Obituaries

Baby Brooklynn Sevena Juarez

Baby Brooklynn Sevena Juarez

June 9, 2022

Baby Brooklynn Sevena Juarez, our baby, was only 9 ½ months old.  She was called into Heaven with her loved ones in the early morning of Thursday, June 9, 2022. With such a short life lived, it’s hard to believe the number of lives she changed.  Brooklynn was born August 23, 2021, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Anthony Lee Juarez and...

Pastor Otis Dickens "Pastor O"

Pastor Otis Dickens "Pastor O"

June 8, 2022

WebcastPastor Otis Dickens, affectionately known by many as "Pastor O," was born on April 13, 1948 in Tallulah, Louisiana, the son of the late Roberta and David (Mr. Pem) Banks, and Eli Washington Jr.

Prior to graduating, Pastor O was known for cutting the hair of all of the neighborhood children. After graduating from Reuben McCall High School in Tallulah, Louisiana...

Larry Simmons

Larry Simmons

June 8, 2022

Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Larry J. Simmons passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Age 75 years. He was born June 11, 1946, in Caruthersville, Missouri to Johnnie Jr. and Roberta (Burns) Simmons.

Larry moved from Caruthersville, Missouri at an early age.  He was employed at Grey Iron until he had to take a disability leave. ...

Thomas Wardell Liddell

Thomas Wardell Liddell

June 8, 2022

WebcastMr. Thomas Wardell Liddell passed away on June 8, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper, Age 46 years. He was born January 25, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ruth Liddell and Thomas Frierson.

Thomas was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan where he attended Saginaw Public Schools, later completing his General Education Development (GED) test. He loved sports and played basketball with Saginaw...

Brian D. Thomas

Brian D. Thomas

June 6, 2022

Mr. Brian Donnell Thomas “Blue” passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 56 years.  He was born July 31, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan to Laura Thomas and Clemton Richardson.

Brian was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan.  He united with New Life Baptist Ministries under the late Pastor Rufus Bradley Sr, continuing to serve faithfully...

Stacey Jordan (Lansing)

Stacey Jordan (Lansing)

June 6, 2022

Ms. Stacey Jordan passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 54 years.

Douglas Waldren (Lansing)

Douglas Waldren (Lansing)

June 6, 2022

Mr. Douglas Waldren “Doug” passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years. Born September 10, 1945, in Hastings, Michigan, to parents, John Orlando and Mary Jane Waldren.

Doug was raised in Lake Odessa, Michigan and graduated from Lakewood Public Schools in 1964. He worked at Keeler Brass and later at General Motors....

Ayten Crockette  (Lansing)

Ayten Crockette (Lansing)

June 6, 2022

Ms. Ayten Crockette  “Toni” made her transition on Monday, June 6, 2022, at her home in Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 51 years old. She was born on August 26, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan to her parents, Lillian McClain and Frank Crockette.Ayten was a resident of Lansing, Michigan, and a member of Galilee Baptist Church. She attended Lansing Eastern...

Daisy Lee Pate (Lansing)

Daisy Lee Pate (Lansing)

June 4, 2022

Ms. Daisy Lee Pate went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 82 years. She was born May 28, 1940, the daughter of Moses Manuel and Daisy Lee Manuel in Birmingham, Alabama.Daisy and her family later migrated to Morgan City, Mississippi. She was joined in Holy Matrimony...

Leonard Williams (Detroit)

Leonard Williams (Detroit)

June 4, 2022

Mr. Leonard Williams, Sr. passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his residence in Detroit, Michigan. Age 50 years.

Willie Calvin Hines

Willie Calvin Hines

June 3, 2022

Mr. Willie Calvin Hines passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 72 years.

Courtney Kirnon

Courtney Kirnon

June 2, 2022

Our beloved angel departed this earthly life at home on Thursday June 2, 2022 at the age of 31. She was born April 2, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to Leroy Sr. and Patricia Kirnon.

Courtney was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She attended Saginaw High School and graduated class of 2009. She was a member of New Life Baptist Ministries. Her...

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

June 2, 2022

Mr. Michael Johnson departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 59 years. He was born April 12, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois to O’dean Hoover and George Johnson.

Michael accepted Christ at an early age. He met his wife, Zerita, in 2008; they were married in Saginaw, on October 5, 2018. Michael retired from...

Emma Lee Burgins

Emma Lee Burgins

May 31, 2022

Mrs. Emma Lee "Boot" Burgins went through those golden gates of Heaven on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 82 years.  Emma was born January 27, 1940, to the late Estella Hibbler and Jack Prince in Panola, Alabama.

Emma loved her family, going to the casino, cooking, fishing, and loved worshipping and praising the Lord anywhere...

Carolina  Garcia

Carolina Garcia

May 31, 2022

Ms. Carolina Garcia passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Carriage House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bay City, Michigan.  Age 67 years.

Judy Arlene Woods (Lansing)

Judy Arlene Woods (Lansing)

May 31, 2022

Ms. Judy Arlene Woods passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 66 years.

David  Mitchell (Lansing)

David Mitchell (Lansing)

May 30, 2022

Mr. David Mitchell passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 60 years. 

Rawleigh Eugene Madlock

Rawleigh Eugene Madlock

May 30, 2022

Rawleigh E. Madlock, age 64 years, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born August 8, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Leroy and Rachel Madlock.

Rawleigh was introduced to the love of his life, Dietra, whom he had great admiration for in 1989. They were introduced by Marlene Strong.   When Rawleigh met Dietra, he knew right...

Anna M. Wade-Flournoy

Anna M. Wade-Flournoy

May 27, 2022

WebcastThe service for Mrs. Flournoy will be livestreamed. You will see "Webcast" just before the obituary.  Just click on the link at 10:45 AM,  and you will be admitted to the service at 11:00 AM.

 Precious Memories of Anna M. Wade-Flournoy

Written by Anna

On July 18, 1942 in Humboldt, Tennessee, a baby girl was born to Odell and Flora Wade. She...

Gregoria  Gonzales (Lansing)

Gregoria Gonzales (Lansing)

May 27, 2022

Mrs. Gregoria G. Gonzales passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 76 years.