Obituaries

Apr 10, 2018

Elvin Duane Walker

Elvin Duane Walker was born in Chicago, Illinois on Friday April 29,1955 to the parents of Elvin and Dorothy Mae (Norris) Walker. In the Devine plan of the Almighty Father, Elvin was the first born to this union. Elvin was a very special person, most people have the privilege of having a...

Mar 26, 2018

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Ercelene Gamble was born on April 21, 1947 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Kathleen and Ercel Smallwood.  She departed into glory on March 26, 2018.

She was educated through the Roanoke Public School system. After graduation, she met and married Thurman Hunt and moved to Chicago. As...

Mar 24, 2018

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Do you know Mo?

I’ve never had a bad day in my life, and today was beautiful. It’s all about love. – Morris Ellis

Born Morris Earl Ellis on the good day of June 29, 1966 to Pearlie Mae and Robert Earl Ellis his loving nurturing parents, whom...

Feb 20, 2018

Damon Banks was born on January 16, 1984, to Theodora Banks and Jim H. Kline, in Maywood, Illinois, approximately 29 mins after his twin sister (Danielle). Damon’s wit, humor, charm, and leadership skills became apparent at an early age. His grandmother recalls that he was extremely curious as a child and learning was easy for him.

Damon...

Feb 19, 2018

LaClede, affectionately known as “Clee” was born LaClede Kimbrough to Flave and Georgia Kimbrough on February 5, 1938; the fourth of five children in Annie Manie, Alabama. While Clee was yet still young, the family relocated to Gadsden, Alabama where Clee confessed a hope in Christ at First Baptist of East Gadsden – Green Pastures. She received her education...

Jan 17, 2018

On August 5, 1941, in Louisville, Mississippi, Peavy and Maudean Eiland rejoiced in the birth of their 7th child and first daughter, Hettie Jewel , she was affectionately known by her family as Sista . Hettie confessed Christ at an early age at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Louisville, MS. She was educated in the Louisville school system. Hettie...

Jan 16, 2018

Darlene Jones Wright was born to Ernest and Florence Jones on July 11, 1954, in Chicago, IL.  She attended Austin High School; graduating in 1972.  Darlene went on to obtain her license in cosmetology which led to a lifetime of passion with hair.   Darlene married Freddie Wright in 1979, and to this union was born two sons...

Jan 11, 2018

Obituary

Mary Clayton-Long was born in Carthage, Mississippi on March 10, 1944. She was one of nine children to the union of the late Charlie T. Clayton and Pauline Conway-Clayton.

Mary attended Mt. Olive and St. Anne schools during her early school years. She later matriculated from Conway-JG Greer...

Dec 29, 2017

Juanita Johnson was born October 15, 1933 in Crawfordsville, Arkansas, to the union of Matilda and Isaiah Reeves (both preceded her in death).  She was the 2nd of 15 children.

Juanita attended Calvary Baptist in Chicago, Illinois where she served on the Usher Board.

Juanita loved to cook, she met her husband at the army...

Dec 15, 2017

ALLEN EARL MILLER was born January 30, 1934 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to the late Earnest and Lillian (Carey) Miller. Allen, affectionately called “UNCLE BUBBA” was the fourth of five children. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Jewel, Ernest, Elizabeth and Bobby.

Allen loved God and accepted Christ at an early age....

Dec 10, 2017

Rudy's Life Story

Rudy Smithwas born July 21, 1945. He was the oldest child born to Mattie and the late Eddie Smith.Rudy rsceived his early education from Blessed Sacrament, Corkery and Farragut High School graduating in June 1972.

After High School Rudy married the loveof his life, Delois..... to this union, two sons...

Dec 10, 2017

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Imagine in your minds with me, if you can, Sunday, December 10, 2017. Jesus stood in the Garden of Heaven talking with the disciples of God concerning Lawrence Roach. Jesus: Go and tell Lawrence Roach my Father said his work is done, come home! Disciple I: Lawrence Roach was loaned to Joe Roach...

Nov 19, 2017

Obituary for Martha Mae Spearman

God blessed the earth on November 30, 1935 with the birth of Martha Mae Madlock Spearman. She was born in Sardis, Mississippi and raised in Batesville, Mississippi to her God-fearing hard working parents Jessie B and Hattie Mary Madlock.

Martha attended Patton Lane High School where she completed...

Oct 22, 2017

Richard Frederick Olds was born January 20, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the third oldest of 14 children. He was preceded in death by his parents Willis and Mary C. Olds as well as his step-mother, Nannie Olds, who raised him after the passing of Mary C. In addition, two sisters and two brothers, Bobbie Jean Wirt, Willette...

Oct 18, 2017

Kenneth Dion Hutchinson was born in Chicago, IL on December 26, 1981 to Leslie and Kenneth Hutchinson.With a the high-risk pregnancy and fear of a a miscarriage Leslie    would often sing and declare to her unborn son “We shall live and not die!”

Kenneth attended Goodlow Elementary School and Lindblom College Preparatory High School. Kenneth...

Sep 23, 2017

Calvin A. Howard was born to Cleo and Willie Eugene Havard in Shreveport, Louisiana on September 26, 1943. He moved to Chicago and attended Gladstone Elementary School and graduated from Crane High School. He then worked for many years as a security guard. He was dedicated to his work and his family. He met Anna Bell (deceased) and seven...

Sep 22, 2017

His Story…

Woodrow Sims, Sr. was born in Tutwiler, MS on December 19, 1932 to the union of Cosmo Sims and Alice Williams. He was the youngest of six children: Heck Sims, Mary Milton, Celia Lark, Roe Higgins Sims and Douglas Sims. His parents and siblings preceded him in death. Woodrow was educated through the...

Sep 21, 2017

Celebrating the Life of Sandra Ann Fourte McCullum Let not your heart be trouble: ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a Place for you and if I go to prepare a place for I will come...

Sep 13, 2017

God we come to give you all the glory because you saw fit to unite Charles West Wimberly Sr, and Margaret Thomas in 1948. On May 11,1952 this union brought forth, Charles West Wimberly Jr., their third child. Charles, who was nicknamed “Chuckie” by his family and friends, was a very intelligent young man. He attended Lane Tech High...

Sep 12, 2017

Timothy Terrell Jefferson was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Evester Lee (Jefro) and Doris Jefferson. Tim attended Sherman Elementary School in Chicago, IL graduating in 1985. Tim turned his life over to Christ at an early age attending Precious Stone Bible Church where he loved to read the bible. Tim had a way of turning darkness in to light...