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BALDWIN - Edward Baldwin Sr. - Services were held at Swanson Funeral Home Inc. Aug. 22 for Edward Baldwin Sr. The Rev. Wilma Johnson officiated. Mr. Baldwin, 67, died Aug. 17, 1997. Known as "Tip," Mr. Baldwin was born April 26, 1930 in Tunica, Miss. He attended Northwestern High School and participated in various high school sports. He had a lasting devotion to and interest in football. Mr. Baldwin was an Air Force veteran of the Korean war. After the war, he was employed at Chrysler's automobile assembly plant. Mr. Baldwin also founded the Detroit Checker Club. He was a strong believer in the power of checkers to improve concentration and to help one focus on daily tasks. Mr. Baldwin is survived by his daughter, Cynthia George; granddaughter, Chantel George; cousin, Lillian Mack; and many others. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery.
ADAMS - Loretta M. Adams - Services were held for Loretta Marlene Adams at Swanson Funeral Home, February 15. Rev. Charles Kiser officiated. Mrs. Adams, 64, died February 11. She was born February 5, 1933 and attended Hamtramck Public Schools. Later, she graduated from the Detroit School of Commerce with a secretarial degree. She worked at Family Services in Hamtramck and in Center Line. Mrs. Adams' realized her lifelong dream in May 1996, when she graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Sociology. She is survived by her husband, Nathaniel; daughter, Denise; sons, Nathaniel and Derek; grandchildren, Derek, Monea and Alexis; brothers, Lorenzo and Clifford; sisters, Linda and Donna; and many others. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, March 26 - April 1, 1997, pg. D-6).
ALBERT - Edward Albert - Services were held for Edward Albert on Thursday, March 27, at the Dexter Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home Inc. Bishop Phillip Pulliam officiated. Mr. Albert, 68, died March 21. Born on April 4, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Albert was one of nine children. He moved to Detroit in 1949 after serving with the U.S. Navy. He married
Thelma Thomas in 1952. Mr. Albert is survived by six children, Kathy, Keith, Scarlett, Angela, and Darryl, all of Detroit, and Steven of Kansas City, Kansas; daughters-in-law, Karen and Diane; son-in-law, Tyrone; sisters, Frances, Marie, Charlsie, Annie Ruth and Grace; one brother-in-law; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park West. Thompson Funeral Home handled the arrangements. (Michigan Chronicle, April 9-15, 1997, page D-6).
ALLEN - Laura E. Allen - The Rev. Al Hamilton officiated at the Feb. 5 services held for Laura Edith Allen at John Wesley AME Zion Church. Mrs. Allen died Jan. 30 at Henry Ford Hospital. She was 78. Born Laura Edith Parrish in Marion, Alabama on April 22, 1918, she moved to Detroit at a young age. A graduate of Cass Technical High School, she married
the late Guy Allen in 1936. A member of John Wesley AME since 1953, Mrs. Allen was an active member of the Senior Usher Board for many years. Known as a woman always willing to lend a helping hand, she was fondly referred to as "Aunt E." Mrs. Allen is survived by her nieces, Gwen, Betty, Maurice and Neolla; great-nieces, Meredith and Renee; great-nephews, Howard, Allen, Charles, Ronald and Edward, and many others. Arrangements were handled by Thompson Funeral Home. Interment was at Grand Lawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, February 12-18, 1997, page D-5).
ANDERSON - Stewart A. Anderson Jr. - Bishop Phillip Pulliam officiated at the Feb. 13 services held for Stewart Eugene Anderson at the Greenfield chapel of Thompson Funeral Homes. Mr. Anderson died Feb. 7. He was 85. Born in Anderson, South Carolina on May 15, 1911, Mr. Anderson was educated at Reed Street High School and later entered Hampton Institute. Employed by Ford Motor Company for 35 years, he retired in 1974. He later opened his own automotive paint and body shop. Married to the late Bertha Townes in 1937, he married
Vivienne Edwards in 1970. A Mason in Mount Pavan Lodge No. 2, Prince Hall affiliation, Mr. Anderson served his lodge faithfully for 45 years. He also served two terms as worshipful master and as chairman of several committees. He was awarded life membership in 1987 after 35 years served. He was also a member of St. Agnes Chapter No. 28, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall affiliation. Mr. Anderson is survived by his daughters, Marian Wheatley and Amanda Frost; grandchildren, Diana, Nannette and Theodore; sisters, Vivian Moultrie and Gwendolyn Anderson and many others. Interment was at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens. (Michigan Chronicle, February 19-25, 1996 Page D-6).
ANTHONY - Walter Anthony - Services for Walter Anthony were held March 7 at People's Community Church with Rev. Martin E. Bolton officiating. Mr. Anthony, 80, died March 3. Born May 16, 1916 in Brownsville, Tennessee, Mr. Anthony was educated in the Brownsville Public School system. He later moved to Detroit where he went to work at the Great Lakes Steel co. in Ecorse. Mr. Anthony worked as the doorman for North Park towers in Southfield until his retirement in 1993. At that time he became a member of People's Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Helen; a son, Michael; two nieces in Brownsville, Tennessee, Alma Taylor and Flora Winfield; great-great special niece, Ida Carouthers of Mason, Tennessee; and a host of relatives. Arrangements were handled by the Thompson Funeral Home. Interment was at Elmwood cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, March 19-25, 1997, page D-5).
BACON - Arthur Bacon - Services for Arthur Bacon was held Jan. 25 at the Dexter chapel of the Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Huggins officiating. Mr. Bacon died Jan. 21. He was 85. Born May 30, 1911 in Wayland, Georgia, Mr. Bacon was employed by Kelsey-Hayes. He retired in 1975. He enjoyed fishing, being peaceful in his home and caring for his family. Mr. Bacon is survived by his son, Henry Jones; daughter-in-law, Salome; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sisters, Ollie Mae Scott and Rosa Lee Mace, and many others. Arrangements were handled by Thompson Funeral Home. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, February 12-18, 1997, page D-5).
BAILEY - Jennie L. Bailey - Services for Jennie Lou Bailey were held Dec. 28 at Mt. Zion New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church with pastor Charles Middleton Sr. officiating. Mrs. Bailey died Dec. 24 at St. John's Hospital. She was 79.Born June 7, 1917 in Sanderville, Georgia, Mrs. Bailey graduated from Industrial High School in 1937, after moving to Birmingham, Alabama. Following her marriage to the late Orren F. Bailey, Mrs. Bailey became a licensed beautician. After moving to Detroit she established her own beauty shop. She later worked for the Detroit Board of Education until she retired. As a member of Mt. Zion New Covenant, Mrs. Bailey served on the Mothers' Board and Minister Board as well as taught Sunday school. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her son, Daryl D. Bailey; granddaughter, India; mother, Lillie Caison; brothers, Ralph, Roy, John and Samuel Caison; sisters, Margaret Daniels, Lillie R. Blount and Mary E. Motley, and many other relatives. Arrangements were handled by Thompson Funeral Home. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, January 22-28, 1997, page D-4)
BANKS - Martha A. Banks - Services for Martha Ann Banks were held Jan. 15 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor James A. Jennings Jr. officiating. Mrs. Banks died Jan. 9. She was 74. Born Martha Johnson on Nov. 22, 1922 in Prattsville, Alabama, she received her early education there. Married to the late Walter Banks in 1935, Mrs. Banks was a long time faithful member of St. James Missionary. After living in Willow Run, the family moved to Westland in 1956. Mrs. Banks was employed at the Dobbs House in Romulus and Al Green's Catering Service at Willow Run Airport. Many had enjoyed her creations while in-flight on airlines across the county. She retired in 1985 after 40 years as a catering supervisor. Mrs. Banks is survived by her daughters, Mary Frederick and Margie Coffield; grandsons, Lawrence, Hermon, Marcus and Paul; great-grandchildren, Vetra, Coprey, Jeremy, Xavier, Jenae and Shlaya, and many other relatives. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at United Memorial Gardens. (Michigan Chronicle, Feb. 26-March 4, 1997, Page D-4).
BANKS - Shavonna N. Banks - Rites for Shavonna NaTasha Banks were held October 2 at Faith Clinic COGIC. Officiating was the Rev. Zachary Hicks. Born July 8, 1996, Shavonna Died Sept. 26 at the age of 2� years. She is survived by her mother, Shelakhan Banks; father, Dre' Green; grandmother, Michell Banks; great-grandmother, Cora Joyce Banks, and many relatives. Interment was at Forest Lawn cemetery. Handling arrangements was Swanson Funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, January 8-14, 1997, page 4-D).
BARNETT - Willie Barnett Sr. - Bishop Phillip Pulliam officiated at the Feb. 5 services held for Willie Barnett Sr. at the Greenfield chapel of Thompson Funeral Homes. Mr. Barnett died Jan. 30. He was 70. Born Nov. 23, 1926 in Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Barnett was educated in the Oak Grove and White Grove school districts. After doing some traveling he settled in the Detroit area where he married
the late Rena Bryant. He later married
Evelyn Bailey. Known as a "man's man," Mr. Barnett retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. His motto was "What's right is right; what's wrong is wrong, and its as simple as that." This was a value he instilled in his children as he was raising them. Mr. Barnett is survived by his wife Evelyn; sons, Willie Jr. and Ronald; daughters, Lois and Yvonne; grandchildren, Sherrie, Wynita, LaShanna, Andrena, Willie III and Maverick Jr.; great-granddaughter, Arielle; sister, Mary; brothers, Charles, Conley and John; three stepchildren, and many other relatives. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park-West. (Michigan Chronicle, February 12-18, 1997, page D-5).
BEAL - Ada Bell Beal - An October 29 Memorial service and October 30 funeral for Ada Bell Beal were held at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Officiating was Mt. Zion Pastor Sterling L. Jones. Mrs. Beal died Thursday, October 24 in Holy Cross Hospital. She was 66.Ada Bell Jones was born September 3, 1930 in Stoneville, Mississippi. She married
Eddie Lee Beal Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee and in 1948 and they became the parents of 13 children, two of whom preceded her in death. After moving to Detroit in 1967, Mrs. Beal joined the congregation at Old Landmark Baptist Church and later at Mt. Zion, where she served with Nurses Guild No. 1. She frequently attended Bible studies, revivals and special events at churches where her children are members, including Hope Christian Fellowship, Holy Ghost Full Gospel and Jubilee Christian Church. A Detroit Board of Education retiree, she joined the staff at New Child Development Center in 1991 and became an integral part of Joy of Jesus Ministries. In addition to her husband of 47 years, Mrs. Beal is survived by five sons, Barry, Mack, Charles, Carl and William; six daughters, Dessie Morgan, Debra Beal, Jackie Turnboe, Robin Bailey, Rhonda Thomas and Patricia Adams; four brothers, the Rev. Willie Jones, Roger Jr., Henry and Walter Jones; three sisters, Dorothy Butler, Lucille and Lillie Mae Malone; 27 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Burial was at Lincoln Memorial Park in Mt. Clemens. Handling arrangements was the Swanson Funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, December 24 - 31, 1996, page 6-D).
BELL - Edna Bell - Services for Edna Bell were held Feb. 1 in the Greenfield chapel of Thompson Funeral Homes with Bishop Phillip Pulliam officiating. Mrs. Bell died Jan. 28. She was 82. Mrs. Bell was born May 10, 1915 to Rudolph and Clara Brujitske. As an adult, people grew fond of calling her "Ma Bell." In 1937 she was married
to Leroy Hall. Mrs. Bell is survived by her sons, Jay D. and Tommy; daughters, Lois Balderson, Barbara Hollowell, Jessie M. Harris, Mary L. Jackson and Tonya J. Williams; 27 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren and other relatives. Interment was at Sacred Heart of St. Mary cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, February 5-11, 1997, page D-6)
BLANCHARD - Terry Blanchard - Father Thomas officiated at the Jan. 22 services held for Terry Blanchard at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Blanchard, 48, died Jan. 17. Born August 23, 1948 in Detroit, Mr. Blanchard attended school in Detroit's private Catholic schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy following graduation. He received his honorable discharge in 198. Mr. Blanchard is survived by his wife, Bernadetta; children, Terry Jr., Tracey, Che' Shawn, Bernard, Tisha, Sky and Ty; several grandchildren, brothers, George, Menree and Jimmy; stepfather, M.C. Higgins, and many others. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Mt. Olivet cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, Feb. 26-March 4, 1997, Page D-4).
BODDIE - Edith C. Boddie - Services were held at St. Matthews AME Church March 10 for Edith C. Boddie, with the Rev. Eddie W. Robinson officiating. Mrs. Boddie, 69, died March 6. Born August 21, 1927, Mrs. Boddie attended the Detroit Public Schools, West Virginia State College and the Pro School of Beauty. She joined St. Matthews AME Church in 1960 and was a member of the young Matrons Club, Senior Usher Board and a Class Leader. She is survived by her son, Larry Williams; daughter, Natalie Graves; grandchildren, Todd and Bliss Graves; and many others. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, April 9-15, 1997, page D-6).
BOLTON - Ramone D. Bolton - Superintendent Ernie McCutchen Sr. officiated at the Dec. 18 services held for Ramone Deon Bolton at Whole Truth Church of God in Christ. Master Bolton, 15, died Dec. 11 at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Born May 11, 1981 in Detroit, "Monie," as Master Bolton was affectionately called, was being educated in the Detroit Public Schools. At the time of his death, he was studying aeronautics at Davis Aerospace High School. An outgoing young, Master Bolton was a member of the Whole Truth Church of God in Christ where he was active on the Youth Praise Team, sang with the Adult Inspirational Choir and the youth choir, and served as a junior deacon. His hobbies included cooking, skating, singing, swimming, playing the piano and writing. Mr. Bolton is survived by his brothers, Michael and twin Raymond; grandparents, Herman and Nellie Bolton; great-grandmother, Gladys Parham, and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Denise Bolton. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, January 22-28, 1997, page 4-D)
BOOKER - Minnie B. Booker - Minnie B. Booker of Detroit died Feb. 19 in St. Lukes Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona following a brief illness. She was 78. A native of Texarkana, Texas, Mrs. Booker came to Detroit at a young age and resided here until 1990 when she relocated to Phoenix for health reasons. She had been married
to the late Jeff A. Booker. Mrs. Booker is survived by a daughter, Claudette Williams; son-in-law, Dr. John Murphy; grandchildren, Alicia and Snowden Williams; great-grandchildren, Airelle, Alexis and Amir, and many others. (Michigan Chronicle, March 12-18, Page D-4).
BOWLSON - Keith L. Bowlson - Services were held for Keith Lamar Bowlson on February 1 at Solomon Temple in Detroit. Rev. Anthony Crawford officiated. Mr. Bowlson, 25, died on January 27. Mr. Bowlson was born August 30, 1972 in Detroit. Keith graduated from the Detroit Public Schools with honors on June 1, 1990. He is survived by his father, Jesse Bowlson Sr.; mother, Sharon Ann Bowlson; sister, Danielle; two brothers, Mark and Jesse Jr.; great-grandmother, Willie Mae Bowlson; two grandmothers, Isabelle and Lula; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home and interment was at Detroit Memorial Park West. (Michigan Chronicle, March 19-25, 1997, page D-6).
