Jul 23, 2025

Danny Wilson was born into the Union of Roosevelt and Mary Wilson. He was the eighth of twelve children born into this union.

Danny accepted Christ as his Lord and savior. He attended Living Word Church, when he was able, under the leadership of Bill Winston.

Danny was educated in the Chicago Public school system. He also was a mechanic naturally gifted...

Jul 20, 2025

Jessie Mae Royster (Gordon) was born October 21st in 1946 to the late Laura Ann Gordon and John Candy Griffith. She was the fourth oldest of ten children. She was educated at Broadstreet School in Greenwood, Mississippi. At the age of 16, she had her first child, her oldest son, Marvin. At the age of 18, she migrated to Chicago,...

Jul 20, 2025

Willie Benamon, a.k.a. White-Man, was born into life on September 5, 1958. He was born to Leola Benamon and Henry Bracy in Chicago, Illinois.

Willie attended Saint Luke Baptist Church.

Willie was born into eternity on July 20, 2025.

He is preceded in death by: Mother Leola Green; brothers, Marshall Spencer and Henry Bracy Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Benamon and Debora Keys; and nephews,...

Jul 20, 2025

Paul Leroy Gilbert was born October 8, 1954 to Earnest Matthews and Lenore Gilbert in Chicago, Illinois.

Paul attended Harrison High School and later on went to Job Corps where he received a trade in Carpentry. Paul worked various jobs.

Paul was born into eternity on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his place of residence.

Paul was preceded in death by: His fathers,...

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Frank Pitts Jr. was born on September 23, 1978 to Bonnie Pitts and Frank McCallum Jr.

Frank Pitts visited various churches with Living Word being the last one he attended.

Frank attended Hearst Grammar School and attended Kennedy and Foreman High School.

Frank worked for Solo Cup Company and did various odd jobs in Carpentry, assisting in walls, roofs, floors and other structural...

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Verdell Bones-Chandler was born on August 14, 1950 to Christine P. Wagoner and James (Boy) Bones. Verdell was one of seven children born to this union. Her siblings were Shirley Bones-Kelly, James Bones Jr., Michael R. Bones, Marilyn V. Bones, Edwardine Bones and Diane Bones-Freeman. Both parents and her six siblings all preceded her in death.

Verdell professed a hope in...

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MRS. JELEAN TAYLOR GRANT was born on September 10, 1933, in Lexington, Mississippi, to Almeda Moore and William T. Taylor. As the eldest sibling, she took on the responsibilities of leadership and care within her family from a young age, an instinct that would guide her throughout her life. At an early age, she confessed her love for Christ and...

Jun 25, 2025

Thank you for being here today to honor and celebrate the life of our beloved mother Linda

Nell Mack.

Our mother was born in Chicago, Illinois, at Cook County Hospital, to Julius Bonner and Sarah Nell Young. From the very beginning, she carried with her a strength, resilience, and quiet grace that touched everyone she met. She is a graduate of Waller...

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Born on November 15, 1956, Kathryn was the youngest daughter of Jimmie Lee Jones (1889–1959) and Elsie Fry Jones (1891–1936). The family moved frequently throughout Chicago’s West Side, where Kathryn met her childhood sweetheart, Lee Myles. They married in July 1974 and together welcomed two children, Tasha and later, Patrick.

Throughout her life, Kathryn faced mental health challenges, but in recent...

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Mary Lou Thomas was born on December 10, 1938 to John Thomas, Sr. and Alcenia Hall in Pickens, Arkansas of Desha County.

Mary was affectionately called “Blue” or “Baby Lou” by her family. Blue was her favorite color and for a few years she would be the baby of the family.

Mary graduated from Reed High School in Dumas, Arkansas. She was...