine. Walter L. Askew was born on March 24, 1943 in Tallassee, Alabama to Woodrow Askew and Carrie Hall-Lawson. He was a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for...

Larry L Polk

Larry L Polk

June 4, 2010

Mr. Larry L. Polk Sr., Saginaw, Michigan passed away June 4, 2010 at his residence. Age 54 years. He was born November 1, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan to Willie James Johnson and Catherine Nelson.

Willie Fluellen

Willie Fluellen

June 4, 2010

A memorial service will take place.

Samuel Crawford

Samuel Crawford

June 3, 2010

Samuel Crawford passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010. Age 46. Samuel was born August 12, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee to Henry and Sammie Lou Crawford. Samuel loved cooking, being with his children and family. He was known for calling his family just to say I Love you. Samuel leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Pearl, Ashley and Samone Jackson,...

David Tate

David Tate

June 2, 2010

Our Father, David Tate was the youngest son of Walter and Pearl (Dawson) Tate. Born in E. St. Louis, Illinois, he grew up in the rural area of Hattiesburg, Mississippi with his grandfather, Will Dawson. Daddys mother Pearl died while he was quite young, so his memories of his mother were very minimal. In 1943 daddy enlisted in the U.S....

Shavan Y Nelson-Moore

Shavan Y Nelson-Moore

June 1, 2010

Ms. Shavan Yvette Nelson-Moore our beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Age 44 years. Shavan was born November, 9 1965 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mary Ducre and John Nelson. Shavan attended Saginaw High School and was a member of Greater Williams Temple Church of God in Christ. She leaves to cherish her memory,...

Luther Roderick

Luther Roderick

June 1, 2010

A private service has taken place.

Ernestine Laury

Ernestine Laury

May 31, 2010

Earnestine Laury our beloved sister, mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 31, 2010. Earnestine was born June 12, 1959 to Jimmie and Nathan Laury in Saginaw, Michigan . Earnestine was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist church. She attended Saginaw High School. Earnestine enjoyed listening to music, dancing and spending time with her grandchildren...

Peggy Wheeler-Beasley

Peggy Wheeler-Beasley

May 30, 2010

Ms. Peggy Sue Wheeler passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010. Age 52 years. This beautiful young lady was born April 27, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan to Bobby Wheeler and Warren Beasley. She was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. She enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren, cooking, meeting and talking to people. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Tiffany...

Pastor Leonard Burns

Pastor Leonard Burns

May 27, 2010

Pastor Leonard Burns Sr. Saginaw, MI. Passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 64 years. He was born February 15, 1946 in Hayti, Missouri to Saint Joseph and Skiry Burns. He was the Pastor of New House of Prayer International Ministries. Pastor Burns loved life, his wife and family. He was an anointed Gospel Preacher, singer and...

Houston Washington

Houston Washington

May 21, 2010

Mr. Houston Washington (Billy) passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at Covenant-Healthcare-Cooper. Age 69 years. Houston was born July 24, 1940 in Stamps, Arkansas to Reuben and Locie Washington. Houston was a former member of Ninth Street Mennonite and First Christian Church, later joining Jacobs Ladder Church Ministries. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, riding and socializing with family. He leaves to...

Sharon Vann

Sharon Vann

May 12, 2010

Ms. Sharon Vann Saginaw, Michigan passed away after a sudden illness Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 44 years. She was born March 3, 1966 in Anchorage, Alaska to Barbara Van Harris. Sharon was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1985. Sharon loved helping out, doing circle word puzzles,...

Donovan Darnell Morris

Donovan Darnell Morris

May 10, 2010

Mr. Donovan Darnell Morris Saginaw, Michigan went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 10, 2010. He was born April 5, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan to Mander P. Johnson Jr. and Sheila R. Morris. He leaves to cherish his memory his children Brandon, Crystal, Ashlyn and Kalin; parents Sheila (Anthony) Morris-Stephenson, Mander P. Johnson Jr., Donald McNair; sisters Rebecca,...

Alberta Washington

Alberta Washington

May 9, 2010

Ms. Alberta (Jackson) Washington passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010. Age 76 years. Alberta was born April 16, 1934 in Gould, Arkansas to Ollie and Beatrice (Knuckles) Jackson. Alberta confessed Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized by Reverend Vaughn in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Church of God in Christ. She leaves...

Carol Ann Williams

Carol Ann Williams

May 6, 2010

Ms. Carol Ann Williams our beloved mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 57 years. Carol was born October 24, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Mary (Turner) Alexander. Carol moved to Saginaw, Michigan in the early seventies, she was a faithful employee of General Motors and a member of UAW Local 668....