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Deonta Daron Roberts

Deonta Daron Roberts

Nov 18, 2024

Deonta Daron Roberts was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 23, 1978, to Sherry Roberts-Bohannon and Tony Tarver, who preceded him in death.

He graduated from Emmet Elementary School and went on to acquire his GED. Deonta moved away from Chicago to reside in Green Bay, Wisconsin. One of his first jobs there was as a custodial worker at a community...

Margaret Mae Burks

Margaret Mae Burks

Nov 15, 2024

On January 31, 1930, the sun shined a little brighter as Margaret Mae was welcomed into this world. Born to Annie Mae Moore and Ester Gross, in Winona, MS, she was the eldest of Annie Mae’s seven children. 

With the desire for a better life, Margaret moved out Mississippi, making a stop in St. Louis before eventually settling in Chicago, IL....

Herbert L. Harris

Herbert L. Harris

Nov 10, 2024

Herbert was born on May 15, 1933, in Greenville, Mississippi, to the late Oscar and Mary Harris. He was one of five children, joining his siblings in a family that would go on to shape his deep sense of loyalty and love.

Herbert was a man who valued hard work, integrity, and kindness. Through-out his life, he worked in numerous jobs,...

Bro. Samuel Marshall

Bro. Samuel Marshall

Nov 10, 2024

Samuel Marshall, Sr. was born on December 28, 1938 to the marital union of Benjamin Marshall and Carrie Daggett.

Samuel was born in Thomson, Georgia. He attended the public school system, graduating from grade school and going on to graduate from R.L. Norris High School.

Samuel was a builder, a master of his trade. He did it all, whether it was carpentry,...

Ezell Lorenzo Williams

Ezell Lorenzo Williams

Nov 9, 2024

Ezell Lorenzo Williams was born on January 30, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Dorothy Williams and Harry Lorenzo Williams. He gave his life to Christ at an early age.

Ezell attended Jenner School and later down the line he went to Manley High School, where he graduated. He worked at KFC for years, where he became a manager. He also worked...

Evelyn Dockery

Evelyn Dockery

Nov 6, 2024

Evelyn Dockery was born on January 7, 1928 to Lurn and Myra Miller in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi. Both parents preceded her in death.

To her children, family and friends, she was lovingly known as Lean. She received that name as a child because she was so little and had no fat on her.

She married John Dockery and that marriage lasted for...

Raymond Louis Cox

Raymond Louis Cox

Nov 6, 2024

Raymond Louis Cox was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 3,1966 to Delores Cox and James Fields. He completed his education through the Chicago Public School System.

Raymond has always been a little “GIANT”. He had a free and adventurous spirit. He moved from Chicago to Missouri as a young man. He accepted Jesus Christ into his life as his Lord...

Ronnie ”Pig” Johnson

Ronnie ”Pig” Johnson

Nov 4, 2024

Ronnie Darrell Johnson was born July 15, 1980, in Chicago, IL to Gloria J. Johnson and Ronnie Richardson.

Ronnie is preceded in death by; His father, Ronnie Richardson; his grandmother, Martha Lewis; and his aunt, Brenda Faye.

Ronnie departed this life November 4, 2024, at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL.

Ronnie was a loving son, brother and uncle. He had only...

Venice Jean Smith

Venice Jean Smith

Nov 3, 2024

Venice Jean Smith was born to Willie Mae Parker on August 21, 1965 in Chicago IL. She was the third out of five children.

Venice is preceded in death by: Her sister, Gloria Parker; her grandmother, Lady B Smith; her brother, Anthony Parker; and her granddaughter, Mashane Leola Thompson.

Venice went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2024. Venice...

Starks Billy McGlory

Starks Billy McGlory

Nov 2, 2024

Starks “Billy” McGlory was born in Fayette, Mississippi on August 14, 1951. He was the third of nine children and the middle son of A.V. and Geannetta McGlory. Billy and his five siblings moved with their parents to Chicago at the age of 7. Billy grew up in a close working-class family where he was taught to love God, family,...

J.C. Young

J.C. Young

Nov 1, 2024

J.C. Young passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the age of 93.

He was born on August 25, 1931 in Wilson, Arkansas to the union of Willie and Hattie Young.

J.C. left Wilson, Arkansas at the age of 17. He moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he stayed with his older brother Charlie, then he moved to Chicago, Illinois. 

J.C. worked as...

Catherine “Cat” Moore

Catherine “Cat” Moore

Oct 28, 2024

Catherine Moore, 73, of North Carolina, passed away on October 28, 2024 with her oldest and youngest child holding her hands.

Catherine, affectionately known as “Cat”, was born July 14, 1951 to Jim and Maxine Young in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Crane Tech in Chicago, IL

Catherine was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness on April 3, 1965. She was a faithful...

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