Joseph King
September 3, 2025
Joseph Perry King, known to some as “Joe” and by his parents, siblings, and others as “J.P.” was born to Julius Harry and Alma (Alexander) King, the second of eleven children, on Saturday, March 25, 1939, in Alexandria, Louisiana. It can be said of him, that he was a born leader. He was dedicated and committed to his family, his...
Yvonne McKinney
September 3, 2025
Ms. Yvonne McKinney passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Yvonne was 77 years young. She was born on July 08, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan to Dwight Atwell McKinney Sr. and Ms. Carrie Lee Collins-McKinney, who both loved her dearly.
Yvonne was a lifetime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She received her high school diploma from St. Joseph High School in 1966....
Marilyn Pennywell
August 30, 2025
Marilyn Pennywell, 86, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born June 26, 1939, in Arkansas to Rebecca and Masker Clemons, she grew up in Arkansas, later lived in Chicago, and made Saginaw her lifelong home.
Marilyn was the proud mother of five children: Denise (John) Hudson, Alonzo Bowman-El, Mark Stanley Bowman-El, Lamar Bowman...
Kenneth Dale Smith
August 30, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Dale Smith passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by family in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 67 years. Kenneth was born May 4, 1958, in Flint, Michigan, to Robert and Retha Smith.
Ken was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson. He was a former member and in good standing of the Flyin...
Tre'Mon Anthony Phillips
August 29, 2025
Mr. Tre'Mon Anthony Phillips passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 20 years. Tre’Mon was born September 26, 2004, at Covenant Harrison Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, to Tremaine Phillips and Candice Davis.
Tre’Mon was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. He was a member of Word of Faith International Ministries. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School....
Thomas Allen
August 27, 2025
Mr. Thomas Allen passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years.
Barbara Jean Townsend
August 25, 2025
Ms. Barbara Jean Townsend passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 69 years. She was born on October 13, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to James and Edna Coleman.
Barbara was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, and graduated from Saginaw High School, Class of ’74. She attended Saginaw Valley State University. Barbara loved Bingo, playing casino games, watching horror...
Cortney Michelle King
August 23, 2025
Ms. Cortney Michelle King passed away August 23, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, MI. Cortney, the only child of Stephanie Lorrei King, was born on January 27, 1982.
Cortney graduated from Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center in 2000. She was employed by Saginaw Public Schools/First Student as a school bus driver for 14 years. She earned her Phlebotomist certification...
Nathan L. Pentecost, Jr.
August 23, 2025
Nathan Lamarr Will Pentecost, Jr. passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 21 years. He was born on Thursday, June 10, 2004, to Nathan and Willene Pentecost, Sr. in Lansing, Michigan.
Nathan attended and graduated from Henry Ford High School in Detroit, Michigan, in 2022. Shortly after, he moved to Lansing, Michigan, where he began working at a...
Evangelist Alberta McCullem
August 23, 2025
Evangelist Alberta Iola Jones transitioned from her Earthly Labor to her Heavenly Reward on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 93 years. She was born on Friday, March 11, 1932, in Jonestown, Mississippi, to Andrew Freeman and Daisy Mae Smith. She was the second of sixteen children born.
Alberta gave her life to Christ at an early age and...
Imari Domonique Thomas "Redd"
August 23, 2025
Miss Imari Domonique Thomas "Redd" passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 23 years.
As an expression of sympathy, you may wish to consider a contribution in Imari's name at Paradise Funeral Chapel. Please contact (989)754-4826 if you have questions.
Hazel J. Irvin
August 22, 2025
Mrs. Hazel J. Jackson Irvin was born March 25, 1948, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Hayward Bell and Willie Ruth Jackson. She was raised by the late Isaac Riley, to age 12, when she moved from Pine Bluff to Saginaw, Michigan, where she completed her General Education Development (GED) in the Saginaw Public School System. She married Larry D. Irvin,...
Jerry Patterson
August 20, 2025
Mr. Jerry Patterson passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years.
Ms. Johnnie M. Blount
August 20, 2025
Johnnie Monica Blount peacefully transitioned to be with her LORD on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 83 years. She was born on Saturday, February 28, 1942, in Shaw, Mississippi to parents, Mary Eliza Davis-Murphy and Robert Hayes.
Johnnie grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi and attended Aggie High School. With her love for learning, she later...
Norma Jean McLaurin
August 19, 2025
Welcome Thy Good and Faithful Servant
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” – Proverbs 31:10
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and church servant received her healing and rest with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Formally known as Norma Jean Staples, Deaconess Norma Jean McLaurin, affectionately called ‘Jean’, was born on December...
Lamont Ezell Jr.
August 19, 2025
Mr. Lamont Ezell Jr. transitioned to eternal rest on August 19, 2025, at his residence in Detroit, MI, at the age of 43. Lamont was born October 16, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the beloved son of Tanita Ezell and Lamont Sims.
Lamont loved fishing, spending time with his children, and being with friends and family.
He leaves precious memories with two...
Lacrecia Bell
August 18, 2025
Lacrecia Antoinette Bell, beloved sister, niece, aunt, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025. Though our hearts are heavy, we honor her life with joy, gratitude, and love.
Born on January 9, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, Lacrecia lived a life filled with laughter, determination, and compassion. She was known for her ever-present smile, quick wit, and fiery...
Darrell Lamar Palmer
August 17, 2025
Mr. Darrell Lamar Palmer Sr. was born on August 5, 1990, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Patricia Ann Palmer and Donald Kieth Palmer Sr. His life journey came full circle on Sunday, August 17th, 2025, at Powers Health Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Darrell spent his formative years in Saginaw, Michigan, and later...
Evangelist Linda D. King
August 17, 2025
With heavy hearts and grateful spirits, we invite you to join us in prayerful reflection on the life of Evangelist Linda Darnell King, age 75 years, of Lansing, Michigan, who was gently called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born Friday, October 14, 1949, in Mobile, Alabama, to...
Havell "Buck" Hinton
August 16, 2025
Mr. Havell "Buck" Hinton, a cherished brother, devoted uncle, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Henry Ford St. John Hospital of Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 71. Buck was truly the heart of his family, known for his ability to bring everyone together and his vibrant spirit that touched all who knew him. He...
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