classified Denize Joyce Wilder Services were


held for Denize Joyce Wilder on May 26 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, with Brother


Robert


Warren officiating. Mrs. Wilder, 60, died May 19.


She was born


July 11, 1949, and married David L. Wilder, Sr. shortly after high school.


She found joy


in being a wife, mother and grand- mother, and was lively and fun to be around. She was a gifted designer and seamstress. In addition, many thought of her as an engineer as she


loved tinkering


with electronics. She was very


skilled in the area of


administra-


tion and advanced during her 40-year career. She many


hobbies, including sewing, knitting, cooking, traveling and entertaining friends.


She was known


for her classy style of dress, and her inner and outer beauty.


She is survived


by her husband, David; daughter, Danette Wilder; son, Delonzo; step- children, David, Jr., Angela Harris, Gwendolyn Wilder and Andre Wilder; several grandchil- dren; father, Wil- liam Edwards; sister, Betty Sim- mons; and many others.


Ruby St Clair Services were


held for Ruby St. Clair on June 4 at Messiah Baptist Church. Mrs. St. Clair, 81, died May 28.


She was born


Oct. 4, 1928 in McCarley, Miss., and educated in the Caroll County School District, where she met her husband, the late James St. Clair.


The couple


moved to Detroit in 1951. She was an excellent seam- stress. She was a generous woman who took care of


everybody. She had a passion for gar- dening. Being out in her garden gave her a sense of se- renity.


Mrs. St. Clair


is survived by her son, Lee; grandchil- dren, Dana, Ray- moor Tamara and Tahira St. Clair, Leshonee Pasha and Emily Stewart; three


stepgrand-


children, Tanesha Harrison and Sean and Shanaye Carr; 16 great-grandchil- dren; sister, Mae Gilbert; and many others.


Arrangements


were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.


Interment


was at Detroit Me- morial Park Cem- etery.


Mavis Jean Ellington Services were


held May 1 for Mavis Jean El- lington at Word of Faith International Center, with Pastor John Ward officiat- ing. Mrs. Ellington, 79, died April 25.


She was born


Feb. 11, 1931 in Dumas, Ark., and was educated in that community. She married the late Jesse Elling- ton in 1949. They moved to Detroit in 1950. She worked for Awrey Bakery and General Linen while raising their children.


She had a zeal


James; daughter, Rose Jones; grand- children, LaToni- ya Jones, Sikora Johnston, Aaron Ellington


and


James Edwards; several great-grand- children; brother, James Simpson; sisters,


Vernice


Deshiazer, Lueve- tria Walton, Mattie Davis,


Vernell


for life, gentleness, selflessness and a love for people. She was always willing to give and care for everyone who came to her.


Mrs. Ellington is survived by her son,


Charleston, Char- lie Mae Simpson, and Theria Ed- wards; and many others.


Interment was


at Lincoln Memo- rial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Swan- son Funeral Home.


Quincey Denise King Services for


Quincey Denise King were held on May 6 at Swanson Funeral Home. Ms. King, 56, died on April 29.


Ms. King was


born on Sept. 2, 1953 in Selma, Ala. to Oscar and Ruth Barge King. She was educated in the Groton public school


in southeastern Connecticut. The family moved to De- troit where she at- tended Southeast- ern High School. She was employed


friends and family. She


is sur- system with Corporate


Transit as a driver for many years.


Ms. King en-


joyed music, read- ing, sports and so- cializing with her


vived by her sons, Marcus, Quion and Quentin; grandchil- dren, Ebonique, Dominique, Mar- quita, Lonnie, Dom- inick, Lanique, Mo- nique and Unique; four great-grand- children, Dejande, Dorian, Maryah and Marques; sis- ters, Barbara, Mad- elyn and Rochelle; brother, Willie King; and a host of other relatives.


Swanson Funer-


al Home handled the arrangements.


Ella Vee Owens Services for


Ella Vee Owens were held on May 6 at Second Ebene- zer Church with Bishop Edgar Vann II officiating. Mrs. Owens, 90, died on May 1.


Mrs. Owens was


born on Dec. 21, 1919 in Akron, Ohio, to William and Carrie Tyler. She


Northwestern High School and mar- ried Lester Garnet Owens.


She was em-


ployed with the De- troit Board of Edu- cation and retired after 20 years of


Mrs. enjoyed


Owens spend-


ing time with her family, shopping, traveling, sewing, playing piano and listening to gospel music.


by her children, Jackie,


attended


service. She joined Second Ebenezer Church and was a member for more than 40 years. She served as a member of the Willing Work- ers and the Sewing Circle.


She is survived Sandra,


Carol, Diane and Lester; 14 grand- children, 39 great- grandchildren and a host of other rela- tives.


Swanson Funer-


al Home handled the arrangements.


Interment took


place at Forest Lawn Cemetery.


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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE Obituaries Vernice Headen Services were


held for Vernice Headen on May 10 at Corinthian Bap- tist Church with Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Jordan officiating. Mr. Headen, 71, died May 1.


He was born


April 8, 1939 in Moncure, N.C., and was educated in the Detroit Public Schools. He at- tended Miller High School and graduat- ed from Northwest- ern High School in 1960. After gradu- ation, he moved to Jamaica, NY, and upon his return to Detroit in 1965, began his career with Chrysler Corp. He retired after 31 years of outstand- ing service.


After retire- ment he became


disc jockey. He was a loving


and devoted father, son,


grandfather


brother, and


great-grandfather who was always concerned about the needs and well - being of his family.


survived by his wife, Rozella;


Mr. Headen is daugh-


ter, Nekia; sons, Corzell and Kevin; nine


grandchil-


interested in the music field. He re- ceived a certificate of completion from Detroit Repertory Theatre, and was a dance instructor at the Evans Center. He formed his own karaoke repertoire, Silver Fox Enter- tainment,


and became an active


dren; three great- grandchildren; par- ents, Christien and Vernon Headen; sisters, Lena Whit- low and Olean Scruggs; and many others.


Interment was


at Elmwood Ceme- tery. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.


Ollie Dixon Harrold Services were


held for Ollie Dixon Harrold on May 22 at Greater Mt. Carmel


Baptist


Church with Min- ister Milton Pierce officiating. Mrs. Harrold, 88, died May 16.


She was born


Dec. 23, 1921 in Minter City, Miss, and educated in that community. She later became a licensed cosmetol- ogist and moved to Port Huron in 1943 in search of work. She subsequently married the late Raymond Harrold.


Spain and Italy, to name a few.


She was an


active member of Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.


Mrs. Harrold


is survived by her daughter Lucinda; son, Woodrae; sev- eral grandchildren; brothers, Johhny, Clayborne


and She was em-


ployed by the Stroh family and her re- lationship


with


them allowed her to travel. She visit- ed Greece, France,


Josh Dixon; sister, Willie Mae Davis; and many others.


Interment was


at Lincoln Memo- rial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Swan- son Funeral Home.


Services Ruthie Gail Hooks


Ruthie Gail Hooks were held


with


for on


May 1 at St. Mark C.O.G.I.C.


Pastor Fred S. Till- man


Ms. Hook, 49, died on April 22.


Ms. Hooks was


born on Oct. 27, 1960 in Lauder- dale County, Flor- ence, Ala., to Susie Anna Hooks and John Milton Davis. The family moved to Detroit in 1966 where she was ed- ucated in the De- troit public school system, graduat- ing from Highland Park High School. She continued her education at the


Services for


Geoffrey Arnold Gower were held on May 10 at Swan- son Funeral Home with the Rev. Rich- ard White III offici- ating. Mr. Gower, 58, died on May 4.


Mr. Gower was


born on Oct. 1, 1951 in Tupelo, Miss., to the late Jack Arnold and Mary


Elizabeth


Gower. He was bap- tized at an early age and joined the U.S. Army in 1972.


floor


He was a skilled contractor


and during his spare time en-


officiating. ANNOUNCEMENT(S) PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ANNUAL PLAN


The Ecorse Housing Commission is submitting their An- nual Plan for 2010. The Annual Plan will be available to the public for review at the office at 266 Hyacinthe, Ecorse, Michigan 48229 for a period of 45 days. The office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


family, going to church and cook- ing.


She is survived


Detroit College of Business and began her career working for NBD Bank (now JP Morgan Chase). She worked there for 12 years.


Ms. enjoyed


Hooks spend-


ing time with her


by her children, LaTasha Hooks and Sparkle George; four grandchildren, Amarah Simmons, Re’Niyah Vance, Reno Vance Jr. and Taheid Simmons; siblings, Tina, Lina, Quella, Michael, Darryl, Brian and Trevion and a host of other relatives.


Arrangements


were handled by Swanson Funeral Home.


Interment took


place at Detroit Me- morial Park-West.


Geoffrey Arnold Gower joyed sketching


show horses. He was known for his sense of humor.


Mr. Gower is


survived by his daughter, Twiggy Calloway Wiley; grandson, Ethan Kade Wiley; broth- er, Gregory Ronald Gower;


sister,


Bonita Cassandra Williams; and a host of other rela- tives.


Swanson Funer-


al Home handled the arrangements.


Roderick Alexander Elam Services were


held for Roderick Alexander Elam, May 12 at Bethel Baptist Church, East with Dr. Mi- chael A. Owens of- ficiating. Mr. Elam, 39, died May 3.


He was born May


5, 1971, and edu- cated in the Detroit Public Schools. He was on the football team, swim team, and in drama pro- grams. As a child, he enjoyed par- ticipating in activi- ties at Semi-Quois, PAL, 4H, Alkebu- lan and the Inner City Sub-Center. He spent his summers at Franklin camp in Lake Orion.


He played the


violin in a youth orchestra and was a martial artist.


He was also a


skilled tradesman, and worked as a general contractor, carpenter, plumber and builder. He worked at W Indus- tries as a defense contractor. He was a lead line man and led his crew so ef- fectively that man- agement assigned him to special projects. He loved his job, and his co- workers called him the hardest work- ing man at W.


He was also


active at Bethel Baptist Church, East. He loved to discuss Biblical


history and reli- gious issues.


As a collector


and accomplished outdoorsman, he had museum qual- ity pieces of arma- ment.


vived by his wife, Dania Elam;


Ardella,


children, John,


Roderick, Jr., Nia and Valysa; broth- ers, Winston, Paul, Derek and Kirk; sisters, Veronica, Veladia, Aqunita and Tabatha; and many others.


Interment was


at Lincoln Memo- rial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Swan- son Funeral Home.


Mr. Elam is sur- Phillips-


A Public Meeting will be held at the office on Friday, Au- gust 20, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for public com- ments or questions.


Reginald


August 4-10, 2010


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Reginald Davis Services for Davis


were held on May 8 at Bethel A.M.E. Church with the Rev. Alfred John- son officiating. Mr. Davis, 74, died on May 3.


Mr. Davis was


born on April 21, 1936, in Lovejoy, Ill., to Michael and Henrietta Davis. He


graduated


from Lovejoy High School in 1956 and attended Lincoln University on a basketball scholar- ship. He was the co-captain of the 1959-60 Lincoln University Tigers basketball


team,


who won second place in the NCAA Tournament.


In the spring of


1958, he became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and graduated from


college in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.


He was a dedi-


cated educator and coach for over 30 years in the DPS, where he taught at Krolik and Thur- good Marshall El- ementary schools.


In 1994, he re-


ceived the Booker T. Washington Business


Asso- ciation Educator


Achievement Award for outstanding and dedicated service. In 1997, the State of Michigan issued a


that his


proclamation recognized commitment


to teaching. He re- tired from DPS on Nov. 1, 2009.


Mr. Davis had a


passion for sports, jazz, cooking and horse-racing.


He is survived


by his daughter, Muriel; five grand- children, Andrea Davis,


Bran-


den Davis, Davis Burrell, Donovan Burrell and Drew Burrell; sister, Ver- niece Jones; and a host of other rela- tives.


Swanson Funer-


al Home handled the arrangements.


Interment took


place at Woodlawn Cemetery.


It is in God that we place our lives and loved ones. May He grant us the peace from day to day and


mercy to share with His free gift of grace.


City of Detroit


Planning and Development Department Dave Bing, Mayor


Warren Palmer, Director Request for Proposals (RFP) Detroit Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG)


The City of Detroit through the Planning and Development Department an- ticipates receiving a Federal Grant for emergency shelter and certain sup- portive services for the homeless population in August 2010. Approximately $1.6 million in total funding is expected.


The City of Detroit is now inviting tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, which have at least one (1) year experience in providing shelter and/or assistance to the homeless population to submit proposals for funding consideration.


Renewal applicants should base their request(s) on the amount awarded in 2009, this includes the amount awarded for each activity.


Sub-grantees are required to obtain a DUNS number. Sub-grantee agen- cies must report client data using the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Selected sub-grantees must provide data to the City in a timely manner.


The ESG proposal package is available on the City of Detroit’s website at www.ci.detroit.mi.us. 1. Click on the “Departments” tab located on the Home page. 2. Select “Planning and Development Department” from the list of departments.


3. Click on Neighborhood Support Service in the left column to locate the link to the proposal.


All ESG Proposals are due no later than 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, September 3, 2010. Proposals delivered by mail must also be received by the due date and time specified. No exceptions will be granted. Faxes will not be ac- cepted.


All proposals must include one (1) original and one (1) copy in separate, sealed envelopes and plainly marked: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAM


Planning and Development Department Neighborhood Support Services 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 1400 Detroit, MI 48226


Attention: Carolyn Candie


Successful applicants will be notified of their selection for program participa- tion. For further information about the program or proposal, please call (313) 224-9974.


Notice of Non-Discrimination: The City of Detroit does not discrimi- nate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, handicap, sex or sexual orientation. Complaints may be filed with the City of Detroit Human Rights Department, 1026 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Detroit, Michigan 48226.


For further information about the ESG program and /or the ESG pro- posal, please contact:


Carolyn Candie Wanda Davis Shirley Walker


313-224-4949 313-224-2587 313-224-9948


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