Obituaries

Sep 12, 2017

Jeffery began life’s journey on July 18, 1947 to the union of Jeff and Bertha Jones in Scott, Mississippi. Jeffery was an only child but he acquired many brothers and sisters along life’s journey. Jeffery confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized. As a child he attended church with his mother where he learned...

Jun 15, 2017

William Powell, born on January 31, 1941, entered into eternal rest on June 15, 2017. He was a man respected by all who knew him and left an enduring legacy that will be cherished by friends and family alike.

Throughout his life, William exemplified kindness, strength, and integrity. His gentle spirit and unwavering dedication to those around him made a lasting...

Jun 9, 2017

Evelyn Diane Douglas was born December 18, 1939 to Fannie Jackson and Howard Spaulding in Chicago, IL.  She was the oldest of ten children:  Ann, Sandy, Augustus, Shirley, Butch, Melvin, Carlos, Paulette, and Cynthia. On August 24, 1956, at the age of 18, in Chicago, IL she married Willie Douglas Sr. and together they nurtured and loved four children: ...

Jun 5, 2017

Louis Ray Smith was born on September 2, 1960 in Batesville, Mississippi to Charlie Ray Smith and Willeva Madlock Smith Washington. Louis Ray attended Batesville Elementary and South Panola High School. He worked for Batesville Casket Co. for 10 plus years. Louis Ray relocated to Chicago where he worked at Jewel and Dominick's warehouses. He met and married his ...

Apr 24, 2017

Cynthia Jones Johnson  was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 3, 1962.  She was the youngest child of the late Lela B. Jones.

Cynthia attended Michael Faraday Elementary School and John Marshall High School.  She graduated from Wilbur Wright Junior College majoring in Criminal Justice.

Her work career included positions at Montgomery Ward and Lucent...

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Mar 3, 2017

Anthony Ballenger Sr. (Tony), born to Albert John and Dorothy Mae Ballenger on January 14, 1960. Tony was the tenth of twelve children and was quickly deemed the jokester of the family creating funny nicknames and songs for his siblings. Tony attended Westinghouse High School where he met Ann Elrod and with that union they conceived their 1st born...

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Bernice Smith

Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

A time to be born: On January 20, 1952, in Macon, Georgia, Clinton and Retha Mae Smith welcomed the birth of their second baby girl, Bernice Smith. To this union, three children were born: Recille, Bernice...

Feb 1, 2017

Cheryl Marie Cox  was loved so much and will greatly be missed by family and friends.

Jan 31, 2017

Theoplus Davis passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 80. Theoplus is predeceased by his parents, Otellia and Buster Davis, and his siblings Isaac Greer, Henry Kelly, Leroy Davis, Theodus Davis, Joetta Davis, Shirley Jones and Ora Mae Walker, and his daughters, Shirley, Patricia and Gloria Davis, and his grandchildren john davis...

Jan 15, 2017

Bernice Harris, affectionately known as “Ms. B” or “Bunny,” was born September 25, 1945, to the union of Willie and Lenora Harris, in Tunica, MS. Bernice accepted Christ and was baptized at any early age, and she loved singing in the church choir. Bernice received her education in the Tunica County School District. After graduating from high school, she...

Jan 7, 2017

Timothy Wayne (Timmy) Burton Sr. was born on November 19​th​, 1978 to Davis & Julie Burton. He passed on January 7, 2017 at 38 years of age. Timmy was a big Sox, Bears, and Blackhawks fan and attended The Church of Jesus Christ in Black Oak Gary Indiana – He enjoyed spending time with his children and hanging out...

Jan 4, 2017

Dora E. Gordon Reynolds Crawhorn was born in Gaffney, South Carolina on May 5, 1934 and was one of 15 children of the late John Henry Gordon and Lois Ruth Gordon. She passed away on January 4, 2017 at Gary Methodist North Lake Hospital in Gary, IN.

She was preceded in death by her beloved Paul ;...

Dec 19, 2016

Anthony Luther Barnes was born February 25, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of the late James Luther Barnes and Loy McGlown Barnes.  In their union, 10 children were born: Larry, Michael, Pamela, Douglas, Renease, Dennis, Anthony, Marvin and David. James and Larry preceded him in death.

Anthony received Jesus Christ as his Lord...

Dec 19, 2016

Elizabeth Delaney was born in Helena, Arkansas on May 6, 1927, to Mose and Lillie Jackson who both preceded her in death.  She was the first born child of this union. Having 13 siblings, she always took charge and was known as being “the boss”.    As she was affectionately called “Sis” or “Liz”, she took pride in letting you...