Obituaries

Oct 11, 2020

Obituary Jack Lark Thomas was born on July 16, 1925 in Marion Junction, Alabama. He was the fifth child of nine born to Willie Lark Thomas and Isabella Kate Underwood-Thomas. Jack’s foundation of Christianity was birthed at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Marion Junction, Alabama.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Isabella Kate...

Oct 11, 2020

Barbara Jean Davis was born July 15th 1947 in Marvell, Arkansas to the late Rev. Evelyn Mackey Davis and Earl Davis.

She is also preceded in death by her sister Earlene Jackson and brother Harold Davis. Barbara and family later moved to Chicago where she accepted Christ at a early age. She attended Parkman grammar school and...

Oct 1, 2020

Pastor Satese Jeane Guynn was born on June 17, 1982 to Soyraya L. Benifield and Raymond Dockery Jr

. Satese joined Mt. Carmel M. B. Church at an early age where she confessed her life to Christ and was baptized under the leadership of Pastor Byron E. Whitehead. Satese later joined Lighthouse Church of All Nations where...

Sep 20, 2020

Nike’s Life Reflections

MORENIKE KELLY was born September 14, 1990 in Chicago Il to Vicky Holt and Norman Kelly. She was the oldest of 6 children. She attended Kilmer Elementary School and Nichols Senn Metropolitan academy High School all in Chicago IL.

Nike received an Associated Degree from Harold Washington Collage and a Bachelor of...

Sep 13, 2020

Eugene Stanback was born in Greenwood, MS to Earl and Emma Stanback on July 6, 1949. As the fourth of 9 children, Eugene was active in sports, playing Football at Threadgill High School. Eugene honorably served in the US Army from 1970-1972 while he and Faye married in Chicago in July 1971. He and his high school sweetheart, Faye...

Sep 12, 2020

Life Reflections

Another soldier has made his final journey and entered the eternal gates of heaven. We are here to celebrate the life of Dwayne Sanders.

Dwayne was born on November 17, 1962 to Josephine Ferris-Chavon and Jerry Sanders. His mother Josephine Ferris- Chavon, preceded him in death.

Dwayne was raised in Chicago,...

Sep 6, 2020

Mary Lillian Spry Martin Duncan was born on July 12, 1927 to the union of Richard and Josephine Spry in Columbia, South Carolina. She attended John P. Thomas Elementary School. Mary graduated with a degree in biology from Benedict College in Columbia, S.C. in 1951. Mary was joined in marriage to Dr. Joseph P. Martin on December 26, 1956...

Aug 12, 2020

Beautiful K'Maia Imani Smith was the first born to Koya Maia Armand and Jonathan Simon Smith on April 22, 2004.

K'Maia attended Lots of Love Preschool Academy as a toddler. She attended Burnside Scholastic Academy for grades K- 8th. By 6th grade, K'Maia served as a member of the Junior Beta and was elected President for grades...

Aug 6, 2020

Terry Wilson was born in Chicago, Illinois in the year of 1957 on May 21st to the parents M.C. and Ceola- Lee Wilson. Terry (a twin), was the fourth born of six children: Mertice Marie, Diane, Carrie (Terry's twin), Maurice, Brian and his special brother/friend Willie Gunn, of forty-six years. His father preceded him in death. Schools Terry attended...

Jul 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley A Holt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 12, 2020

Jonathan Simon Smith, affectionately known as “Whop” and “Jonny Simon” was born on May 21, 1981 to Yvonne Smith and Ronald Early. He was the second eldest of four children. Jonathan attended Amos Alonzo Stagg Elementary School and graduated from Chicago Vocational High School in 1999.

After attending high school he enrolled in Coyne Institute where he...

Jul 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Kennedy Marie Parker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 28, 2020

Mr. Earl David Washington Sr. On August 24, 1939, a Mighty Warrior was born to Reverend Bernard Sr. and First Lady Ruthie Lee Washington in Dublin, Mississippi. Earl D. Washington, affectionately known as Earl D., was the fifth of nine children. Both parents, his stepmother, Jewelry Washington, and four siblings, R.B. Washington, Ora Lee Ellis, Willie Washington, and Mary...

Jun 22, 2020

The Legacy of Reginald Morrison.

Reginald Morrison graced the world on October 27, 1953. He was the second born of Four children to Roosevelt and Mildred L. Morrison in Chicago, Illinois. He attended John Marshall Harlan High School class of 1972 and also attended Olive Harvey Community College. Reginald was a dedicated employee of the City of...

Jun 19, 2020

Life Celebration of Anthony Robinson Anthony “Tony” Robinson was born on October 30, 1958 in Chicago, IL to Murray and Ornzie (Howard) Robinson. He was the fourth of six children and the social butterfly of the family. In his youth he attended Delano Elementary School, Lawrence Upper Grade Center and George Westinghouse Vocational High School 1976. Tony had a...

Jun 4, 2020

Nancy L. Williams, affectionately known as “Mama Nancy” age 69 of Bolingbrook, IL passed away June 4, 2020. Nancy was the daughter of the late Thomas Glass and Emily Smith; Sister Nancy was born September 26, 1950 in Trezevant, Tn., the youngest of two children. She attended John Marshall High School and Loop Junior College where she received her...

May 30, 2020

Roderick T. Gill Sr affectionately known as “Big Daddy” was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 7th, 1953. He died in Waukegan, Illinois on May 30th, 2020. Roderick is survived by his wife, Janice Norfleet – Gill of North Chicago, Illinois, children: Kamecka (Indiana), Joy (Chicago), Jade (Oklahoma), Roderick Jr. and Jewel (North Chicago). Grandchildren: Brianna, Tashea, JaBriel Sr.,...

May 29, 2020

Iris Patricia Letcher was born on September 27, 1952, to the union of Edna Stancel and Anondaz Letcher in Natchez MS. Shortly after her birth the family relocated to Chicago, IL.  Pat, as she was affectionately called, attended Suder Elementary School and graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago.  Pat completed an optometric technician program where she...

May 27, 2020

Candace Patrice Nichols was born on February 18, 1983 in Chicago, IL and fell asleep to await the return of our LORD on May 27, 2020. Candace was loved and raised by her adoptive parents Curley and Patricia Nichols who both preceded her in death. She leaves behind lots of friends and family including her adoptive siblings, and her...

May 10, 2020

Sadie Ann Minnie Ida Estella Cedie Leveta Cadillis Alice Florence Mitchell Hardy – Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Great Aunt, Church Mother,Deaconess,Teacher, Counsellor, Amazing Cook, Seamstress, Gardener and Decorator.

Sadie was born to Robert and Ruby Mitchell on January 12, 1931 in Lynch Kentucky.Her greatest memories as a child was playing on the hill behind her home...