Obituaries

Jul 3, 2024

Lue Emma Edenburgh was born February 8,1952 in Belzoni, Mississippi to Ida Mae and James Edenburgs Sr. In 1956, her family moved to Gary, Indiana, the place she would forever call home. She was a fun-loving and feisty child that in kindergarten, decided that she would like to be called just "Emma". Emma graduated from Froebel High School in...

Jul 2, 2024

Merrel Daniel Booker Jr. (affectionately known as Booker) was born to Merrel Sr. and Erma Beatrice (Barbour) Booker on September 20, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He and his family spent his formative years traveling and living in different regions of the country before settling in Chicago.

After graduating from the University of Chicago Lab School,...

Jun 29, 2024

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

Jun 23, 2024

Alma Calloway was born May 2, 1941, in Jackson, Mississippi to Alvin Pratt, Sr. and Lula Bell Pratt, who preceded her in death. Alma was the youngest daughter of this union.

Alma was educated in the Mississippi school system and moved to Chicago thereafter. Alma worked at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center and retired after 41 years...

Jun 23, 2024

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

May 18, 2024

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

May 7, 2024

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

May 3, 2024

Alyce Ruth Meredith was born October 5, 1932, to the union of Ernest Smith Johnson and Magnolia Gregory Johnson in Meridian, Mississippi.

Alyce was a loving and kind child, and throughout her lifetime she remained loving, kind, and generous to her family and friends. At a very young age, Alyce was united with the Haven Chapel Methodist...

Apr 25, 2024

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Carolyn Ann Evans was born on September 21, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to her loving and hardworking parents Murphy and Sarah Buckley. Because of Daddy Murphy’s (her father) military background and his dream of starting his own business, Buckley’s Construction, they settled in Marysville,...

Apr 17, 2024

Tiffany Rosemary Gill was born June 5,1983 to the union of Gwendolyn Gill-Harris and Cleotha Harris in Chicago, Illinois. She was the only daughter born to this union. She was perceived by her father Cleotha Harris, her Uncle Gregory Gill, and her grandparents. She was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago,IL, and she received her primary...

Mar 20, 2024

Thomas Chapmon, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather made his transition on March 20, 2024. Thomas was born on December 28, 1941, in the rural town of Bynum, Alabama. He was born from the union of Evelyn Sumlin and Cleveland Chapmon, who preceded him in death. Thomas has shared 61 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Gussie. Their...

Mar 20, 2024

Roosevelt (Cody) Morrison graced the world on April 10, 1930. He was the first and only child born to Alex and Willie Bell Morrison in Birmingham, Alabama.

He attended school in Birmingham AL, where he met and later married Mildred L. Thornton who he lovingly referred to as "Slim ". In 1952 they were married and had...

Mar 14, 2024

Fritzi June Mitchell was born December 20, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Charles James Mitchell and Louise Mitchell who preceded her in death. She married Orlando Jones June 10, 2002. She was baptized as a young girl. She and Orlando are members of the Lighthouse Church of All Nations where they served on the Dining...

Mar 11, 2024

Our beloved Barbara Jean Robinson, affectionately known as “Cleo” to her family and friends, was born on March 31, 1953, in Gages Spring Community in Durant Mississippi. Barbara was the second eldest child and the oldest daughter of eleven born to her proud parents, the late James Robinson and Bessie Mae Jackson of Gages Springs Community. Barbara accepted Christ...

Mar 3, 2024

It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jackie S. Noyes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. Jackie was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Marjorie Noyes, and siblings Rose, Beverly, Shirley, Carol, Ted, and Judy. He leaves behind his loving wife of...

Mar 2, 2024

Joan B. Gray affectionately known by some as “Joanie”, was born July 29, 1949 to Edith Arlene Langford and William Lincoln Gray in Chicago, Illinois. Joan passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024.

Joan will be remembered as the loving matriarch of her family, a loyal friend, a staunch supporter of the arts, and a cultural trailblazer....

Feb 26, 2024

James Rodney Nelson Sr. or “Big Rodney” as we all called him, passed away on February 26th, 2024. He was born on May 26th, 1959 in Chicago, IL to his loving mother Florence Mitchell. Rodney was blessed to be raised by Florence and his step father, Calvin “Grandpa Cal” Walker. He attended Dunbar High School and worked at O’hare...

Feb 19, 2024

Joe Michael Simpson was born in Chicago Heights, IL. on November 25th, 1975 to Beverly J. Simpson and Joe Ward. He was the youngest child of this union. Alongside Beverly J. Simpson, Joe Michael Simpson was adopted and raised by William Lee Simpson. William and Beverly Simpson created a blended family that included Joe’s three siblings as follows: Jennifer...

Feb 19, 2024

Life Reflections Derrick was born on January 25, 1992, in Oak Park, IL to the union of Debra and Derrick Eiland. At an early age, Derrick accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized. Derrick attended and graduated from Hillside Elementary School and Proviso West High School both in Hillside, IL. Derrick had a love for music, sports...

Feb 7, 2024

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Mr. John "JB" Brewer on February 7, 2024. Born on June 16, 1936, John was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, known for his charming personality and zest for life. Preceding him in death were his parents Earl and Lula (Macklin) Brewer, and his siblings...