Obituaries

May 4, 2022

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of a precious husband, devoted father, grand-father and a compassionate friend, L.V. Shaw. L.V. was born on July 15, 1935, the only child of Morris Lee Shaw and Novella Williams, both who preceded him in death. As a young man, L.V was a good, hard worker who was employed at a rice...

Apr 27, 2022

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

Apr 17, 2022

Carrie Mae Washington was born August 17, 1936, to Alma Vestabell and General Butler in Memphis Tennessee. She was raised by her grandparents Mr. Hill and Carrie Hill who preceded her in death. She was the second born of 9 children. Her husband, the late Pastor Willie Lee Washington Sr., brothers James Weddington, Eugene Weddington, Willie Jr. Weddington, Walter...

Apr 14, 2022

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

Apr 12, 2022

On June 18, 1956 an ANGEL was born to Katy Paty Porter and Enoch Porter in Chicago, IL.  LaDonna, affectionately known as “Donna” by her brothers and sisters was the fourth born of five children.  Both parents and three siblings: Eneice Riggens, Marvin Doyle and Francine Jennings, one granddaughter Chasadie Porter preceded her in death.

At an...

Apr 12, 2022

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

Apr 12, 2022

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF…

Johnietta Beasley was born on July 16, 1938, in Houston, Texas. She was the fourth child of Willie and Conella Beasley who preceded her in their home goings as well as her three brothers Willie Jr, Jimmie, and Ward. The family migrated to the westside of Chicago in the 1950’s. She attended...

Apr 1, 2022

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

Mar 27, 2022

Robin Sharee Moore was born on October 19, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 7, Robin was adopted by James and Cynthia Moore. Robin accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Salem Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois by Pastor James T. Meeks. Robin graduated from Christian Fenger High School and later earned a certification...

Mar 22, 2022

Malcolm Lloyd Nelson Sr. was born in Monroe, Louisiana on February 18, 1964 to Fannie Mae and Matthew Nelson Sr. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 22, at his residence in Maywood, Illinois. He was baptized at an early age and attended New Mount Pilgrim MB Church, Chicago, IL. He received his primary education in Cook County Public...

Feb 28, 2022

Deacon John Sheffield Griffin was born April 23, 1955, in Coffeeville Mississippi. He was the only child conceived by Lucille Griffin (aka Mother Lucille Sanders). John and his mother moved to Chicago, Illinois where he started his education at Forestville and Mollison Elementary Schools. Once he became a teen he attended Harlan High School. This is where he developed...

Feb 22, 2022

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

Feb 15, 2022

Ira Sylvestre Bruce Lynch was born the youngest to Virginia Bruce King Lynch and Ira Sylvestre Lynch Sr. on November 11, 1947, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 1950, at the tender age of 3, Virginia moved Ira and the family to the East Bronx neighborhood of New York. Innovation began shortly after the move, as Ira and his...

Feb 15, 2022

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

Feb 14, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Elder Charles Edward Milton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 9, 2022

John Lewis Brown Jr. was born on September 26, 1956, in Chicago, IL. to John Lewis Brown Sr. and Melinda Ford-Brown. John was the 5th child out of 8 children. John accepted Christ at a young age. He attended Universal Baptist Church of Chicago, IL. John was educated at Crane High Schools in Chicago, IL.

In 1998...

Feb 6, 2022

Proverbs 31:10 “Who can find a Virtuous Woman? For her price is far above rubies”

Eula Mae Schaffer was born May 9, 1939, in Jackson Mississippi to the late Alvin and Lula Bell Pratt. She transitioned on February 6, 2022, at 2:18 pm to attend God’s great prayer meeting.

Eula was a very outgoing person...

Feb 5, 2022

Born Michael Ellis on September 25, 1958 in Chicago Illinois. Michael was a very intelligent student, he attended, and graduated from one of Chicagos’ premiere High schools…. Lane Technical. Following graduation, Mike joined the U.S. Navy and served for 7 years as a Yeoman being the Ship’s Secretary, and Legal Clerk entrusted with the highest degree of responsibilities. During...

Jan 31, 2022

Sweet Angel

Barbara Jean Stewart Hamilton

Barbara Jean Stewart Hamilton, affectionately known as “Bobbie”, was born on April 1, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. Barbara was the second child of six born to John and Odessa Hamilton, who preceded her in death.

Since a young age, Barbara lived a life non-verbal and hearing impaired....

Jan 25, 2022

Debbie Sims made her entrance into the world  on June 19, 1961 to her  proud  parents Leona Grant-Begley and Lawrence Sims.  She want on to get her high school education from Calumet on 81st and May.  She want on to get a job at Jewel. After that she want on to be come a bus aid attendant for the  ...