Obituaries

Jun 5, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Calyer Anon David Jr.

Calyer Anon was born on January 6th, 1967, at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Calyer Anon Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Merrifield) David. He was the youngest of three siblings, one of two born to this union. Since there were two Calyer’s in the house, he was affectionately called “Little Cal” as...

Jun 2, 2025

Rosie’s Legacy

Mrs. Rosie Mae Anderson who was affectionally called Margaret, was born March 4, 1933, to the late Eddie and Fannie Ford in Huntsville, Alabama. She later moved to Chicago, Illinois, met and became the wife of the late Feltus Anderson, Jr. She transitioned from this life on June 2, 2025 at the age of 92.

Rosie accepted Christ at an...

May 24, 2025

Edward Clark, affectionately known as "Nig", passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 81 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born on March 11, 1944, in Isola, MS, to his loving parents, Clara and Serial Clark. Edward was the eldest of three boys and three girls: Mamie Williams (Calvin), Rose Bryant (Sam), Robert Clark Sr. (Lula), Willie...

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With deep love and profound gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Edna Garmon, a devoted servant of God, a lifelong learner, and a treasured matriarch whose quiet strength and deep compassion touched all who knew her.

Edna was born on November 26, 1949, in Belzoni, Mississippi, to the late James Edenburgs Sr. and Ida Mae Edenburgs. Her family later...

Apr 29, 2025

Born on March 31st, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, Glinda Denise Carroll entered the world with a warmth and zest for life that would touch everyone she met. She was the eldest of two daughters born to Pearl Coley and James Graham.

Raised on Chicago’s westside, Glinda received her education in Chicago Public Schools, graduating from Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School and...

Apr 6, 2025

Ethel Louise Davis was the ninth child born to John Robert Patten and Louise Blake Patten on October 11, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois.

She attended and graduated from Englewood High School then obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Special Education from Chicago State University. She dedicated 35 years of service to Chicago Public Schools,...

Mar 20, 2025

Bonita Lathan Funeral Service

Mar 5, 2025

KEVIN R SNEAD was born into time on December 5, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to Janie Bell Snead, “Blossie”, and Frank Butler (both deceased). He was born into eternity on March 5, 2025. Kevin often spoke of how his mother, “Blossie”, demanded good grades, good behavior in school and in the community and good manners.

Kevin gave his life to Christ...

Mar 4, 2025

Vera Turner

Vera Turner passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in South Holland, Illinois, at the age of 89. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Vera dedicated her life to her family and community.

She built a successful career at Continental Insurance Company, where she worked for over ten years before retiring. After a brief break, Vera found fulfillment as a crossing guard...

Mar 4, 2025

Pastor Nancy Noyes,

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 78. She was surrounded by love in her final moments and is now reunited with her husband, Jack Noyes, who passed away a year ago. Born on June 3, 1946, in Syracuse, New York, Pastor Nancy...

Feb 23, 2025

Roy Hawkins was born on December 26, 1950 in Sunflower, Mississippi to the union of the late Will Oner Hawkins and Earlean Hawkins.

Roy confessed Hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Zion Rock MB Church in Sunflower, Mississippi.

He later moved to Chicago where he met and married his wife, Leotha on March 24, 1972.

Roy took pride...

Feb 15, 2025

Who am I?

Yonyace Kyles, of course! Born to Joyce and Roland Kyles at Illinois Research Hospital on October 31, 1967, at exactly 8:29 PM. Now, I told you I was special—just look at my birthday! Only World Changers are born on that day. I was BORN to make an impact!

This is MY SONG…

I was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and educated...

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Feb 11, 2025

If you had the privilege of knowing Cathy Sue Long, then you knew a woman full of faith, love, laughter, wisdom, and rhythm. She could dance a baby to sleep, talk you through your problems for hours, and still have the energy to pack up an RV and hit the road for Mardi Gras—because Cathy knew how to live life...

Feb 8, 2025

Prell Cymone Madlock was born on August 15, 1965 in Batesville, Mississippi to Pearl Madlock and Roy Reeves. He was the second oldest of nine siblings.

Prell and family relocated to Chicago, IL in 1966. He attended Bryant Elementary School, Westinghouse and graduated from Jones Commercial High School.

After graduating he worked at UPS, Dominick’s Finer Foods, he later joined the work...

Feb 7, 2025

Feb 4, 2025

Wilburt "Wil" Abron, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at Christ Hospital, at the age of 75. Born in Tyler Town, Mississippi, Wil spent his early years in Franklinton, Louisiana, before making Chicago, Illinois, his home in 1969.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luvester and Lincoln Abron; his son,...