Obituaries

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...

Feb 6, 2024

Mary Ellen Almo affectionately known as Bae Mae, was born November 24, 1938 to Elizabeth Fry Brown. She was the second of six children with her brother Oliver Earl Fry and her mother preceding her in death.

Mary  received her education at Vaughan Station Grammar School and Linwood High School in Mississippi. She acknowledged Christ at an...

Jan 11, 2024

Valeria Ann Olds was born Valeria Ann Stuart on December 16, 1953 in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was raised by her loving Mother and Father, Charles and Lorene Iverson in Chicago, Illinois. As a child she was affectionately nicknamed “Rusty”.

Valeria graduated from Oglesby Elementary School and Lindblom College Prep High school in Chicago. After High School, she...

Jan 9, 2024

Missionary Georgie Mae Jackson Cross was born on March 22, 1938 in McComb, Mississippi to the union of Lawrence and Martha Allen Jackson. She was the youngest girl child out of 8 girls and 4 boys. Georgie received her education from the Mississippi School System attending Okalona Grammar School and graduating early from Liberty Rosenwald High School. She served...

Jan 5, 2024

The Story of… Bernadette “Bern” Marie Odum, began on May 25, 1945. She was the first born child of Charles & Veola Odum Sr. Who preceded her in their home goings as well as her brother Clarence Odum and son Michael W. Beasley.

Raised in First Church Deliverance, Bernadette was casted in the children’s choir and attended...

Jan 4, 2024

Rasheeda Staci Fields was born to Claude Fields II and Linda Clayton Fields on Feb 21,1976. She was the eldest of three children born to this union. Rasheeda received her education through the Chicago Public School. She excelled so much in academics that she skipped a grade. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1993. Rasheeda obtained her CNA...

Dec 27, 2023

The beautiful life story of Jean Stacy-Goddard began on August 4, 1939 when she was born in Lex, West Virginia to Ruben and Sallie Sweeney (who preceded her in death). She joined a large family of siblings: Leonard, Hobert, Okey, Donnie, Olie, Bessie, Elmer and Willie (who each preceded her in death). She is survived by siblings Hubert, Bob...

Dec 26, 2023

In the vibrant narrative of Rosolyn Marie Spey-Weddington's life, every chapter resonates with a melody of love and joy. Born on January 29, 1968, in the heart of Chicago, she was the perfect blend of both Roy Mack and Pamela Spey, her parents.

From the spirited days at Mulligan Elementary School with her cousins, to the proud...

Dec 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to a beloved son, brother, loving uncle, cousin and veteran. Danny “Boy” Sellers was born on September 1, 1960, to Samuel and Ruthie Sellers. After fighting the good fight, he received his wings on December 25, 2023. Henceforth the 25th of December will be known to the Sellers’...

Dec 8, 2023

Sheree Scott was born June 27, 1958 to Henry Dean (who preceded her in death) and Zenobia Dean.  Sheree was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, She was born in Greenwood, MS and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Sheree was the oldest of six children born to Henry and Zenobia. Her siblings affectionately called her...

Dec 6, 2023

Jimmy Lee (Mosley) King was born on April 11, 1944, in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Castoria Duncan (Mosley) who was married to Dallas Mosley. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Tupelo.

Jimmy confessed his life to Christ at an early age. He became a faithful member of Lighthouse Church of All Nations in...

Nov 18, 2023

Margie was born December 29th 1943 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the late Roosevelt Bell and Mother Bishop Johnnie Mae Bailey (whom both proceeded her in death)

She was the Youngest of three siblings. Sister, Mirion Bell (Patterson) and Brother, Roosevelt Bell (whom both proceeded her in death)

Margie was very smart. At the age of...

Nov 15, 2023

Evangelist Cynthia Bowen went to her heavenly home on November 15, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1952 to the late Willie Louis and Mary Jackson from Warm Springs, Georgia. She gave her life to the Lord as a young woman in 1972. She met the love of her life freshman year at Waller High School in Chicago....

Nov 7, 2023

Christine Scott was born on February 27, 1937 (the fifth child of eleven siblings) to Levi Lewis Sr. and Olley Lewis (both deceased) in Proctor, Arkansas. Christine attended Gobler Elementary School in Gobler, Missouri, and graduated from Central High School in Hayti, Missouri. During her high school years, she sold Jet magazines. Shortly afterward, Christine journeyed to Chicago, attended...

Oct 31, 2023

Reflections Of Life Tommie Lee Woods, Jr. Was born on January 5, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas to Tommie Lee Woods, Senior, and Mattie Mae (Murphy) Woods. He attended Como Junior - Senior School in Fort Worth, Texas graduating in the “Class of 1964.” After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1965 and was honorably discharged...

Oct 25, 2023

Jessie was born on December 29, 1933 to the union of Jessie B. and Hattie Mary Madlock in Sardis, Mississippi.

Jessie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and attended Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Batesville, Mississippi, New Hope in Chicago, Illinois and Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Maywood, Illinois, under the leadership...

Oct 19, 2023

Ervin Smith Sr. was born June 5th 1958 to John Curtis and Elma Smith of Money Mississippi. He was preceded in death by Curtis Smith (father), Elma Smith (mother), Alvin Smith (twin brother), John Curtis Smith jr. (brother), Elaine Smith (sister), Josephine Leach (sister), Ervin Smith jr. (son), Egypt Randolph (grandson).

Ervin graduated from John Marshall High...