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Jun 30, 2025

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...

Jun 28, 2025

Jun 28, 2025

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...

Jun 24, 2025

Jun 17, 2025

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...

Jun 12, 2025

Jun 10, 2025

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...

Jun 7, 2025

Jun 7, 2025

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Jun 3, 2025

Bobbie “Bobbie Jean” Lindsey-McCord was born April 24, 1940 in Canton, MI. She was the

eleventh child out of fourteen siblings born to the late Roosevelt Sr. and Annie Brown.

Born in a devout Christian home, she accepted Christ at an early age and joined Middleton

Grove A.M.E. Zion Church. She later joined Greater Walter A.M.E. Zion Church in Chicago,

IL, under the leadership...

May 30, 2025

Kay Frances Carloss was born on June 14, 1939 to the late Alonzo and Katie Bell Sloss. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kay had a daughter, Gloria Sloss. She adopted her niece, Kimberly Booker as a daughter. Her spirit was so nurturing, she was always helping others. Kay was beautiful inside and out. She will be truly missed.

Kay was a...

May 30, 2025

May 28, 2025

Bernard Anthony Norwood was born on February 24, 1963 to the union of the late Raymond and Nancy Norwood in Chicago, IL. Bernard “Burn” attended Creiger High School.

Bernard was a strong and loving father, brother and son. He was a great joy to be around. His humorous, kind, caring and contagious spirit lifted many and brought smiles to many faces....

May 27, 2025

Fred W. Smith was born into life on July 6, 1936 in Milton, Tennessee. He was born to the late Nellie Smith. Fred was baptized at a young age in a Baptist church.

As a young child, Fred had to quit school to work in the family business, a store. He had various occupations after that, including owning a car wash...

May 25, 2025

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Dorothy Jean Tate-Foster was born into life on January 21, 1958 in Proctor, Arkansas. She was born to Wardell Sr. and Flossie Tate. Dorothy accepted Christ early in life at Obedient Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. James Lark. Dorothy later joined Resurrection M.B. Church, under the leadership of Rev. James N. Brown, where she served as Pastor Nurse...