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Joyce Ann Harris

Joyce Ann Harris

Oct 12, 2025

Joyce Ann Harris was born on April 30, 1961, in Lambert, Mississippi, to the late Janie Ruth Harris and Nelson Harris Jr. During her early years, her mother relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, where Joyce spent the majority of her childhood. At the age of 14, she moved to Chicago, Illinois, to live with her late aunt, Callie Watson. While residing...

Mr. James Martin

Mr. James Martin

Oct 11, 2025

James Jerome Martin, the most lovely person, was born December 25, 1946 to the loving parents of Mr. Jerry D. Martin and Arlethie Martin. He was their sixth child. Both parents, Jerry and Arlethie; his siblings, Geraldine Ford, Mike Asque, Jean Banks, William, Lucillie McCorkle, Alice M. Martin and Sandra C. Ware; and his son, Robert all preceded him in...

Darlene Banks

Darlene Banks

Oct 9, 2025

Darlene was born on September 20, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Gregory Elementary School and Manley Career Academy High School. She was later employed at Diamond Security Company. In 1996, 

Darlene made Minnesota her home. Darlene loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, creating memories that will last forever. She had a great sense of humor and loved to...

Jonathan Mallett

Jonathan Mallett

Oct 5, 2025

Jonathan Mallett was born into this world on November 19, 1982 to the proud parents of Delores Sloan and Curtis Hall.

Jonathan accepted Christ at an early age and was a very loving soul.

Jonathan attended Faraday Elementary School and later graduated from Orr High School. He worked at Barton Staffing.

Jonathan loved music, playing cards, watching WWE, sleeping and spending time with...

Taureen Small

Taureen Small

Oct 5, 2025

Taurean J. Small was born on December 5, 1986 in Chicago, IL.

He was the second child of Vincent Miller and Thomasa (Tami) Small. Taurean was raised in the suburbs of Chicago before attending Henry Sibley High School in West St. Paul,MN, and graduating in 2004. 

He attended community college before starting full-time at ComEd in 2013. Later, Taurean obtained his realtor...

Bobbie Robinson Jr

Bobbie Robinson Jr

Sep 22, 2025

Mr. Bobbie Robinson was born to parents, the late Mr. Bobbie Robinson Sr. and Cynthia Hampton Robinson, in Helena, Arkansas. He joined the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Eliza Miller Junior High School in Helena, Arkansas.

Bob was married to Ms Rozetta Robinson. He was a welder at the Chicago Welding Company until he later retired. 

Bob...

CARL FARVER

CARL FARVER

Sep 19, 2025

Mr. Carl E. Farver was born on April 4, 1941 in Altheimer, Arkansas to the late Reverend Sylvester S. Farver Sr. and Mrs. Estella Rosebud Farver. 

He is preceded in death by: Three brothers, Mr. Sylvester S. Farver Jr., Mr. Washington Farver and Jessie L. Farver; and three sisters, Mrs. Bobbie Jean Farver Tate, Ms. Everlena Farver and Mrs. Estella Farver...

Ms. Gwendolyn Jones

Ms. Gwendolyn Jones

Sep 16, 2025

I was born November 9, 1943 to the late Eddie & Lucille Jones in Greenville, MS. I am the fourth born of eight children. My siblings, Francis Woods, John Jones, Leola McDowell, JoAnne Rhodes and Rhonda Minor all preceded me in death. 

I confessed Christ at an early age in Hollandale, Mississippi. I graduated from Simmons High School in Hollandale, MS...

Jimmie Ward

Jimmie Ward

Sep 10, 2025

Jimmie Ward was born on July 9, 1951 in Marion, IL. He was born to parents, Ora, C. Shannon and Sam Soloan. Jimmie was the only child. 

Jimmie relocated with his mother to Chicago, IL, where he attended Victor Hubert High School on the South Side of Chicago. 

Jimmie briefly worked at Revere Aluminum manufacturing in Franklin Park. Jimmie was a friendly...

Timothy Turner

Timothy Turner

Sep 4, 2025

Timothy Turner was born on September 25, 1979 to Otis and Illinois at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, IL. Timothy attended Proviso West High School where he graduated early to attend American Academy of Art. Timothy was a life-long learner and attended college in Los Angeles, California and later Triton College in Melrose Park. Timothy was a...

Herman Young

Herman Young

Aug 20, 2025

Herman Young was born on July 16, 1955, in Dumas, Arkansas, to Clay Young Jr. and Catherine Young. He completed his education at Austin High School and went on to earn two Associate of Science Degrees in Substance Abuse Counseling.

Herman began his career at Haymarket as a Substance Abuse Counselor and, alongside his wife, opened two recovery homes. He had...

Mr. James Edward Epinger

Mr. James Edward Epinger

Aug 16, 2025

On August 27, 1957, James Edward Epinger was born in Chicago, IL. He was born to parents, James and Willie Mae Epinger and was the second son of seven children. James was a big baby born with a big personality, he was almost 10 lbs at birth. As a child, James was very mischievous a jokester-comedian always kept everyone around...

Ms. Katanya Kayenatha Bulter

Ms. Katanya Kayenatha Bulter

Aug 14, 2025

Katanya Butler was born into life on April 12, 1982 in Chicago, IL. She was born to Sandra Butler and Andre Aponte at Mary Hospital, a 5lb, 6oz beautiful baby girl. Katanya was a big sister to Lil John and Lil Chris, and an auntie to Jayla and Jaylin. 

Katanya was baptized at Alpha and Omega Baptist Church, where she remained...

Mr. Earl Johnson

Mr. Earl Johnson

Aug 10, 2025

Earl Johnson - affectionately known as “Big Earl” - was born on August 11, 1964, to the union of Alfonso and Addie Johnson. He regularly attended Living Word Christian Center and openly professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Earl began his education at Lawson and Hess Elementary Schools, later attending Manley High School before proudly earning his GED...

James "Jimmy" Walker

James "Jimmy" Walker

2025

Born October 23, 1951, in the same city ,Chicago, he called home throughout his life. Jimmy left an indelible mark on all who knew him

Walker was a proud graduate and talented Varsity letterman football player of John Marshall Metro High School. James was also a Marshall’s Hall of Fame inductee (2018) was deeply connected to the school’s legacy. As a...