Mar 25, 2025

L.A. (Sunshine) Jefferson (nicknamed Tom Dooley by his mother) of Chicago, IL was 66 when he passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2025, in the early hours of the day.

He was born on December 16, 1958, in Lexington, MS. At an early age, he moved to Chicago and received his upbringing and education here.

L.A. loved the education system...

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George Frey was born on January 13, 1941 in Springfield, TN. He was born to parents, Lorene Woodard and Richard Frey.

George attended First Baptist Church, located at 1204 Cheatham St in Springfield, TN.

George graduated from Springfield High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Tennessee State University, followed by his Master of Science from Roosevelt University.

George worked for...

Mar 17, 2025

Rachel M. Gunartt-Jordan was born on November 2, 1947 to the union of Sip and Marie Martin. Both parents preceded her in death.

Rachel met Louis W. Gunartt Sr. in Clarksdale, Mississippi and the two were married on January 27, 1963. Later that year, Rachel and Louis moved to Chicago, Illinois. It was here that they raised three boys, Louis Jr.,...

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Willie J. Johnson, a.k.a. “Radar”, was born on August 18, 1939 in Osceola, Arkansas. Willie was the oldest of eight children. He was born to the union of James and Alberta Johnson. Both parents preceded him in death.

Willie was baptized at an early age at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life he became a faithful member of House of...

Mar 4, 2025

Cedric Louis Miles was born June 11, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. To the union of Erma Jean Osborne (deceased) and David Louis Miles. He was the first child born to this union.

Cedric attended Mary Lion Elementary School on the North side of Chicago. Cedric continued his education at Austin High School, where he graduated with a high school diploma class...

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Mar 1, 2025

A beautiful life has come to an end on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Charlie M. Burks Sr. was called home from labor to reward. Charlie M. Burks was born on January 5, 1952 in McDonough, Georgia to the late Selma Lue Burks. Charlie was the 12th child of 15 children. He was raised on the Westside of Chicago, Illinois. In...

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Feb 26, 2025

Sharmain was born on Victoria Street in Belize City, Belize, toShirley Brooks Sr., a seamstress, cook, and housekeeper, andRudolph Hamilton Sr., a painter. She was their second of six children and eldest daughter and sister to Janet, Rudy Jr.,Michael, Anthony, Shirley Jr., Lisa, and Kyshia. In the late1960s, the family emigrated from Belize to New YorkCity and lived in Bed...

Feb 19, 2025

Masco Stone Jr., was born on February 15, 1928 in Selma, AL to the late Masco Stone Sr. and Leola Stone. He was the third child of five siblings. His brother Ernest and sister Elizabeth preceded him in death.

Masco confessed his faith in Christ at an early age at Wesley C.M.E. Church. He was a product of the Selma Public...

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Dorothy McLaurin was born on March 10, 1947, to the union of Joseph and Johnnie May Gordon in Mound Bouyer, Mississippi. She grew up in Greenwood and Minter City, MS and moved to Chicago as a young adult. She was the youngest of six siblings.

Dorothy accepted the Lord Jesus as her Personal Savior at a young age, and she was...

Feb 7, 2025

Samuel L. Cole was born October 5th, 1946 in Batesville, Mississippi to the late Nennie S. (Hughes) and the late Agen C. Cole. To all that knew him, he was a funny and hardworking individual who touched the lives of everyone. In 1957, the Cole family relocated to Chicago, Illinois during the Great Migration for a better life for their...

Feb 4, 2025

Joe Powell was a man of quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering dedication to his family and work. Born in Lexington, Mississippi, to Ada Mae Cox and Willie Powell, he grew up with strong values that shaped his character. At a young age, he found Christ, and his faith remained a guiding force throughout his life.

He received his education at...

Jan 31, 2025

Preston Dobyne was born on September 20, 1926 to Thomas and Minnie Dobyne. He was born in Centerville, Alabama, located in Perry County. Both parents preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his other siblings: Two brothers, Paul and Lee Dobyne; and eight sisters, Bertha Melton, Verdia Melton, Mamie Dobyne, Horn-buckle, Jennie Melton, Corene Heard, Ruby...

Jan 27, 2025

Lee Anthony Davis, born on October 18, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to Anderson Lewis and Annie Davis, peacefully passed away on January 27, 2025. As the fifth of twelve children in a large and loving family, Lee grew up on the West Side of Chicago, particularly in Rockwell Gardens. He attended Grant Elementary School, McKinley Upper Grade School, and later...