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James Wade Rice was born on June 3rd 1944 in Clay, Kentucky to the late Wade E Rice and Millie Nunn who preceded him in death. James received his education at Rosenwald elementary and high school in providence, KY. During this time he found his passion for cooking at the age of 16. James then moved to Evansville, IN where he worked as a cook for Sheraton Hotel. Later in 1976 he moved to Chicago, Il and became a cook for AON, Hilton Hotel, and Aramark. He later worked at the University of...

Jon Anthony Shields, 81, departed this life at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2022. He was born on July 16, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pa to father, Benjamin Leftwich and mother, Gwendolyn Shields Hedman. He moved to Chicago with his family in 1952. Jon attended Parker High School in Chicago and graduated in 1959 after which he attended the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, where he graduated in 1967 with a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and a minor in History. Following college,...

Earl Jackson, beloved father, brother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 75 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Earl (aka Dino) was born on February 24, 1947 in Glendora Mississippi to Walter and Bernice Jackson. The family would soon relocate to Chicago, Illinois while Earl attended high school. Before even completing his high school studies, he decided to join the United States Army. Earl often told stories with great pride...

The Life and Legacy of Pastor C.B. Bradford Sr. Rev C.B. Bradford Sr. entered this life on December 14, 1979. He was born in Chicago, IL, to Carmelita Bradford and raised by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Rosetta Bradford. He was devoted to serving his heavenly Father at an early age and gave his life to Christ under the leadership of the late Rev. W.L. Blackwell. At age 7, he was called to preach. At age 18, he answered that call and was ordained at the age of 20. Rev C.B....