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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...
Mr. DARNELL HATTER , Sr.
Mar 28, 2025
My story began on August 13, 1942 in Gainesville, Alabama. Did ya’ll know that my name was originally Percy Cleophus? Yep, I know some of ya’ll might be shocked. Gratefully, my older sister Exie Mae insisted that my name should be changed to Darnell Hatter and my momma said ok. I was the youngest of 13 born to my momma...
Miss. Marsie Clark
Mar 27, 2025
Marsie B. Clark was born on December 6, 1925 in Tillitoba, Mississippi to the late Alex and Della Turner. Her siblings; Lennie Watson, Arilla Browley, Ellen Williams, Rachel Turner, Jessie Turner, James Turner, Hubert DuBois, Andrew Townes and Peyton Turner all preceded Marsie in their earthly transitions.
Marsie was married to Clinton Clark in 1943. To this union, one son, Roscoe,...
Ms. Parlee Johnson
Mar 27, 2025
Parlee Johnson was born on October 18, 1950 to Ms. Minnie Adolph in Sunflower, Mississippi. She was the second youngest child born to her mother, Minnie Adolph. Parlee was baptized in the Baptist church while in Mississippi.
Parlee moved from her hometown along with her family to the North Lawndale area on the westside of Chicago, where she pursued her love...
Mr. LEE ARTHUR JEFFERSON
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...
Mr. George Frey
Mar 19, 2025
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...
Rachel Mae Gunartt-Jordan
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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