All Obituaries

  Vivian was born in Meridian, Mississippi, on February 28, 1945, to the union of Lucius and Bernice Burrage. Her father proceeded her in death. Vivian attended grammar school at Howland School, High School at Lucy Flowers and she also attended Marion Business School to establish her career in the Health field.  Vivian joined Douglas Park B.C. under the leadership of Rev. Thomas L. Lanier in 1980. She became an active member at Douglas Park utilizing her delicate, intricate,...

Obituary Minnie Louise Turner was truly one of a kind, she was deeply loved, and will be immensely missed. Minnie was born on October 2, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to the delight of her late mother, Earthaleen Turner. She departed this earthly life in the comfort of her home on Sunday, September 9, 2018, after dealing with ongoing health issues. Minnie was second oldest to five children, John Turner, Earlin Turner, Vickie Bernard and Tommy Banks who preceded her in death. At a young age,...

Mr. Allen McCall Jr. was born November 29, 1933 in Greenwood, MS to the late Mattie and Allen McCall Sr. He departed this life Sunday morning September 1, 2018, 12:31am at his home 2205 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL. He confessed his life to Christ late in life and was baptized and attend Salem Baptist Church under Pastor Meeks. Mr. McCall worked at Western Café Box Company over 26 years.

Kenneth Warren Elem Sr., devoted husband and father departed this life to join our heavenly father in his eternal home Saturday August 4, 2018. Kenneth was the second born child to father Cleveland Elem and mother Mattie Elem in Memphis Tennessee. At the tender age of 6 Kenneth and his family relocated to Chicago, IL. After moving to Chicago Kenneth confessed hope in Christ and joined New Philadelphia Missionary Baptist church, Under the leadership of Revered Horace Nelson Mitchell, where...

Leon Jones was born June 21, 1926 to the proud parents of Myrtle Moore-Jones and James Jones on the south side of Chicago,IL. Leon was the eldest of two children,Leonard Jones who preceded him in death at the age of 12 due to scarlet fever. Leon accepted Christ at an early age due to his mother being a big part of the church where she made sure he, his brother and cousins remembered & were able to recite scriptures of the Bible, because he said she did not play about that! He continued...

Michael Bradley Anderson was born August 21,1972 to Deborah Strlek and Mike Anderson. Michael will be lovingly remembered by his parents Deborah and Francek Strlek, his siblings, Christy Anderson, Rebecca Delle and brother-in-law Tony Delle. Michael leaves behind three children, Malachi (20), Miera (14) and Mikel (12), Nieces & Nephews Aleena Jimenez, Brianna Cao (Peter Cao), Pariss Delle, Jaden Anderson and Tristen Delle. Michael will be lovingly remembered by former spouse Holly...

Mr. Willie Oliver Dillon was the youngest of eleven children (all of whom preceded him in death) born to the late John Ivory Dillion and Lillian Holmes in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi on January 5, 1935. In 1953 at the age of 18, Oliver took a chance and moved up north to Chicago for better job opportunities. He worked several odd jobs throughout the city until he landed his long-term career job at Kiddie Krome Children’s Furniture where he quickly excelled and was promoted to...

Obituary FREDDIE MODEAN SAMPSON was born in Starkville Mississippi on August 3, 1932 to her proud parents Mary Johnson and Fred Outlaw, who preceded her in death. She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Starksville, Mississippi. Freddie was united in Holy Matrimony to James Roy Davis and to this union one child was born, Virginia Ayesha (Mae) Haadee. Freddie and James relocated to Maywood, Illinois, in late 1947 and years later he...