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Celebrating the Life of James Henry Haynes May 31, 1933 – August 3, 2019 James Henry Haynes was born May 31, 1933 in Webb, Mississippi to William and Bessie Haynes. At the age of 2, his family moved to Chicago, IL to pursue a more prosperous life. James attended Gladstone Elementary School, Crane High School and Wilson City College. He also served in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged on August 11, 1956. On October 18, 1958, he married Sandra Handy (who...

Bettye Jones Richmond was born in Belzoni, Mississippi on March 2, 1948. She was the eldest child of the late Lela B. Jones and Willie H. Smith. Bettye attended McNair Elementary School in Belzoni, Mississippiand later relocated to Chicago, Illinoiswhere she attended Calhoun Elementary.  Bettye went on to be a Mighty Commando at John Marshall High School and was a graduate of the class of 1967. Bettye, being a natural caregiver, sought a career in nursing. Upon graduating from nursing...

Beverly Ann Crawford was born to James and Lela Crawford on October 2, 1958. She was one of eight children. Preceding her in death were her parents and three brothers, Raymond Jackson, Jerry Crawford, and Kenneth Crawford.  Beverly attended Calumet High School. After high school she became a key punch operator for the City of Chicago for several years. She later worked as a cashier for Winchell’s Donuts and finally she worked as a teacher’s aide in a day care...

Curtis Antonio Moses Fitts was born in Maywood IL. on October 5, 1981 to Curtis Fitts Sr. and Susan Marie Casey. He was the only Child of this union. Curtis attended Roosevelt Elementary and Proviso East High School.Curtis Wed his Wife Tanya Latrice Simpson-Fitts on July 6, 2015. Curtis Antonio Moses Fitts was a phenomenal human being who always put the needs of others before his own. Curtis was not just living he breathed life into so many others as well. He was a very kindhearted and...

                                                                                    Obituary Ethel Weese Ellis was born March 18, 1955 in Schlater, MS to Roberta and Scott Lott, both whom proceeded her in death. She was the sixth child of ten. After her parents relocated the family...