All Obituaries

Roosevelt (Cody) Morrison graced the world on April 10, 1930. He was the first and only child born to Alex and Willie Bell Morrison in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended school in Birmingham AL, where he met and later married Mildred L. Thornton who he lovingly referred to as "Slim ". In 1952 they were married and had four (4) children Rodney G. Morrison, Reginald Morrison, Cathy Y. Morrison, and Derrick Morrison Sr. (aka, Dee Dee Wee/ Baby boy). In 1967 Roosevelt purchased his...

Thomas Chapmon, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather made his transition on March 20, 2024. Thomas was born on December 28, 1941, in the rural town of Bynum, Alabama. He was born from the union of Evelyn Sumlin and Cleveland Chapmon, who preceded him in death. Thomas has shared 61 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Gussie. Their love and devotion is a testament to the power of love and support. Their shared purpose was a focus on family, caring, and...

Fritzi June Mitchell was born December 20, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Charles James Mitchell and Louise Mitchell who preceded her in death. She married Orlando Jones June 10, 2002. She was baptized as a young girl. She and Orlando are members of the Lighthouse Church of All Nations where they served on the Dining Room Ministry. Over the years she was always active in the church. At her former church, St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church she served as the...

It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jackie S. Noyes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. Jackie was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Marjorie Noyes, and siblings Rose, Beverly, Shirley, Carol, Ted, and Judy. He leaves behind his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Nancy Lee Noyes; his children, William (Natasha), Denice, Eli, and Ethan (Stacy); his cherished grandchildren, Dametria, Chad,...

James Rodney Nelson Sr. or “Big Rodney” as we all called him, passed away on February 26th, 2024. He was born on May 26th, 1959 in Chicago, IL to his loving mother Florence Mitchell. Rodney was blessed to be raised by Florence and his step father, Calvin “Grandpa Cal” Walker. He attended Dunbar High School and worked at O’hare Airport for many years from which he later retired. Rodney was married to Consquela “Lisa” Nelson whom he loved dearly. He...

Life Reflections Derrick was born on January 25, 1992, in Oak Park, IL to the union of Debra and Derrick Eiland. At an early age, Derrick accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized. Derrick attended and graduated from Hillside Elementary School and Proviso West High School both in Hillside, IL. Derrick had a love for music, sports and was an undiscovered comedian (in his head). Derrick was affectionately known as Lil’ Derrick by his family and Iggy by his friends. He was...

Joe Michael Simpson was born in Chicago Heights, IL. on November 25th, 1975 to Beverly J. Simpson and Joe Ward. He was the youngest child of this union. Alongside Beverly J. Simpson, Joe Michael Simpson was adopted and raised by William Lee Simpson. William and Beverly Simpson created a blended family that included Joe’s three siblings as follows: Jennifer Marie Simpson, Tanya Latrice Simpson and Belinda Michelle Green. Joe attended Cornerstone Christian Academy and Crete-Monee High...

Mary Ellen Almo affectionately known as Bae Mae, was born November 24, 1938 to Elizabeth Fry Brown. She was the second of six children with her brother Oliver Earl Fry and her mother preceding her in death. Mary  received her education at Vaughan Station Grammar School and Linwood High School in Mississippi. She acknowledged Christ at an early age at New Zion Baptist Church, also in Mississippi. Mary  married her childhood sweetheart Willie L. Almo on December 1, 1955. To this...