Obituaries

Jan 25, 2021

The Life of Lonnie Sanders Lonnie “Hook” Sanders was born to Viola and John Sanders on September 5, 1949 in Laurel, Mississippi. Their union also resulted in the birth of Barnard Sanders. Lonnie and Barnard spent the early part of their lives in Mississippi until they moved to Chicago in 1956 with their mother. Lonnie graduated from Dunbar Vocational...

Jan 24, 2021

Christopher Trailor was a lovely Man who's  hard work, dependability, more than 20 years of labor with the City of Chicago.

Service to the Teamsters Union and generosity to those in need leave him to be missed by multitudes across the country.

His friends and family feel blessed to have had him in their lives....

Dec 20, 2020

Chanel Nicole Hankerson was the youngest of three siblings born to Arnold and Deborah Shirley on September 27,1985 at Ingles Hospital in Harvey, IL. Chanel was affectionately known as “nellie belle”. On any given day you could find Chanel curled up watching a western movie with her dad, performing Karen Whites “superwoman”, or Stephanie Mills “A Rush on Me”...

Dec 11, 2020

David Vasquez was born May 23, 1981 in Chicago Illinois. David was the third oldest of six children, born to Miriam Hernandez and Francisco Vasquez Sr. David Vasquez was loved by all his siblings, Francisco Vasquez Junior, Melanie Hernandez, Johnathan Vasquez, Brian Vasquez, Jessica Ortiz, Stephanie Vasquez, and Alexander Vasquez.

David Vasquez grew up in...

Dec 8, 2020

Barbara J. Green-Works

Barbara J. Green-Works was born on August 4, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Leon C. Green and Dethel [Blackmond] Green]. Both her parents and oldest brother, Leon C. Green, Jr., sister, Leona Goffner and brother, Michael R. Green preceded her in death. Barbara J Green-Works was married to her...

Nov 12, 2020

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

Nov 7, 2020

Hollie Stean Latham was born on May 11, 1953 in Indianola, MS to Willie James McPherson and Rosie Lee Latham. Hollie attended Paul Robeson High School. Her ambitions led her to apply for her GED to graduate early so she can take her place in the work force.

Hollie was a talented and determined woman. She used...

Nov 6, 2020

Cleotha Harris, 71 was born January 11, 1949 to the union of the late Mary and David Harris. He departed his life on November 6, 2020. Cleo accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and was baptized at Pleasant Spring Missionary Baptist Church.

Cleotha attended Breis High School in Leland Mississippi. Cleotha served in...

Oct 24, 2020

Joy Kynyada Morton was the youngest of two children born to the union of Edward and Jessie Kaye Wheeler on April 8, 1974 in Chicago, IL.

Joy began her educational path by first attending George M. Pullman Elementary School and later transferring and graduating from Beasley Academic Center. She later attended, and graduated from Robert Lindblom Technical...

Oct 22, 2020

Associate Pastor Brenda L. Holmes was born on June 24, 1948 in Chicago Illinois to the Union of the late Napoleon and Louise Perry. She graduated from Harlan Academy High School in 1967, and thereafter attended a community college for two years. While entering the workforce Brenda Perry was introduced to Vernon Holmes by her soon to be sister-in-law,...

Oct 13, 2020

Joseph Kendall Merton was born July 28, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Valenia Merton. He has two brothers, Geoffrey and David, with Joseph being the eldest child.

Much of Joe’s childhood was spent traveling across the country with his family. Many stories were shared about their cross-country road trips, the fights endured between brothers and...

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...