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Mrs. Kathryn Jones-Myles
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...
Mary Lou Smith
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...
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Lindsey-McCord
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...
Kay Frances Carloss
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...
Bernard Norwood
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....
Mr. Fred Will Smith
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...
Mrs. Dorothy Foster
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...
Will Henry Tankson
Apr 21, 2025
Will Henry Tankson was born to Mary Etta Tankson and Will Henry Gardner on August 30, 1943. Will “Sonny” was born in Clarksdale, MS.
Sonny attended Myrtle Hall Elementary and Higgins High School in Clarksdale. Sonny came to Chicago in 1959 and graduated from Cregier High School.
He united in marriage with his lifetime love Allene Brown (Tankson) on September 10, 1966....
Jesse Ford
Apr 16, 2025
Jesse James Ford was born into life on May 17, 1945, to Fannie Ford and Clifton Cates in Leland, MS.
He confessed a hope in Christ at a young age. He was a member of Messiah Temple M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Saulsby. On September 2, 2018, he joined Home of Life Christian Ministers under the leadership of Apostle...
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