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Mae Ella Wright Simon was born on August 31, 1938 to the late Savannah Hughes and Amos Wright. She was born in Poplar Grove, Arkansas. She attended M.M. Tate High School in Marboro, AR.

In 1956, Mae came to Chicago and was united with James Simon. Together they raised their six children.

Mae Ella attended Malcolm X College, where she received a...

Jul 27, 2024

John was the sixth of nine siblings born to Lawrence and Una Mae Ballard in Hale County, Alabama (Newbern). His mother and father preceded him in death. Four siblings, Reverend Lawrence, Lovell, Reverend Samuel and Preston all preceded him in death.

John accepted Jesus Christ as his savior in his youth and united with the Mount Valley AME Church in Hale...

Jul 21, 2024

Mack Sam Wallace III was born on June 22, 1942. He was born in Clyo, Georgia to Mack II and Jane Wallace.

He worked for General Electric for twenty-five years, as well as Currie Motors for ten years before he retired in 2005.

Mack loved road trips, traveling to family reunions throughout the country. He also loved to grill. He was famous...

Jul 20, 2024

Delphine Brady came into this world as a twin on July 17, 1936, in Eudora, Arkansas, to Ruby Brackens and James Brady. Delphine (Del) and her twin sister, Beatrice (Bea), were the oldest children of their mother, Ruby, and the only children of their father, James. Del and Bea grew up in Eudora with their mother and younger brothers, Jeremiah...

Jul 18, 2024

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David C. Williams was born into life on November 28, 1971 in Chicago, IL to Bernice Williams and Charlie Johnson.

As a child Dave loved to draw comic strips, cartoon characters, doodles and just about anything he could put on paper. Dave’s creating art remained a hobby as he got older. Dave was a humble man, he loved to talk, laugh...

Jul 11, 2024

Jul 11, 2024

Jul 11, 2024

Carolyn Rena Price was born July 21, 1957 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the parents of Vernell Price and C.W. Price.

Carolyn was full of life. She attended Farragut High School. She had six children: Robert, Brian, Cassandra, Walter, Parris and Tanesha.Carolyn was a homemaker who loved to dance. She also loved her some cigarettes and some POP. She was well loved...

Jul 8, 2024

Romeo Ikaika Grant was born in Oak Park, IL to Shundale Connor-Buckley and Romero Grant.

Romeo began his education in Chicago, IL where he attended St Angela Catholic School. His education continued in Maywood, IL, where he attended Garfield Elementary School and Irving Middle School, where he graduated 8th grade. Romeo was determined to graduate high school. He enrolled in The...

Jul 4, 2024

Jul 3, 2024

Dec. James Hayes (James C) was born March 31, 1936 to the late Lacy & Eugene Hayes in Crenshaw, MS. James C confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Bethlehem Healing Temple with Bishop Charles Poole. He later joined Zion Hill M.B. Church as an Deacon under the leadership of Pastor Oscar Watson, Obedient M.B. Church under...

Jul 2, 2024

Jul 2, 2024

Jun 20, 2024

Roy Lee James was born on May 16, 1954, to the late Elmer Sr. and Florce Dunn in Cairo, IL. He was the eldest of four children.

Roy Lee graduated from Crane High School. 

He worked for the United States Post Office and was also a security guard for many years.

Roy Lee attended church and was baptized at an early age. He...

Jun 18, 2024

James J.W. Palmer was born into life on July 25, 1950 to Rosie Mae Palmer. J.W. was raised by his great-grandfather, Johnny Rose, who preceded him in death.

J.W. accepted Christ at an early age. He left Tchula and moved to Chicago at an early age for a better life. J.W. was a great man. 

J.W. gave love and love is what...

Jun 15, 2024

Margaret Smith was born on September 16, 1924 in Chicago, IL to her parents, William and Lillan Carruthers. Margaret later married John Harley and they proudly raised and nurtured two children. 

Margaret’s hobbies were crocheting for her loved ones and working in her vegetable garden. She loved to cook. 

Margaret accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Arnewt Chapel A.M.E....

Jun 13, 2024