Obituaries

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

May 16, 2026

May 15, 2026

Today, we gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Derrick Long Taylor, 37, of Chicago, Illinois, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2026, at Christ Advocate Hospital. Derrick was born on November 6, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, to his loving mother, Lori Long. Later in life, he was blessed with two additional loving parents,...

May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

W. R. (William Rayburn) Willis, was born to Edna and William (Casey) Willis, February 4th, 1937 in Springfield Arkansas.

From the cotton fields of Arkansas, he would walk into his Life calling, at the age of 15, by migrating to Hannibal Missouri. From the difficult life of being raised in a huge Family, to the vibrant city life of a riverfront...

Apr 25, 2026

Roosevelt Moneyham, Jr. was born on April 30, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to the union of Roosevelt Moneyham, Sr. and JewRuther Moneyham (Tharpe.) He departed this life on April 25, 2026 — just five days before what would have been his 71st birthday — leaving behind a legacy as wide as his legendary smile.

Roosevelt accepted Christ at an early age...

Apr 21, 2026

On June 11, 1951, Norma Jean Sutton entered the world as a bright light to her parents, Harry Sam and Beatrice Sam, and to what would become a large, lively family of eight children. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Norma learned early the values of resilience, education, and community — values she carried throughout her life.

Norma was...

Apr 8, 2026

Diane Marie DiDonato was born on December 21, 1958 to the late Andrew and Ann DiDonato, (nee Beres). She leaves to cherish her memory to her loving friend and partner Leo Ruglio; devoted sister of the late Peter Zullo, Michael (Anne) Berry, Phyllis (Jeffrey) Gorniack, Georgiann “Gigi” (Michael) Callaway, and Carolyn DiDonato; proud aunt of Andrew (Aslan) Zamazal, AnnMarie (Sotiris)...

Mar 29, 2026

Rosie Mae Williams was born on April 14, 1946, in Tutwiler, Mississippi, to the late Priscilla (Provine) Ratliff and Pat Ratliff. She was the seventh of eight children. She is preceded in death by her brothers JT, Frankie, and Freddie, and her sisters Rowena, Lela, and Gertrude. Rosie accepted Christ at an early age at Whitfield Baptist Church in Tutwiler,...

Mar 22, 2026

Anthony Woodson, aka Tony, Tone, or Wood was one of a kind and unforgettable! He was born on November 22, 1967, at Gottlieb Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois, to Harry Woodson Sr. and Sandra Garrett Woodson. From that union, three children were born, Harry Jr., Anthony and Felita. Tony grew up in Maywood, Illinois, where he built lifelong friendships.

 He was...

Mar 3, 2026

Mar 2, 2026

Dennis Scott was born in Chicago, IL on November 24, 1942 to proud parents Addie and Elijah Scott, who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death is wife Priscilla Davis Scott, brother, Michael Scott, and sisters Patricia Brisker and Barbara Scott.

Dennis was raised in Chicago, IL in the Robert Brooks housing development, aka "The Village". He attended Riis Elementary...

Feb 26, 2026

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Feb 12, 2026

Ophelia Brewer, 86, of Chicago, Illinois, peacefully transitioned from this life on February 12, 2026.

Ophelia was born on March 18, 1939, in Marianna, Arkansas, to Leroy Lanier and Searcy Lee Puckett. At a young age, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and remained steadfast in her faith throughout her life. She loved the Lord wholeheartedly and ministered...

Feb 11, 2026

Feb 6, 2026

Earnestine (Kirksey) Johnson was lovingly welcomed into this world on March 21, 1938, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, born to the late Henry G. Kirksey and Mattie Mae Kirksey. Six children were born from that union.

Earnestine later moved to Chicago, Illinois with her sisters in pursuit of greater opportunities and a brighter future. She worked in a factory for a short time...

Feb 4, 2026

James William Womack, Sr. was born on October 22, 1946, to Emmit Sr. and Marie Womack (Watts) in Chicago, Illinois. He was one of five children, growing up alongside his brother, Emmit Jr., and his sisters, Ruby, Lois, and Diane. His sister Lois preceded him in death.

James Sr. first married Peggy Chears (Williams), and to this union two children were...