Nov 3, 2024

Venice Jean Smith was born to Willie Mae Parker on August 21, 1965 in Chicago IL. She was the third out of five children.

Venice is preceded in death by: Her sister, Gloria Parker; her grandmother, Lady B Smith; her brother, Anthony Parker; and her granddaughter, Mashane Leola Thompson.

Venice went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2024. Venice...

Nov 2, 2024

Starks “Billy” McGlory was born in Fayette, Mississippi on August 14, 1951. He was the third of nine children and the middle son of A.V. and Geannetta McGlory. Billy and his five siblings moved with their parents to Chicago at the age of 7. Billy grew up in a close working-class family where he was taught to love God, family,...

Nov 1, 2024

J.C. Young passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the age of 93.

He was born on August 25, 1931 in Wilson, Arkansas to the union of Willie and Hattie Young.

J.C. left Wilson, Arkansas at the age of 17. He moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he stayed with his older brother Charlie, then he moved to Chicago, Illinois. 

J.C. worked as...

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Catherine Moore, 73, of North Carolina, passed away on October 28, 2024 with her oldest and youngest child holding her hands.

Catherine, affectionately known as “Cat”, was born July 14, 1951 to Jim and Maxine Young in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Crane Tech in Chicago, IL

Catherine was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness on April 3, 1965. She was a faithful...

Oct 28, 2024

Joyce A. Brown was born in Merrigold, Mississippi on March 20, 1950 to Mae Bertha Weatherspoon and Percy Brown.

Joyce was a faithful member of Greater First Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending.

Joyce completed high school in Merrigold, Mississippi. Joyce went on to further her education at Malcolm X College in the Nursing Program.

Joyce was a hard worker....

Oct 26, 2024

Lola Bell Haywood, known as Lola Burns (and nicknamed Dorothy Jean) was born on May 3, 1938. She was born to Lola Haywood and James Haywood in Scotts, Mississippi. Lola was the ninth child of twelve children.

Lola confessed her life to Christ at an early age. She became a devoted member and served on the Usher Board at Christian Love...

Oct 23, 2024

Louise Ellen Westmoreland was born on March 5, 1933 in Texarkana, Texas to the late Webber and Alberta Thomas. Louise was the ninth of nine children born into the Thomas family. In 1946, when Louise was thirteen years old, she would leave her hometown of Texarkana, TX to live with her sister Jessie on the southside of Chicago, IL.

Louise accepted...

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On January 24, 1958 an Angel by the name of Andre D. Davis, affectionately known as “Dre” was born to the union of Bobbie and Hattie Wright.

Andre accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior early in life. Dre was a graduate of Mason Elementary School and Cregier High School.

Andre and Stephanie were joined together in holy matrimony on November 12,...

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Brenda G. Hyles was a free spirit who danced to the beat of her own drum! Brenda was highly intelligent, very accomplished and she earned her MBA (Master of Business Administration) successfully. She worked in her field of business until she retired.

Brenda loved God, her family, watching sports with her brothers, and she loved cooking. Everytime she dined out with...

Oct 3, 2024

Ernestine Williams, passed away on October 3, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Ernestine was born on January 21, 1950, in Montgomery County, MS to the late Joe Ella and Mason Williams. Ernestine was the middle child, proceeded in death by her brother James Otis. She was a loving mother, devoted sister, and cherished friend.

Ernestine gave her life...

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Sep 30, 2024

Craig Young was born on April 25, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the third of seven children, born from the union of Ollie Lee Young and Velma Ruth (Powe) Young. 

Craig grew up on the west side of Chicago. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. He attended YMCA High School and graduated in 1976. He went...

Sep 30, 2024