Obituaries

Shelton Everett, Sr.

Shelton Everett, Sr.

January 2, 2024

Mr. Shelton Everett, Sr. passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 44 years.

John Centeno, Jr.

John Centeno, Jr.

January 2, 2024

John Jesse Centeno Jr., known as Tito, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his home. John was born February 4, 1969, in San Antonio, Texas, and lovingly raised by Anita Castillo Rangel Torres.

John was a resident of Saginaw Township and graduated from San Antonio High School. He attended Delta College, majoring in Law Enforcement; he worked at Freeland Correctional...

Newnice Childs

Newnice Childs

January 1, 2024

Ms. Newnice Childs departed this life to go home and be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2024. She was 87 years young. Newnice Childs was born on January 17, 1936, to James and Malisse Childs, in a small town in Mississippi called Itta Bena.

Newnice said Itta Bena had one stop sign and one streetlight. She quit school to...

Ora Houston

Ora Houston

January 1, 2024

Ms. Ora “Mama” Houston, age 86, passed away on January 1, 2024, at home with her family by her side. A good and faithful servant, she is now taking her rest with the Lord.

Ora was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Ora was born on September...

Marvin Reed

Marvin Reed

December 31, 2023

Mr. Marvin (Smooov) James Reed was born February 5, 1965, in Gary, Indiana, to Joann Garth and James Reed. He departed this world on December 28, 2023, at 58.

Marvin, the middle child of three children, loved his entire family immensely. He lived all over the country including Georgia, Minnesota, Ohio, and California, but most of his life was spent in...

James Lovey  Johnson "Lj"

James Lovey Johnson "Lj"

December 31, 2023

James Lovey Johnson “LJ” passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the blessed age of 96 years. James was born April 28, 1927, in Sunflower, Mississippi to Buster and Maggie Johnson.

He was a resident of Saginaw, MI where he retired from General Motors. He enjoyed riding and listening to B.B. King and he loved his family dearly.

He leaves to...

George Joe Washington (Lansing)

George Joe Washington (Lansing)

December 30, 2023

Mr. George Joe Washington aka “GW” “Big George” “Hotrod” “Pops” of Lansing, Michigan passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, after dealing with multiple medical issues in recent years at the age of 76 years old . George was born in Jackson, Michigan on Wednesday, November 19,1947, to Ruby Lee Powell and Willie Washington.

George graduated from Lansing J. W Sexton...

Bonnie Ruth  Peoples Gatson

Bonnie Ruth Peoples Gatson

December 29, 2023

Bonnie Ruth Peoples Gaston, 66, was born on July 28, 1957, to Fred Peoples and Margaret Louise Strickland in Saginaw, MI.

Bonnie graduated from Saginaw High School in 1975. She moved to Danville in 1984. She later pursued her education and achieved her Associate’s Degree in Accounting at Danville Area Community College.

Bonnie’s passion was being a child of God. Her lifestyle...

Latavia Braddock

Latavia Braddock

December 28, 2023

Ms. Latavia Nicole Braddock passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 33 years. Latavia was born November 4, 1990, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Sylvia Denise Braddock and Napolean Riley.

Latavia, better known as “Tay-Tay, resided in Saginaw, Michigan. She grew up attending New Galilee Full Gospel Baptist Church and continued for many years. Tay-Tay graduated from Saginaw...

Larry Mixon, Sr.

Larry Mixon, Sr.

December 28, 2023

Mr. Larry Mixon Sr. passed away, on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. He was born August 27, 1956, to J. D. Ingram and Everlyn Mixon in Bluff City, Arkansas.

Larry was raised by his grandparents, Arlice, and Eller Lue Mixon, before moving to Saginaw, Michigan at age 9. He accepted Christ at an...

Joseph Dixon

Joseph Dixon

December 28, 2023

On December 28th, 2023, we bid farewell to an extraordinary man of unwavering strength and godly character, Joseph Amos Dixon, Sr., as he peacefully returned to our Lord and Savior at the remarkable age of 92. Beyond mere dates on a headstone, it is the dashes in between that narrate the tale, and Joseph Dixon's story is one of resolute...

Darwin Lamar

Darwin Lamar

December 24, 2023

Mr. Darwin Lamar went home to be with the Lord at his home on December 24, 2023, at the age of 67 years. He was born December 1, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Duff and Patricia Lamar.

Darwin was a graduate of Saint Joseph High School. He played football and basketball. He received an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Delta...

Dewain Mccall

Dewain Mccall

December 24, 2023

Mr. DeWain McCall, 58, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. He was born August 14, 1965, in Calhoun, Alabama, to Mary Lou Mushatt-McCall.

Dewain was a resident of Saginaw Michigan. He attended Made in His Image Church of God In Christ. Dewain graduated from Saginaw High School with the Class of ‘84. He was employed by...

Mrs. Patricia Maureen Martin

Mrs. Patricia Maureen Martin

December 22, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Maureen Martin passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at Covenant Healthcare-Harrison.  Age 64 years.

James Brown "JB"

James Brown "JB"

December 22, 2023

We come together to celebrate the life and legacy of James Brown, affectionately known as JB, a man whose friendly demeanor, gentle spirit, and kind heart touched the lives of all who knew him. Born on January 14, 1941, in Minter, Dallas County, Alabama. JB embarked on a journey of love, service, and devotion that would span eighty-two years until...

Collette Elizabeth Weathers

Collette Elizabeth Weathers

December 22, 2023

Mrs. Collette Elizabeth (Hammond) Weathers, 70, passed away at her home on Friday, December 22, 2023. Collette was born January 9, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan, the 4th child of Burnetta and Willie Hammond.

Collette graduated from Buena Vista High School with the Class of '71. After graduation, she worked for Saginaw Steering Gear, Plant 3. During this time Collette met her...

Robert Clay Thomas, Sr.

Robert Clay Thomas, Sr.

December 22, 2023

Mr. Robert Clay Thomas, Sr., passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Avista Nursing & Rehab in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born March 16, 1942, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Andrew Barley Thomas and Louella Scott Thomas. Robert’s mother passed away when he was only five years old. Robert’s father married Inna Walton in 1951.

Soon after...

Edward Lee Nichols "Eddie, Fast Ed"

Edward Lee Nichols "Eddie, Fast Ed"

December 19, 2023

Mr. Edward Lee Nichols passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 55 years. He was born July 25, 1968, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Claudia Esexx and Edward Watkins.

Edward known to all as “Eddie or Fast Ed,” attended Saginaw Public Schools. He loved watching movies and listening to old-school music. Most importantly, Eddie loved being around his...

Carolyn Renee Haulcy

Carolyn Renee Haulcy

December 19, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Renee Haulcy departed this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the age of 61 years old. Carolyn Renee Haulcy was born December 14, 1962, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the proud parents of Dorothy Jean Dodd and John Wesley Johnson.

Carolyn attended all Saginaw Public Schools. Carolyn's passion in life was playing the lottery and spending time with friends...

Gregory Mclellan (Lansing)

Gregory Mclellan (Lansing)

December 19, 2023

Mr. Gregory McLellan passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 67 years.