Obituaries

Jun 19, 2016

Thelma L Carter was born in Chicago Heights Illinois. She was the second child of Milton Gray and Lucille Eichelberger,Who precceeded her in death. Thelma joined Church at an early age and had a firm belief in GOD and knew the power of preyer. She departed this life on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She leaves to mourn her passing...

Jun 13, 2016

Mrs. Annie Mae Hartwell was born in Chicago, IL on March 28th, 1926 to Mr. William and Mrs. Josie Curtis. Spending the earlier portion of her life in Arkansas, Annie traveled north to Chicago with her parents and eight siblings, where she later wed Cecil Hartwell and gave birth to eleven children of her own. Devoted to serving her...

May 22, 2016

Ms. Rosetta Jones was born to the late Charlie and Phyllis Jones in Louise, MS. To this union they also produced a son, Earl Jones. All who have preceded her in death. Rosetta graduated from Humphrey County High School in 1954 where she was the Salutatorian of her class. In 1955, Rosetta gave birth to her first child Patricia...

May 10, 2016

Sylvester Robinzine Sr. was born on May 31, 1944 in Darling, MS. to Fredrick D. Robinzine Sr. and Marie Dobbs-Robinzine. Sylvester was the 4th child out of 11 children. Sylvester accepted Christ at a young age. He attended Greater Little Zion in Darling, MS. Sylvester was educated in Marks, MS. public schools. He attended Malcolm X College. In 1963...

May 1, 2016

Life Reflections

Brenda J. Ashford was the fourth child born to the late Willie and Hattie Ashford on September 15, 1957 in Melrose Park, Illinois.  Her sisters Mary B. DuPree and Gardenia Ashford, and brother Bernard J. Ashford preceded her in death.   At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at...

Mar 31, 2016

Yvonne was born July 24, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Octavia and Robert Clavelle. She was the oldest of 12 children. Her sister Ruby Clavelle proceeded her in death. Yvonne accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Greater Risen Sun under the leadership of Reverend R.D. Holley. Yvonne received her education from the...

Mar 5, 2016

Loretta Julia Oden, 79, returned to her Heavenly home on March 05, 2016 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee to the late JT and Melrose (Williamson) McSwine, she...

Feb 25, 2016

“And I’ll take with me the Memories” Michael Ward Beasley, the 4th child of Ward Lee Beasley and Bernadette Odum Beasley, was born on October 12, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois. Michael attended and graduated from Walt Disney Magnet School (1985) and Whitney Young High School (1989). He furthered his education at Clark Atlanta and Florida A&M Universities. Michael was...

Feb 16, 2016

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters, He restoreth my soul; He guideth me in the straight paths for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art...

Jan 14, 2016

Katrina Francesca Young Hunter was born on June 22, 1956 to Elroy F. and Johnnie Bonitta Young (both deceased) in Chicago, IL. Katrina received her formal education at St. Lawrence Grammer School, St. Francis DeSales High School and Chicago State University in Chicago,IL. Katrina accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. She was an active member of...

Jan 5, 2016

Frederick D. Blackwell was born on April 9, 1975 to Tammy M. Shurn and Rickey Blackwell. Frederick confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior under the leadership of Pastor Marvin E. Wiley of Rock Of Ages Baptist Church in Maywood IL, on February 25, 2001. Frederick attended and graduated from Roosevelt Junior High School in Bellwood IL and Proviso...

Jan 3, 2016

Mother Alice Smith was born November 28th, 1929 to Clara Chester and John West Minued. She grew up in Galesburg, IL on her family's farm. She accepted Christ at an early age in Galesburg, IL. She graduated from high school and started in the workforce.She worked as a housekeeper and a nanny in Skokie, IL. Alice would later meet...

Dec 27, 2015

Florinda was born September 16,1968. She was the second child of Marvis O. and Andre Boswell. Although she was one of the oldest children,the entire family took delight in raising Florinda. The love and nurturing carried on through Florinda, who we affectionately called "Flo or Twiggy" as she became an adult. After meeting and falling in love with Derek...

Dec 24, 2015

Georgia Mae Scott was born on September 18, 1938 in Perthshire, Mississippi to proud parents Kirk and Mary Metcalf, Georgia's parents,grandparents, brother, Jerry; granddaughter, Nicole;  and husband, Leroy Scott; all preceded her in death. Georgia was educated in Bolivar County School System in the late fifties. She accepted Christ at an early age under the pastorate of  Rev.S.L. Lindsey...

Nov 13, 2015

Walter Earl Long (BOO MAN) was born June 28, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Karen Long and Walter Higgins. Walter was the youngest of seven children.Walter accepted Christ    at an early age. He was a member of The Church of the Living God. Walter graduated from Cregier High School in Chicago, Illinois. Walter departed this life...

Oct 6, 2015

Dorthy Ann Willis, Affectionately known as Dotti, was born on February 14, 1943 in Crawfordville, Arkansas. Dorothy was the first born to Clarence and

Georgia Willis Sr. Dorothy accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior later in life. Dorothy graduated from Gladstone Elementary and received her GED

at later time.Dorothy worked thoughout her life in various...

Sep 4, 2015

Trenton Xavier Jamal Washington was born January 14,1993 to Donald Foster and Starletta Fornett in Chicago, IL.  He was the fourth child of five children and the youngest grandson.

Trenton made his transition Friday, September 4, 2015 in DesMoines, Iowa at Mercy Hospital. Trenton had such a big heart and he loved his family and friends. He...

Dec 3, 2013

Marlene "mama" Edwards first open her eyes on Thursday, April 19, 1962 at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She was twelfth child born to Lonnie and Dorothy Mae Edwards, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was one sister, Kitty, and two brothers, Abraham and Jewel. Marlene confessed a hope in Christ at an early...