Mar 8, 2024

Jaylin Kennedy Cooper Williams made his entrance into this world on February 19th 2003 inChicago, Illinois. As a small child, Jaylin’s heart was truly one of the biggest, and as he grewinto adulthood it remained the same. Sweet, Sensitive, Loveable, and Humble are words thatperfectly describe Jaylin. Jaylin was affectionately known to his family as “Pooda” or “PoohDear.”Jaylin gave his...

Mar 6, 2024

Rosie Lee Dugar was born October 1st, 1935 to Thomas and Mary McClendon in Lula, Mississippi. She is the sixth child of eleven sisters and brothers; Felix, Martha, Sidney, Julia, James, William, Jennie, Robert, Mary and Nellie. She was raised in a spiritual and loving home. Rosie accepted Christ at an early age and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church and also...

Mar 5, 2024

Alice Norwood was born on August 14, 1944 to Laura and Ernest Perkins Sr. in Greenville, MS. Alice attended church as a little girl, spending most of her time in prayer. She accepted Christ at a young age.Alice worked as a machine operator at Vita Foods in Chicago, IL for over 30 years, where she retired.Alice passed away peacefully on March...

Mar 1, 2024

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Feb 21, 2024

On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Shawn Vincent Stroger (51), a loving son, father, partner, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away. Losing Shawn was completely unexpected and his family is deeply saddened.Shawn was born on July 10, 1972 to John Sr. and Barbara Stroger in Chicago, Illinois. He was the second eldest of six children. Shawn attended Henry Nash...

Feb 13, 2024

Willie D. Thomas, Sr. was born September 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Tennyson elementary school before graduating 8th grade from Biedler Elementary school. He attended John Marshall High school from 1961 to 1964 at which time he left high school to Join the United States Air Force where he attained his GED. He served in the Air Force...

Feb 12, 2024

Desma M. Chavours affectionately known as Ms.Yogi and PeachieMa was born August 11, 1954 to Lillie Mae Chavours and Jesse Chavours. Desma attended Horseman Elementary School, Central Jr. High, and Alton High School. Later being a teacher assistant at Madea Elementary School. She was an entrepreneur and had many talents, cooking being the thing that made her the happiest. Desma was a strong, loving,...

Feb 4, 2024

Mary Byars Long-France was born on September 10, 1941 in Rome, Georgia. She was born to parents, Ernest and Agnes Byars.Mary accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Healing Temple.Mary liked sewing and making clothes. She also loved to cook. Mary worked in housekeeping for many years.Mary came to Chicago, IL in 1967. She then met and...

Feb 2, 2024

Willie McMurtrey Jr. (76) of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on February 2, 2024. Willie - fondly known by close family as “Dedown” - was born to Luretha and Willie McMurtrey Sr. in Camden, MS on March 3, 1947. He gave his life to Christ at an early age, attending Camden Church.He attended school in Camden until relocating to Chicago. Here he...

Jan 31, 2024

Betty Hall was born on February 10, 1950 to the union of John Henry Hall and Cannie Lee Hall in Marks, Mississippi. Betty was the sixth child of eleven children. Betty is preceded in death by: Her parents; four brothers, John Henry Jr., Jessie James, Frank James and TJ Hall; and one sister, Henri Hall. Betty accepted Christ at an early age...

Jan 23, 2024

Calvin E. Jenkins, Sr. “Stretch” was born on December 27, 1952, in Chicago, IL to the late Mr. Vergene Jenkins and Mrs. Shirley Thompson-Jenkins.Calvin accepted Christ at an early age at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, in Chicago, IL. He later joined Loving Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, IL, and served as a Deacon and a guitar player. Calvin loved...

Jan 18, 2024

Barbara Jean Holt, who we all knew and loved as “Patsy” - to some she  was “Momma Patsy” - was born on April 22, 1940, in Birmingham Alabama to Emma & Willie Holt who preceded her in death. She was the second child born to their union. Patsy came to Chicago in 1949 as a kid and stayed her entire...

Jan 17, 2024

Grandma, You were our rock, what are we going to do without you here? We miss you and love you so much. It hurts so much knowing I can't see your face or hear your voice ,to not be able to pick up the phone and call or text you to check on you and see how your day is going and let you...

Jan 16, 2024

Will D. Redmond, Sr., of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 80 years of age.Will D. was born on February 24, 1943, in Lexington, Mississippi, to Sam and Irene Redmond. The family later moved to Tutwiler, Mississippi.Will D., “Bones” as he was affectionately known to friends and family, headed to Chicago, in search of better opportunities....

Jan 16, 2024

Gloria Bradley was born on October 14, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of McArthur and Elzoria Bradley.Gloria confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. She was baptized at Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church under the late Rev. Milton Bronson. Gloria received her education at Lucy Flower High School, Class of 1981. She furthered her education at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.Gloria...

2024

James Morris Mitchell, fondly known as “Bubba”, “Brother” and “Mitch”, was born November 18, 1934 in Louisville, Mississippi to the late Jethro and Maggie Mitchell. Three siblings have preceded him in death; Zettie B., Maranie and Sonia.

James attended Drake Elementary and Wendell Phillips High School. After completing his education, he joined the United States Army and served as a Specialist...

Dec 30, 2023

Mrs. Pearl Alexander was born Pearl Wells on November 23, 1953, in Hayti, Missouri, to the late Sam and Climitee Wells. On January 8, 1977, she was United in Holy Matrimony to the late James Alexander and out of that union Two children were born, Angela and James Alexander. She was preceded in death by her late husband, James Alexander, Mother Climitee Wells,...

Dec 24, 2023

Mary Katherine Martin was born to John and Sallie Mason on July 21, 1944. She was born in Chicago, IL.Mary graduated from Farragut High School. Mary worked at Walgreens as an associate for over 30 years before retiring. Mary had two sons, Rodney and Raymond, whom she adored. Mary met Kevin Martin and the two were wed on January 10, 1985.Mary...

Dec 13, 2023

Jannie B. Miles was born Jannie B. Wilkerson on October 3, 1940 in Tyronza, AR to John and Willie B. Wilkerson. She was the second of thirteen children. Jannie accepted Christ early on in life and once belonged to the Christian Action Ministry. She later joined the First Immanuel Lutheran Church where she served as a faithful member until her death.Jannie...