Obituaries

Jul 9, 2018

Mr. Willie Oliver Dillon was the youngest of eleven children (all of whom preceded him in death) born to the late John Ivory Dillion and Lillian Holmes in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi on January 5, 1935. In 1953 at the age of 18, Oliver took a chance and moved up north to Chicago for better job opportunities. He worked several...

Jul 4, 2018

Leon Jones was born June 21, 1926 to the proud parents of Myrtle Moore-Jones and James Jones on the south side of Chicago,IL. Leon was the eldest of two children,Leonard Jones who preceded him in death at the age of 12 due to scarlet fever. Leon accepted Christ at an early age due to his mother being a big...

Jun 26, 2018

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FREDDIE MODEAN SAMPSON was born in Starkville Mississippi on August 3, 1932 to her proud parents Mary Johnson and Fred Outlaw, who preceded her in death. She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Starksville, Mississippi. Freddie was united in Holy Matrimony to...

Jun 2, 2018

Howard T. Steward was born on December 7, 1957 to his parents Helen and Edward Steward, Sr. He had to spend the first few years of his life in the hospital because of a rare bladder condition. He and his many brothers and sisters lived in the projects on 40th and State. They all attended Hardigan Elementary School in...

May 24, 2018

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Dr. Bernia Fay Womack (“Berna Fay”) was born June 17, 1949 to Fred and Bernice Miller in Chicago, Illinois. She had three brothers, Andrew Peter, Anthony and Greggory and one sister, Sheila. Andrew Peter preceded Bernia in death.

Bernia married Christopher Nwokedi and to this union, a son named Bosa (BJ) was...

May 5, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Byron D. Gill. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 4, 2018

Obituary  for Kim Hubbert

Kim Hubbert was born on November 22, 1957, in Chicago IL, to her father Clifton Hubbert and mother Willie R Hubbert. She was the second child of three siblings.  Kim was raised on the south side of Chicago IL. At a early age she accepted Christ and later, Baptist at Starlight...

Apr 12, 2018

“Celebrating A Faithful Woman”

On this day, we gather to celebrate the life and home going of Barbara Ann Fleming. Barbara was a Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, GiGi, Sister, Aunt, Friend and a true Believer and soldier of Christ . Barbara was born to parents Rollie Fleming and Carretha Johnson on October 12, 1950, the third of nine...

Apr 10, 2018

Elvin Duane Walker

Elvin Duane Walker was born in Chicago, Illinois on Friday April 29,1955 to the parents of Elvin and Dorothy Mae (Norris) Walker. In the Devine plan of the Almighty Father, Elvin was the first born to this union. Elvin was a very special person, most people have the privilege of having a...

Mar 26, 2018

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Ercelene Gamble was born on April 21, 1947 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Kathleen and Ercel Smallwood.  She departed into glory on March 26, 2018.

She was educated through the Roanoke Public School system. After graduation, she met and married Thurman Hunt and moved to Chicago. As...

Mar 24, 2018

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Do you know Mo?

I’ve never had a bad day in my life, and today was beautiful. It’s all about love. – Morris Ellis

Born Morris Earl Ellis on the good day of June 29, 1966 to Pearlie Mae and Robert Earl Ellis his loving nurturing parents, whom...

Feb 20, 2018

Damon Banks was born on January 16, 1984, to Theodora Banks and Jim H. Kline, in Maywood, Illinois, approximately 29 mins after his twin sister (Danielle). Damon’s wit, humor, charm, and leadership skills became apparent at an early age. His grandmother recalls that he was extremely curious as a child and learning was easy for him.

Damon...

Feb 19, 2018

LaClede, affectionately known as “Clee” was born LaClede Kimbrough to Flave and Georgia Kimbrough on February 5, 1938; the fourth of five children in Annie Manie, Alabama. While Clee was yet still young, the family relocated to Gadsden, Alabama where Clee confessed a hope in Christ at First Baptist of East Gadsden – Green Pastures. She received her education...

Jan 17, 2018

On August 5, 1941, in Louisville, Mississippi, Peavy and Maudean Eiland rejoiced in the birth of their 7th child and first daughter, Hettie Jewel , she was affectionately known by her family as Sista . Hettie confessed Christ at an early age at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Louisville, MS. She was educated in the Louisville school system. Hettie...

Jan 16, 2018

Darlene Jones Wright was born to Ernest and Florence Jones on July 11, 1954, in Chicago, IL.  She attended Austin High School; graduating in 1972.  Darlene went on to obtain her license in cosmetology which led to a lifetime of passion with hair.   Darlene married Freddie Wright in 1979, and to this union was born two sons...

Jan 11, 2018

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Mary Clayton-Long was born in Carthage, Mississippi on March 10, 1944. She was one of nine children to the union of the late Charlie T. Clayton and Pauline Conway-Clayton.

Mary attended Mt. Olive and St. Anne schools during her early school years. She later matriculated from Conway-JG Greer...

Dec 29, 2017

Juanita Johnson was born October 15, 1933 in Crawfordsville, Arkansas, to the union of Matilda and Isaiah Reeves (both preceded her in death).  She was the 2nd of 15 children.

Juanita attended Calvary Baptist in Chicago, Illinois where she served on the Usher Board.

Juanita loved to cook, she met her husband at the army...

Dec 15, 2017

ALLEN EARL MILLER was born January 30, 1934 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to the late Earnest and Lillian (Carey) Miller. Allen, affectionately called “UNCLE BUBBA” was the fourth of five children. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Jewel, Ernest, Elizabeth and Bobby.

Allen loved God and accepted Christ at an early age....

Dec 10, 2017

Rudy's Life Story

Rudy Smithwas born July 21, 1945. He was the oldest child born to Mattie and the late Eddie Smith.Rudy rsceived his early education from Blessed Sacrament, Corkery and Farragut High School graduating in June 1972.

After High School Rudy married the loveof his life, Delois..... to this union, two sons...

Dec 10, 2017

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Imagine in your minds with me, if you can, Sunday, December 10, 2017. Jesus stood in the Garden of Heaven talking with the disciples of God concerning Lawrence Roach. Jesus: Go and tell Lawrence Roach my Father said his work is done, come home! Disciple I: Lawrence Roach was loaned to Joe Roach...