Dec 3, 2024

Dec 2, 2024

James Otis McDaniel was born into Life on August 8, 1959 in Lexington, Mississippi to the parents of Susie Mae Bailey and Thomas Floyd McDaniel.

James was affectionately known as Otis and “JD” by family and friends. James relocated to Chicago at an early age on the Northside and Westside. He attended Chicago public schools, Waller, Spencer, Austin High School, and...

Nov 29, 2024

Dorothy A. Woodard, affectionately known as “Dottie”, was the fifth of six children born to the union of Edward C. Woodard and Millie L. Woodard on October 13, 1959 in Chicago, IL.

Preceding her in death are: Both parents; one brother, Marvin T. Woodard; and one son, Chase E. Cobbs.

Dorothy graduated from Westinghouse High School of Chicago, IL. She went on...

Nov 27, 2024

Larry Keith Smith was born on August 18, 1954 to Carrie Sue Jones and John Lee Smith in Chicago, Illinois. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age. Larry graduated from Farragut High School in 1973.

Larry was married to Lillie Dew and from this union three daughters and one son was born. He worked for AMB and other...

Nov 26, 2024

Edward Lee Adams, affectionately known as Ed to some and Oward to others, was born on May 1, 1952 to Bonnie Mae Moore and Willie Adams in Anguilla, Mississippi. After relocating to Chicago, from Mississippi, Ed’s mother met and married Jeff Patton who instantly became a father and positive role model to Ed.

Ed accepted Christ at an early age and...

Nov 24, 2024

Fred L. Adams was born on November 20, 1934, to Billy Adams and Mary B. Adams in Jonestown, Mississippi. Both parents preceded him in death.

He accepted Christ at an early age. Fred was baptized at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Jonestown, Mississippi. He moved to Chicago in the early 60's and became a faithful member of the Historic Stone...

Nov 20, 2024

Dorothy M. Brown was born into life to James and Mattie Lewis in Rosedale, Mississippi on June 16, 1954. Dorothy gave her life to Christ at an early age. She received her education in Rosedale, MS. On December 5, 1971, she welcomed her beautiful baby girl Ontounia. She was a young mother, but she loved her baby and made sure...

Nov 18, 2024

Deonta Daron Roberts was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 23, 1978, to Sherry Roberts-Bohannon and Tony Tarver, who preceded him in death.

He graduated from Emmet Elementary School and went on to acquire his GED. Deonta moved away from Chicago to reside in Green Bay, Wisconsin. One of his first jobs there was as a custodial worker at a community...

Nov 17, 2024

Mattie McGhee was born on April 10, 1940 to Jessie Mae Stewart and Freddie Stewart in Como, Mississippi. Both parents preceded her in death.

Mattie accepted Christ at an early age and she joined Stone Temple MB Church in the early 1970s.

Mattie attended Maising Star Elementary School in Como, MS. She then went on to Carter’s Middle School. After that, she...

Nov 15, 2024

Sandra Marie Skipper was born on March 2, 1950, to Lula and Ignatius. She married Eddie Lee Smith and later became a devoted loving mother to; five children, Shimarr, Yolanda, Alexandra, Eddie Jr and Derrick; as well as her stepkids, Denise and Keith. All of these children she cherished deeply.

Sandra’s love and kindness extended beyond her own children. She embraced...

Nov 15, 2024

Sam Rucker Jr. was born April 4, 1970 in Chicago, IL, to Sam and Joyce Rucker. He joined church early on in his life at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Napolean Wordlaw.

Sam Jr. graduated from Roosevelt High School then shortly after attended The Army Reserve. In 1989 he met Aquanette, and in this union they...

Nov 15, 2024

On January 31, 1930, the sun shined a little brighter as Margaret Mae was welcomed into this world. Born to Annie Mae Moore and Ester Gross, in Winona, MS, she was the eldest of Annie Mae’s seven children. 

With the desire for a better life, Margaret moved out Mississippi, making a stop in St. Louis before eventually settling in Chicago, IL....

Nov 12, 2024

Nov 10, 2024

Herbert was born on May 15, 1933, in Greenville, Mississippi, to the late Oscar and Mary Harris. He was one of five children, joining his siblings in a family that would go on to shape his deep sense of loyalty and love.

Herbert was a man who valued hard work, integrity, and kindness. Through-out his life, he worked in numerous jobs,...

Nov 10, 2024

Samuel Marshall, Sr. was born on December 28, 1938 to the marital union of Benjamin Marshall and Carrie Daggett.

Samuel was born in Thomson, Georgia. He attended the public school system, graduating from grade school and going on to graduate from R.L. Norris High School.

Samuel was a builder, a master of his trade. He did it all, whether it was carpentry,...

Nov 9, 2024

Ezell Lorenzo Williams was born on January 30, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Dorothy Williams and Harry Lorenzo Williams. He gave his life to Christ at an early age.

Ezell attended Jenner School and later down the line he went to Manley High School, where he graduated. He worked at KFC for years, where he became a manager. He also worked...

Nov 6, 2024

Evelyn Dockery was born on January 7, 1928 to Lurn and Myra Miller in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi. Both parents preceded her in death.

To her children, family and friends, she was lovingly known as Lean. She received that name as a child because she was so little and had no fat on her.

She married John Dockery and that marriage lasted for...

Nov 6, 2024

Raymond Louis Cox was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 3,1966 to Delores Cox and James Fields. He completed his education through the Chicago Public School System.

Raymond has always been a little “GIANT”. He had a free and adventurous spirit. He moved from Chicago to Missouri as a young man. He accepted Jesus Christ into his life as his Lord...

Nov 5, 2024

Nov 4, 2024

Ronnie Darrell Johnson was born July 15, 1980, in Chicago, IL to Gloria J. Johnson and Ronnie Richardson.

Ronnie is preceded in death by; His father, Ronnie Richardson; his grandmother, Martha Lewis; and his aunt, Brenda Faye.

Ronnie departed this life November 4, 2024, at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL.

Ronnie was a loving son, brother and uncle. He had only...