Obituaries

Aug 4, 2026

Jessie LaValle Meredith was born December 26, 1959, as the third of seven children to the union of Jessie L. Meredith and Alyce R. Meredith in Meridian, Mississippi.

Jessie was a loving and kind child, whose gentle and vibrant spirit remained constant throughout his life. At a very young age, he united with the Haven Chapel Methodist Church, laying the foundation...

Aug 3, 2026

Tuesday, September 21, 1965, in Meridian, Mississippi Alyce and Jessie were blessed with the birth of their sixth child, Bruce Terence.

The Meredith Family moved to Maywood, Illinois in 1966. Bruce attended Irving Elementary and Proviso East High Schools. Bruce was a Proviso East lettered football player. He was also the basketball team manager where he encouraged the same level of...

Aug 2, 2026

Aug 2, 2026

Jul 14, 2026

Jessie Lee Meredith was born May 6, 1935, to Everette Meredith and Elnora Evans in Meridian, Mississippi.

Jessie was a gentle and kind child, and throughout his lifetime he remained loving, kind, and generous to his family and friends. At a very young age, Jessie was united with the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Jessie received his early education in the Meridian and...

Jul 9, 2026

Valerie Jean Rogers was born on February 14, 1954, in Xenia, Ohio, to Lloyd William Rogers and Alice Charlevoix (Powell) Rogers. She was the second of four children.

Valerie attended public schools in Xenia before continuing her education in Chicago. She graduated from Gillespie Upper Grade Center in 1968 and Harlan High School in 1972. Valerie went on to earn her...

Jul 7, 2026

Life’s reflections

Julius “Sunny” Jackson was born on July 13th, 1951, in Webb, Mississippi, to the union of Henry and Ella Jackson. He was the youngest of 14 children. He attended elementary school at Hess Upper Grade Center and graduated from Cregier Vocational High School in 1969.

He accepted Christ at an early age as his Lord and Savior in Chicago, Illinois,...

Jul 2, 2026

Jul 2, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Lionor M. Zamora on July 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 11, 1941, in Uvalde, Texas, Lionor was the cherished daughter of Damien and Aurelia Mansanarez. Her life was one of profound love and dedication to family, embodying the spirit of warmth and hospitality in every gesture.

Lionor...

Jun 25, 2026

Life Reflections

Sheryl Anita Brown was born on February 11,1956 to parents William H. Brown Sr. and Virlyn M. Brown, of Detroit, Michigan.

Sheryl was the youngest and had one older brother William “Billy” Brown Jr. However, Sheryl would tell anyone who would listen she was the oldest, probably meaning the smartest.

Sheryl was an active member in church, Fellowship Chapel, Detroit, Michigan...

Jun 24, 2026

Jun 22, 2026

Jessica Jamie Glover

Jessica Jamie Glover was born on December 24, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Jesse J. Glover, Sr. and Brenda Glover. She was the second of three children, with one brother, Jesse Glover, Jr., and one sister, Kelly Glover.

Jessica was blessed to be brought to the Church of God in a blanket, beginning a lifelong connection to...

Jun 14, 2026

Jun 8, 2026

Jun 2, 2026

Eulastene Coppage, affectionately nicknamed “Honey”, was born on January 15, 1939, in Sledge, Mississippi to Clarence Williams and Janie Clark. It was in Mississippi that Eulastene accepted Christ at a young age and attended school.

She married the love of her life and soulmate, Willie James Coppage, better known as “Peter”, on September 16, 1956. To this union 5 children were...

Jun 1, 2026

Armenia was the 14th child born to Tobie Falkner, Jr. and Laura Scruggs in Holly Springs, Mississippi on August 14 or August 24, 1938. She has always celebrated both days for her birthday. She attended Jones School in Holly Springs. She gave her life to the Lord at an early age while attending Smith Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she...

May 26, 2026

May 25, 2026

Frieda Mae Blissett Goodwin

There were two things Frieda Mae Blissett Goodwin loved without condition or ceiling: the Lord she served and the family she was given. Everything else, every sacrifice, every room she walked into and refused to leave without being counted, flowed from those two commitments like water from a source.

She was born in Chicago on October 16, 1953,...

May 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of Lee Henry Mansfield

Lee Henry Mansfield was born on September 3, 1936, in Parkdale, Arkansas, to Rhodie and Oscar Lee Mansfield, Sr. He was one of nine children. His parents preceded him in death, but they instilled in him the values of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance.

Lee was raised in a close-knit community and attended Union...

May 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Emma Harrison

Emma Harrison was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished friend whose life was marked by unwavering faith, unconditional love, and a servant’s heart.

Emma was born on August 11, 1949, in Little Rock to Airie Lee Buchanan and Pearlie Mae Buchanan as their firstborn child. In 1951, the family relocated to Crestwood,...