Obituaries

Nov 2, 2016

Etta was born Dec 23, 1940 in Wilson, Ark. to Joe Hinton and Willie B. Williams. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age. In 1956 she met and married Ward Johnson to this union 4 children were born Cletis, Clifton, Cynthia, and Eric Johnson.

Etta made her transition into eternal life on...

Oct 26, 2016

The Dapper dressing, Cadillac driving, Deacon Kenneth M. Martin, Sr. was born in Chicago, IL on January 15, 1965.  He was the sixth of seven children born to Pastor Felix and Katherine Martin.

Kenneth accepted Christ and was baptized along with his brother Chris in January of 1971 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Dubbed “The...

Oct 16, 2016

On December 11, 1964, Our Angel Neysa Michelle Scott was

born to Nelson and Alice Scott in Chicago, Illinois. She was the Amazing daughter of two wonderful parents. "Big Sis" as she was affectionately known by her brother, Kenyatta, could always be seen Leading, Assisting, *or Initiating her Spirit in any endeavor. As a little girl she...

Sep 23, 2016

The Life and Legacy of Rev. Blaine Ramsey, Jr. began with his birth in 1924 in Dewmaine, IL to Blaine and Lila Ramsey Sr. Rev. Ramsey was the oldest of five children. He was raised in East Saint Louis, IL where he attended East Saint Louis Lincoln H.S. graduating in 1942. His father Blaine Sr., a Southern Illinois coal...

Aug 27, 2016

Julia Mae White was born the fourth of five children to Viola and Adam White on July 11, 1940 in Tuscaloosa, AL. She lived and was baptized into the Methodist faith at a young age. Upon the death of her mother, when she was 16, Julia moved to Chicago where she lived with her Aunt Louise, who preceded her...

Aug 11, 2016

Aug 7, 2016

Jun 22, 2016

Gilbert “Junior” Owens affectionally known as “Gib” was born on February 20, 1956, to the late Gilbert and Lilly Owens in Walterboro, South Carolina.  Gib was the oldest of seven children, of which three brothers, Adam, Johnny, and Rodney, preceded him in death.

Gib graduated from high school at the age of 16 before attending...

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...