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Andre "Dre" Davis

Andre "Dre" Davis

Oct 17, 2024

On January 24, 1958 an Angel by the name of Andre D. Davis, affectionately known as “Dre” was born to the union of Bobbie and Hattie Wright.

Andre accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior early in life. Dre was a graduate of Mason Elementary School and Cregier High School.

Andre and Stephanie were joined together in holy matrimony on November 12,...

Brenda Hyles

Brenda Hyles

Oct 7, 2024

Brenda G. Hyles was a free spirit who danced to the beat of her own drum! Brenda was highly intelligent, very accomplished and she earned her MBA (Master of Business Administration) successfully. She worked in her field of business until she retired.

Brenda loved God, her family, watching sports with her brothers, and she loved cooking. Everytime she dined out with...

Ernestine Williams

Ernestine Williams

Oct 3, 2024

Ernestine Williams, passed away on October 3, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Ernestine was born on January 21, 1950, in Montgomery County, MS to the late Joe Ella and Mason Williams. Ernestine was the middle child, proceeded in death by her brother James Otis. She was a loving mother, devoted sister, and cherished friend.

Ernestine gave her life...

Craig Young

Craig Young

Sep 30, 2024

Craig Young was born on April 25, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the third of seven children, born from the union of Ollie Lee Young and Velma Ruth (Powe) Young. 

Craig grew up on the west side of Chicago. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. He attended YMCA High School and graduated in 1976. He went...

Jamaul Matthews

Jamaul Matthews

Sep 22, 2024

Jamaul Robert Matthews, known as “Boo”, entered this life on September 8, 1988, to the proud parents of Robert Lee Matthews and Marolyn Townsend Matthews of Chicago, Illinois.

On September 22, 2024, Boo fell asleep in death.

At a younger age, Boo started a Bible study with one of Jehovah Witnesses and was looking forward to attending a meeting at the Kingdom...

Juanita Tucker

Juanita Tucker

Sep 19, 2024

Juanita Tucker was born on July 12, 1942, in Shaw, Mississippi to her loving parents, Nathaniel and Mattie Appleton who both preceded her in death. Juanita was the 5th child out of 20 children.

Juanita was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, whose life was deeply rooted in her faith. She was also a God-fearing woman who let her faith...

Charlene Brown

Charlene Brown

Sep 16, 2024

Charlene Brown affectionately known as “Mother, Sister and Mrs.” was born October 15, 1941 to E.S. and Gertrude Ratliff in Charleston,Mississippi. To this blessed union nine children were born; seven preceded her in death, including her parents.

Charlene Brown gave her life to Christ at age 12. She truly believed in praising and serving God and encouraged others to do the...

Jessie Sanders

Jessie Sanders

Sep 4, 2024

Jessie Lee Sanders Jr. was born on July 7, 1940 in Winona, Mississippi. He was raised and adopted by Hem Griffin who loved him and guided him to the great man he was today.

Jessie, known to some as “Jiggy” because he loved to dance, also loved fixing cars. He was an avid fisherman and collecting cars and trucks was his...

Rowshan Louie

Rowshan Louie

2024

Rowshan “Shani” Louie was born on October 2, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to Odessa Louie and Elzie Brooks. She was the youngest of three siblings, cherished by her older sister Renee and her brother Keith. From a young age, Rowshan accepted Christ and attended St. Sabina Catholic School, where her brilliance began to shine. Her exceptional intellect became evident when...

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