Obituaries

Bobby Ray Green

Bobby Ray Green

July 21, 2022

WebcastMr. Bobby Ray Green passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 70 years. He was born February 25, 1952, in Rayville, Louisiana, to Flossie M. Green and T. Hill.

Bobby was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate of Arthur Hill Technical High School.  He married Deborah Williams on April 15, 1972, and...

James  Rowland

James Rowland

July 20, 2022

Mr. James Rowland passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper.  Age 74 years.

Ella Mae Joshua

Ella Mae Joshua

July 19, 2022

Ms. Ella Mae Joshua passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper. Age 51 years. She was born March 14, 1971, in Lansing, Michigan, to Leroy Sutton and Lee Dora Barnes. 

Ella Mae was affiliated with Christ Kingdom Ministries under the leadership of Apostle Edward and Mattie Jackson. She loved singing, dancing, cooking, and watching the Food...

Ernestine Shockley

Ernestine Shockley

July 18, 2022

Mrs. Ernestine Shockley passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 96 years

Beverly Annette Mccrary

Beverly Annette Mccrary

July 17, 2022

WebcastLoving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Mrs. Beverly “Annette” McCrary, gained her wings at the age of 79 years on July 17, 2022. She was born October 26, 1942, in Derma, Mississippi to Ceasar and Elnora Powell.

Annette relocated to Michigan at an early age and married Charles E. McCrary. She attended Jacob’s Ladder Baptist Church where she was...

Richard V. Lewis, Sr.

Richard V. Lewis, Sr.

July 17, 2022

WebcastMr. Richard V. Lewis, Sr. passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Covenant HealthCare Harrison. Age 80 years. He was born June 29, 1942, in Buffalo, New York, to Shirley Lewis and Bill Loafer.

Richard moved to Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 18, to work at General Motors.  He was also employed at the Sugar Beet Factory in Carrollton,...

Kaila Adams (Lansing)

Kaila Adams (Lansing)

July 17, 2022

Ms. Kaila Adams passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 27 years.

Harland Cecil Hollis

Harland Cecil Hollis

July 14, 2022

Mr. Harland Cecil Hollis “Slyde” passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years. Harland was born February 2, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan to Emmit and Emma (Holley) Hollis.

Cecil “Slyde” was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. Cecil accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He attended Houghton Elementary,...

Jemmie Lee Bandy

Jemmie Lee Bandy

July 14, 2022

Mr. Jemmie Lee Bandy passed away, Thursday, July 14, 2022 at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 62 years.

Thelma Paschall

Thelma Paschall

July 14, 2022

Thelma V Paschall passed away on July 14, in Wyandotte, Michigan. Age 61 years.  Thelma was born September 12, 1960, in Uniontown, Alabama. The daughter of Martha Walker and Edward Tucker. 

Thelma enjoyed music, singing, dancing, and drawing. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Thelma was close to her mother, whom she loved dearly.   She loved taking...

Rosia Williams (Lansing)

Rosia Williams (Lansing)

July 13, 2022

Ms. Rosia Lee Murray Williams transitioned on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Flint, Michigan. Rosia was born on January 31, 1936, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Wash and Classie Murray. She was the ninth of thirteen children

Rose (as she was affectionally called) attended and graduated from Georgia Washington High School in Montgomery. Alabama. She was united in holy matrimony to James...

Stanley "Stan" Washington (Lansing)

Stanley "Stan" Washington (Lansing)

July 12, 2022

Stanley James Washington  

The Man - The Life - The Legacy

1st Quarter (Childhood Years): Stanley “Stan the Man” Washington entered this game of life on May 26, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan; the son of the late James and Kathryn Washington. He was the eldest of three children. As a young man, he loved listening to sports on the radio, dancing,...

Keith M. Reynolds, Jr. "Boo"

Keith M. Reynolds, Jr. "Boo"

July 12, 2022

Our beloved one and only child, Mr. Keith M. Reynolds, Jr., affectionately known as Boo, was born to the union of Mr. Keith and Mrs. Frenesa Reynolds on January 5, 1978.  Boo made his unexpected transition to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 44 years.

Boo was...

Brian Parham

Brian Parham

July 10, 2022

Mr. Brian Parham, affectionately known as Papa Brian and Uncle Brian, made his transition from this life on July 10, 2022. Born February 13, 1960, Brian was the youngest son of Gladys and John T. Parham Sr. who both preceded him in death.

Brian was born and resided in Saginaw Michigan. He was baptized at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church at...

Allen Curry, Iii

Allen Curry, Iii

July 10, 2022

On July 10, 2022, our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many, Allen Curry III, left this earth and reunited with his loving mother at the young age of 31 years. He was born October 18, 1990, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Barbara Ann Miller and Allen Curry Jr.Allen graduated from Buena Vista High School, Class of 2009. God...

Patricia Ann Jones

Patricia Ann Jones

July 10, 2022

Our dearly beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loving sister, Patricia Ann Jones, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday July 10, 2022. Age 64 years.  She was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, on March 31, 1958, to Norva Lee Carpenter and O’dell Carpenter.Patricia’s mother, Norva, made sure she accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.  She continued...

Derrick O. Taylor "Fonz"

Derrick O. Taylor "Fonz"

July 8, 2022

Mr. Derrick Ozell Taylor, "FONZ" passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gladwin, Michigan.  Age 55 years.  He was born July 1, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Vernon “Sonny” and Kathryn Williams, and the late Shelby D. Taylor Sr.

Derrick, affectionately known to many as FONZ, was the best advisor, as he was...

Maurice Lamarr Daily

Maurice Lamarr Daily

July 8, 2022

WebcastOn July 8, 2022, our loving brother, father, and grandfather, Maurice LaMarr Daily, put on his walking boots so he could walk, without burning his feet, to find his place wherever he was supposed to be.  He was born December 26, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Jessie and Ursula Daily.

Maurice was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, and a graduate Saginaw...

Irene Clark

Irene Clark

July 8, 2022

Ms. Irene Clark passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 89 years.

Thomas Outlaw, Sr.  (Lansing)

Thomas Outlaw, Sr. (Lansing)

July 8, 2022

Mr. Thomas Outlaw, Sr. passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 80 years.