Obituaries

Willie Earl Roby

Willie Earl Roby

September 4, 2025

Mr. Willie Earl Roby passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 68 years.

Joseph King

Joseph King

September 3, 2025

Mr. Joseph King passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 86 years.

Yvonne McKinney

Yvonne McKinney

September 3, 2025

Ms. Yvonne McKinney passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at LaVigne Home in Burton, Michigan.  Age 77 years.

Marilyn Pennywell

Marilyn Pennywell

August 30, 2025

Ms. Marilyn Pennywell passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 86 years.

Kenneth Dale Smith

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.

Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Tre'Mon Anthony Phillips

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.

Thomas Allen

Thomas Allen

August 27, 2025

Mr. Thomas Allen passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 45 years. 

Barbara Jean Townsend

Barbara Jean Townsend

August 25, 2025

Ms. Barbara Jean Townsend passed away on Monday, August 5, 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 King

Cortney 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.

Nathan L. Pentecost, Jr.

August 23, 2025

Mr. Nathan Lamar-Will Pentecost, Jr. passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 21 years.

Evangelist Alberta McCullem

Evangelist Alberta McCullem

August 23, 2025

Evangelist Alberta McCullem transitioned from labor to reward with the Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 93 years.

Imari Domonique Thomas "Redd"

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

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,...

Duane J. Fairris

Duane J. Fairris

August 22, 2025

Duane J. Fairris, 66, of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan.

Born on May 9, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan, Duane was the beloved son of Johnnie T. and Elester Fairris. He spent his early years surrounded by the love of his family, forging strong bonds with his siblings that would...

Jerry Patterson

Jerry Patterson

August 20, 2025

Mr. Jerry Patterson passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 63 years. 

Ms. Johnnie M. Blount

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

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.

Lamont Ezell Jr.

August 19, 2025

Mr. Lamont Ezell Jr. passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. Age 43 years.

Lacrecia Bell

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

Darrell Lamar Palmer

August 17, 2025

Mr. Darrell Lamar Palmer, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, Passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana. Age 35 years.