All Obituaries

Kevin Spann …son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, grandfather, and friend, departed his life October 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Born June 1, 1968 in Chicago, IL to Florence and Guss L Spann, he was the oldest of three children. Kevin’s paternal grandparents, Mary and Benjamin Haynes and maternal grandparents, Lettie and William Veal preceded Kevin in death. Kevin’s uncles, Benjamin Jr. and Larry Haynes, and George Maple; Preston Veal, Matthew Veal, and Henry. Kevin’s...

LuCynthia Jones (known as Cynthia) was born January 23,1953 in Chicago Illinois and accepted Christ at an early age. Preceding her in death was father Willie Emmons (Sago) and mother Hellen Jones. On September 17, 2019 Cynthia went home to be with the Lord. She attended DuSable High School and for many years she was a caregiver to Lovi Chapman.She loved arts and crafts and having a good time listening to music.  She leaves behind her daughter Jamie; honorary...

Robert Earl Wilson Jr. Affectionately known as Rob-Rob was born on May 30, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Robert Wilson Sr. of Rolling Fork Mississippi and Ruth Wilson of Chicago, Illinois. Rob had an inseparable bond with his three brothers, Raypheal, Rashaad, and Michael. From infancy, bible truths were impressed upon his heart! He was taught the importance of following bible principles to have good moral standards and excellent manners. Although, Rob was not a practicing...

Ezell (Tiny) Keyes of Chicago, Illinois was born on December 29, 1930 in Itta Bena, Mississippi to the parents of Narcisse Barrett and Ernest Keyes. He departed this life on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 at the age of 88. Determined, Resilience, Courage and Strength are all words that describe Tiny Keyes. Tiny accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age and was a deacon at Starlight St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. Tiny attended Itta Bena Public Schools in...

Mrs. Cora Lee McGee, was born November 23, 1941 to the union of Bernice King and Levi Randolph in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (father and mother preceded her in death). She was also preceded in death by: husband Wendell McGee, son Paul McGee, grandmother Rosa Hoyt King, sister Lillie Mae, brothers Rudolph, and Louis Ray, aunts Gladys Higgins, Cora Smith and Louise Walls, uncles Henry Simmons and Sam King. Cora accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Sunlight Baptist Church. Cora...

Celebrating the Life of James Henry Haynes May 31, 1933 – August 3, 2019 James Henry Haynes was born May 31, 1933 in Webb, Mississippi to William and Bessie Haynes. At the age of 2, his family moved to Chicago, IL to pursue a more prosperous life. James attended Gladstone Elementary School, Crane High School and Wilson City College. He also served in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged on August 11, 1956. On October 18, 1958, he married Sandra Handy (who...

Bettye Jones Richmond was born in Belzoni, Mississippi on March 2, 1948. She was the eldest child of the late Lela B. Jones and Willie H. Smith. Bettye attended McNair Elementary School in Belzoni, Mississippiand later relocated to Chicago, Illinoiswhere she attended Calhoun Elementary.  Bettye went on to be a Mighty Commando at John Marshall High School and was a graduate of the class of 1967. Bettye, being a natural caregiver, sought a career in nursing. Upon graduating from nursing...