All Obituaries

Life’s Reflection Charles Rozzano Lenox was born in Chicago, IL on May 26, 1970 to Charles Boyd and Shirley Lenox Boyd. Charles accepted Christ at an early age. Charles loved the Lord with all his might. Throughout his entire sickness, Charles never said “Why me” or complained. Charles trusted God, throughout his battle with cancer. Charles completed 8 years of Grade School at Michael Faraday, graduated from John Marshall H.S and returned and completed his studies at...

Honoring the life of Ann Wiley Ann M. Wiley was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 29, 1942 at Cook County Hospital to the late Inez Spicer (Stevens). Ann worked at Spiegel’s catalog company in her early years and later settled in a position with the State of Illinois Public Aid Services where she retired after 25 years of service. She was married to Washington Wiley in 1965, which produced two children, Gina and Michelle. They separated in 2005 but remained friends. She was...

Bessie A. McNeal was born to Tommie Wilson and Ida Mae Wilson, January 16, 1942 in Louisville, Mississippi.  To this union the following children were born:  Tommie C. Wilson (Ruth) (deceased) Clyde E. Wilson (Lillie), Louis Wilson (Diane), Johnnie N Wilson (Catherine), Donnie D. Wilson & Aline Hayes (Johnnie).  Bessie later moved to Chicago, IL where she married Eddie L. McNeal, Jr. Bessie & Eddie stayed married sixty-one...

Gilbert Earl Jones was born September 17, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Eula Mae McGifford and Wilbert Woods. After living in Uniontown, PA for a few years, the family relocated to Chicago, Illinois when Gilbert was eight years old. Gilbert graduated from Chicago Vocational High School in 1963. As a lover and player of all sports, football was his favorite. Right after high school, Gilbert joined the United States Army where he proudly served and was honorably discharged after three...

Vallie Jackson-Coney was born on August 5, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Annie Mae Cutler-Jackson. Vallie moved to Chicago, Illinois when she was 5 years old and was the second oldest of nine children. She attended DuSable High School in Chicago and completed several college courses. She worked with the United States Post Office for over 20 years before retiring. Vallie is survived by three sisters: Clara, Annie Mae (Johnny) and Aretha. Siblings: James, Gilbert, Edna, Tim, and...

Reyanna Quinteia Catledge was Born July 14th, 1979, in Chicago Il to James and Earlene Catledge (Who preceded her in death). Reyanna- Accepted Christ at Mt Moriah Baptist Church- Chicago IL. Reyanna graduated from Simon Guggenheim – Grade School, Chicago Vocational H.S and Alabama State University 2005. She became a member of Most Worshipful St. John Grand Lodge OES Naomi Chapter #1 in March 2010. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Reyanna worked at Carson Pirie...

W V ( Myles, son of the late Della Wesley and Joe Myles, was born in Tunica, Mississippi on October 28, 1938. W V was 1 of 6 siblings, three siblings; Melvin Tony, and Wanda Faye, also one grandson; Mark preceded him in their transitions; W V transitioned August 27th, 2021 at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. W V and Magnolia met as children growing up, and attending the same schools in Tunica, Mississippi. They began dating and after a lengthy courtship, they fell in love. In 1960, W V...