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Losing Your Angel BluesThe beginning started with just us two, Joannand Tiffany. Joann is the woman who loved mefrom the start, she wiped the tears from myeyes. She wipes my nose when I catch a cold,she gives me a Band-Aid when I cut my kneefrom a fall, she showed me how to cut andpaint my nails. My first hug came...

May 10, 2024

James A. Matthews was the oldest son of nine children. He was born April 10, 1948 in Yazoo City, MS to Charlie B. Matthews and Carrie Matthews.James confessed Christ at an early age in Yazoo City, MS. James attended Yazoo City High School. James had a passion for cooking which led him to work at Chicago Orthopedic Hospital as a...

May 9, 2024

Princess Tetorsha Tierra Williams gracefully arrived in the realm on June 28th, 1996, in the kingdom of Chicago, IL. Born to Trinetta McClure and Terrell Williams, she worshipped at St. Malachy Church in Chicago, IL, dedicating her life to Christ in her youth.Tetorsha graced the halls of St. MalachyCatholic elementary school, adorned with 8 yearsof remarkable achievements. She carried her...

May 8, 2024

May 5, 2024

Armet Olandos Beal “Scoobie” was born on July 22, 1971 to Debra Beal and Ernest Pettis. Although he spent the majority of his time on the Westside, he grew up on the Southside of Chicago.Armet graduated from Corliss High School and went on to attend Olive-Harvey College. At an early age he developed a deep love and devotion to God...

May 2, 2024

James Hastings Newman was born on February 15, 1947, in Jackson, Mississippi.He was born to parents, Ada Horton and Thomas Newman Sr. He was the youngestboy and had seven siblings: three brothers and four sisters.James attended Holy Starlight Baptist Church, under the late Rev. Charles Robinson.James attended David G. Farragut High School on Chicago’s westside, thencontinued his education at Malcolm...

May 1, 2024

Rosemary Swift was born May 14, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Bernard Swift and Ada Mae (Snead)Swift. She was the first of five children with three brothers and a sister. Rosemary attended St.Malachy Catholic School as well as John Marshall Metropolitan High School. She worked forChicago Public Schools and later in the hospitality industry. As a believer who accepted Christ...

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Sterline Burns was born on July 4, 1942 in St. Joseph, Louisiana to Ida Shields and Sterling Burns. She was the youngest of two. Sterline graduated from Tensas Rosenwald High School of Louisiana. She came to Chicago at the age of 18 where she was a waitress and cook. In her later years she owned her own restaurant and building....

Apr 27, 2024

Joseph Lee Taylor Sr. (Joe) was born in Belzoni, Mississippi on March 20, 1932 to Walter and LillieTaylor. Joseph was the only child born to this union. His parents preceded him in death.Friends & Family affectionately called him “Dee Baby.” Joe was committed to the Lord from his earlyyears. He was a member of New Mt Moriah MB Church where...

Apr 25, 2024

Otis Scarver was the sixth of ten children born to the late Essie Mae and Grace Scarborough on August 23, 1940.He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and joined Marianna AME Church in Clayton, Alabama. Otis received his early education in Alabama at Marianna Elementary School and Barbour County Training School. After graduating from High School...

Apr 20, 2024

Ella Mae Green was born on August 6, 1948 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Frank Jarden and Angeline Davis. Ella was the eldest daughter of nine children. Ella had endless love for her siblings and did everything in her power to keep them together. Ella Mae was a hardworking woman. She devoted the majority of her life to working and caring for...

Apr 19, 2024

Gina was born into life on October 8, 1960 in Chicago, IL to her parents Mary Ida Harper and Ernest Young. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age.Gina attended Lucy Flowers High School. She left during the 10th grade to take care of her family. She worked several odd jobs but was a cook at...

Apr 17, 2024

Bernard C. Shields was the third child born on November 9, 1958 to McKinley and Juanita Shields in Chicago, Illinois. Bernard accepted Christ at an early age at New Morning Star Baptist Church and was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. On  May 13, 1989, Bernard was united in Holy Matrimony to Valerie Barnes and to this union...

Apr 16, 2024

Cathy Ann Redmond, affectionately known as Pinki, was born to the union of Rodges and Christine Redmond onJanuary 10, 1957. She was the fourth oldest child of 16 children.Pinki was raised in a household of Jehovah's Witnesses. Although she was not baptized, she loved to attend thecelebration of Christ’s Memorial.Pinki attended Austin High School. She worked a variety of jobs,...

Apr 13, 2024

Charles E. McAfee was born on August 31, 1969 to Dorothy McAfee and Wille Blackwell at Bethany Hospital. Charles E. McAfee was baptized at Far West Church of Christ on Sept    ember 25, 1983, by the leadership of Mark Myles Sr. Charles went to Willa Cather Elementary School and he also attended John Marshall High School. Charles was a great mechanic....

Apr 9, 2024

In memory of "The Real Kelly Bell” whose life journey began in Markham, Illinois, and embraced the vibrant essence of Chicago’s west side.Baptized at Greater St. John Baptist Church, Kelly was a beacon of love and community from his earliest days. A master plumber by trade, following in his father’s footsteps, Kelly's true essence was captured in the joy and...

Apr 8, 2024

Lucy Mae Williams was born to William and Annie Bracy, both of whom preceded herin death. She was born on October 10, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the eldestof six children; two brothers, William and Robert and three sisters, Vertie, Rachaeland Annette Bracy.Lucy received her formal education in the Chicago Public School System, graduatingfrom Lucy Flower Technical High School.Lucy...